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RAW: Jan. 28th, 2023

WRESTLEMANIA BACKLASH IS ONE WEEK FROM SUNDAY

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🔴 Sasha Banks faces consecutive interruptions:

The Raw Women's Champion's exciting opening to Raw is cut short when SmackDown's women's tag team champions Nia Jax & Mickie James come out to say how they missed being on Raw, they know because they have not been featured in a week, Jax & James then go on to say that they beat everyone on both shows, that includes Sasha, and at this point they are unstoppable that's until Tamina, the woman who dominated SmackDown this past year, lays down a challenge to Nia Jax.

🔴 Tamina vs. Nia Jax w/ Mickie James:

A clash of forces kicks off Raw, The irresistible force tastes the power of the Samoan Dynasty.

Tamina defeats Nia Jax. CLEAN.

🔴 United States Title Mayhem:

Multiple Raw Stars demand a title opportunity from Bobby Lashley as he opens another challenge to anyone BUT Braun Strowman. Big E, Jeff Hardy, King Corbin & Drew Gulak all in for gold, Adam Pearce makes a tag team match where Bobby Lashley will pick from the winning team who challenges him next.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: "No One Is Ready For- "- Asuka.

While Asuka picks up her momentum from last week, Bayley ambushes her and not leaving Asuka any time to complete her sentence.

🔴 Big E & Jeff Hardy vs. Drew Gulak & King Corbin - US Championship Contenders:

In a back-and-forth match, the team of Big E & Jeff Hardy prove dominant but Drew Gulak changed the direction of the match, with MVP & Lashley on commentary.

Drew Gulak & King Corbin defeat Hardy & Big E.

MVP selects King Corbin to face The Almighty Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania Backlash, that's until Strowman drives MVP through the LED boards on the ramp, and beats down both Drew Gulak & King Corbin.

🔴 Apollo Crews' open challenge continues:

Apollo Crews continues to thrive over his sick attack on Murphy on his first night as a Raw superstar. The 24/7 Champion R-Truth heard Crews is hiring a manager. WHAT??

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Braun Strowman is not playing games.

Braun Strowman makes it clear that he's coming after Bobby Lashley no matter what.

🔴 Apollo Crews vs. R-Truth:

Apollo Crews & R-truth fight.

R-Truth defeats Apollo Crews when Murphy appeared to get retribution against Crews.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler confront The Mysterios.

Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler vow to be the first team to dethrone the 'father & son' tag team champions.

🔴 Bianca Belair vs. Bayley:

Ding Dong, it's Bayley again on Raw, will Bayley be able to make a statement over the Raw women's title picture? ( Sasha Banks watches from commentary table)

Bianca Belair defeats Bayley when Asuka challenged the role model for a Steel Cage Match NEXT WEEK on Raw!

🔴 Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton:

McIntyre & Orton reignite their rivalry on Raw.

Drew McIntyre defeats Randy Orton.

🔴 A FireFly FunHouse Episode: Bray Wyatt says HE will meet Roman Reigns before WrestleMania Backlash...

Bray Wyatt makes an eerie warning to Roman Reigns ahead of their match in one week from Sunday.

⭕ MAIN EVENT: WWE Champion Edge vs. Sheamus

It's a clash of heavyweights and a chance for Sheamus to prove he is still the same person he was as Universal Champion.

Edge hardly defeats Sheamus.