
WWE Raw
November 14, 2022
KFC! Yum Center
Louisville, Kentucky
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Commentators: (Kevin Patrick & Corey Graves)
Backstage Interviewers: (Cathy Kelley & Byron Saxton)
Ring Announcer: (Mike Rome)
Too soon, @WWERollins…#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/7OXvlrYoUk
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Mustafa Ali
An enraged @fightbobby just yeeted @AliWWE on #WWERaw in this grudge match! pic.twitter.com/hkW0Md9mw5
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Ali starts things off with a Running Dropkick. Ali is throwing haymakers at Lashley. Lashley whips Ali out of the ring. Ali fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Ali sends Lashley shoulder first into the steel ring post. Lashley launches Ali into the timekeeper’s area. Ali jumps on Lashley’s back. Lashley drives Ali face first into the ring post. Lashley resets the referee’s ten count. Lashley launches Ali over the announce table. Ali gets back in the ring at the count of nine.
Lashley hits The Dominator. Lashley is raining down haymakers. Lashley repeatedly stomps on Ali’s chest. Lashley is choking Ali with his boot. Ali decks Lashley with a back elbow smash. Lashley blocks The Tornado DDT. Lashley with Two Almighty SpineBusters. Ali tells Lashley to bring it. Ali avoids The Corner Spear. Ali drops Lashley with The Tornado DDT. Lashley connects with The Spear. Lashley makes Ali pass out to The Hurt Lock.
Winner: Bobby Lashley via Referee Stoppage
🤘 🤘#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/KooYqPSDWn
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) November 15, 2022
Second Match: Mia Yim vs. Tamina Snuka
What's @RheaRipley_WWE thinking? 🤔#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/V7WG76EaFO
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio makes their way down to the ringside area. Tamina attacks Yim from behind. Tamina is mauling Yim in the corner. Tamina with a Running Hip Attack. Tamina bodyslams Yim. Tamina goes for The Superfly Splash, but Yim ducks out of the way. Yim with forearm shivers.
Yim unloads two knife edge chops. Yim with clubbing hamstring kicks. Tamina shoves Yim. Yim ducks a clothesline from Tamina. Yim with a Hurricanrana. Yim delivers The Helluva Kick. Yim sends Tamina to the corner. Yim with two forearm smashes. Following a snap mare takeover, Yim kicks Tamina in the back. Tamina uppercuts Yim. Yim denes The Samoan Drop. Yim connects with Eat Defeat to pickup the victory.
Winner: Mia Yim via Pinfall
Should @MiaYim join #DamageCTRL at #SurvivorSeries WarGames?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/J0pwny63xj
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) November 15, 2022
Third Match: Matt Riddle vs. Chad Gable w/Otis Dozovic
Can @SuperKingofBros pick up the win with @IAmEliasWWE not in the building?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/SUjrxwUk8O
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Gable applies a front face lock. Gable grapples around Riddle. Gable with a double leg takedown. Gable with The Gator Roll. Gable with a waist lock go-behind. Riddle applies a double wrist lock. Gable backs Riddle into the turnbuckles. Gable with a double throat thrust. Gable poses for the crowd. Gable with a Belly to Back Suplex for a one count. Gable follows that with a chop/forearm combination. Gable drops Riddle with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Riddle delivers his combination offense. Gable answers with another Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Gable with the irish whip. Gable dives over Riddle. Riddle with a Mid-Kick. Riddle with a GutWrench Suplex.
Riddle goes for The BROTon, but Gable gets his knees up in the air. Riddle decks Gable with a back elbow smash. Riddle gets distracted by Dozovic. Gable with an Avalanche Release Belly to Belly Suplex. Gable has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Gable applies the toe and ankle hold. Riddle repeatedly kicks Gable in the face. Riddle with The Fisherman’s Buster. Forearm Exchange. Riddle with rapid fire sumo strikes. Riddle teep kicks Gable. Riddle ducks a clothesline from Gable. Riddle with a Ripcord Knee. Riddle with two flying forearm smashes. Riddle follows that with The Exploder Suplex. Riddle hits The BROTon.
Gable avoids The PK. Riddle PowerBombs Gable. Riddle drops Gable with a Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Riddle goes for The BRO Derek, but Gable rolls him over for a two count. Gable applies The Ankle Lock. Riddle responds with The Triangle Choke. Gable with The Cliffhanger DDT for a two count. Gable goes for The MoonSault, but Riddle ducks out of the way. Riddle nails Gable with The Draping DDT. Riddle prepares for The RKO. Riddle knocks Dozovic off the ring apron. Riddle blasts Dozovic with The PK. Gable drags Riddle back into the ring. Gable goes for The America Automatic, but Riddle lands back on his feet. Gable uses Dozovic for leverage to pickup the victory on a backslide cover.
