Raw Live Raw discussion thread, May 15th 2023: Cody Rhodes & Becky address their adversaries

[Dale]

Cody Rhodes to respond to Brock Lesnar’s WWE Night of Champions challenge​

The American Nightmare thought his battles with The Beast were in the rearview mirror after a hard-fought victory over Brock Lesnar at WWE Backlash.

But just as Rhodes was looking to move forward in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament, Lesnar reemerged, shockingly delivering a brutal F-5 to Rhodes through the announce table, effectively taking Rhodes out of the tournament.

After brutalizing The American Nightmare, Lesnar had one simple request: to fight him at WWE Night of Champions.

Will Rhodes accept The Beast’s challenge?
​

Becky Lynch addresses her adversary Trish Stratus​

Since betraying Becky Lynch a few weeks ago and causing her to lose the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, Trish Stratus has been rubbing salt in the wounds of her former friend.

The Man has been absent for the past few weeks, with Trish Stratus relishing in her moment, continuing to mock Lynch.

Last week, Trish Stratus further disrespected Lynch, playing her music in an attempt to goad the WWE Universe into thinking The Man had come to town. The sham backfired, however, as The Man appeared behind Trish Stratus, surprising the WWE Hall of Famer.

This Monday, Lynch will finally get the chance to address her former friend turned enemy live on Monday Night Raw. What will The Man have to say?​

 

[Vegeta]

Cody and Becky address their enemies

 

[Chris]

Cody and Becky address their enemies

God dammit lmao

 

[Dale]

A Battle Royal will determine the No. 1 Contender to Intercontinental Champion Gunther​

This Monday, the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of the 21st century will appear on Monday Night Raw for the first time since being selected by the red brand in the 2023 WWE Draft.

To mark the historic occasion, a new challenger to The Ring General will emerge, as a high-stakes No. 1 Contenders’ Battle Royal will determine his new opponent.

Since debuting on SmackDown last year, Gunther and his Imperium brethren have taken over the blue brand, protecting their sacred mat with each of The Ring General’s title defenses.

Gunther ran through a plethora of SmackDown Superstars, with names like Ricochet, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Drew McIntyre all victims of Gunther’s vicious in-ring style.
With the red brand now the home of Gunther and Imperium, The Ring General looks poised to continue to run roughshod.

Who will be the next challenger to attempt to disrupt Gunther’s impressive reign?​

 

[Dale]

Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville to challenge Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles​

Feeling that their loss to WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez was unjust, Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville undertook a backstage petition in order to get a rematch.

After the titleholders themselves signed the document, the outspoken would-be contenders got their wish. And now that Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez have secured their victory over Bayley & Dakota Kai on SmackDown, they are more then ready to square off against their next opponents.​

 

[Deezy]

Battle Royal

 

[Vegeta]

Battle Royal

Soon as I read that I was like “Deezy about to be mad “

 

[Dale]

Shinsuke Nakamura locks horns with The Miz​

Following his appearance on “Miz TV” after being drafted by Raw, The King of Strong Style has been destined to clash with The A-Lister.

Nakamura humiliated The Miz on his own show, mocking him before nailing him with a Kinshasa.

This past Monday, both were unsuccessful in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament, with The Miz confronting Nakamura after their matches. Nakamura did not take kindly to Miz’s choice words, setting up this clash.

Can Nakamura gain his first win since being drafted by Raw, or will The Miz get retribution after being humiliated?​

 

[Chris]

That was a loud ass let's go lol

 

[#Waddles]

NC loves Sami, I mean damn

 

[Deezy]

Hire El Generico sign

 

[Chris]

Sami you're always on one lmao

 

[#Waddles]

Wrrestling is great sign

 

[Chris]

If Sami pins Roman in Saudi somehow I would lose my shit

 

[Chris]

Finally someone says Roman cheats every match lol