WWE RAW Results: Brock Lesnar confirms his WrestleMania opponent; Hall Of Famer confronts top Champion

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We got a big night on the RAW after Royal Rumble
We got a big night on the RAW after Royal Rumble

Adam Pearce kicked off RAW to talk about the upcoming Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event where Bobby Lashley will put the WWE Championship on the line.

Lashley and MVP interrupted him and came out to celebrate their win last night before Brock Lesnar made his entrance as well, in full ring gear.

Lesnar was not happy about the events of Royal Rumble and called Lashley a fake Champion. Brock said that since he won the Rumble, he would be able to choose any Champion he wants and face them at WrestleMania.

Lesnar then added that he planned to face Roman Reigns at Mania but he planned for it to be a Title vs Title match before claiming his rematch for the WWE Championship tonight.

MVP rejected the challenge on behalf of Lashley as The All Mighty and Brock had a staredown before Adam reminded them that the title will be on the line at the Elimination Chamber.

Brock asked Pearce to be added to the Chamber match and Adam promptly made it official as Lashley walked out.


WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Rhea Ripley vs. Nikki A.S.H.

Rhea started off strong but both women got out of the ring early on and when they were headed back inside, Nikki got the advantage on the apron.

After a break, Ripley got some big counters before hitting a basement dropkick. Rhea got the Northern Lights Suplex, getting a near fall.

Nikki got a jab to the eye of Ripley before hitting a Tornado DDT. Rhea countered a big crossbody and got the Riptide before picking up the win.

Result: Rhea Ripley def. Nikki A.S.H.

Grade: B-


Riddle and Gable were backstage and were set to face each other for the scooter race. The race was apparently 50 laps around the arena and R-Truth waved the flagged it off.


Alexa Bliss was still at the therapist's office as RAW continued. The doctor brought out a Lilly replica doll and it made Alexa very happy as the show moved on.


WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): The Miz vs. Dominik Mysterio

The Miz was out next to face Dominik Mysterio. The A-Lister had the advantage and went outside early on to taunt Rey and Dominik tried to get the advantage off the distraction.

The A-Lister went outside and shoved Rey around before faking an interference to have him tossed from ringside. The Miz took Dom out with the Skull Crushing Finale and got the pin as soon as Rey was ejected from ringside, picking up the win.

Result: The Miz def. Dominik Mysterio

Grade: B


We were on the 18th lap of the scooter race, backstage on RAW, and Riddle was in the lead. Omos got in the way of the race and it led to Gable taking the lead as the lads reached the halfway point in the race. Apparently, the race was set to end at ringside.


Kevin Owens was out next on RAW with the KO show and said that he was set to enter the Elimination Chamber, but only if he beats Austin Theory in the qualifier. KO then called his guest for the night, Seth Rollins, who kept saying that he was not at a hundred percent.

They ran the footage of the Universal Title match from Royal Rumble before KO called Seth the 'Universal Champion of his heart.'

Seth announced his entry to the Elimination Chamber, without a qualifying match.

KO asked Rollins to ensure his entry to the Chamber match as well, but Seth said that it couldn't be done before Austin Theory made his entrance for the following match.


WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory - Elimination Chamber Qualifying match

Owens had the early advantage and got some big moves in before Theory fled the ring but was hit with a cannonball on the barricades. KO dragged him back into the ring but he rolled out again before knocking Owens around at ringside.

WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory - Elimination Chamber Qualifying match (contd...)

After a break on RAW, Owens missed a splash in the ring before Austin got a Neckbreaker and a Brainbuster before getting a near fall. KO got a Superkick before getting a near fall off a Moonsault.

Owens got a Suplex from the ropes off a counter before missing the Powerbomb out of the ring. Theory got a kick on the ropes before getting ATL for the win.

Result: Austin Theory def. Kevin Owens

Grade: B


Riddle was back in the lead with 11 laps left in the race as Otis handed Gable a cup full of steak sauce to drink.


WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Angelo Dawkins vs. Dolph Ziggler

Ziggler had the early advantage with a Superkick and hit a big neckbreaker for a near fall. Dawkins came back with a Clothesline and hit a Bulldog for a near fall of his own.

Dawkins was ready to hit his finisher but it was reversed by Dolph into a big DDT. Dawkins blocked the Superkick and hit his Neckbreaker finisher, the Drill Bit, for the win.

Result: Angelo Dawkins def. Dolph Ziggler

Grade: B


Riddle was set to win the scooter race on RAW after Gable fell down and hurt his knee. Otis came out and knocked Riddle off his scooter before Gable got up and got the win.

Riddle got in the ring and called Gable out for cheating in the race. Gable said that it called for a match but Riddle would be facing Otis and not him.


WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Riddle vs. Otis - Elimination Chamber Qualifying match

Adam Pearce came out on RAW and announced that the following would be an Elimination Chamber qualifier match. Otis got the early advantage and got a near fall before locking in a hold.

Riddle was being knocked around at ringside but when the match got back in the ring, Riddle hit some big Ripcord knees. Riddle got the Floating Bro on the knee of Otis before going for the RKO but the Tag Team Champion blocked it. Riddle rolled him up with a top rope move and got the win.

Result: Riddle def. Otis

Grade: B


WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Carmella vs. Bianca Belair

Carmella was locked in a hold early on before Belair shoved her down and taunted her on RAW. Carmella was being chased around the ring before they got back to the ring and Carmella got some big kicks in.

Bianca took some big shots in the corner before Carmella locked in a headlock. Belair broke out and hit the KOD before getting the win.

Result: Bianca Belair def. Carmella

Grade: B-


Alexa Bliss was back on RAW and was convinced that the replica Lilly was the real thing.


Otis and Gable were backstage on RAW and announced that the final game in the Academic Challenge would be a quiz bowl.


WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Rey Mysterio vs. AJ Styles - Elimination Chamber Qualifying match

Rey and Styles traded holds as the match started and AJ got a big tackle before Mysterio hit the headscissors with a top rope rana. Rey dropped AJ on the apron but Styles caught him with a knee off the dive to the outside.

WWE RAW Results (January 31st, 2022): Rey Mysterio vs. AJ Styles - Elimination Chamber Qualifying match (contd...)

AJ sent Rey into the barricades on the outside as RAW headed for a break. Back to the match, Rey hit a big DDT before getting a near fall off the crossbody. AJ got a Brainbuster before dodging the 619.

AJ tried for a Styles Clash from the ropes but Rey blocked it and hit the 619 but missed the splash. AJ got the Styles Clash off a counter and picked up the win.

Result: AJ Styles def. Rey Mysterio

Grade: B+


Ronda Rousey was out next on RAW and said she had been debating which Title to challenge for at WrestleMania. She called out both Becky Lynch and Charlotte as undeserving Champions, before Becky made her entrance.

Becky taunted Ronda and Rousey hit a judo throw on her before grabbing the mic and saying that she would have her answer on Friday. Lita came out on RAW next before challenging Becky to a Title match at Elimination Chamber.

Becky said 'no' at first but Lita taunted her into accepting the match before RAW went off the air.


Episode grade: B

The RAW after Royal Rumble saw a bunch of superstars confirmed for the upcoming Elimination Chamber match, including Brock Lesnar, Riddle, and Seth Rollins. Ronda Rousey made her return to RAW tonight to address her WrestleMania challenge.

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