Winner: Chad Gable via Pinfall
In TWO WEEKS on #WWERaw@mikethemiz vs. @DexterWWE
If Dexter wins, he gets all the money he's owed AND a WWE contract! pic.twitter.com/Yiyu8vQtXj
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Is @DomMysterio35 better than @Sheltyb803?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/sLfulQ3Ufl
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Fourth Match: Dominik Mysterio w/The Judgment Day vs. Shelton Benjamin
.@DomMysterio35 gets put to the test on #WWERaw by @Sheltyb803! pic.twitter.com/MZu8g526HX
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Benjamin backs Mysterio into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Mysterio slaps Benjamin in the face. Mysterio is playing mind games with Benjamin. Benjamin gets distracted by Priest. Mysterio attacks Benjamin from behind. Mysterio unloads a flurry of strikes. Benjamin with two haymakers. Benjamin slaps Mysterio in the face. Benjamin whips Mysterio across the ring. Mysterio kicks Benjamin in the chest. Benjamin drops Mysterio with a shoulder tackle. Mysterio bails out to the floor. Mysterio kicks Benjamin in the gut. Benjamin with a Counter Vertical Suplex. Mysterio kicks Benjamin in the face. Mysterio begs for mercy. Mysterio decks Benjamin with a JawBreaker. Benjamin launches Mysterio over the top rope. Mysterio slams Benjamin’s head on the top rope.
Mysterio with The Slingshot Senton. Mysterio repeatedly stomps on Benjamin’s chest. Mysterio transitions into a ground and pound attack. Mysterio poses for the crowd. Benjamin with two haymakers. Benjamin whips Mysterio across the ring. Mysterio with a Hurricanrana. Mysterio sends Benjamin face first into the middle rope. Mysterio goes for The 619, but Benjamin counters with The Tilt-A-Whirl Slam. Benjamin with a Rising Knee Strike. Benjamin hits The Exploder Suplex. Benjamin rolls Mysterio back into the ring. Judgment Day continues to run interference. Mysterio rolls Benjamin over for a two count. Benjamin applies The Ankle Lock. Mysterio grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Benjamin talks smack to Priest. Mysterio drives Benjamin shoulder first into the steel ring post. Mysterio drops Benjamin with The DDT. Mysterio connects with The Frog Splash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Dominik Mysterio via Pinfall
Does @_Theory1 have a good point?
cc: @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/nVzPdJDl6x
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Here's everything you need to know about the legendary #WarGames match ahead of #SurvivorSeries! pic.twitter.com/GRMaQgSsuv
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Fifth Match: Io Shirai w/Damage Control & Nikki Cross vs. Dana Brooke
.@DanaBrookeWWE looks to bounce back against @iyo_SkyWWE on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/i6SMscNvRO
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Brooke with forearm shivers. Brooke with clubbing blows to Shirai’s back. Shirai shoves Brooke. Brooke rolls Shirai over for a one count. Brooke ducks a clothesline from Shirai. Brooke with a waist lock takedown. Shirai hammers down on the back of Brooke’s neck. Shirai drives Brooke face first into the bottom rope. Shirai with a Running Single Leg Dropkick. Shirai with a SpringBoard Shotgun Dropkick. Shirai pops back on her feet. Shirai is raining down haymakers. Shirai stomps on Brooke’s chest. Shirai reverses out of the irish whip from Brooke. Shirai with clubbing back elbow smashes.
Shirai sweeps out the legs of Brooke. Shirai is choking Brooke with her boot. Shirai with a Rebound Meteora. Shirai punches Brooke in the back. Brooke slaps Shirai in the face. Forearm Exchange. Shirai reverses out of the irish whip from Brooke. Brooke goes for a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover, but Shirai lands back on her feet. Shirai hits The Flapjack. Brooke avoids The SpringBoard MoonSault. Brooke kicks the left knee of Shirai. Brooke drops Shirai with a DDT for a two count. Shirai catches Brooke in mid-air. Shirai with a Release German Suplex. Shirai with The Shotgun Meteora. Shirai connects with The MoonSault to pickup the victory.
