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WWE Raw Results (5/24/21): Matt Riddle vs. Xavier Woods

   May 25, 2021

WWE Raw
May 24, 2021
The Yuengling Center
Tampa Bay, Florida

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Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Kofi Kingston Segment 

First Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston w/Xavier Woods. The Winner Will Battle Bobby Lashley For The WWE Championship At Hell In A Cell 

Bobby Lashley and MVP are watching the match in The VIP Lounge. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. McIntyre backs Kofi into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Strong lockup. McIntyre outpowers Kofi. Test Of Strength. Kofi applies a side headlock. Kofi with a waist lock go-behind. Wrist Lock Exchange. Kofi applies a side headlock. McIntyre whips Kofi across the ring. McIntyre drops Kofi with a shoulder tackle. Kofi drops down on the canvas. Kofi with a double leapfrog. McIntyre catches Kofi in mid-air. McIntyre with a waist lock takedown. McIntyre with a straight right hand. McIntyre goes for a Deadlift Vertical Suplex, but Kofi lands back on his feet. Kofi dropkicks McIntyre. Kofi applies a waist lock. Kofi with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. Kofi with a Slingshot Splash for a one count. McIntyre denies The PK. McIntyre unloads two knife edge chops. McIntyre stomps on the right hand of Kofi. McIntyre goes for a PowerBomb, but Kofi counters with a Hurricanrana. Kofi with The Slingshot Pescado. McIntyre reverses out of the irish whip from Kofi. McIntyre with The Reverse Alabama Slam into the ring apron.

McIntyre taunts Lashley. McIntyre is throwing haymakers at Kofi. McIntyre with a blistering chop. McIntyre with a Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count. McIntyre has complete control of the match. McIntyre gets Kofi tied up in the ropes. McIntyre with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. McIntyre dumps Kofi chest first on the ringside barricade. McIntyre rolls Kofi back into the ring. McIntyre stomps on Kofi’s face. McIntyre with a Deadlift Delayed Vertical Suplex for a two count. McIntyre applies the chin bar. Kofi is throwing haymakers at McIntyre. McIntyre kicks Kofi in the gut. Kofi delivers The Missile Dropkick. Kofi with two double hand chops. Kofi dropkicks McIntyre. McIntyre goes for an Inside Out Lariat, but Kofi lands back on his feet. Kofi goes for The Guillotine Choke, but McIntyre counters with The Vertical Suplex for a two count. McIntyre sends Kofi to the corner. Kofi with a leaping double foot stomp for a one count. Kofi with clubbing shoulder blocks. McIntyre reverses out of the irish whip from Kofi. Kofi with a Pendulum Kick. McIntyre has Kofi perched on the top turnbuckle. McIntyre with two haymakers. Kofi denies The SuperPlex. Kofi with Two HeadButts.

Kofi goes for The Flying Crossbody Block, but McIntyre counters with The Michinoku Driver for a two count. McIntyre gives Lashley the middle finger. Lashley is pissed. McIntyre has complete control of the match during the commercial break. McIntyre with clubbing blows to Kofi’s back. McIntyre with an Avalanche Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Haymaker Exchange. McIntyre with clubbing blows to Kofi’s back. McIntyre goes for The Future Shock DDT, but Kofi rolls him over for a two count. McIntyre hits The SpineBuster for a two count. McIntyre with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Kofi sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post. Kofi drops McIntyre with The High Fly Flow for a two count. Kofi dumps McIntyre out of the ring. Kofi with a Trust Fall that sends McIntyre crashing into Lashley. Kofi rolls McIntyre back into the ring. Kofi connects with The SOS for a two count. Lashley and MVP storms into the ring which forces the referee to call off the match. After the match, Lashley clotheslines Woods. Kofi delivers The Trouble In Paradise. McIntyre plants Lashley with The Claymore.

