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WWE Money in the Bank winners — Every briefcase winner and how they fared when cashing in

Check out the complete history of WWE Money in the Bank winners, including every briefcase winner and how they fared when cashing in.

Originally the brainchild of Chris Jericho, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match has gone from being an entertaining gimmick match to one of the most anticipated subplots of any WWE calendar year. It’s changed and expanded to multiple brands and the women’s division, and become the focus of its own event, joining the likes of WrestleMania, Royal Rumble and SummerSlam as one of the most important that WWE puts on.

At its core, however, is a simple and compelling idea: Whoever outfights and outwits a group of hungry competitors and grabs the namesake briefcase has a guaranteed title shot they can use any time, any place, for one year. It’s the WWE’s equivalent of a golden ticket, and the anticipation for when a briefcase might get cashed in has become drama in its own right.

As Money in the Bank has risen in prominence, its history has grown as well. Let’s take a look at a complete history of WWE Money in the Bank winners, including how the winners fared when they eventually cashed in their contracts.

Last updated on April 7, 2024.

Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler) wanted WWE release long before it happened

Former WWE star Nic Nemeth, aka Dolph Ziggler, saw the writing on the wall well before his time there was up.

In September 2023, WWE released Nic Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler, in what was one of the most high-profile cuts of a wave of talent cuts. He had been with the company for nearly two decades, known for his iconic Money in the Bank cash-in in 2013 and his ability to consistently deliver in any setting, against any opponent, throughout his WWE career.

It seemed like the writing was on the wall for a while. WWE programming rarely featured Nemeth in 2023, and his role had been steadily decreasing in the years leading up to this. That means it was not surprising to see him included in the released group of talent in September, as most of those cut were not heavily featured on television.

During an interview with Busted Open Radio, Nemeth acknowledged that he recognized the need for change long before his release from WWE. As his time there came to an end, he actively sent emails indicating his readiness to leave (h/t Fightful for transcription).

I was prepared. For the last six, eight, ten months going, ‘At some point, I have to make a change here.’ As you get ready to go and see you don’t have a chance to be in a PPV match and steal the show. You don’t have a chance to have a six-minute match to steal the show. You have a match and it’s three minutes and you don’t get an entrance and everyone knows who is winning. Can I find a way to have that work? Once that started happening, even a couple of years ago when Roode [Bobby Roode] and I were tagging, I was thinking, ‘At some point, I have to be ready to go. Will my shape and stamina still be there?’ I have been preparing so long and getting things ready to go, it wasn’t ‘What? What do I do now? I’m free.’ I was planning for half of this entire last contract going, ‘I know at some point, I’m being paid way too much to sit at home so I’m gonna have to get out of here.’ I always wanted to be ready to go, just in case they said, ‘I know you’ve been doing 90-second matches, can you do 30 minutes with The Undertaker?’ You’re damn right I can. I was ready to go anyway, I just wanted to have every option available. It wasn’t out of the blue. I had sent emails to the boss over the last few months saying, ‘I have to move on to somewhere else, can you let me do this?’ Eventually, without exact back and forth, that’s how it worked out. It wasn’t weird because it was so six, eight, ten months in place going, ‘Here it comes.’ Now, I have 90 days sitting around, which broke my heart, but I just got extra workouts.

After his 90 days were up, Nemeth jumped into NJPW and debuted at Wrestle Kingdom 18. He confronted IWGP Global Champion David Finlay, which was a surreal sight seeing him on non-WWE programming, but if that was the beginning of anything, he’s here to show the world on a grander stage.

Nic Nemeth, the former Dolph Ziggler, makes Wrestle Kingdom appearance

A face familiar to WWE fans made a surprise appearance at the Tokyo Dome, throwing hands with David Finlay.

Could the next move for the former Dolph Ziggler be to Japan?

Nic Nemeth, who was known by that name during his lengthy stint in WWE, only recently became a free agent after his release from said stint in September 2023. There’s been plenty of speculation about where he might turn up next, and that just got ratcheted up a notch thanks to what occurred at Wrestle Kingdom 18 at the Tokyo Dome on Jan. 4.

Right before the Winners Take All tag team title match between Bishamon and Guerillas of Destiny, Nic Nemeth and brother Ryan (most recently seen in AEW) were shown making their way to “VIP seats,” as the English language announce team called them.

