WWE Monday Night RAW Results 11/27/23
Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, Tennessee

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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Wade Barrett)

Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin 

Transcription by Josh Lopez

Randy Orton & Rhea Ripley Segment 

Randy Orton: Well, it sounds like a few of you may have missed me. Well, I’m back for as long as I can stay here. And without further ado, let’s cut right to it. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Monday Night Raw. I was gone for a while, wasn’t I? Thank you. That whole time I was gone, guys, it gave me plenty time to think about all of my accomplishments, all my accolades, but you’ve heard all of those before. And I don’t want to bore you to death, but there’s a lot of them. My point is, I’ve never done one particular thing. And that one particular thing I’ve never done was compete at War Games. So, when my dear friend, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, when he picked up the phone, and he gave me a call, of course I was in. But there was another reason why I wanted to be a part of War Games, and it is because War Games was invented by Cody’s father, Dusty Rhodes. And to be a part of that match, is to be a part of professional wrestling history. And guys, that’s what it’s all about, it’s about making moments.

Two nights ago, at Survivor Series, I got to make a moment. But I also came back because I got a little bit of unfinished business to attend to. And that unfinished business has to do with The Bloodline. Now, if anybody kind of gets where they’re coming from, it’s me. I’ve made a career out of putting guys on the shelf, sometimes permanently, for over 20 years. So, maybe I could forgive, but I can’t forget. The point of the matter is, I got a bag full of receipts for The Bloodline. Every single member of The Bloodline. And when I say, every single member of The Bloodline, I mean, every single member. Now, Nashville, I think you know what form those receipts are going to come in, right? Those receipts are going to come in the form of the three most destructive letters in the history of WWE. No, no, no, the three most dangerous letters in all of sports entertainment, RKO.

Rhea Ripley: Welcome back, Randy. What a performance you had at Survivor Series. I didn’t really take you as someone who would do favors for others or team with someone who tried to end your career, or have your big return, a year in a half in the making, upstaged. But, hey, don’t get me wrong, you look more dangerous than ever. And it would be a real shame to have all of that wasted, because you don’t seem to realize that the landscape here has changed. The Bloodline, they have fallen. And, The Judgment Day, we have risen as the most dominant force within the WWE. When it comes to War Games, that was just a bump in the road.

Because the reality is, Randy, we are all dripping in gold. I wiped the floor with Zoey Stark. My Latino Heat, my Dirty Dom is your NXT North American Champion. And when it comes to Finn and Damian, they hold those Undisputed Tag Team Championships that you nearly lost everything trying to get. And if it wasn’t for you, Randy, Damian Priest would be your World Heavyweight Champion. So, you have come in here, Randy, and you made all of these enemies. Enemies that can make your life a living nightmare. So, you need to stop focusing on The Bloodline, because unlike The Bloodline, we get the job done. And we’ll put you out, permanently.

Randy Orton: As I stated, I kept in touch, watching the product while I was out of action for a year and a half. And, every week, it was, Rhea this, Rhea that. Mami this, Mami that. Well, guess what, Rhea? Daddy’s back. She said a lot of things have changed. It’s true, a lot has changed since I’ve been out. Seriously, you’re right, Rhea, a lot has changed since I’ve been gone, but the one thing that hasn’t changed, the one thing that will never change, as long as I’m here, nobody tells Randy Orton what to do.

Rhea Ripley: I see that you made your bed then. I tried to warn you, Randy. I tried to give you an out, but you have made us your enemy, right now.

The Judgment Day attacks Randy Orton from behind. Orton nails McDonagh with The RKO. Dominik retreats to the outside.

Randy Orton: Don’t you go too far, Dom. Don’t you leave this damn arena. Because as soon as I leave this ring, I’m going to find Adam Pearce, and I’m going to make damn sure that I get you in this ring, one on one, tonight.

– R-Truth got to meet CMA Recording Artist, Jelly Roll.