Match Result: No-Contest 

Second Match: Rhea Ripley vs. Nikki Cross In A Beat The Clock Challenge Match 

Ripley throws Cross into the canvas. Ripley talks smack to Cross. Cross grabs the left leg of Ripley. Ripley with a knee smash. Cross goes for a Running Crossbody Block, but Ripley blocks it. Ripley goes for a bodyslam, but Cross lands back on her feet. Cross with a forearm smash. Cross decks Ripley with a JawBreaker. Cross drops Ripley with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Cross levels Ripley with The Body Avalanche. Ripley denies The Running Bulldog. Ripley dropkicks Cross. Ripley with a straight right hand. Ripley with clubbing shoulder blocks. Ripley starts throwing haymakers at Cross. Ripley repeatedly stomps on Cross chest as time expired.

Winner: Nikki Cross 

Third Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Charlotte applies the cravate. Charlotte backs Asuka into the turnbuckles. Asuka ducks a clothesline from Charlotte. Charlotte avoids The Spinning Heel Kick. Standing Switch Exchange. Charlotte with a drop toe hold. Charlotte applies a front face lock. Charlotte denies The Asuka Lock. Wrist Lock Exchange. Charlotte with a monkey flip. Charlotte sweeps out the legs of Asuka. Charlotte applies The Figure Four Headlock. Charlotte goes for a Leg Scissors Takeover, but Asuka lands back on her feet. Asuka with a Spinning Back Kick. Asuka starts favoring her right knee. Asuka repeatedly slams Charlotte’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Asuka whips Charlotte across the ring. Asuka drops Charlotte with a Running Hip Attack. Charlotte responds with a chop block. Charlotte repeatedly stomps on the left knee of Asuka. Charlotte applies The Knee Bar in the ropes. Charlotte poses for the crowd. Charlotte applies a toe and ankle hold. Charlotte slams the left knee of Asuka on the canvas. Charlotte applies The Ankle Lock. Asuka slings Charlotte into the ropes. Charlotte dodges The Flying Hip Attack. Charlotte with The Knee Crusher on the steel ring steps.

Charlotte has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Charlotte with a forearm smash. Charlotte with a knee drop across the back of Asuka’s left knee. Charlotte wraps the left leg of Asuka around the middle rope. Charlotte dropkicks the left knee of Asuka for a two count. Charlotte applies a leg scissors hold. Charlotte with clubbing blows to Asuka’s back. Charlotte applies The Boston Crab. Asuka rolls Charlotte over for a two count. Charlotte blocks a boot from Asuka. Charlotte hammers down on the left knee of Asuka. Asuka applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Charlotte grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Asuka repeatedly kicks Charlotte in the back. Asuka goes for a Running Hip Attack, but Charlotte counters with The ShinBreaker. Charlotte continues to stomp on the left knee of Asuka. Charlotte puts Asuka on the top turnbuckle. Charlotte gets Asuka tied up in the tree of woe. Charlotte viciously attacks the left knee of Asuka. Asuka avoids The MoonSault. Asuka with a German Suplex. Asuka with a Corner Hip Attack.

Asuka kicks Charlotte in the gut. Asuka with a Spinning Back Fist. Asuka with a Spinning Back Kick. Asuka follows that with a Pop Up Knee Strike. Asuka hits The Running Hip Attack for a two count. Asuka kicks Charlotte in the chest. Charlotte slams Asuka’s head on the top rope. Charlotte wraps the left leg of Asuka around the steel ring post. Asuka kicks Charlotte in the face. Asuka with a Sliding Knee Strike. Charlotte sends Asuka face first into the announce table. Charlotte unloads two knife edge chops. Asuka blocks a boot from Charlotte. Asuka hyperextends the right knee of Charlotte for a two count. Asuka applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Charlotte negates The Asuka Lock. Charlotte sends Asuka tumbling to the floor. Forearm Exchange. Asuka unloads a flurry of strikes. Charlotte drops Asuka with The Discus Back Elbow Smash for a two count. Charlotte drops her weight on the left leg of Asuka. Asuka with The RoundHouse Kick. Charlotte side steps Asuka into the turnbuckles. Asuka kicks Charlotte in the face. Charlotte with The Draping BackBreaker. Charlotte lands The Standing MoonSault for a two count. Charlotte is displaying her frustration. Asuka goes for The Asuka Lock, but Charlotte rolls her over to pickup the victory.

