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WWE Raw Results (6/7/21): Kofi Kingston vs. Matt Riddle

   June 8, 2021

WWE Raw
June 7, 2021
The Yuengling Center
Tampa Bay, Florida

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Transcription by Josh Lopez

First Match: Tag Team Battle Royal. The Winners Will Get A Future Raw Tag Team Title Opportunity 

The Participants (Randy Orton & Matt Riddle, The Viking Raiders, The New Day, The Miz & John Morrison, Mace & T-Bar, The Lucha House Party)

Order Of Eliminations 

1.) The Lucha House Party was been eliminated by John Morrison

2.) The Miz & Johns Morrison has been eliminated by Mace & T-Bar

3.) Mace & T-Bar has been eliminated by Rated RKBRO, The New Day and The Viking Raiders

4.) Matt Riddle has been eliminated by Xavier Woods

5.) Xavier Woods has been eliminated by Erik.

6.) Kofi Kingston has been eliminated by Randy Orton

7.) Randy Orton has been eliminated by The Viking Raiders

Winner: The Viking Raiders 

Second Match: Elias vs. Jaxson Ryker 

Ryker attacks Elias before the bell rings. Ryker is raining down haymakers. Ryker throws the guitar out of the ring. Ryker repeatedly stomps on Elias chest. Ryker tees off on Elias. The referee are trying to restrain Ryker. Ryker with a polish hammer. Ryker slams Elias head on the top turnbuckle pad. Ryker with heavy bodyshots in the corner. Ryker with the irish whip. Ryker levels Elias with The Body Avalanche. Ryker scores the elbow knockdown. Ryker punches Elias in the back. Elias reverses out of the irish whip from Ryker.

Ryker kicks Elias in the chest. Ryker clotheslines Elias over the top rope. Ryker with forearm shivers. Elias delivers a gut punch. Elias slams Ryker’s face on the steel ring steps. Elias with a flurry of toe kicks. Elias with a running clothesline. Ryker headbutts the midsection of Elias. Elias hits The SpineBuster for a two count. Elias with three haymakers. Ryker with a forearm smash. Ryker kicks Elias in the gut. Ryker punches Elias in the back. Elias with an Inverted Atomic Drop. Ryker fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Ryker with a SpineBuster of his own. Elias gets himself intentionally counted out.

Winner: Jaxson Ryker via Count-Out 

Bobby Lashley/Drew McIntyre Hell In A Cell Contract Signing 

Third Match: Ricochet vs. Humberto Carrillo. The Winner Will Get A Future United States Title Opportunity 

Sheamus joins the commentary team for this match. Ricochet and Carrillo are playing mind games with Sheamus. Ricochet knocks Carrillo off the ring apron. Ricochet with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Ricochet with heavy bodyshots in the corner. Ricochet punches Carrillo in the back. Ricochet sends Carrillo to the corner. Ricochet with a corner clothesline. Ricochet bodyslams Carrillo. Ricochet with an elbow drop for a one count. Ricochet goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Carrillo blocks it. Ricochet with forearm shivers. Ricochet uppercuts Carrillo. Ricochet goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Carrillo lands back on his feet. Standing Switch Exchange. Ricochet goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Carrillo holds onto the ropes. Carrillo with The SpringBoard Crossbody Block for a two count. Carrillo with a blistering chop. Carrillo punches Ricochet in the back.

Ricochet reverses out of the irish whip from Carrillo. Carrillo dives over Ricochet. Carrillo rolls Ricochet over for a one count Carrillo with The One-Air SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Carrillo with forearm shivers. Carrillo repeatedly stomps on Ricochet’s chest. Ricochet launches Carrillo over the top rope. Carrillo uppercuts Ricochet. Misfired Vertical Suplexes. Carrillo with a Spinning Enzuigiri. Carrillo lands The Suicide Dive. Carrillo rolls Ricochet back into the ring. Carrillo delivers The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Carrillo bodyslams Ricochet. Ricochet avoids The MoonSault. Ricochet with an Inside Out Lariat. Ricochet with The Bridging Deadlift German Suplex for a two count. Carrillo fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Carrillo kicks Ricochet in the chest. Chop Exchange on the ring apron. Forearm Exchange. Ricochet thrust kicks the midsection of Carrillo. Carrillo hits The Spanish Fly off the apron. Unfortunately both men were unable to break the referee’s ten count.

Match Result: Double Count-Out 

Fourth Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Cedric Alexander 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Alexander drives his knee into the midsection of Hardy. Alexander punches Hardy in the back. Hardy buries his elbow into the midsection of Alexander. Hardy slams Alexander’s head on four turnbuckle pads. Hardy with a low dropkick. Hardy with a SpringBoard Double Axe Handle Strike. Alexander blocks a boot from Hardy. Alexander dropkicks Hardy for a two count. Alexander rams his forearm across the back of Hardy’s neck. The referee admonishes Alexander. Alexander uses the middle turnbuckle as a weapon. Alexander talks smack to Hardy. Alexander with heavy bodyshots. Alexander with a blistering chop. Following a snap mare takeover, Alexander dropkicks the back of Hardy’s head for a two count. Alexander applies a rear chin lock. Hardy with elbows into the midsection of Alexander. Alexander pulls Hardy down to the mat. Alexander stomps on Hardy’s face. Alexander uses the middle rope as a weapon.