Nic Nemeth would be an especially good get for New Japan, particularly if he were to compete in cards in the U.S. The announcers continued to discuss the Nemeth brothers during the tag team title match, but his real moment came after the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship match.

The winner, David Finlay, made a point of stopping in front of the Nemeths. After exchanging words with Nic Nemeth, Finlay shoves him, leading to a brawl that needed to be broken up.

Nic Nemeth also ran toward the back while Finlay was leaving the ring area, with the English announcers saying they were continuing to fight.

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 results: Naito, Okada, Finlay win big

Who got their hand raised in Tokyo Dome? We’ve got you covered with full NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 results.

If the calendar has flipped to January and a few days have passed to let it sink in, that can only mean one thing: It’s time for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom. The annual Tokyo Dome show is the biggest event in Japanese wrestling each year, and it’s a pretty big deal for fans around the world provided they can set their schedules accordingly.

As is tradition, Wrestle Kingdom 18 is headlined by an IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match, this time with a bit of a student vs. teacher vibe as Sanada tries to fend off Tetsuya Naito. The final match on any Wrestle Kingdom card tends to set the direction for New Japan for months, but that may be true this time around more than ever.

U.S. fans will get to see two very familiar and accomplished faces from AEW. Bryan Danielson takes on Kazuchika Okada in a non-title match that could outshine even the main event, while Jon Moxley tangles with both Will Ospreay and David Finlay for a brand new championship.

More title bouts are up and down tonight’s card — seven in all out of 10 matches (plus the traditional New Japan Ranpo to kick things off). It should be a long but very exciting show.

We’ve got our sleep schedule rearranged and consumed our caffeine, and will be recapping the whole event right here.

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 18 results:

(please click on any match with a link for full details)

  • Great-O-Khan, Taiji Ishimori, Toru Yano and Yoh win the KOPW 2024 New Japan Ranbo, meaning they head to New Year Dash to compete for the Provisional KOPW 2024 Championship
  • Catch 2/2 (Francesco Akira and TJP/The Aswang) def. Bullet Club War Dogs (Clark Connors and Drilla Moloney) by pinfall to become the new IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, aided greatly by TJP’s transformation into The Aswang
  • Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Zack Sabre Jr. by pinfall to become the new NJPW World Television Champion
  • Yuya Uemura def. Yota Tsuji by pinfall
  • House of Torture (Evil and Ren Narita) def. Shota Umino and Kaito Kiyomiya by pinfall, with the help of plenty of interference from the rest of House of Torture and a timely shot from a push-up bar
  • Tama Tonga def. Shingo Takagi by pinfall to become the new NEVER Openweight Champion
  • Nic Nemeth (known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE) and brother Ryan Nemeth are shown making their way to “VIP seats”
  • Guerrillas of Destiny (Hikuleo and El Phantasmo) def. Bishamon (Hirooki Goto and Yoshi-Hashi) by pinfall to become the new IWGP Tag Team Champions and retain the Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship
  • El Desperado def. Hiromu Takahashi by pinfall to become the new IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion
  • David Finlay def. Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley to become the inaugural IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion
  • On his way out, Finlay makes a point of stopping in front of Nic Nemeth, and after exchanging words, he shoves Nemeth; that touches off a brawl that continues until and even after they are pulled apart
  • Kazuchika Okada def. Bryan Danielson by pinfall
  • Tetsuya Naito def. Sanada by pinfall to become the new IWGP World Heavyweight Champion
  • After the match, Naito is attacked by EVIL and Dick Togo, but Sanada helps fight them off

Who is the AEW mystery signing? We break down the most likely candidates

Is Tony Khan’s new mystery signing for AEW a former WWE talent, or a hot import from overseas?

We’ll admit it: Tony Khan got us again.

The CEO, GM and head of creative has fooled us a time or two before when teasing a big announcement. Some of them have turned out to be quite big and others not so much.

However, Khan used a different tactic this week, promoting a wrestler signing with AEW this weekend at Full Gear.

Khan doesn’t always show his cards on wrestler signings, as they sometimes just arrive unannounced. Adam Copeland was the most recent example, even though the larger pro wrestling industry wasn’t totally shocked when it happened.

The wording that Khan used is also worth noting: “a pro who is known + respected by virtually every AEW fan.” That suggests it’s someone very widely recognized, and thus rules out the likes of Giulia or Flip Gordon (who signed with CMLL anyway).