Winner: Charlotte Flair via Pinfall 

Fourth Match: Cedric Alexander vs. Shelton Benjamin 

Alexander immediately heads to the outside. Benjamin tells Alexander to bring it. Benjamin is throwing haymakers at Alexander. Benjamin whips Alexander into the turnbuckles. Benjamin punches Alexander. Benjamin whips Alexander across the ring. Benjamin drops Alexander with a shoulder tackle. Benjamin with a straight right hand. Benjamin kicks Alexander in the gut. Alexander with forearm shivers. Benjamin scores the elbow knockdown. Benjamin talks smack to Alexander. Benjamin repeatedly stomps on Alexander’s chest. Benjamin dumps Alexander out of the ring. Benjamin whips Alexander into the ringside barricade. Benjamin rolls Alexander back into the ring. Alexander begs for mercy.

Benjamin goes for a Bodyslam, but Alexander lads back on his feet. Benjamin skins the cat. Alexander ducks a clothesline from Benjamin. Alexander thrust kicks the midsection of Benjamin. Benjamin denies The Neuralyzer. Benjamin goes for The T-Bone Suplex, but Alexander blocks it. Alexander with an Apron Enzuigiri. Benjamin has Alexander perched on the top turnbuckle. Benjamin HeadButts Alexander. Alexander hammers down on the back of Benjamin’s neck. Alexander with The Top Rope FrankenSteiner for a two count. Alexander transitions into a ground and pound attack. Alexander starts choking Benjamin. Alexander repeatedly kicks Benjamin in the back. Alexander applies a side headlock. Benjamin with two haymakers. Alexander with a Rising Knee Strike.

Alexander dropkicks Benjamin for a two count. Alexander hammers down the back of Benjamin. Alexander applies The Cobra Clutch. Alexander kicks Benjamin in the chest. Alexander toys around with Benjamin. Benjamin with an Inside Out Lariat. Benjamin tees off on Alexander. Benjamin with a corner clothesline. Benjamin hits The SpineBuster. Alexander rolls Benjamin over for a two count. Alexander blocks a boot from Benjamin. Benjamin with a Spin Kick. Benjamin pulls Alexander off the bottom rope. Benjamin with Two German Suplex’s. Alexander hammers down on the back of Benjamin’s neck. Alexander denies The Roll Through German Suplex. Alexander rakes the eyes of Benjamin. Alexander connects with The Neuralyzer to pickup the victory.

Winner: Cedric Alexander via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: Matt Riddle vs. Xavier Woods 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Woods backs Riddle into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Strong lockup. Riddle with a wrist lock takedown. Stalemate in the corner. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Riddle applies a double wrist lock. Woods grabs a front face lock. Riddle applies The BROMission. Woods reaches the bottom rope which forces the break. Riddle applies The Guillotine Choke. Woods puts his foot on the middle rope which forces the break. Riddle with Two GutWrench Suplex’s. Woods side steps Riddle into the turnbuckles. Woods with an open palm strike. Woods with a Vertical Suplex for a one count. Woods follows that with The Slingshot Suplex. Riddle brings Woods down to the mat. Riddle goes for The Monkey Flip, but Woods counters with The Vertical Suplex. Woods goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Riddle lands back on his feet. Riddle slaps Woods in the chest. Riddle with forearm shivers. Riddle with clubbing mid-kicks in the corner. Woods blasts Riddle with a knife edge chop.

