WWE Raw results (10/30): Powell’s live review of Seth Rollins vs. JD McDonagh in a non-title match, Dominik Mysterio vs. Ricochet in a non-title match, DIY vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci – Pro Wrestling Dot Net

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)

WWE Raw (Episode 1,588)
Greenville, South Carolina at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Aired live October 30, 2023 on USA Network

[Hour One] Raw opened with Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh making their entrance while being introduced by ring announcer Samantha Irvin. Michael Cole and Wade Barrett checked in on commentary and hyped previously advertised matches and added Gunther on Miz TV.

Once in the ring, Ripley welcomed viewers to Raw and said it’s the show that Judgment Day runs. Ripley recalled Damian Priest taking out Cody Rhodes last week and said Dom would do the same when he faces Ricochet. Ripley said McDonagh would remind Seth Rollins what it’s like to be an enemy of the faction.

Ripley said Rollins and Drew McIntyre have decisions to make. She played up the idea that the person who chooses Judgment Day will walk out of Crown Jewel as the World Heavyweight Champion. Ripley said her five-way match at Crown Jewel is another opportunity prove her dominance.

Sami Zayn’s entrance theme interrupted Ripley and the crowd sang his entrance theme as he headed to the ring. Barrett said it didn’t work out well for Cody Rhodes, who was the last guy to interrupt Judgment Day. Zayn told Ripley that he wasn’t invited, but he’s sick of hearing Ripley talk about how Judgment Day has power, the championships, and runs Raw.

Zayn said people think that if you have power, you can rule with an iron fist. He said that if that’s the name of her game, that’s fine, but his name isn’t Sami Zayn it’s rebellion or resistance. He said he would fight the group four or five on one as long as he has a breath left in him until Judgment Day is no more.

Ripley laughed at Zayn and said he could resist all he wants, but they don’t need the numbers when it comes to him. Ripley suggested that Zayn go one-on-one with Damian Priest. Dom tried to speak and was booed. Dom told Ripley they should teach Zayn a lesson. Everyone dropped their mics and the heels moved toward Zayn.

Ricochet ran out and stood at Zayn’s side. Ripley had Dom and McDonagh back down. Zayn exited the ring. McDonagh charged Ricochet, who ducked, causing McDonagh to fly over the ropes to the floor. Dom ran at Ricochet and backed off when Ricochet spotted him. Cole indicated that the Dom vs. Ricochet match was up after the first commercial break… [C]

1. NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio (w/Rhea Ripley, JD McDonagh) vs. Ricochet. The match was joined in progress coming out of the break. Ricochet had a run of offense and performed a standing shooting star press, which led to a two count. Dom rolled to the floor. Ricochet ran the ropes and performed a crossbody block through the ropes onto Dom on the floor. [C]