So who could it be? We’re always up for some speculation ahead of the reveal on Saturday night, so let’s go over the four most likely candidates in the approximate order of likelihood as we see it.

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Mercedes Moné

Why it could be her: If AEW was going to sign the artist formerly known as Sasha Banks, it didn’t make sense to do it until she was healed up from an injury suffered earlier this year. Mercedes Moné certainly fits the description that Khan used as a top wrestler and one who is universally known and respected. Among former WWE talents who are available, she’s arguably the biggest needle-mover out there.

Why it might not be her: Are we sure that Moné wants to tie herself down to any company, let alone AEW? Since leaving WWE, she seemed to revel in the freedom she had, which she’d likely give up by inking a deal with AEW. And the company’s booking of the women’s division isn’t exactly a strength.

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Goldberg

Why it could be him: Are there any wrestling fans who don’t know Goldberg? He’s certainly a recognizable name to anyone who’s even remotely dipped into pro wrestling over the last few decades, and even lapsed fans might perk up if they heard he was in AEW. He certainly hasn’t sounded like a guy who has embraced the idea of retirement, and he’s much more likely to get one more run in AEW than WWE at this point, especially since Khan has stated repeatedly they’ve talked in the past.

Why it might not be him: Khan might be overplaying his announcement if he’s suggesting Goldberg is “one of the world’s best wrestlers” when they already employ the likes of Bryan Danielson. Goldberg is also 56, and though he keeps himself in tremendous shape, it’s hard to imagine him coming in for a regular stint of any kind — and what feathers that might ruffle in the locker room if he receives a big push.

Will Ospreay

Why it could be him: One of the best wrestlers in the world? Check. Known and respected by every AEW fan? We’ll say yes since he’s appeared at Forbidden Door and on AEW TV more than once, though it’s pushing it a bit compared to Mercedes or Goldberg. Ospreay has softened his stance on not wanting to move to the U.S. and if AEW was going to lock him up, this would be the time.

Why it might not be him: Ospreay is said to be under contract until February of next year, so he might not be available to be signed right now (unless this is like a college recruit announcing their intentions ahead of time). He’s also said to be highly coveted by WWE and really appeared to enjoy working with Impact/TNA too, so there’s no guarantee that even if he decides to go across the pond that it’s going to be with AEW.

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Dolph Ziggler

Why it could be him: While he wouldn’t be able to use the Ziggler name in AEW, Nick Nemeth just finished two decades in WWE and is known to pretty much every wrestling fan. He’s also very well respected as an in-ring worker and a good locker room influence. So he fits all the criteria.

Why it might not be him: It’s been widely reported that Ziggler’s non-compete clause after his WWE release doesn’t expire until December, so this feels a bit too early. Also, as Dave Meltzer noted, he doesn’t quite reach the same level of widespread recognition as the other three names we’ve thrown out there, though Khan would almost certainly argue against that idea if it does turn out to be Dolph.

Who is in the Devil mask in AEW? Updated guesses after Dynamite

The person in the Devil mask has been spooking AEW. But just who is it under there? We make some updated guesses.

As AEW World Champion MJF is fond of saying, “nobody is on the level of the Devil.”

The idea of MJF as the Devil of the promotion began when he first started making his move toward becoming its top champ. He wore a stylized Devil mask to enter the Casino Ladder match at All Out 2022, winning a shot at the championship (with plenty of help) that he later made good on by defeating Jon Moxley at Full Gear later that year.

Like many of the trappings of his heel persona, MJF has kept the Devil catchphrase even as he’s transitioned to becoming a full-on babyface. But things have been a bit more complicated since he started a program with Jay White, his opponent for this year’s edition of Full Gear.

On the Sept. 27 episode of Dynamite, White was attacked by a group of assailants dressed all in black, one of whom was wearing the Devil mask. He accused MJF, or perhaps best buddy Adam Cole, of launching the attack to derail his championship ambitions.

Since then, the Devil has appeared on screen several more times, but he (or she) hit MJF a little closer to home on the Nov. 8 episode of Dynamite, orchestrating a vicious backstage attack on The Acclaimed and Daddy Ass — some of the few people MJF can count as friends at the moment.

