Published on

WWE Monday Night RAW #1581

Authors

SCOPE ARENA HOSTS THRILLING TV-SHOW AS WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS THE ACTION TO NORFOLK

Norfolk, Virginia - The Scope Arena was electric on this crisp autumn evening as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) brought their brand of high-flying, hard-hitting action to the City of Norfolk. A packed house of 7,447 enthusiastic fans bore witness to a thrilling TV-show that will be remembered for some time to come.

JUDGMENT DAY REIGN SUPREME IN OPENING MATCH

The night kicked off in grand style with The Judgment Day's Damian Priest and Finn Balor taking on the unlikely duo of Jey Uso and Kevin Owens. This non-title tag team match was a barnburner from start to finish, featuring plenty of high-impact moves and near-falls aplenty.

Priest and Balor, riding a wave of momentum following their recent success, proved too much for the plucky Uso and Owens. A stunning 450 splash by Balor sealed the deal, with Priest adding insult to injury with a vicious Razor's Edge. The timekeeper recorded 12:30 for this frenetic contest.

MIZ MAKES QUICK WORK OF TOZAWA

Next up was The Miz, looking to assert his dominance over Akira Tozawa in their singles match. This one was never in doubt, as the cunning Miz utilized his trademark cunning and athleticism to outmaneuver the valiant Tozawa.

A well-timed Skull Crushing Finale proved the coup de grâce, with Tozawa succumbing to the onslaught after just 3:12 of action.

MCLINTIRE AND WOODS ENGAGE IN A BRAWL FOR THE AGES

Drew McIntyre and Xavier Woods went toe-to-toe in a highly competitive singles match that showcased both men's incredible strength and agility. This clash of titans featured numerous near-falls, with McIntyre ultimately emerging victorious after 9:45 of back-and-forth action.

BASZLER DOMINATES GREEN IN SHORT BUT SWEET MATCH

Shayna Baszler looked to assert her dominance over Chelsea Green in their singles match. This one was never in doubt, as the formidable Baszler utilized her devastating ground-and-pound offense to quickly dispatch the game but outmatched Green.

The timekeeper recorded 1:50 for this brief but brutal contest.

ALPHA ACADEMY AND CIAMPA CAPTURE THE WIN IN THRILLING SIX-MAN TAG

Alpha Academy's Otis and Chad Gable, joined by Tommaso Ciampa, took on the formidable Imperium trio of Giovanni Vinci, Gunther, and Ludwig Kaiser in a highly anticipated six-man tag team match. This one was a real barnburner, featuring an array of high-impact moves and thrilling near-falls.

In the end, it was Alpha Academy and Ciampa who emerged victorious after 13:30 of action, as Otis delivered a crushing Compactor to seal the deal.

RIPLEY CLAIMS THE SMACKDOWN WOMEN'S TITLE

The main event saw Rhea Ripley put her WWE SmackDown Women's Title on the line against the challenger Raquel Rodriguez. This one was a real war, featuring both women trading blows and near-falls in a thrilling contest that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

In the end, it was Ripley who emerged victorious after 15:15 of action, as she connected with a devastating Riptide to retain her title. The scope arena erupted in a mixture of cheers and jeers as Ripley celebrated her hard-fought victory.

FINAL THOUGHTS

And that's all for this night at the Scope Arena! A fantastic TV-show that featured plenty of action, drama, and surprises. World Wrestling Entertainment has truly outdone themselves with this event, showcasing some of the best talent on their roster in a series of thrilling matches. If you missed it, make sure to catch the replay - you won't be disappointed!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE WWE COVERAGE FROM ZOHASH.COM!

Card Details

  • Date: 09 Nov 2023
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Scope Arena
  • Attendance: 7447
  • Type: TV-Show
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 11 Sep 2023

Matches

  1. The Judgment Day (Damian Priest and Finn Balor) defeat Jey Uso and Kevin Owens in a Non Title Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 12:30

  2. The Miz defeat Akira Tozawa in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:12

  3. Drew McIntyre defeat Xavier Woods in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 09:45

  4. Shayna Baszler defeat Chelsea Green in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 01:50

  5. Alpha Academy and Tommaso Ciampa defeat Imperium (Giovanni Vinci, Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:30

  6. Rhea Ripley(C) defeat Raquel Rodriguez in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match
    Match Time: 15:15

Discuss on Twitter • View on GitHub