Season 31 Plot
2023 season of WWE Raw
WWE Raw Season 31 aired on January 2nd, 2023.
Season 31 Episodes
1. January 2, 2023
The Bloodline look to make a statement on the first Raw of 2023. Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair defends her title against Alexa Bliss. Seth "Freakin” Rollins challenges Austin Theory for the United States Championship.
2. January 9, 2023
Alexa Bliss continues down a dark road. Dominik Mysterio opens up about his time in prison on "Miz TV." New challengers to the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship emerge through Tag Team Turmoil. Kevin Owens brings the fight to The Bloodline.
3. January 16, 2023
Bobby Lashley was victorious in a Six-Way Elimination Match for a United States Title opportunity, The Judgment Day outlasted Alpha Academy, Bronson Reed made a statement debut and much more.
4. January 23, 2023
A historic episode of Raw celebrates 30 years of the Monday night staple with appearances by WWE Legends such as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, D-Generation X and Undertaker. The Bloodline put Sami Zayn on trial in Tribal Court. Bobby Lashley challenges Austin Theory for the United States Title. Becky Lynch collides with Bayley inside a steel cage.
5. January 30, 2023
In an explosive Raw main event, Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes took down Finn Bálor as The Rated-R Superstar and The Glamazon laid waste to Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley at ringside. Plus, Ripley declared she will face Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania, Rhodes geared up to challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at The Show of Shows, three Superstars qualified for the U.S. Title Elimination Chamber Match, and a Women’s Elimination Chamber Match was established to determine who will battle the Raw Women’s Champion.
6. February 6, 2023
Becky Lynch and Bayley finally clash inside a steel cage. Michin, Candice LeRae, Carmella and Piper Niven battle for the right to step into the Elimination Chamber. Angelo Dawkins takes on Damian Priest, and Montez Ford faces Elias in United States Title Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches.
7. February 13, 2023
Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley meet in a massive encounter to sign their WWE Elimination Chamber contract. Elimination Chamber Match entrants clash in a Raw vs. SmackDown Six-Woman Tag Team Match when Asuka, Carmella & Nikki Cross battle Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan & Natalya. Seth "Freakin" Rollins joins "Miz TV."
8. February 20, 2023
Sami Zayn addresses the WWE Universe after his emotional showdown against Roman Reigns at WWE Elimination Chamber. United States Champion Austin Theory defends his title against Edge. Bayley hosts “Ding Dong, Hello!” with Dakota Kai & IYO Sky. Seth "Freakin" Rollins clashes with The Miz.
9. February 27, 2023
On the ultra-turbulent Road to WrestleMania, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus emerged to help The Man and Lita conquer IYO SKY & Dakota Kai and claim the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships! Plus, Brock Lesnar agreed to battle Omos at The Show of Shows before taking out MVP with the F-5, Seth “Freakin” Rollins “borrowed” Miz’s phone to place a call and invite Logan Paul to meet him in the ring, and Bray Wyatt performed “The Muscle Man Dance” for Bobby Lashley.
10. March 6, 2023
Raw moves into overdrive on The Road to WrestleMania, as “Main Event” Jey Uso makes a shocking return to help The Bloodline’s Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa launch a vicious assault on the one-time “Honorary Uce.” Plus, three WrestleMania Matches are made official, including John Cena accepting United States Champion Austin Theory’s challenge with a scathing indictment on the mic. and so much more. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
11. March 13, 2023
Thanks to a surprise attack from The Usos, Solo Sikoa reigned supreme over Kevin Owens in a brutal Street Fight. Plus, Omos threw Brock Lesnar from the squared circle, Edge challenged Finn Bálor to a Hell in a Cell Match at WrestleMania and so much more.
12. March 20, 2023
Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes come face-to-face, Bianca Belair and Asuka join forces, Rhea Ripley faces a challenge from Bayley, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn unite against The Usos, Logan Paul brings IMPAULSIVE TV to Raw and much more.
13. March 27, 2023
On WrestleMania Raw, The American Nightmare overcame the undefeated Solo Sikoa before the biggest match of his career against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, Omos dropped Brock Lesnar when their WrestleMania weigh-in descended into an all-out brawl, Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green overcame Michin & Candice LeRae to qualify for the WrestleMania Showcase and so much more.
