Raw results, May 15, 2023: Imperium help The Judgment Day score a victory over Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn fought The Judgment Day

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn attempt to focus on their match at WWE Night of Champions, but The Judgment Day provide a healthy distraction. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Shinsuke Nakamura def. The Miz

Shinsuke Nakamura locks horns with The A-Lister in The King of Strong Style’s first Raw match since being drafted by the red brand. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Competing in his first Raw match since being drafted by the red brand, Shinsuke Nakamura tangled with The Miz. After settling into the match, The Miz took control, blasting Nakamura with a kick on the outside of the ring.

After Nakamura tried to lock up the match with the Kinshasa, The Miz slyly evaded the maneuver, poking Nakamura in the eyes while the referee’s back was turned. The A-Lister landed the Skull-Crushing Finale on The King of Strong Style, but Nakamura wisely put his foot on the ropes. Nakamura then followed up with the Kinshasa for the victory.

Gunther made a statement in Raw debut

The Ring General makes his Raw debut with an ominous statement. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Mustafa Ali earned Intercontinental Title chance against Gunther at WWE Night of Champions with Battle Royal victory

A huge Battle Royal to determine Gunther’s next title challenger ends in controversial fashion. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

With a chance to face Intercontinental Champion Gunther at WWE Night of Champions on the line, top Raw Superstars engaged in a high-stakes Battle Royal.

Matt Riddle incited The Ring General before the match. 

After being eliminated by Dolph Ziggler, JD McDonagh destroyed The Showoff at ringside, throwing him into the steel steps. 

As The Viking Raiders and Alpha Academy were busy trying to eliminate each other, Bronson Reed eliminated Otis and Ivar. Reed was attacked by the rest of the field, but The “Aus-Zilla” was able to clear them all away.

Reed kept up the brutality, clobbering Johnny Gargano and Ricochet at the same time. 

Gunther ordered Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser to attack Riddle, allowing Reed to eliminate The Original Bro. 

When the dust settled, the final three were Mustafa Ali, Ricochet and Reed. With Ricochet atop Reed’s shoulders on the ring apron, Ali swiftly eliminated both Superstars by dropkicking Reed to the outside to earn a title chance against Gunther.

Becky Lynch challenged Trish Stratus to a match at WWE Night of Champions!

Becky Lynch makes a challenge to WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus to face her at WWE Night of Champions. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Dominik Mysterio def. Xavier Woods

Xavier Woods faces Dominik Mysterio in a rematch from last week, with The New Day member having more than just “Ex-Con” Dom to deal with. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

In a rematch from last week, The New Day’s Xavier Woods took on The Judgment Day’s Dominik Mysterio, who had “Mami” at ringside. 

Once again, SmackDown Women's Champion Rhea Ripley proved a spoiler in the matchup, standing in front of Dominik to protect him as Woods geared up to clobber him outside the ring.

Woods connected with the Honor Roll on his second attempt but could only garner a two-count. Mysterio managed to get himself back in the matchup, connecting with the Three Amigos, enraging the WWE Universe. 

Ripley continued to distract Woods, hitting him with a cheap shot and allowing Dominik to lock up a victory with a rollup.

Indus Sher def. Drake Thompson & Lavar Barbie

Indus Sher make their Raw debut in dominant fashion. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Veer and Sanga of Indus Sher locked up a tremendous in-ring debut victory over Drake Thompson and Lavar Barbie.

Cody Rhodes told Brock Lesnar he was in his way

The American Nightmare tells The Beast to move aside as Brock Lesnar is in Cody Rhodes' way. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Raquel Rodriguez def. Chelsea Green

With Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Title opportunity against Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan having been postponed due to Morgan’s injury, Rodriguez faces Green to fight for Morgan’s honor. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

After Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville’s scheduled title matchup with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan had to be postponed due to Morgan’s shoulder injury, Rodriguez took on Green.

Rodriguez lit up Green with unique offense, hitting a reverse Alabama Slam on the ring ropes. After a spirited effort from Green, Rodriguez wrapped up the victory with the Tejana Bomb.

After the match, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler emerged to obliterate Raquel Rodriguez, demanding a title opportunity.

Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler mark their arrival on Raw in superb fashion, taking out WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Raquel Rodriguez, demanding a title shot. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

The Judgment Day def. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn take on The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor and Damian Priest in a thrilling non-title matchup. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

After laying down the challenge earlier in the evening, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn collided with The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor and Damian Priest.

With the call for reinforcements, the rest of The Judgment Day arrived to make the contest lopsided. 

Even against the numbers, KO and Sami acted like champions with KO leveling Priest and Dominik on the outside. Once back inside, Owens hit a superb Cannonball on The Archer of Infamy, but Priest managed to escape the three-count. 

After Dominik and “Mami” continued to get involved in the action, the WWE Official threw them out. As Dominik was leaving, he was ambushed by Xavier Woods, and the two fought to the backstage area.

The drama ensued as Paul Heyman arrived to the scene and watched from the entranceway.

Despite the increased tension, Owens hit a stunning Swanton Bomb before tagging in Zayn, who hit Bálor with a Michinoku Driver for a close two-count. 

Gunther and his Imperium cohorts came down to the ringside as well. With Imperium looking, KO hit a Stunner on Priest, followed by a Helluva Kick from Zayn to Bálor, but Imperium distracted the referee. As Zayn looked to hit another Helluva Kick, Gunther grabbed the leg of Zayn, allowing Bálor to hit the Coup de Grace for the big victory.