That latest attack ruled out some of the earlier candidates to be under the Devil mask. It can’t be MJF, since he was in the ring, nor can it be one of White’s own Bullet Club Gold running buddies. Samoa Joe is also out since he arrived just as MJF headed backstage to see if he could get some payback.

With that in mind, we’ve updated our guesses as to who will finally be revealed as the Devil in AEW. Let’s dive in.

The heartbreaking choice: It’s Adam Cole (bay bay)

It would definitely be a bummer for MJF if it turns out to be Cole’s (now much more bearded face) staring back at him once the Devil mask comes off. Their friendship has been key to MJF discovering his current babyface persona, which means it would hurt that much more if he discovers his “brochacho 4 life” has been plotting against him behind the scenes.

Cole has a long background as a ringleader in groups like Bullet Club and Undisputed Era, so it’s not a stretch to think he could gather the manpower to supply the other figures in black who have been carrying out the Devil’s attacks. But there’s one thing that makes it less likely to be Cole: He’s currently recovering from serious ankle surgery, so the time table for this angle to pay off in a match would be months out.

So let’s get a bonus guess in here. What if it’s Britt Baker? Cole’s IRL girlfriend hasn’t been seen on AEW programming in a bit, and could easily be messing with MJF on Adam’s behalf, whether he knows about it or not. Britt as the Devil would certainly make the already complicated MJF-Cole relationship even more complex (and fun, really).

The entertaining choice: It’s Roderick Strong

With his seemingly eternal neck injury and ongoing guilt trip from hell toward Cole, Roderick Strong is doing some of the finest character work of his career. He’s always been a plotter, but he’s taken things up a notch to become a master manipulator who isn’t at all above trading on past friendships to get exactly what he wants.

And what he wants right now is the full attention of Cole, essentially stealing him back from MJF. Strong even recently admitted that he might have to be nice to “that scumbag,” but what if he’s already been doing his version of that?

Roddy also said on the Nov. 8 Dynamite that he was going to remind everyone who he really was. Then he didn’t appear again for the rest of the episode … unless he did as the Devil and we didn’t even know it. Strong certainly has no love for White, and it suits his purposes just fine to have people like The Acclaimed out of the way so that MJF has no one to turn to but him and The Kingdom.

He’s even doing the “doth protest too much” thing by continually accusing MJF of being the Devil, even though it’s pretty clear by now he’s not. It wouldn’t be surprising at all to see #NeckStrong evolve to an even higher level of villainy.

The internet-backed choice: It’s Jack Perry

The former Jungle Boy hasn’t been on AEW TV since the summer, when he was suspended for his role in the backstage incident at All In that ultimately cost CM Punk his job. AEW fans on social media have definitely zeroed in on the idea that being the Devil would be a surefire way for him to make an impact upon return, and there’s some definite merit to that idea.

For starters, Perry has motive. He’s had a shot at the AEW World Championship in the four-way “Pillars” match at Double or Nothing, but so far no chance to take on MJF one-on-one. Perry is also definitely a villain now, so taking another step toward the dark side would be logical.

On top of that, Perry’s weakness during his AEW career has been a perceived lack of charisma. Unmasking as the Devil could help a lot in that regard, giving crowds a chance to greet him with some instant heat. Not all internet theories are worth careful consideration, but this is one that certainly does.

The “surprise” choice: It’s Dolph Ziggler or someone else preparing to make their AEW debut

Because of the way Khan continues to bring in talent from elsewhere, the Devil mask mystery can’t be ruled out as a way to introduce someone else into the fold. A popular guess is that it’s Dolph Ziggler, who was released this year by WWE and might simply need some time before his non-compete runs out before turning up in AEW. The Devil mask subplot could buy him that time.

The first victim of the devil, White, also has his share of enemies in Bullet Club from his time in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, as he was essentially booted from the group on his way out the door. The current leader of the faction in NJPW, David Finlay, hasn’t seem too happy about White using the Bullet Club Gold name.

It wouldn’t be inconceivable to think that Finlay has sent someone to mess with White — and then MJF as well — especially with the close working relationship between AEW and NJPW. This would run the risk of not having a huge payoff for all but the most hardcore wrestling fans, but it also wouldn’t be the first time Khan did something like that.

The point of all this speculation is that except for Danhausen, who has already pleaded innocent, just about anyone could be under the Devil mask at this point. It feels like we might get a resolution to this particular plot thread by Full Gear, but if it runs all the way to World End toward the end of 2023, that will only make the mystery that much more engrossing.