14. April 3, 2023
On a tremendous Monday Night Raw, Brock Lesnar assaulted his would-be partner Cody Rhodes, absolutely decimating The American Nightmare! Plus, Damian Priest sent Bad Bunny though an announce table, Riddle made his stunning return, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat The Street Profits, Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan earned a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match and so much more!
15. April 10, 2023
In Raw’s turbulent main event, Sami Zayn and Matt Riddle arrived on Raw from a travel delay just in time to help Kevin Owens repel a 3-on-1 attack by The Usos and Solo Sikoa in a chaotic Raw main event showdown. Plus, Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles from Becky Lynch & WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus and Cody Rhodes challenged Brock Lesnar to a match at WWE Backlash.
16. April 17, 2023
On an incredible Monday Night Raw, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Matt Riddle, The LWO, The Judgment Day and The Bloodline engaged in an all-out brawl after KO, Zayn and Riddle defeated The Judgment Day! Plus, Solo Sikoa dispatched Rey Mysterio, Trish Stratus explained her shocking betrayal of Lita and Becky Lynch, the match between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar was made for WWE Backlash and so much more!
17. April 24, 2023
On a game-changing Monday Night Raw, Bad Bunny sought payback by attacking Damian Priest with a Kendo stick before challenging The Archer of Infamy to a San Juan Street Fight! Plus, Triple H revealed the World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes earned a win over Finn Bálor, and so much more!
18. May 1, 2023
Night Two of the 2023 WWE Draft got started with an early bang as SmackDown Women's Champion Rhea Ripley, United States Champion Austin Theory, Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Charlotte Flair were drafted during the First Round. Plus, Seth "Freakin" Rollins took on Solo Sikoa and Cody Rhodes, and Brock Lesnar needed security to keep them apart and so much more!
19. May 8, 2023
After battling through a brutal Triple Threat Match and a hard-hitting main event showdown against Finn Bálor, Seth “Freakin” Rollins became the first competitor who will battle for the World Heavyweight Title at WWE Night of Champions. Plus, Brock Lesnar laid waste to Cody Rhodes before challenging him to a rematch at Night of Champions and so much more.
20. May 15, 2023
On a momentous Monday Night Raw, Paul Heyman found a way to undermine Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn as Imperium helped The Judgment Day gain a victory over the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. Plus, Cody Rhodes told Brock Lesnar to get out of his way, Becky Lynch challenged Trish Stratus to a match at WWE Night of Champions, Mustafa Ali earned an Intercontinental Title Match against Gunther and so much more!
21. May 22, 2023
On the final Raw before WWE Night of Champions, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn joined forces with Matt Riddle to reign supreme over Intercontinental Champion Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Plus, Brock Lesnar injured Cody Rhodes in a pair of brutal attacks and so much more.
22. May 29, 2023
Just two days after they battled each other for title gold, the new World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins joined forces with AJ Styles to overcome Finn Bálor & Damian Priest of The Judgment Day. Plus, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler emerged victorious in a Fatal 4-Way Match to capture the WWE Tag Team Titles, Cody Rhodes made an open challenge to Brock Lesnar and so much more.
23. June 5, 2023
Seth "Freakin" Rollins overcame a challenge from Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Title, Becky Lynch and Zoey Stark punched their tickets to the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Dominik Mysterio crashed Cody Rhodes' appearance on "Miz TV," and more.
24. June 12, 2023
On a momentous Monday Night Raw, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defeated Intercontinental Champion Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser to retain their gold. Plus, Damian Priest became the final entrant in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match by defeating Matt Riddle, Finn Bálor challenged Seth “Freakin” Rollins for the World Heavyweight Title at WWE Money in the Bank, Rhea Ripley was presented with the new Women’s World Championship and so much more!
25. June 19, 2023
In an action-packed Raw main event, The American Nightmare and Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn emerged victorious and handed The Judgment Day a rare defeat. Plus, Logan Paul returned to the red brand to reveal that he had been invited into Money in the Bank Ladder Match and ignited a brawl ensues between all the Money in the Bank Ladder Match participants in the process.