Forearm Exchange. Both men are knocked down after a double clothesline. Riddle with a Headscissors Takeover over the top rope. Riddle with a forearm smash. Riddle repeatedly kicks the left shoulder of Woods. Woods blocks a boot from Riddle. Woods with a back hand. Woods hits The Death Valley Driver on the ring apron. Riddle has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Riddle with Two Flying Forearm Smashes. Riddle with The Exploder Suplex. Woods dodges The PK. Woods avoids The Standing MoonSault. Riddle goes for The BROTon, but Woods gets his knees up in the air. Woods with a chop/forearm combination. Riddle reverses out of the irish whip from Woods. Woods ducks under two clotheslines from Riddle. Woods with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Woods whips Riddle into the turnbuckles. Woods with a Back Body Drop.

Woods delivers The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Riddle responds with The Final Flash Knee Strike. Woods denies The BRODerek. Woods runs Riddle into the turnbuckles. Woods gets Riddle tied up in the tree of woe. Woods with The Shibata Dropkick. Woods connects with The GutCheck for a two count. Riddle with a forearm smash. Riddle and Woods are trading back and forth shots on the top turnbuckle. Woods HeadButts Riddle. Woods with an Apron Enzuigiri. Riddle responds with The Pump Knee Strike. Riddle with a Release German Suplex off the second rope for a two count. Riddle is shocked. Riddle drags Woods to the corner. Woods avoids The Floating BRO. Woods with The Rolling Elbow. Woods thrust kicks the left knee of Riddle. Woods denies The BRODerek. Woods with a knife edge chop. Riddle plants Woods with The RKO to pickup the victory.

Winner: Matt Riddle via Pinfall 

Sixth Match: AJ Styles w/Omos vs. Jaxson Ryker w/Elias 

Styles dropkicks Ryker. Styles with a leaping corner clothesline. Styles with The Ushigoroshi for a two count. Ryker drives Styles back first into the turnbuckles. Ryker attacks the midsection of Styles. Styles kicks Ryker in the face. Ryker scores the elbow knockdown. Ryker with The Slingshot Suplex for a two count. Ryker talks smack to Styles. Ryker applies The Bear Hug. Styles with clubbing elbow smashes.

Ryker goes for another Slingshot Suplex, but Styles lands back on his feet. Styles dumps Ryker out of the ring. Styles with a dropkick through the ropes. Styles rolls Ryker back into the ring. Elias clocks Styles with a Jumping Knee Strike behind the referee’s back. Ryker connects with The Black Hole Slam to pickup the victory. After the match, Elias starts hiding in the time keepers area. Omos starts running after Elias and Ryker. Omos delivers The Pounce into the LED Board.

Winner: Jaxson Ryker via Pinfall 

Seventh Match: Sheamus vs. Humberto Carrillo 

Sheamus kicks Carrillo in the chest. Sheamus with clubbing blows to Carrillo’s back. Sheamus dumps Carrillo out of the ring. Sheamus sends Carrillo back first into the ringside barricade. Sheamus with a gut punch. Sheamus rolls Carrillo back into the ring. Carrillo is throwing haymakers at Sheamus. Sheamus kicks Carrillo in the gut. Sheamus with a short-arm clothesline. Sheamus kicks Carrillo in the back. Sheamus talks smack to Carrillo. Sheamus is mauling Carrillo in the corner. Sheamus with a Vertical Toss. Sheamus with a knee drop. Sheamus applies an arm-bar. Sheamus rams his forearm across Carrillo’s face. Carrillo with forearm shivers. Sheamus scores the elbow knockdown. Sheamus with clubbing blows to Carrillo’s chest. Sheamus toys around with Carrillo.

