Raw results, October 23, 2023: Cody Rhodes makes a statement with a vicious chair attack on Damian Priest

Cody Rhodes challenged Damian Priest to match at WWE Crown Jewel. A brawl broke out that ended with Priest and JD McDonagh attacking the leg of The American Nightmare with a steel chair

Moments after Cody Rhodes challenges Damian Priest to a WWE Crown Jewel matchup, a brawl breaks out that ends with Señor Money in the Bank and JD McDonagh targeting the leg of The American Nightmare. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

The New Day def. Alpha Academy

The New Day’s Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods take on “Master” Chad Gable and Otis of The Alpha Academy for the first time ever. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

In the final moments of a tremendous tag team matchup pitting The New Day against The Alpha Academy, Kofi Kingston took advantage of Chad Gable being down and out at ringside to hit Trouble in Paradise on Otis. This set up Xavier Woods to finish him with the elbow off the top rope. 

Becky Lynch def. Indi Hartwell in an NXT Women’s Title Match

NXT Women’s Champion Becky Lynch puts the gold on the line against the competitor who never lost the title, Indi Hartwell. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Despite the determination of Indi Hartwell, who was never defeated in her NXT Title reign, NXT Women’s Champion Becky Lynch triumphed by making her opponent tap out to the Dis-arm-her.

Although Hartwell did not walk away with the title, she did earn the respect of The Man, as the two shared an honorable post-match handshake.

Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley incited a chaotic brawl between Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler before the Women’s World Title Fatal 5-Way Match at WWE Crown Jewel

Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley creates an all-out melee between Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler during the contract signing for the Women’s World Championship Fatal 5-Way Match at WWE Crown Jewel. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Johnny Gargano def. Giovanni Vinci

Johnny Gargano overcomes interference from Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser to defeat Giovanni Vinci with the help of the returning Tommaso Ciampa. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

When Imperium’s Ludwig Kaiser interfered in Johnny Gargano's match against Giovanni Vinci, Tommaso Ciampa suddenly made his return to neutralize Kaiser and paved the way for Johnny Wrestling to overcome Vinci with the One Final Beat DDT.

Logan Paul vowed to take Rey Mysterio’s United States Title at WWE Crown Jewel. Paul insulted Ricochet's fiancé, ring announcer Samantha Irvin, and he and "Dirty" Dom got into a brawl with The One and Only 

After vowing to take Rey Mysterio’s United States Title at WWE Crown Jewel, Logan Paul insults Ricochet’s fiancé Samantha Irvin, and The One and Only looks for retribution against The Media Megastar and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Piper Niven & Chelsea Green def. Natalya & Nikki Cross

A strangely entranced Nikki Cross shows up as Natalya’s surprise partner, only to leave The Queen of Harts to face WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Chelsea Green & Piper Niven by herself. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Although an immobile, noticeably entranced Nikki Cross showed up as Natalya’s surprise partner against WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Chelsea Green & Piper Niven, she walked out and left The Queen of Hearts alone at the most crucial time. This allowed Green to hit the Unprettier before Niven hit the Basement Crossbody for the victory,

Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn

Drew McIntyre’s battle against Sami Zayn comes to a controversial end thanks to Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley en route to The Scottish Warrior’s title match against World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WWE Crown Jewel. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley suddenly emerged during a hard-fought bout between Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn. When it looked as if Zayn could be getting close to a win, The Eradicator climbed on the ring apron and distracted Sami long enough for the The Scottish Warrior to hit the Claymore Kick for the three-count.

Although McIntyre didn't seem to be in league with Ripley, ​​​​​he nevertheless picked up a huge victory heading into his World Heavyweight Championship Match against Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WWE Crown Jewel. 

“Big” Bronson Reed def. Akira Tozawa

The new junior member of The Alpha Academy, Akira Tozawa, attempts to show Master Gable that he is ready when he faces a Tsunami in the form of an angry Big Bronson Reed. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WWERAW

Although the new Junior Member of The Alpha Academy Akira Tozawa was hellbent on proving to Master Gable that he is ready for the Alpha Academy, "Big" Bronson Reed dismantled him before crushing the eager Superstar with the Tsunami.

Damian Priest def. Jey Uso

“Main Event” Jey Uso takes on Damian Priest en route to Señor Money in the Bank’s showdown against Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Just when it looked as if “Main Event” Jey Uso might be getting the best of Damian Priest, sudden interference by Finn Bálor allowed Señor Money in the Bank to triumph with South of Heaven en route to his showdown against Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel. 

When a post-match attack on Uso took center stage, a still-injured Rhodes fought through the pain and took out The Prince. He then turned his attention to Priest, making a huge statement with a vicious chair assault on his Crown Jewel opponent's leg in retribution for his own injury earlier in the night.