WWE superstars express thanks, best wishes to Dolph Ziggler after release

A number of current and former WWE wrestlers took to social media to express thanks and admiration to Dolph Ziggler following his release.

When you are part of the WWE locker room for nearly 20 years and have a reputation as a true professional and underrated in-ring performer, you can’t help but touch some of your colleagues’ lives. That’s certainly the case for Dolph Ziggler, which became apparent after his inclusion in a round of talent releases earlier today.

Social media quickly lit up with messages of gratitude from many who worked with and got to know the 43-year-old Ziggler (real name: Nick Nemeth) during his WWE career. A Triple Crown Champion, he held nearly every singles and tag team title at one point, and his 2012 Money in the Bank victory led to a very popular cash-in for his second World Heavyweight Championship early the next year.

More than anything, however, it’s obvious that Ziggler was respected throughout the company and in other promotions as well. Here are some of the best messages of thanks and support sent by current and former WWE wrestlers on X (formerly known as Twitter).

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WWE Raw results 05/29/23: New women’s tag champs, Rollins and Styles join forces

See who emerged as the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions after a Fatal 4-Way on WWE Raw in Albany.

It’s been a tough few weeks for Raquel Rodriguez, but maybe that will change tonight on WWE Raw from Albany.

Not that Raquel has been losing too many races recently, mind you. As one half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions, Rodriguez hadn’t lost a tag team match since WrestleMania 39. Alas, when partner Liv Morgan was injured (during one of those victories), WWE stripped them of the titles.

Rodriguez got to be part of one of the four teams that competed for the championship tonight, but she needed a partner. Enter Shotzi, who has history with Raquel and figures to be someone who can capably fill in for Morgan even if not quite replace her.

Can they win (back) the titles? Perhaps, but a Fatal 4-Way is always a crap shoot, and the other three teams — Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler, Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville, and Bayley and IYO SKY — all figure to be serious contenders.

WWE hasn’t promoted anything else specifically for this show from Albany, but we know Money in the Bank qualifying matches are due to start. We’re expecting at least one apiece on the men’s and women’s sides.

And there will be fallout from Saturday’s Night of Champions show in Saudi Arabia, to be sure. Seth Rollins promised he’d be on hand, World Heavyweight Championship around his waist, for tonight’s Raw. It’s possible we might learn who will be first up to challenge him for the new big gold belt.

If Cody Rhodes is up for it after battling Brock Lesnar with an injured arm, he could be in the house as well. Can he pick himself back up again after experiencing another dose of adversity? And are things done between him and the Beast Incarnate?

WWE Raw results from Albany:

  • New World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins makes a memorable entrance through the crowd, and after repeating his intention to be a fighting champion, he’s joined by a congratulatory AJ Styles; their mutual show of respect is interrupted by The Judgment Day, and after exchanging insults, Rollins and Styles agree to take on any two of them tonight

  • Adam Pearce is on the phone trying to make the match approved, and both Rollins and Styles want it to happen
  • Ricochet def. The Miz by pinfall in a Money in the Bank qualifying match
  • Trish Stratus brags about doing exactly what she said she’d do in beating Becky Lynch, and she’s proud to introduce a superstar who reminds Trish of a young her, Zoey Stark; Lynch of course comes looking for both of them, which proves foolhardy as she is beaten down with a Z-360 from Stark and a big right hand from Stratus, then left crumpled in the corner with a “thank you Trish” shirt over her

  • Indus Sher def. local talent by pinfall
  • A video segment shows the Bloodline drama from Night of Champions once again, though apparently Roman Reigns’ 1000-day title reign celebration is still on for SmackDown
  • Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are feeling pretty good tonight after the “worst night of Roman Reign’s life,” but Imperium comes out to take exception to them representing Raw, and the “new and improved” Alpha Academy (with Maxxine Dupri now part of the team) makes the champs laugh by dissing Imperium