26. June 26, 2023
On the final Raw before WWE Money in the Bank, The American Nightmare geared up for Dominik Mysterio by overcoming major interference from The Judgment Day and reigning supreme over Damian Priest. Plus, Seth “Freakin” Rollins brawled with Finn Bálor, the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match combatants looked to rip each other apart, Matt Riddle helped Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn even the odds against Imperium, Ronda Rousey defeated Raquel Rodriguez and so much more.
27. July 3, 2023
On a wild Monday Night Raw, World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins fended off a Damian Priest Money in the Bank cash-in attempt after Finn Bálor inadvertently interfered with his fellow Judgment Day member. Plus, Rhea Ripley retained her Women’s World Title against Natalya, Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes engaged in a fierce brawl, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler had a war of words that evolved into physicality and so much more!
28. July 10, 2023
Dispute major speculation about The Judgment Day, Finn Bálor, Damian Priest and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio worked with absolute precision to overcome Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn and World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
29. July 17, 2023
On a rambunctious Monday Night Raw, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn retained their WWE Undisputed Tag Team Titles against Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio of The Judgment Day! Plus, Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville were crowned the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar as well as Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Finn Bálor for the World Heavyweight Title were made for SummerSlam, and so much more!
30. July 24, 2023
Moments after Seth “Freakin” Rollins made his World Heavyweight Title Rematch against Finn Bálor official for SummerSlam, The Judgment Day followed up the vicious attacks of Kevin Owens, Liv Morgan and Apollo Crews earlier in the night with a brutal beatdown of The Visionary and Sami Zayn.
31. July 31, 2023
On the final Raw before SummerSlam, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Sami Zayn overcame Damian Priest and “Dirty” Dom Mysterio. Plus, Brock Lesnar unleashed a brutal beatdown on Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley once again targeted Raquel Rodriguez’s knee, Logan Paul took down Ricochet with one punch and so much more.
32. August 7, 2023
On an incredible Monday Night Raw, Shinsuke Nakamura leveled Seth “Freakin” Rollins with the Kinshasa moments after he, Rollins and Cody Rhodes beat The Judgment Day! Plus, Chad Gable became the next challenger to Gunther’s Intercontinental Title, Raquel Rodriguez obliterated Rhea Ripley, The New Day made a winning return over The Viking Raiders and so much more!
33. August 14, 2023
Although Cody Rhodes was able to capitalize on a mistake by Finn Bálor and Damian Priest to pick up the main event victory on Raw, the full force of The Judgment Day and JD McDonagh was unleashed on The American Nightmare and emerging Sami Zayn in a brutal post-match onslaught.
34. August 21, 2023
On a radical Monday Night Raw, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes earned a decisive win over The Judgment Day after the original main event ended in disqualification. Plus, Chad Gable became the first person to defeat Gunther in singles action, albeit by count-out, Akira Tozawa upset The Miz with a win, Raquel Rodriguez revealed she will face Rhea Ripley at WWE Payback and so much more!
35. August 28, 2023
On the final Raw before WWE Payback, Becky Lynch reigned supreme over Zoey Stark in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere Match en route to her Steel Cage Match against WWE Hall of Fame Trish Status this Saturday at WWE Payback. Plus, Raquel Rodriguez brawled with Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley, Shinsuke Nakamura launched another sneak attack on World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins and so much more.
36. September 4, 2023
On a legendary Monday Night Raw, Gunther earned his legacy after besting Chad Gable to become the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time! Plus, Jey Uso arrived on Raw, JD McDonagh seemingly proved himself to The Judgment Day, The Miz interviewed “John Cena” and so much more!
37. September 11, 2023
Before a winner could be determined in the Women’s World Title Match between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez, Nia Jax suddenly made an earth-shattering return to cost the challenger the contest before attacking The Eradicator in a vicious post-match assault.
38. September 18, 2023
With The Judgment Day needing an answer from Jey Uso by tonight, “Main Event” Uso gave them a resounding no! Following Uso’s loss to Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes helped Jey thwart the devious group after they attacked Uso as The Scottish Warrior refused to help. Plus, Becky Lynch retained her NXT Women’s Title against Natalya, Shinsuke Nakamura decimated Seth “Freakin” Rollins and so much more!
