Raw results, Aug. 21, 2023: KO, Sami and Cody Rhodes earn hard-fought victory over The Judgment Day!

Kevin Owens returned to help Sami Zayn fend off The Judgment Day

Making his return from injury, Kevin Owens stands with Sami Zayn to combat the destructive Judgment Day. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

The New Day def. Drew McIntyre & Matt Riddle

The newly established team of Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle face a huge hurdle as they combat the highly decorated New Day. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

In only their second match as a team, Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle took on the seasoned New Day.

After a huge top-rope fisherman’s suplex, Riddle and McIntyre were rolling, contending well with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods’ tag team chemistry.

Before they were able to get going, however, The Viking Raiders clobbered McIntyre, which opened the way for The New Day to gain the victory after a Trouble in Paradise connected with Riddle.

After The Viking Raiders pummel Matt Riddle and The New Day, The Scottish Warrior fights off the monstrous force. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Chad Gable def. Intercontinental Champion Gunther by count-out

The master of The Alpha Academy, Chad Gable, gives Gunther his first loss since making his WWE debut, achieving victory via-count out during their Intercontinental Title clash. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

With just two weeks left until breaking Honky Tonk Man’s record Intercontinental Championship reign, Gunther had to withstand the Alpha Academy’s Chad Gable.

The Ring General punished Gable from the onset, dumping Gable on the outside in an attempt to win by count-out. 

With Gable locked in Gunther’s sleeper hold, the master of Alpha Academy was stunningly able to get back up, showcasing his unnerving strength.

As the two were fighting on the outside, Gunther went for the chop one too many times, with Gable ducking the attempt that sent The Ring General’s hand straight into the ring post. As the referee’s count increased, Gable threw Gunther over the timekeeper's area with an almighty German Suplex.

At the last second, Gable snuck back into the ring as the count hit 10, collecting the count-out victory. A furious Gunther demanded Samantha Irvin announced that he still held the title.

Cody Rhodes explained he had a plan for The Judgment Day

Shinsuke Nakamura revealed Seth "Freakin" Rollins' back injury

The King of Strong Style elaborates on what he told World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins last week before he blindsided him with another Kinshasa. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Rhea Ripley def. Candice LeRae

Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley contends with the feisty Candice LeRae. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Rhea Ripley tried to make short work of Candice LeRae, but The Poison Pixie was able to evade a Riptide with a DDT counter. Despite the moxie shown from LeRae, Ripley locked in the Prism Trap, forcing LeRae to tap out.

Raquel Rodriguez got payback on Rhea Ripley

A wrathful Raquel Rodriguez informs Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley that she has been cleared to face her at WWE Payback. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

The Miz mocked LA Knight

Before facing Akira Tozawa, The Miz takes a moment to lay into LA Knight. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Akira Tozawa def. The Miz

With LA Knight providing an assist, Akira Tozawa is able to score one of the biggest upset wins in recent Raw history, defeating the arrogant Miz. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Even with LA Knight watching from ringside, The Miz thought he had a victory over Akira Tozawa in the bag. Unfortunately for The Awesome One, he was too distracted by the megastar’s presence, allowing Tozawa to roll up The Miz for the huge upset win! Knight made Miz's night worse by hitting him with the BFT after the match.

Becky Lynch vowed to punish Trish Stratus at WWE Payback

The Man guarantees she will end Trish Stratus once and for all inside the Steel Cage at WWE Payback. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Chelsea Green & Piper Niven def. Kayden Carter & Katana Chance

Sonya Deville’s replacement and new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Piper Niven and Chelsea Green get their team off to a successful start as they earn a win over Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

In their first match as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Chelsea Green and new partner Piper Niven took on the electric Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. 

Despite some nice tag team maneuvers from Carter and Chance, Niven clobbered Chance with the crossbody to earn the win, the first for the new team.

Seth “Freakin” Rollins responded to Shinsuke Nakamura

Acknowledging Shinsuke Nakamura’s remarks earlier in the evening regarding The Visionary’s back injury, World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins states that there are no limits he will go to retain his title. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

The Judgment Day def. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn via disqualification

WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn take on Finn Bálor and Damian Priest of The Judgment Day. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

KO and Sami Zayn were a house of fire, lighting up Damian Priest and Finn Bálor until JD McDonagh made his way down to ringside to attempt to hand The Prince the Money in the Bank briefcase. The plan backfired, however, as Owens caught it and used it to blast Bálor in the face with it, drawing the disqualification.

Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn def. The Judgment Day

After the tag team match between Owens & Zayn and The Judgment Day ends in a disqualification, the match restarts with Cody Rhodes joining KO and Sami’s team in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against The Judgment Day! Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

After The Judgment Day’s disqualification win over Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, The American Nightmare came down to help KO and Sami, turning the tag team main event into a Six-Man Tag Team Match.

All six competitors went back-and-forth with momentum shifts as The Judgment Day looked to be back on the same page. The American Nightmare gained some payback of his own on the devious group, hitting a double Cody Cutter on Bálor and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio before nailing both with the Cross Rhodes. With Mysterio down in the corner, Zayn hit the Helluva Kick followed by a Stunner from KO to give the Six-Man Tag team victory to Owens, Zayn and Rhodes.