This exposed her to Becky’s Manhandle Slam, which was enough to secure her victory as she celebrated with the decorated legend.
There have been several rumours of another Hall of Famer joining the two to totally balance the odds, which could make for an exciting Elimination Chamber and Road to WrestleMania.
Brock Lesnar challenges Bobby Lashley, Paul Heyman roasts Cody Rhodes, Elimination Chamber qualifiers take place and more
The event began with Edge and Beth Phoenix walking out to the clamour of the fans to discuss their feud with The Judgment Day, which was interrupted by the group – without Rhea Ripley, who they stated was busy promoting WrestleMania following her Royal Rumble victory.
The Glamazon issued a challenge to Rhea and Finn Balor to confront herself and Edge at Elimination Chamber, which was accepted, and the trio seemed ready to attack.
Damian Priest’s Elimination Chamber qualifying match versus Angelo Dawkins, which the former won after a spectacular back and forth struggle, was saved by the Street Profits.
Dexter Lumis defeated Baron Corbin in a solid bout that had considerable repercussions for the latter, with Johnny Gargano and JBL in their respective corners.
Backstage, he confronted the anger of John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield, who felt he was destroying his legacy and that their union couldn’t last any longer.
Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley had their own spat, with the Beast Incarnate stating that he can’t stop thinking about the All Mighty in the aftermath of the Royal Rumble, even while he’s in bed with his wife.
Lashley stated that he needed to negotiate an Elimination Chamber challenge with his manager (sowing additional seeds for the Hurt Business reunion), which Brock did not appreciate as he put his foe down with two F-5s.
Carmella qualified for the Elimination Chamber after defeating Piper Niven in a Fatal 4 Way that also included Candice LeRae and ‘Michin’ Mia Yim.
MVP was present for Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander’s rather clear win over Chad Gable and Otis, which was fantastic given the quality involved.
Chelsea Green, who spent the evening playing up to her new Karen persona by nagging Adam Pearce throughout the night, found herself in a battle against the new, demonic Asuka, which she lost while the dark star’s Elimination Chamber opponents looked on.
Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman had an immediate classic on the microphone, adding context and heat to the Royal Rumble winner’s upcoming battle with Roman Reigns.
They successfully played up the relationship Heyman (from ECW) and Reigns (from FCW) have with Cody’s late father Dusty Rhodes, with Heyman saying that while Cody was his favourite son, Reigns was the one he always wanted.
In the night’s last match, Montez Ford defeated Elias to qualify for the United States Title Elimination Chamber battle, and champ Austin Theory was watching on commentary to get a closer look.
WWE Raw airs Monday nights at 1am on BT Sport 1.
WWE Raw results and grades – February 6, 2023
- Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Damian Priest pinned Angelo Dawkins (B+)
- Dexter Lumis beat Baron Corbin (C+)
- Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Carmella defeated Candice LeRae, Piper Niven and Mia Yim (B)
- Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander beat Alpha Academy (B+)
- Asuka defeated Chelsea Green by submission (C+)
- Men’s Money In The Bank Qualifier: Montez Ford pinned Elias (B+)
- Steel Cage Match: Becky Lynch beat Bayley (A)
