Here is your post-WWE Day 1 fight size update for Saturday, January 1, 2022.
- After Ridge Holland was forced to exit the kickoff match with a broken nose, Sheamus was left alone to face Ricochet and Cesaro. The Celtic Warrior was able to overcome the odds, however, scoring the win after hitting a Brough Kick on Cesaro.
They WERE #TheBar, but now they're bitter rivals ... and @WWECesaro is looking to make a statement against @WWESheamus! #WWEDay1 pic.twitter.com/c9dmlj9Ycb
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022
- Kofi Kingston was sporting Tekken-inspired gear for his and King Wood's SmackDown Tag Team Title match against The Usos.
The King's hand Kofi Kingston is sporting a @Tekken inspired hybrid design of mine tonight... channeling Bryan Fury! #TEKKEN7 #WWEDayOne #TheNewDay pic.twitter.com/TzFOfYE1oH
— Jonathan Davenport (@TheRealDavenpoe) January 2, 2022
- The Usos retained their belts, ending the match by hitting a 3-D on Kofi Kingston. Bully Ray tweeted at the champs and showed them nothing but love for using The Dudley Boyz's old finisher.
Best Tag team finisher in the business.…thanks for he blessings uce.-- @TestifyDVon @bullyray5150 https://t.co/ZcHbKaedq6
— The Usos (@WWEUsos) January 2, 2022
- Drew McIntyre scored the win over Madcap Moss, but it was Moss and Corbin who got the last laugh, attacking McIntyre backstage later in the night. WWE has now provided the following medical update on Drew.
INJURY UPDATE: @DMcIntyreWWE suffered a cervical neck strain with severe contusions.
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022
Upon further evaluation by medical staff he will have a follow-up with an orthopedic cervical specialist. pic.twitter.com/5Bju1faAW8
- RK-Bro retained the Raw Tag Team Titles by defeating the Street Profits. Orton pinned Montez Ford after he was launched into the air by Riddle, setting up perfectly for a devastating RKO. Both teams shook hands after the match (along with special guests Migos).
Respect. --#WWEDay1 @RandyOrton @SuperKingofBros @MontezFordWWE @AngeloDawkins @Migos pic.twitter.com/QZiox4ic2u
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022
- Maryse tried to get involved in The Miz and Edge's match but was eventually chased off a Beth Phoenix who made a surprise appearance. Her presence distracted Miz long enough for Edge to hit a spear for the pin and win. Nikki Bella commented on Beth's arrival at Day 1 with a post on Twitter.
She looked incredible! Gorgeous and badass as always! She doesn’t age! Ever! Can’t wait to see what she does next! Always has been one of my favs! --N #WWEDay1 @peacockTV https://t.co/FdWKghYAMY
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) January 2, 2022
- Liv Morgan pulled out every trick in the book but it wasn't enough to dethrone Becky Lynch as Raw Women's Champion.
EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK.@YaOnlyLivvOnce is pulling out all the stops to try and take @BeckyLynchWWE's #WWERaw #WomensTitle! #WWEDay1 pic.twitter.com/MoDEiNi4X4
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022
- After Roman Reigns was diagnosed with COVID, Brock Lesnar was added to the WWE Championship match. He would go on to win the title, pinning Big E after hitting an F5.
#TheBeast is unleashed! Who can stop @BrockLesnar?!#WWEDay1 pic.twitter.com/Ta6XQK2Z06
— WWE (@WWE) January 2, 2022