  • Imperium (Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser) def. Alpha Academy by pinfall with Owens and Zayn on guest commentary; also, Valhalla chases Dupri to the back
  • Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi are asked if they’ve built up enough chemistry, a question that gets mocked by Bayley and IYO SKY before Raquel fires right back at Bayley
  • Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler def. Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi, Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville and Damage CTRL (Bayley and IYO SKY) in a Fatal 4-Way match when Rousey made Shotzi tap out to an armbar to become the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions
  • Dolph Ziggler vs. JD McDonagh goes to a double countout, to the mild displeasure of the fans, with McDonagh continuing to assault Ziggler after the bell and stomping his head on top of the steel steps
  • Left arm still in a sling, Cody Rhodes takes the ring to say he hopes Brock Lesnar isn’t satisfied with their two matches being tied 1-1 and issues an open challenge for a third fight, any time, any place, finishing by saying Lesnar wasn’t “man enough to make me tap out”

  • Gunther tells Matt Riddle he wants him to win the Money in the Bank Ladder match and cash it in on the IC title just so he can have fun beating Riddle
  • Shinsuke Nakamura def. Bronson Reed by pinfall in a Money in the Bank qualifying match
  • Rhea Ripley tells Byron Saxton she destroyed Natalya at Night of Champions, and the Judgment Day won’t tell him which two members will face Rollins and Styles
  • A video package pays tribute to the men and women who have given their lives in defense of the U.S. to commemorate Memorial Day
  • AJ Styles and Seth Rollins def. Damian Priest and Finn Balor by pinfall

WWE Raw results: Cody Rhodes is ready for WrestleMania

WWE Raw results for March 27, 2023 from Phoenix, where Cody Rhodes took on Solo Sikoa in the main event.

Can you feel that? It’s WrestleMania 39, coming up quickly now. The final WWE Raw prior to the Show of Shows is tonight in Phoenix, and while it’s probably not wise to expect anything Earth-shaking, there are still some big things happening.

We mean that literally, too. Brock Lesnar and Omos will collide in Los Angeles, providing fans with the rare site of Lesnar being the smaller man in a fight. The WWE Universe will find out how much smaller on Raw, as the two titans will have a pre-WrestleMania weigh-in. And yes, that’s not usually a thing in pro wrestling, but you can’t deny it’s somewhat fascinating in this context.

Want big matches instead? This show will have one of those for sure. Cody Rhodes is less than a week away from his chance to “finish the story,” but he’s got a big test in the form of Solo Sikoa. Will Cody’s attempt to get inside Solo’s head the past few weeks pay off, or will the street champ be able to soften up the American Nightmare to make things easier for the Tribal Chief?

The Miz has certainly been letting us know whenever possible what a big deal it is to be the host of WrestleMania 39, and he’s going to head into Hollywood with one final episode of Miz TV. His guests will be none other than a trio of legendary women’s division champs, and you can probably guess who we mean: Becky Lynch, Lita and Trish Stratus.

WWE Raw results in 90 seconds:

  • Miz TV welcomes three legends, yet Damage CTRL isn’t going to let them go without a confrontation
  • Becky Lynch def. IYO SKY by pinfall
  • A video package plays up the accomplishments of Asuka and looks ahead to her WrestleMania challenge of Bianca Belair
  • We see Logan Paul boasting last Monday before Seth Rollins is interviewed backstage, and he’s not crazy about Mustafa Ali trying to put his positive spin on things, which leads to them facing each other tonight
  • Seth Rollins def. Mustafa Ali by pinfall, then cuts a promo on Paul
  • Baron Corbin complains to Adam Pearce, who has to break away to deal with Chelsea Green, who finally gets into the WrestleMania Showcase match with a partner who is equally disgruntled with AP: Sonya Deville
  • Omos and Brock Lesnar hit the scales … well, one of them does, anyway
  • A video package is shown for Charlotte Flair before Rhea Ripley says Charlotte’s unmatched legacy will not define her destiny — and she needs Charlotte’s championship for that
  • Finn Balor warns Edge there’s nothing more dangerous than a caged demon
  • Street Profits, Braun Strowman and Ricochet def. Alpha Academy and Viking Raiders by pinfall
  • Cody Rhodes is asked if he put himself in a vulnerable position by taking this match against Solo Sikoa, and he insists that he will make Solo realize he’s not ready before going on to beat Roman Reigns this weekend
  • A video package is shown to promote Bianca Belair
  • Austin Theory cuts a promo in an empty arena to prove he doesn’t do it for the fans, he does it for himself, and he’s going to make the fans stop believing in John Cena this Saturday at WrestleMania
  • Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green def. Michin and Candice LeRae by pinfall in a WrestleMania Showcase qualifying match
  • Heyman says flat out that Solo isn’t there to compete, but to ensure Cody isn’t at 100% come Sunday
  • Rey Mysterio def. Damian Priest by DQ thanks to interference by Dominik Mysterio, and Legado Del Fantasma has to save Rey fafter a short post-match beating
  • The contestants for the Andre the Giant Battle Royal are posted on the wall, and Rick Boogs is really excited to be in it while Elias is less thrilled after seeing some of the others who are too
  • Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens talk about how their match against The Usos is extra special because L.A. is where they got their first big break
  • Gunther def. Dolph Ziggler by pinfall
  • Cody Rhodes def. Solo Sikoa by pinfall

