WWE RAW Live Results (16th May, 2022): Asuka defeats Becky Lynch

WWE RAW Results May 16th, 2022 Monday Night RAW Winners, Recap, Grades & Highlights

That does it for RAW. Whatever the situation is with Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out, we will keep you updated on the site. Thanks for joining our coverage and stay tuned for the full results of the show.

Is the EST of WWE ready for Asuka? We'll find out at Hell in a Cell! 🔥#WWERAW #HIAC pic.twitter.com/TEoOReIEIX
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) May 17, 2022

🤢#WWERaw @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/DahzeIvKFK
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

.@WWEAsuka punches her ticket to WWE #HIAC to battle @BiancaBelairWWE for the #WWERaw Women's Title! pic.twitter.com/9417VEAetb
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Asuka spits green mist in Becky's eyes and kicks her in the head for the win.

Asuka defeats Becky Lynch

.@WWEAsuka is starting to take over! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/bsusWeVr10
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

.@BeckyLynchWWE launches @WWEAsuka into @BiancaBelairWWE!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/VuUMRbEEoK
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Becky throws Asuka into Bianca and slaps The EST's head. This goads her into trying to enter the ring but the referee stops her. Becky takes advantage and is about to use Asuka's umbrella on her, but The Empress is a step ahead!

Becky goes to the top rope but misses the leg drop. Asuka locks in the armbar but Becky reaches the ropes, before going to Bianca Belair at ringside. She wants The EST of WWE to hit her but Asuka takes advantage of the distraction.

Becky hits a Leg Drop for a two-count before the two women go counter for counter. She is locked in the Asuka Lock but fights out of it.

Lights out for Big Time Becks!#WWERaw @WWEAsuka @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/Zf0d1tryGI
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Asuka hits a couple of knees to Becky's chin. Big Time Becks goes for the Manhandle Slam but it is countered.

Becky is dominant, but Asuka counters with a backslide and a roll-up. She kicks out, but Asuka hits a stiff kick to the head.

The two women fight on the outside. Becky gains the advantage with a Bexploder suplex into the barricade.

Asuka vs. Becky Lynch

B I G T I M E#WWERaw @BeckyLynchWWE pic.twitter.com/CWep6MAbw0
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Are you ready for @WWEAsuka? 🤩#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/gPSkuuNiIk
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) May 17, 2022

Who earns the right to challenge @BiancaBelairWWE at WWE #HIAC?@BeckyLynchWWE battles @WWEAsuka NEXT on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/TPxFKV5hgS
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

.@LaceyEvansWWE wants to prove to everyone that if you work hard, you can do anything. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/li1zla45ix
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

This Friday!#WWERaw #SmackDown @WWEUsos @RandyOrton @SuperKingofBros pic.twitter.com/Dlyf5BwHKV
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Riddle and The Usos make their final statements before their Tag Team Title unification match on SmackDown.

1. Wake up
2. Work
3. Win#WWERaw @LaceyEvansWWE pic.twitter.com/bSaxVG4i5K
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Sheesh, @CarmellaWWE and @DanaBrookeWWE were not holding anything back! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/x3rsYvAYGE
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Lacey Evans comes out. She tells the fans to get off their feet to applaud the men and women in the armed forces. Lacey is thankful to be on RAW to show everyone that they can break the cycle. She claims he isn't better than any of the women in the back, but they aren't better than her.

R-Truth serves Akira Tozawa his divorce papers and tries to get his 24/7 Championship back. Dana Brooke runs away and bumps into Carmella. The two get into a war of words. Truth encounter his old friend. He wants Carmella to help him get his baby back. Mella says she'll do it when the time is right.

Another great performance from rookie Superstar @IAmNotEliasWWE!#WWERaw @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/od45BdgbcE
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Is @WWEGable going to tap to @IAmNotEliasWWE!?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/WLnyxcJIbN
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Gable hits a Moonsault for a two-count. He and Ezekiel duke it out, with the relative newcomer almost running into Otis. Gable rolls him up but Zeke reverses it for the win.

Ezekiel defeats Chad Gable

Ezekiel hits a few clotheslines and a spinebuster, but Gable kicks out. He hits a knee as Gable jumps from the top rope but it isn't enough.

Gable hits a suplex to remain in control. He follows it up with a German and goes for a Moonsault, but Ezekiel moves out of the way.

Gable tries to get a sunset flip but Ezekiel rolls through. He is attacking Gable on the apron but Otis tackles him when the referee isn't looking.

Gable uses technical prowess to gain the advantage but Ezekiel fights back.

Happy now, @FightOwensFight???#WWERaw @IAmNotEliasWWE pic.twitter.com/IF65LLybTu
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Kevin Owens is on commentary and calls Mike Rome a liar when he introduces Ezekiel.

Chad Gable vs. Ezekiel

It's on at WWE #HIAC!#WWERaw @CodyRhodes @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/FYMTmK1pfU
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Asuka says Becky Lynch cries like a big baby but tonight, she will give her a reason to cry. That's because she's ready for the RAW Women's Championship and Becky isn't ready for Asuka.

READ THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE'S LIPS, @WWERollins!#WWERaw #HIAC pic.twitter.com/ypFw9DzPFI
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

"I'm never going to be the American Dream. ... So why not embrace THE NIGHTMARE?!"#WWERaw @CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/XmNNEmXTdt
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Cody Rhodes says he'll never be the American Dream, so why not embrace the Nightmare? He challenges Seth Rollins to a Hell in a Cell Match. Seth is on the titantron and laughs like a maniac. He accepts the challenge.

Cody speaks about how Rollins won his way to the top. His story is different. He endured and has a second chance to achieve his goal in WWE.

Cody Rhodes has been told that Seth Rollins is not here. He questions what he "took" from Seth, as per what he said last week. Cody says he isn't Seth's biggest threat, Seth is himself.

🗣 WHOOOAAA OOOHHHHH!!!#WWERaw @CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/vWaffAC8Pe
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Cody Rhodes is here. How will he respond to Seth Rollins' vicious assault last week?

Sonya slaps the referee after the match. That won't end well for her.

.@AlexaBliss_WWE gets the best of @SonyaDevilleWWE on #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/hO95AR32MP
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

💥💥💥#WWERaw @SonyaDevilleWWE pic.twitter.com/cZzSnxAWZh
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2022

Sonya hits a spinebuster but the ref is late to count because he was fixing the turnbuckle. Alexa kicks out, recovers, and hits the DDT for the win.

Alexa Bliss defeats Sonya Deville

Sonya hits a clothesline and maintains control. She knees Alexa right in the front. Sonya tries to untie the turnbuckle but is caught.