Hardy is displaying his fighting spirit. Hardy drops Alexander with a Spinning Mule Kick. Alexander responds with a running back elbow smash for a two count. Alexander toys around with Hardy. Alexander goes back to the rear chin lock. Hardy gets back to a vertical base. Alexander tugs on Hardy’s hair. Hardy is throwing haymakers at Alexander. Hardy kicks Alexander in the gut. Alexander with a Spinning Back Kick. Alexander with the irish whip. Hardy with a Headscissors Takeover. Hardy ducks a clothesline from Alexander. Hardy with an Atomic Drop. Hardy with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. Hardy follows that with The Leg Drop Clutch for a two count. Hardy kicks Alexander in the gut. Alexander denies The Twist Of Fate. Alexander dropkicks the left knee of Hardy. Alexander drills Hardy with The BrainBuster for a two count. Alexander mocks Hardy. Hardy with a mid-air toe kick. Hardy connects with The Twist Of Fate. Hardy plants Alexander with The Swanton Bomb to pickup the victory.

Winner: Jeff Hardy via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley vs. Nikki Cross & Asuka 

Charlotte Flair and Nikki Cross will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Charlotte outpowers Cross. Ripley tags herself in. Strong lockup. Ripley sends Cross face first into the canvas. Cross rolls Ripley over for a one count. Cross rolls under a clothesline from Ripley. Cross tags in Asuka. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ripley applies a side headlock. Asuka whips Ripley across the ring. Asuka drops down on the canvas. Asuka dodges The Big Boot. Asuka is playing mind games with Ripley. Asuka runs into Ripley. Quick shoving contest. Ripley blocks a boot from Asuka. Ripley HeadButts Asuka. Ripley goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Asuka blocks it. Standing Switch Exchange. Asuka applies The Octopus Stretch. Ripley denies the sunset flip. Ripley stomps on the midsection of Asuka. Ripley whips Asuka across the ring. Charlotte made the blind tag.

Ripley drops Asuka with a shoulder tackle. Charlotte with a knife edge chop. Asuka tags in Cross. Asuka kicks Charlotte in the face. Cross with a Tilt-A-Whirl Takedown. Asuka dropkicks Charlotte. Cross hooks the outside leg for a one count. Charlotte goes for The Exploder Suplex, but Cross lands back on her feet. Cross sends Charlotte to the corner. Cross tags in Asuka. Wrist Lock Exchange. Charlotte applies The Sleeper Hold. Ripley tags herself in. Asuka hook kicks the midsection of Charlotte. Asuka with a Running Hip Attack. Charlotte tells Ripley to get back in the ring. Ripley shoves Charlotte. Charlotte pulls Ripley off the apron. Charlotte rocks Ripley with a forearm smash. Cross and Asuka has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Cross ducks a clothesline from Ripley. Cross applies a side headlock. Cross with a tornado side headlock takeover. Ripley sends Cross to the corner. Cross dives over Ripley. Ripley launches Cross over the top rope. Cross rocks Ripley with a forearm smash. Cross with a shoulder block. Cross with a slingshot rollup for a two count.

Ripley HeadButts Cross. Ripley slams Cross head on the top turnbuckle pad. Ripley repeatedly stomps on Cross chest. Ripley gets Cross in the electric chair position. Charlotte tags herself in. Ripley dumps Cross face first into the canvas. Charlotte hooks the outside leg for a two count. Charlotte drives her knee into the back of Cross. Charlotte with a Low Boot. Charlotte taunts Asuka. Charlotte applies a rear chin lock. Charlotte sends Cross to the corner. Charlotte violently tags in Ripley with a chop. Ripley slams Cross face on the canvas. Ripley with The Delayed Vertical Suplex for a two count. Ripley tags in Charlotte. Charlotte kicks Cross in the face. Charlotte toys around with Cross. Cross side steps Charlotte into the turnbuckles. Cross decks Charlotte with a JawBreaker. Charlotte avoids The Step Up Enzuigiri. Charlotte takes a swipe at Asuka. Charlotte uses Cross legs to knock Ripley off the apron. Cross with the sunset flip for a two count.

