WWE Raw 2nd of October 2023

As the show begins, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler are fighting on the ramp. Referees and officials try to separate both women. The fight spills into the ring. Baszler hops on Baszler’s back and locks in the Kirifuda Clutch. Jax drives Baszler into the corner to break the hold. Jax assaults Baszler’s injured ribs. Raquel Rodrigez’s music hits, and she runs down to the ring. Rodrigez attacks Jax. Jax avoids a boot from Rodrigez. Rodrigez boots Baszler in the face. Rhea Ripley’s music hits. Ripley runs down to the ring and tackles Jax.
Ripley ground and pounds Jax. Baszler and Rodrigez join in and stomp Jax. The beatdown is broken u by security. Ripley attacks the Security as Jax and everyone else is dragged away. Ripley grabs a mic and says she isn’t leaving because she has some business to handle. She demands The Judgement Day join her in the ring. Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio walk to the ring. Hilariously, Dominik is wearing the WWE Women’s World Championship. Michael Cole announces on commentary that Finn Bálor isn’t here tonight.
After the break, Ripley says they all know there is no leader in The Judgement Day, but they each have their own responsibilities to handle. Mami gets taken out for two weeks by Nia Jax, and everything falls apart. She makes the plans, but she left that responsibility to Priest. Ripley gets in Priest’s face. On Priest’s watch, Bálor got injured, Priest himself isn’t medically cleared to compete tonight against Jey Uso, and Dominik lost his NXT North American Championship to Trick Williams.
Now they have a Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes problem. Priest says she isn’t telling him anything he doesn’t know. Priest says screw Rhodes and Uso. He’ll take care of his end. Priest says he isn’t trying to start anything, but he has his titles and his MITB briefcase… where’s Dom’s? Ripley slowly turns and looks at Dominik. Ripley tells Dominik she got him a rematch against Trick Williams. If he doesn’t come home to her with that championship, he shouldn’t bother coming home. Jey Uso’s music hits. The Judgement Day is not pleased. Jey says, first and foremost, he wants to welcome back Rhea Ripley. Jey says they all missed her and gives her googly eyes.
There is a new Tribal Chief on Raw, and it seems her balls are bigger than Roman Reigns. Priest says he’s tired of Jey’s mouth. Priest steps up to Jey. Dominik holds Priest back, and the crowd instantly boos. Dominik tries to speak, but, and this is gonna shock you, the crowd drowns him out with boos. Shocking, right? Dominik says he’ll take care of Jey. Jey immediately superkicks Dominik. JD McDonagh attacks Jey from behind. Cody Rhodes makes the save. Adam Pearce walks out on the ramp and books Damian Priest and Finn Bálor vs. Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes, and The Judgement Day’s tag team titles will be on the line.

The Alpha Academy w/Maxxine vs. IMPERIUM
Vinci and Kaiser are in control for much of the match. After escaping a roll up, Gable knocks Vinici off the apron. When Kaiser tries to make the tag, Vinici is nowhere to be found. Otis sets up a fallaway slam off the top. Vinci hooks Oti’s foot, so Kaiser falls on top of Otis. Gable takes out Vinci with a senton off the apron. Back in the ring, Kaiser lands a running kick to Otis for the win.
Winners- IMPERIUM

Backstage, Adam Pearce tells Tegan Nox that Becky Lynch isn’t medically cleared to compete tonight. Chelsea Green interrupts and talks over Nox. Nox suggests she face Green tonight. Pearce makes it official.

Bronson Reed vs. Cedric Alexander
Alexander is all over Reed. Alexander sends Reed out of the ring. Reed gets to his feet. Tope suicida by Alexander. Alexander lands another dive. Alexander leaps in the air into a lariat by Reed. Reed catches Alexander with a crossbody block. Senton by Reed. Reed hits the Tsnamui for the win.
Winner- Bronson Reed

Backstage, Drew McIntyre tells Adam Pearce he isn’t doing Miz TV this week. McIntyre will go to the ring and speak his piece, but if Miz gets involved, he will regret it. Pearce says okay, then asks if McIntyre is okay. McIntyre asks if this is about what happened with Jey Uso and The New Day and “doing the right thing?” Pearce nods. Mcintyre says he doesn’t remember anyone doing “the right thing” when The Bloodline beat him down.