Please scroll down for more details on every match and major non-match segment.

WWE Raw results: John Cena roasts Austin Theory, Jey Uso makes his choice

Get WWE Raw results updated live for the March 6 show from Boston, with John Cena and Logan Paul both scheduled to appear.

Guessing you may have heard about the big hook for tonight’s episode of Raw from the TD Garden in Boston: John Cena is back, baby.

Boston is his hometown after all. And there’s that not so secret rumored match between him and Austin Theory WWE is likely to be setting up for WrestleMania, so … time to get on that.

But that’s not the only big name confrontation we can expect to see tonight. Seth Rollins and Logan Paul have been circling each other for some time, a situation that was definitely not helped by Paul playing an active role in ensuring Rollins took an ‘L’ at Elimination Chamber.

The Visionary got fed up and finally called for Paul to meet him face to face in Boston, and the social media personality and annoyingly good part-time wrestler took him up on it. Can we expect shots to be exchanged on Raw? We think so.

Ah, but those showdowns aren’t expected to lead to matches tonight since they’re being saved for L.A. Happily, there’s plenty of in-ring action on the slate for the TD Garden as well.

Oh, and Vince McMahon is reportedly backstage. Make of that what you will.

WWE Raw results in 90 seconds:

  • Paul Heyman goes over the plans for tonight with Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa, expressing confidence but then immediately calling Roman Reigns when they walk away
  • Kevin Owens def. Solo Sikoa by DQ due to interference by Jimmy Uso, but refuses a hand from Sami Zayn even after Zayn saves him from a post-match beating
  • Bobby Lashley says he’s tired of Bray Wytt’s kid games and questions whether Bray is man enough to face him, even as Bray’s symbol flashes behind him
  • Carmella disses Adam Pearce, and Chelsea Green likes that vibe and agrees to be in her corner tonight
  • Bianca Belair def. Carmella by pinfall, then gets help after the bell from Asuka, who spits the blue mist on Green
  • Zayn insists to Owens that they don’t need to be friends again, but the Bloodline is too big for either of them to take down alone … and his plea once again fails to persuade KO
  • The Miz tries to moderate a showdown between Seth Rollins and Logan Paul, but it spirals out of his control and includes a WrestleMania challenge
  • Omos def. Dolph Ziggler by pinfall, and MVP warns Brock Lesnar he’s made a big mistake
  • Baron Corbin is upset the Maximum Male Models are more interested in Otis than him, but Maxxine Dupri says maybe they can work together if he takes care of Chad Gable
  • Heyman gives Jimmy Uso a pep talk that also kind of sounds like a “don’t mess this up” warning
  • Johnny Gargano def. Finn Balor by pinfall thanks to some timely intervention by Edge
  • Byron Saxton wants a comment from Edge, who challenges Balor to meet him alone in the ring next week
  •  Piper Niven def. Nikki Cross by pinfall
  • Elias tells Rick Boogs that he needs to learn by doing it himself, meaning challenging Bronson Reed? Except he says Elias wants to fight him, and welp
  • John Cena returns to destroy Austin Theory on the mic, but he does accept Theory’s challenge to a match at WrestleMania
  • Zayn is still bummed about his failure to get Owens on his side, but seems ready to channel that frustration into his match with Jimmy Uso
  • Chad Gable def. Baron Corbin by submission
  • Becky Lynch, Lita and Trish Stratus are interrupted by Damage CTRL, and end up setting up a six-woman tag for WrestleMania
  • Sami Zayn def. Jimmy Uso by pinfall, but gets fooled by Jey Uso, who superkicks him after teasing siding with him; the Bloodline attacks Zayn until Cody Rhodes makes the save as Raw fades to black

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