WWE Monday Night RAW #1601

WWE Live from Tampa: A Night of Thrills and Drama

The Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida played host to a thrilling night of professional wrestling as WWE brought its brand of action-packed entertainment to the masses. The sold-out crowd of 12,871 were treated to six matches that left them on the edge of their seats.

Tag Team Tussle Sets the Tone The opening bout saw #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) put their SmackDown Tag Team Titles on the line against The Judgment Day (Damian Priest and Finn Balor). In a high-energy contest, The Judgment Day emerged victorious, with Priest pinning Ciampa to secure the win. This marked a successful title defense for the reigning champions.

Baszler and Stark Display Dominance In a quick but intense tag team match, Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark proved too strong for Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. The powerhouse duo dispatched their opponents in just two minutes, showcasing their formidable strength and agility.

Reed's Reign of Terror Ends at the Hands of Uso Bronson Reed's quest to topple Jey Uso from his perch atop the singles rankings came up short as the Samoan sensation delivered a thunderous splash to secure a 9:16 victory. This marked Uso's first win over Reed in their series.

Gunther's Pursuit of Gold Continues Kofi Kingston's Intercontinental Title reign was put to an end by Gunther, who successfully defended his own title in a hard-hitting contest that lasted 15:53. The German powerhouse proved too much for the Kingston, adding another chapter to his impressive career.

Kabuki Warriors Soar to New Heights The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) put on a dazzling display of aerial acrobatics in their non-title tag team match against Natalya and Tegan Nox. Despite being the underdogs, the pair pulled off an upset victory, with Asuka pinning Nox to secure the win.

Drama and Devastation: McIntyre vs. Zayn The main event saw Drew McIntyre face Sami Zayn in a singles match that promised drama and destruction. The two Superstars delivered on their promise, engaging in a physical contest that left both men battered and bruised. In the end, McIntyre emerged victorious, pinning Zayn after a devastating Claymore Kick.

A Night to Remember In conclusion, WWE's latest live event was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling action. From the thrilling tag team match opener to the drama-filled main event, this card had something for everyone. The sold-out crowd in Tampa left the Amalie Arena with full hearts and a sense of satisfaction, eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the WWE universe.

Card Details

Date: 28 Jan 2024
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Amalie Arena
Attendance: 12871
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 28 Jan 2024

Matches

The Judgment Day (Damian Priest and Finn Balor)(C) defeat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 12:54
Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark defeat Chelsea Green and Piper Niven in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 02:00
Jey Uso defeat Bronson Reed in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:16
Gunther(C) defeat Kofi Kingston in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 15:53
The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) defeat Natalya and Tegan Nox in a Non Title Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:48
Drew McIntyre defeat Sami Zayn in a Singles Match
Match Time: 12:58