39. September 25, 2023
After a scintillating main event where The Judgment Day defeated Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, Raw descended into madness as Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes joined Owens and Zayn in brawling with The Judgment Day and JD McDonagh! Plus, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio retained his NXT North American Title against Dragon Lee, Drew McIntyre turned his back on The New Day, Shinsuke Nakamura chose a Last Man Standing Match for WWE Fastlane and so much more!
40. October 2, 2023
Moments after Gunther overcame Tommaso Ciampa in an extremely hard-fought Intercontinental Title Match, Johnny Gargano reemerged on Raw to repel the 3-on-1 attack by Imperium.
41. October 9, 2023
New Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso stood tall after a thrilling main event win over Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Plus, Drew McIntyre stopped Damian Priest from cashing in his Money in the Bank contract while lining up a match against World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WWE Crown Jewel, Becky Lynch retained her NXT Women’s Title against Tegan Nox and so much more!
42. October 16, 2023
In a chaotic Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match, The Bloodline's Jimmy Uso emerged on Raw to cost The American Nightmare and “Main Event” Jey Uso big, as Finn Bálor and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day reclaimed the titles. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Gunther retained his title against Big Bronson Reed, and Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Ricochet in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
43. October 23, 2023
Moments after Finn Bálor helped Damian Priest pick up a victory over “Main Event” Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes emerged to unleash an assault on The Judgment Day and send a message to Señor Money in the Bank en route to WWE Crown Jewel. Plus, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley incited a chaotic brawl between Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler before the Women’s World Title Fatal 5-Way Match at WWE Crown Jewel.
44. October 30, 2023
After saving Sami Zayn and “Main Event” Jey Uso from a The Judgment Day onslaught, an irate Cody Rhodes joined Zayn and Uso in an explosive counterattack, hit JD McDonagh with two Cross Rhodes onto the announce table and vowed to go through Damian Priest at WWE Crown Jewel.
45. November 6, 2023
Following Seth “Freakin” Rollins’ retention of his World Heavyweight Title over Sami Zayn, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced that The Judgment Day would face Rollins, Zayn, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso in a WarGames Match! Plus, The Miz and Zoey Stark became No. 1 Contenders to the Intercontinental Championship and Women’s World Title, respectively, and so much more!
46. November 13, 2023
During the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship main event, Drew McIntyre suddenly hit Jey Uso with a Claymore Kick to cost him and Cody Rhodes the opportunity to recapture the titles from The Judgment Day. Plus, several WarGames Match combatants were banned from the building following a chaotic brawl.
47. November 20, 2023
Seconds after Drew McIntyre secured the WarGames advantage by defeating Jey Uso, a post-match attack by The Scottish Superstar and Judgment Day was answered with a chair counter-attack and the reveal that Randy Orton will return to join Cody Rhodes, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso!
48. November 27, 2023
CM Punk spoke in front of the WWE Universe for the first time in nearly a decade! Plus, Randy Orton dispatched “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Seth “Freakin” Rollins drew the ire of Drew McIntyre after announcing his next challenger would be Jey Uso, Shinsuke Nakamura blinded Cody Rhodes, The Creed Brothers became the No. 1 Contenders’ to the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles and so much more!
49. December 4, 2023
Seth “Freakin” Rollins retained the World Heavyweight Title by defeating Jey Uso in an instant classic before Drew McIntyre emerged to assault Rollins and Uso! Plus, The Scottish Warrior bested Sami Zayn before obliterating him backstage, Becky Lynch confronted Nia Jax after Jax’s win over Shayna Baszler, Shinsuke Nakamura vowed to end Cody Rhodes’ story and so much more!
50. December 11, 2023
The battle between Cody Rhodes and Shinsuke Nakamura only ended when Nakamura sprayed red mist into The American Nightmare’s eyes! Plus, CM Punk chose to sign with Raw as he came face-to-face with World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Nia Jax and Becky Lynch went down memory lane, Drew McIntyre took down Jey Uso and so much more!
51. December 18, 2023
In an incredible Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match. Plus, A WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles match. A Intercontinental Title match.
52. December 25, 2023
Celebrate Christmas with the RAW's Absolute Best of 2023 hosted by Jackie Redmond & Peter Rosenberg.