Explore the riveting highlights from the WWE RAW April 22, 2024 episode, featuring explosive matches including Awesome Truth vs. DIY and The New Day vs. IMPERIUM. Witness intense confrontations and surprise appearances, with standout moments from Becky Lynch and Dominik Mysterio. Get all the details on title matches, backstage drama, and more in this action-packed installment of WWE RAW.
WWE RAW April 22, 2024 episode took place at the Schottenstien Center in Ohio and 15,118 fans were in attendance. Among the night’s highlights was the electrifying main event, where a new women’s world champion was crowned in a thrilling battle royal, filling the void left by the injured Rhea Ripley.
Highlights and Written Updates of All Segments from WWE RAW April 22, 2024 Episode
Here are the results for all matches on WWE RAW, April 22, 2024, including the names of the winners :
1. Awesome Truth (R-Truth and The Miz) retainmed their World Tag Team Championship against DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) by defeating them via Pinfall
After the match, Tommaso Ciampa declines to shake hands with the Miz and R-Truth as a post-match gesture of respect.
2. The New Day (Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston) defeated IMPERIUM (Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci) in a tag team match via Pinfall
Gunther storms off in frustration after the match, feeling let down by Kaiser and Vinci. While Kaiser assists Vinci in leaving the ring, he suddenly shoves Vinci into the LED board and spits on him, venting his anger with a further assault. Officials intervene to halt Kaiser’s attack on Vinci, escorting Kaiser backstage. However, Kaiser quickly returns to deliver a drop kick to Vinci. Upon Kaiser’s return backstage, Gunther awaits him, expressing approval for Kaiser’s actions.
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3. Sheamus defeated Shinsuke Nakamura in a singles match via Pinfall
4. Ricochet and Andrade defeated Santos Escobar and JD McDonagh in a tag team match via Pinfall
Following the match, Damian Priest launches a surprise attack on Andrade and Ricochet from behind. He executes the Razor’s Edge on Ricochet, followed by South of Heaven on Andrade. Priest then confronts Dominik and McDonagh, expressing his frustration and asserting that they depend on him, not the other way around.
5. Becky Lynch became the new Women’s World Champion by winning the Women’s Battle Royal
Highlights and Written Updates of All Segments from WWE RAW April 22, 2024 Episode
1. Michael Cole and Pat McAfee kick off tonight’s show in the ring, announcing a battle royal to crown a new Women’s World Champion. They recap Rhea Ripley’s injury-forced title vacation from last week.
2. “Main Event” Jey Uso, gearing up for Backlash in two weeks, aims to prove himself by challenging Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship. Priest interrupts, praising Jey’s past efforts and acknowledging their respect for each other. Jey questions if Priest sees him merely as a tag team guy, hinting at resentment over Rhea Ripley’s injury.
3. Backstage, Damian Priest, perturbed by JD McDonagh, opts to have Santos Escobar replace Dominik Mysterio in a tag match. Priest urges Santos to focus, then insists Dominik and McDonagh do the same.
4. Shawn Michaels announces Battleground Las Vegas at UFC Apex.
5. IMPERIUM addresses Gunther’s tenure as WWE Intercontinental Champion, with Gunther declaring his entry into the King of the Ring Tournament and vowing to continue dominating WWE. The New Day interrupts, challenging Gunther’s aspirations.
6. Sami Zayn, interviewed by Cathy Kelley, expresses frustration and is attacked by Bronson Reed. Sami offers Reed an Intercontinental Championship match anytime.
7. Alpha Academy singles out Sami Zayn’s recent troubles, with Chad Gable criticizing Sami’s focus and boasting about his accomplishments.
8. Drew McIntyre, vexed by fans chanting for CM Punk, is confronted by Sheamus over his career choices. Sheamus advises Drew to focus and drops a hard truth about his WrestleMania loss.
9. Ricochet, discussing his match with Andrade, encounters Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan.
10. Nia Jax vows to dominate the upcoming battle royal.
11. Zoey Stark reflects on her eventful year in WWE.
12. Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae, interviewed by Jackie Redmond, discuss their victories before a brawl between Nia Jax and Liv Morgan erupts nearby.
13. Becky Lynch hypes up the women’s battle royal and promises to await Rhea Ripley’s return. She heads to the ring, ready for action.