Cross sends Charlotte face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Ripley tags herself in. Ripley stops Cross in her tracks. Ripley goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Cross counters with The Bulldog. Cross tags in Asuka. Asuka with a Sliding Knee Strike for a two count. Asuka blasts Charlotte with a Running Hip Attack. Asuka dodges The Spinning Heel Kick. Asuka hits The CodeBreaker. Charlotte trips Asuka from the outside. Asuka goes for The Knee Lift, but Ripley counters with The Bridging Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. Asuka with a RoundHouse Kick. Asuka with a German Suplex. Asuka follows that with The Running Hip Attack for a two count. Asuka tags in Cross. Cross with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Charlotte dumps Cross out of the ring. Charlotte yells at Ripley. Forearm Exchange. Ripley goes for The Rip Tide, but Charlotte lands back on her feet. Charlotte rakes the eyes of Ripley. Charlotte delivers the chop block. Charlotte connects with The Natural Selection. Cross hooks the outside leg to pickup the victory.

Winner: Nikki Cross & Asuka via Pinfall 

Sixth Match: Mansoor vs. Drew Gulak

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Mansoor with a deep arm-drag. Strong lockup. Mansoor applies a wrist lock. Gulak grabs a side headlock. Mansoor whips Gulak across the ring. Gulak drops Mansoor with a shoulder tackle. Mansoor avoids the elbow drop. Mansoor with a deep arm-drag. Mansoor applies an arm-bar. Mansoor backs Gulak into the turnbuckles. Gulak slaps Mansoor in the chest. Gulak clotheslines Mansoor. Gulak bodyslams Mansoor into the ropes for a one count. Gulak stands on the back of Mansoor’s neck.

Gulak applies a modified single leg crab. Mansoor with a forearm smash. Mansoor ducks a clothesline from Gulak. Mansoor with a chop/forearm combination. Mansoor whips Gulak into the turnbuckles. Gulak kicks Mansoor in the face. Gulak rolls Mansoor over for a two count. Gulak with an inside cradle for a two count. Gulak is displaying his fighting spirit. Gulak goes for a Bodyslam, but Mansoor lands back on his feet. Mansoor ducks a clothesline from Gulak. Gulak rolls Mansoor over for a two count. Mansoor reverses the pinning position to pickup the victory.

Winner: Mansoor 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

2.) Bobby Lashley (c) w/MVP vs. Drew McIntyre In A Hell In A Cell Match For The WWE Championship

3.) Bianca BelAir (c) vs. Bayley For The WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship

Seventh Match: Kofi Kingston w/Xavier Woods vs. Matt Riddle w/Randy Orton 

Kofi with a running forearm smash. Kofi applies a front face lock. Riddle brings Kofi down to the mat. Kofi kicks Riddle in the gut. Kofi HeadButts Riddle. Kofi with heavy bodyshots in the corner. Kofi sends Riddle across the ring. Kofi with a running sledge. Following a snap mare takeover, Kofi with The PK for a one count. Kofi with The Standing Frog Splash for a two count. Kofi delivers a gut punch. Kofi thrust kicks the midsection of Riddle. Riddle with Two GutWrench Suplex’s for a two count. Riddle with The BROTon for a two count. Riddle gets distracted by Woods. Kofi decks Riddle with a JawBreaker. Kofi unloads three chops for a one count. Randy Orton finally graces us with presence. Riddle with the irish whip. Kofi delivers The Missile Dropkick.

Kofi with a Baseball Slide Dropkick to Orton. Kofi dropkicks Riddle to the floor. Woods continues to play the trombone. Orton with a Belly to Back Suplex on the announce table. Kofi lands The Trust Fall. Riddle regains control of the match during the commercial break. Riddle teep kicks Kofi into the turnbuckles. Riddle with two flying forearm smashes. Riddle with The Exploder Suplex. Riddle follows that with The PK. Riddle applies a front face lock. Riddle goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Kofi lands back on his feet. Kofi kicks Riddle in the face. Kofi with a SpringBoard Hurricanrana. Kofi with a Running Foot Stomp for a two count. Kofi kicks the right hamstring of Riddle. Kofi with a Rebound Splash for a two count. Kofi with The Pendulum Kick.

Kofi decks Riddle with a back elbow smash. Riddle unloads two chops. Kofi denies The SuperPlex. Riddle slaps Kofi in the chest. Kofi sends Riddle chest first into the canvas. Kofi lands The Frog Splash for a two count. Riddle with a Headscissors Takeover over the top rope. Kofi avoids The Flying Knee Strike. Riddle rocks Kofi with a forearm smash. Kofi regroups on the outside. Riddle with a running forearm smash. Riddle with clubbing blows to Kofi’s back. Riddle blasts Kofi with The Mid-Kick. Kofi rolls Riddle back into the ring. Riddle with a Running Knee Strike. Riddle hits The Draping DDT. Orton tells Riddle to finish it. Kofi negates The RKO. Riddle avoids The Trouble In Paradise. Riddle goes for The BRODerek, but Kofi lands back on his feet. Kofi connects with The Trouble In Paradise to pickup the victory.

Winner: Kofi Kingston via Pinfall 

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Author: Josh Lopez