Intercontinental Championship Contract Signing
Adam Pearce is officiating the proceedings. Tommaso Ciampa is out first, followed by Intercontinental Champion Gunther. Ciampa says Gunther has been given opportunity after opportunity. He doesn’t need 100 chances. Gunther looks away, and Ciampa screams at Gunther to look at him. He’s dreamed of winning the Intercontinental Champion since he was five. His family will be in the crowd next week, but he’s fighting for him. Ciampa signs the contract and yells at Gunther to sign it now. Gunther makes fun of Ciampa for coming to the contract signing dressed like a bum.
Gunther says Ciampa’s goals are noble, but he fights for what’s most important to him: the Intercontinental Championship. Ciampa bows up at Gunther. Gunther tells Ciampa this is the closest he is going to get to the title. Ciampa says if Gunther is so confident, he should put the title on the line tonight. Gunther signs the contract and tells Ciampa to prove it. Gunther slaps Ciampa. Ciampa leaps over the table and attacks Gunther. Gunther tosses the table out of the ring. Ciampa tosses a chair at Gunther and hits him in the face. Ciampa traps Gunther in the Scicilian Stretch. Gunther manages to use the ropes to escape.

Xavier Woods w/Kofi Kingston vs. Ivar
Ivar tosses Wodds all over the ring. Running corner seated senton by Ivar. Woods kicks out. Woods backflips out of a back suplex. Ivar walks into Woods. Woods attempts to lift Ivar on his shoulders but can’t get him up. Dropkick by Woods. Ivar falls out of the ring. Woods misses a dropkick through the ropes. Ivar grabs Woods by the throat and sends him into the ring apron.
Ivar misses a low crossbody block, causing him to crash into the ring apron. Woods mounts the barricade and lands a diving basement dropkick. After the break, Woods lands a flurry of strikes. Woods lifts Ivar on his shoulders and hits a modified wasteland. Ivar kicks out. Ivar goes up for his moonsault. Woods tries to pull Ivar off the top for a powerbomb. Woods legs give out, and Ivar lands on top of Woods. Ivar tries a splash. Woods moves out of the way. Woods takes Ivar over with Backwoods for the win.
Winner- Xavier Woods
After the match, Ivar attacks Woods. Kingston tries to make the save but gets cut off by Ivar. Ivar powerbomb Kingston on top of Woods. Ivar stakes Woods and Kingston on top of each other and hits a moonsault.

In-Ring Segment: WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins
Michael Cole is in the ring to conduct this interview. Cole insinuates that Shinsuke Nakamura is puppet-mastering Rollins right now. Rollins asks Cole what show he’s been watching. Rollins is the one who wanted this match with Nakamura. Cole asks Rollins why he is doing this. Last Man Standing matches are the most brutal matches you can have. Cole reminds Rollins that his back is hanging on by a thread. Rollins says he needs to do this because this is what he loves. He has a responsibility and a duty to be here. Nakamura appears on the ‘Tron.
Rollins gets distracted. Nakamura appears behind Rollins in the ring. Nakamura attacks Rollins. Kinshasa by Nakamura. The video of Nakamura starts counting while Rollins is down. Rollins struggles to his feet. Nakamura beats Rollins down with a chair. Rollins is down. Nakamura sits in the chair and yells, “Count!” The video starts counting again. Rollins stirs and almost gets to his feet. Nakamura lands another Kinshasa. Nakamura sidewalk slams Rollins on a hair. Rollins writhes in pain. Nakamura counts to 10 and poses with the championship.

Chelsea Green w/Piper Niven vs. Tegan Nox
As soon as the bell rings, Green boots Nox in the face. Green begs Niven for a high five. She is very proud of herself. Nox rolls up Green for a near fall. Nox and Green trade strike. Green lands a superkick that sends Nox out of the ring. Nox eventually slaps Green off the apron. Green lands in Niven’s arms. Apron senton by Nox. Nox goes up top. Niven gets a little to close to the action. Natalya’s music hits, and she walks to ringside. Niven backs off. Nox lands the Molly-Go-Round. Nox pins Green after the Shiniest Wizard.
Winner- Tegan Nox
After the match, Natalya raises Nox’s hand.

