The June 23 WWE Raw was the final episode of the red brand before Night of Champions with King and Queen of the Ring finalists determined on the show.
With Randy Orton and Asuka each advancing to the finals of their respective tournaments on the June 20 SmackDown, Cody Rhodes faced Jey Uso and Roxanne Perez faced Jade Cargill to determine the other finalists. The final will take place at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia later in the week.
Additionally, Goldberg spoke about his upcoming match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event and Penta looked to settle his issues with Bron Breakker.
Michael Cole and Corey Graves were the commentary team for the show as Pat McAfee missed Raw for the third week in a row.
WWE Raw Results June 23:
- Seth Rollins officially kicked off the show accompanied by Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. Rollins took credit for Roman Reigns and that CM Punk and Cody Rhodes returned to WWE because of him. Rollins stated that although John Cena and Gunther are the World Champions, he is the endgame.
- Bron Breakker defeated Penta. Rollins warned Penta after the match to stay out of his business.
- Goldberg spoke about his upcoming match with Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Goldberg stated that he felt disrespected back at Bad Blood and that he would “beat the f*ck” out of Gunther at the upcoming special.
- Jade Cargill defeated Roxanne Perez to advance to the final of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
- Gunther responded to the Goldberg interview. The World Champion called Goldberg a “One trick pony” and vowed to embarrass the Hall of Famer in July.
- Karrion Kross confronted Sami Zayn backstage. Zayn struck Kross and the two will face off at Night of Champions this Saturday.
- Becky Lynch retained the Women’s Intercontinental Championship over Bayley as Lyra Valkyria attacked Lynch to cause the DQ.
- Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez brawled. It was later announced that Ripley vs. Rodriguez will take place at Night of Champions and it will be a street fight.
- Cody Rhodes defeated Jey Uso to advance to the King of the Ring final.
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