Winner: Io Shirai via Pinfall
Looks like @MiaYim just made her decision ahead of #SurvivorSeries #WarGames!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/QbQGdwytzq
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Who knew @BaronCorbinWWE was such a sloppy poker player?!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/Z2kCO2xlTy
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Sixth Match: Austin Theory vs. Dolph Ziggler
.@_Theory1 has snapped on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/arckWzpORV
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Ziggler with a single leg takedown. Ziggler backs Theory into the ropes. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Theory applies a side headlock. Ziggler whips Theory across the ring. Theory drops Ziggler with a shoulder tackle. Ziggler drops down on the canvas. Theory catches Ziggler in mid-air. Ziggler denies The A-Town Down. Theory blocks a boot from Ziggler. Theory with a southpaw haymaker. Theory stomps on Ziggler’s chest. Theory slams Ziggler’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Theory with a Pendulum BackBreaker for a two count. Theory puts his knee on the back of Ziggler’s neck. Ziggler is throwing haymakers at Theory. Theory scores the elbow knockdown for a two count. Theory transitions into a ground and pound attack for a two count. Theory applies a rear chin lock. Theory pulls Ziggler down to the mat. Theory continues to rain down haymakers.
Ziggler decks Theory with a JawBreaker. Ziggler HeadButts Theory. Ziggler with The Stinger Splash. Ziggler transitions into a corner mount. Theory blocks a NeckBreaker from Ziggler. Theory blocks The Leaping DDT. Theory goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ziggler lands back on his feet. Theory with a Running Lariat. Theory drives Ziggler shoulder first into the steel ring post. Ziggler regains control of the match during the commercial break. Ziggler is throwing haymakers at Theory. Ziggler drops Theory with a NeckBreaker. Ziggler with a Leaping DDT for a two count. Ziggler applies a front face lock. Theory punches Ziggler. Theory catapults Ziggler to the middle turnbuckle. Theory punches Ziggler in the back. Theory with The Spinning Rack Bomb for a two count.
Theory goes for The A-Town Down, but Ziggler counters with The Sleeper Hold. Theory with a snap mare escape. Ziggler responds with a knee lift. Ziggler hits The Famouser for a two count. Theory decks Ziggler with a back elbow smash. Theory repeatedly drives Ziggler shoulder first into the steel ring post. Ziggler with a reverse hammer throw into the ring post. Ziggler connects with The Zig Zag for a two count. Ziggler goes for The SuperKick, but Theory counters with a forearm smash. Theory plants Ziggler with Two A-Town Downs. Theory goes back to the ground and pound attack. Theory throws Ziggler into the steel ring steps. Theory has officially snapped. Theory repeatedly slams Ziggler’s head on the announce table which forces the disqualification. After the match, Theory dumps Ziggler into the timekeeper’s area. Ziggler gets buried under a pile of chairs. Theory had to be restrained by the officials and referees.
Winner: Dolph Ziggler via Disqualification
Welcome back to #WarGames, @RheaRipley_WWE! pic.twitter.com/Acwb2jb9Cg
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Seventh Match: Baron Corbin w/JBL vs. Akira Tozawa
.@TozawaAkira hopes for more luck against @BaronCorbinWWE on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/nhxh9Wk7Le
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Corbin backs Tozawa into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Tozawa with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Tozawa with a Spinning Back Kick. Corbin dodges The Windmill Kick. Tozawa crawls under Corbin’s legs. Tozawa with The Windmill Kick. Tozawa is throwing haymakers at Corbin. Corbin reverses out of the irish whip from Tozawa. Corbin drops Tozawa with a shoulder tackle. Corbin goes for The Chokeslam BackBreaker, but Tozawa counters with a DDT. Tozawa with The Shotgun Dropkick for a one count. Tozawa with three haymakers. Corbin reverses out of the irish whip from Tozawa.
Tozawa kicks Corbin in the face. Tozawa with a Flying Hurricanrana. Tozawa lands The Suicide Dive. Tozawa talks smack to JBL. Corbin throws Tozawa into the ringside barricade. Corbin tees off on Tozawa. Corbin with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Corbin hammers down on the back of Tozawa’s neck. Corbin rolls Tozawa back into the ring. Tozawa dropkicks the left knee of Corbin. Corbin goes for a PowerBomb, but Tozawa counters with a Hurricanrana. Tozawa drops Corbin with The Shining Wizard. Tozawa with a Diving HeadButt. Corbin catches Tozawa in mid-air. Corbin connects with The End Of Days to pickup the victory.