In-Ring Segment: Drew McIntyre
McIntyre says everyone wants him to explain himself. He doesn’t owe anyone in the locker room an explanation. The only people he answers to are his fans. McIntyre isn’t going to be the savior. Rhodes is running around trying to make his mistake right, but forgiveness for Jey Uso is a weakness. The Miz’s music hits. Miz rants about being upset about McIntyre canceling Miz TV. McIntyre tells Miz to shut up.
Miz doesn’t. McIntyre challenges Miz to a match unless his balls are still tiny. Miz says they aren’t dressed for a fight. Miz says McIntyre isn’t a good guy. McIntyre isn’t Batman, he’s really Two-Face. McIntyre says it’s time to fight. Miz says instead of playing the hero, he’ll be the hero and walk away. Miz leaves the ring. McIntyre turns his back. Miz hits the ring and clocks McIntyre in the head with the microphone. McIntyre fires back. A bunch of referees breaks up the fight.

The Miz vs. Drew McIntyre
McIntyre beats down Miz. McIntyre calls for the Claymore. Instead of trying the move, McIntyre pulls out his sword, Angela. The referee takes it away. While the referee is distracted, McIntyre pulls off the turnbuckle pad and drives Miz’s head into it. Future Shock DDT by McIntyre. McIntyre pins Miz.
Winner- Drew McIntyre
After the match, McIntyre grabs a mic and says he’s a different man than he was 30 seconds ago. He apologizes, so everything should be forgiven.

Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
Ciampa beats Gunther into the corner. Gunther turns the tables but misses his chop. Ciampa tries to lock in the Sicilian Stretch. Gunther blocks it. Ciampa tries a clothesline Gunther over the top. Gunther won’t go over. Gunther double-legs Ciampa and locks in a Boston Crab. Ciampa gets to the ropes. The fight spills out of the ring. Ciampa sends Gunther into the ring post. Back in the ring, Ciampa traps Gunther in the Sicilian Stretch. Gunther gets to the ropes and rolls out of the ring. After the break, Gunther works over Ciampa.
Ciampa manages to trap Gunther in the Sicilian Stretch again. Gunther gets to the ropes to break the hold. Gunther drags Ciampa out of the ring and lands a nasty series of chops. Suplex on the apron by Gunther. After the break, Gunther and Ciampa are trading chops. Gunther sets Ciampa on the top rope, lands another chop, then stomps on his head. Ciampa falls to the floor. Gunther chops Ciampa outside the ring. Gunther tries another chop. Ciampa moves, and Gunther almost chops the commentary desk in half. Gunther screams in pain. Ciampa lands a series of knee strikes.
Ciampa sends Gunther into the ring post. Before Gunther can react, Ciampa slams Gunther’s hand into the commentary desk over and over again. Gunther chops Ciampa with his lift hand instead. Gunther tries to get in the ring and walks right into Willow’s Bell. Kick out by Gunther. Ciampa kicks Gunther’s injured hand and sets up the Fairytale Ending. Gunther escapes. Ciampa tries another knee strike. Gunther counters with a shotgun dropkick. Gunther tries a powerbomb but can’t get Ciampa up because of his hand.
Ciampa lands a running knee for a near fall. Gunther surprises Ciampa with a sleeper. Ciampa is sent flying with a sleeper suplex. Kick out by Ciampa Ciampa rolls Gunther into the Sicilian Stretch. Gunther screams as he struggles to get to the ropes. Gunther eventually manages to get his foot on the bottom rope. Ciampa and Gunther trade chops. Gunther reverses an air raid crash into a double powerbomb. Gunther pulls Ciampa into a sleeper. Ciampa passes out, and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner and STILL Intercontinental Champion, Gunther!
After the match, Kaiser and Vinci hit the ring and stomp Ciampa. Gunther leaves. Johnny Gargano’s music hits. Gargano hits the ring and makes the save.