Carrillo is displaying his fighting spirit. Sheamus reverses out of the irish whip from Carrillo. Carrillo kicks Sheamus in the chest. Carrillo dropkicks Sheamus to the floor. Carrillo lands The Suicide Dive. Carrillo rolls Sheamus back into the ring. Carrillo drops Sheamus with a flying back elbow strike for a two count. Carrillo with a RoundHouse Kick. Sheamus rolls Carrillo over with a hand full of tights to pickup the victory. After the match, Sheamus attacks Carrillo from behind. Sheamus repeatedly stomps on Carrillo’s chest. Sheamus bodyslams Carrillo. Sheamus applies The Texas Cloverleaf. Ricochet delivers The Missile Dropkick. Carrillo with a SpringBoard Enzuigiri. Ricochet with The Quebrada. Carrillo lands The MoonSault. Ricochet connects with The SpringBoard 450 Splash.

Winner: Sheamus via Pinfall 

Updated WWE Hell In A Cell 2021 Match Card

1.) Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship

Eight Match: Natalya & Tamina (c) vs. Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax For The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship 

Tamina and Nia Jax will start things off. Jax tags in Baszler. Baszler pie faces Natalya. Tamina tags in Natalya. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Natalya with a side headlock takeover. Baszler answers with the headscissors escape. Wrist Lock Exchange. Natalya with a Wrist Lock Suplex for a one count. Baszler kicks Natalya in the gut. Baszler applies a side headlock. Natalya whips Baszler across the ring. Baszler drops Natalya with a shoulder tackle. Natalya drops down on the canvas. Natalya leapfrogs over Baszler. Baszler with a gut punch. Baszler goes for a Hip Toss, but Natalya rolls her over for a two count. Baszler with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Hammerlock Exchange. Natalya with a single leg takedown. Natalya applies The Knee Bar. Baszler kicks Natalya in the face. Baszler applies The Sharpshooter. Baszler dodges The Discus Lariat. Baszler with a Judo Takedown. Baszler hyperextends the left shoulder of Natalya. Baszler tags in Jax. Jax with a Leg Drop across the left shoulder of Natalya. Jax brings Natalya to the corner. Jax tags in Baszler. Baszler punches Natalya in the chest. Baszler brings Natalya down to the mat. Reginald Thomas walks down to the ring. Natalya avoids The Elbow Stomp. Natalya with a Release German Suplex.

Baszler and Jax has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Baszler applies a hammerlock. Natalya is throwing haymakers at Baszler. Baszler throws Natalya into the canvas for a two count. Baszler goes back to the top wrist lock. Natalya bodyslams Baszler. Tamina and Jax are tagged in. Tamina with rapid fire haymakers. Tamina ducks a clothesline from Jax. Tamina runs into Jax. Tamina uppercuts Jax. Tamina SuperKicks Jax for a two count. Tamina ascends to the top turnbuckle. Jax with a straight hand. Tamina denies The Samoan Drop. Tamina goes for The SuperKick, but Jax rolls her over for a two count. Jax drives Tamina back first into the turnbuckles. Jax with clubbing shoulder block. Jax tags in Baszler. Baszler with a running forearm smash. Baszler with heavy bodyshots in the corner. Jax tags herself in. Jax levels Tamina with The Body Avalanche. Baszler tags herself in.

Baszler with The Rising Knee Strike for a two count. Baszler with forearm shivers. Tamina is displaying her fighting spirit. Tamina uppercuts Baszler. Baszler takes a swipe at Natalya. Tamina Powerslams Baszler. Tamina tags in Natalya. Slingshot/SuperKick Combination for a two count. Jax HeadButts Natalya. Tamina tackles Jax out of the ring. All hell is breaking loose on the outside. Jax back drops Tamina over the ringside barricade. Natalya side steps Baszler into the turnbuckles. Natalya connects with The Discus Lariat. Natalya goes for The Sharpshooter, but Baszler counters with an inside cradle, unfortunately the referee was distracted by Reginald. Baszler only got a two count. Baszler with a Sharp Knee Strike. Baszler tells Reginald to leave. Reginald nearly gets blinded by fire. Natalya with an inside cradle to pickup the victory. After the match, Baszler snaps on Reginald. Baszler challenges Reginald to a match next week as the show goes off the air.

Winner: Still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Natalya & Tamina via Pinfall 

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Author: Josh Lopez