Winner: Baron Corbin via Pinfall
Updated WWE Survivor Series: War Games 2022 Match Card
1.) Bianca BelAir, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Mia Yim and TBD vs. Damage Control, Nikki Cross and Rhea Ripley In A Women’s War Games Match
2.) Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Shotzi Blackheart For The WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship
3.) AJ Styles w/The OC vs. Finn Balor w/The Judgment Day
Eight Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Balor w/The Judgment Day For The WWE United States Championship
Our electrifying #USTitle main event on #WWERaw between @FinnBalor and @WWERollins is a spectacle! pic.twitter.com/UuSfCppyZ5
— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2022
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Balor with a single leg takedown. Balor applies a side headlock. Rollins answers with the headscissors escape. Test Of Strength. Balor with a waist lock takedown. Chain grappling exchange. Rollins applies an arm-bar. Balor with an arm-bar takeover. Balor applies a rear chin lock. Balor transitions into a side headlock. Rollins whips Balor across the ring. Rollins drops down on the canvas. Balor ducks a clothesline from Rollins. Rollins scores the elbow knockdown. Rollins dumps Balor out of the ring. Rollins with The Slingshot Pescado. Rollins with a running forearm smash. Balor brings Rollins down to the mat. Balor repeatedly stomps on Rollins chest. Rollins drives his elbow into the midsection of Balor. Rollins slams Balor’s head on the announce table. Balor sends Rollins ribs first into the edge of the announce table.
Balor continues to stomp on Rollins chest. Balor with Two Running Knee Lifts. Balor mocks Rollins. Balor whips Rollins across the ring. Balor with The Kitchen Sink for a one count. Balor with a Seated Senton. Following a snap mare takeover, Balor applies a rear chin lock. Rollins decks Balor with a JawBreaker. Rollins with a knife edge chop. Short-Arm Reversal by Balor. Balor applies The Abdominal Stretch. Rollins with a Hip Toss. Rollins is throwing haymakers at Balor. Rollins with a chop/haymaker combination. Balor reverses out of the irish whip from Rollins. Rollins kicks Balor in the chest. Rollins with a Jumping Knee Lift. Rollins lands The Suicide Dive. Rollins rolls Balor back into the ring. Rollins with a SpringBoard Knee Strike. Rollins clotheslines Balor for a two count. Rollins goes for The Curb Stomp, but Balor counters with The SlingBlade.
Rollins SuperKicks Balor. Rollins goes for The Frog Splash, but Balor gets his knees up in the air. Balor with an inside cradle for a two count. Balor as complete control of the match during the commercial break. Balor with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Rollins dodges The Running Boot. Rollins pulls Balor out of the ring. Rollins goes for The BuckleBomb, but Balor lands back on his feet. Balor with a Shotgun Dropkick into the ringside barricade. Balor rolls Rollins back into the ring. Rollins avoids The Coupe de Grace. Balor dodges The Curb Stomp. Rollins kicks Balor in the gut. Balor denies The Pedigree. Rollins rolls Balor over for a two count. Rollins with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Rollins goes for The Phoenix Splash, but Balor ducks out of the way. Balor delivers another Shotgun Dropkick. Balor gets crotched on the top turnbuckle.
Rollins with The SuperPlex. Rollins goes for The Falcon Arrow, but Balor lands back on his feet. Balor hits The 1916 for a two count. Balor is raining down haymakers. Rollins kicks Balor in the gut. Balor blocks The Pedigree. Rollins avoids another double foot stomp. Rollins with another toe kick. Rollins goes for a PowerBomb, but Balor lands back on his feet. Rollins with The Falcon Arrow for a two count. Rollins gets distracted by The Judgment Day. Balor rolls Rollins over for a two count. Rollins with Two Rolling Elbows. Rollins takes a swipe at Priest. Balor with a double leg takedown. Balor with a Double Foot Stomp. The OC starts brawling with The Judgment Day on the outside. Karl Anderson clotheslines Dominik Mysterio over the top rope. Priest launches Anderson over the announce table. Balor with The Shotgun Dropkick. Balor prepares for The Coupe de Grace. AJ Styles shoves Balor off the top turnbuckle. All hell is breaking loose in Louisville. Rollins connects with The Curb Stomp to pickup the victory. After the match, Austin Theory attacks Rollins from behind. Theory plants Rollins with The A-Town Down. Theory tees off on Rollins. Theory delivers a vicious belt shot to close the show.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Seth Rollins via Pinfall
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