First Match: DIY vs. The Alpha Academy vs. The New Day vs. Imperium vs. The Creed Brothers vs. Indus Sher In A Tag Team Turmoil Match. The Winners Will Become The Number One Contenders For The WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships 

DIY VS. THE ALPHA ACADEMY 

Tommaso Ciampa and Akira Tozawa will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ciampa applies a side headlock. Tozawa whips Ciampa across the ring. Ciampa drops Tozawa with a shoulder tackle. Tozawa drops down on the canvas. Tozawa with a Spinning Back Kick. Ciampa dodges The Windmill Kick. Tozawa crawls under Ciampa’s legs. Tozawa stops Ciampa in his tracks. Tozawa ducks under a chop from Ciampa. Tozawa scores a right jab. Tozawa starts doing his signature dance. Ciampa kicks Tozawa in the gut. Tozawa reverses out of the irish whip from Ciampa. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Tozawa. Gargano tags himself in. Ciampa slides under Tozawa’s legs. Ciampa with a knife edge chop. Gargano clotheslines the back of Tozawa’s neck.

Ciampa with a JawBreaker. Gargano applies a wrist lock. Ciampa with a Running Lariat. Gargano mocks Tozawa. Gargano with a corner clothesline. Tozawa reverses out of the irish whip from Gargano. Gargano kicks Tozawa in the face. Gargano with a Flying Crossbody Block. Ciampa and Otis are tagged in. Otis runs through a pair of double clotheslines. Otis with a forward roll. Otis with a double shoulder tackle. Otis follows that with Three Discus Back Elbow Smashes. Otis levels Ciampa with The Body Avalanche. Otis rips off Tozawa’s t-shirt. Stereo Caterpillar’s. Otis tags in Tozawa. Otis puts Tozawa on his shoulders. Gargano SuperKicks Otis. Ciampa with a Knee Strike to Tozawa. Ciampa sends Otis tumbling to the floor. Ciampa tags in Gargano. DIY delivers The Meeting In The Middle to score the first pinfall of this match. The Alpha Academy.

DIY VS. INDUS SHER 

Ciampa with a Running Knee Strike to Sanga. Gargano dropkicks Veer off the ring apron. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Sanga. DIY gets sandwiched on the outside. Veer drives Gargano back first into the ring post. Veer is putting the boots to Gargano. Veer whips Gargano across the ring. Veer with a Lou Thez Press. Veer tags in Sanga. Double Irish Whip. Double Shoulder Tackle. Sanga kicks Ciampa off the ring apron. Sanga tags in Veer. Sanga nails Gargano with a Running Boot. Indus Sher poses for the crowd. Gargano side steps Veer into the turnbuckles. Gargano rolls Veer over to score the next pinfall. Indus Sher has been eliminated.

DIY VS. THE CREED BROTHERS 

Tommaso Ciampa and Julius Creed will start things off. Julius with a fireman’s carry takeover. Julius applies an arm-bar. Julius tags in Brutus. Fireman Carry Takeover Party. Brutus drags Ciampa to the corner. Julius tags himself in. Julius continues to focus on the left arm of Ciampa. Ciampa with forearm shivers. Julius goes for a Powerslam, but Ciampa lands back on his feet. Ciampa drops Julius with The Reverse DDT. Gargano and Brutus are tagged in. Gargano clotheslines Brutus. Gargano with a Step Up Enzuigiri to Julius. Gargano with a running chop. Gargano follows that with a Running Bulldog/Clothesline Combination. Brutus launches Gargano over the top rope. Gargano SuperKicks Julius. Gargano hits The Slingshot Spear for a two count. Gargano tags in Ciampa.

Brutus ducks a clothesline from Gargano. Brutus shoves Gargano towards Ciampa. Gargano decks Brutus with a back elbow smash. Assisted Slice Bread. Ciampa with a basement dropkick for a two count. Julius dumps Gargano out of the ring. Ciampa rocks Julius with a forearm smash. Brutus answers with a forearm of his own. Brutus with a Stinger Splash. Brutus tags in Julius. Assisted Double Underhook Facebuster for a two count. Gargano tosses Brutus out of the ring. Gargano with The Slingshot Pescado. Forearm Exchange. Ciampa kicks Julius in the face. Ciampa rolls Julius over for a two count. Gargano tags himself in. Gargano with an Apron Enzuigiri. Ciampa with The Pump Kick. DIY goes for Meeting In The Middle, but Brutus counters with The Pounce to Ciampa. Julius PowerBombs Gargano. Julius puts Gargano on his shoulders. Brutus tags himself. The Creeds connects with The Brutus Ball. DIY has been eliminated.

THE CREED BROTHERS VS. THE NEW DAY

Julius Creed and Xavier Woods will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Woods with a deep arm-drag. Woods with a Shotgun Dropkick. Woods rocks Julius with a forearm smash. Kofi tags himself in. Woods with two knife edge chops. Kofi dropkicks Julius for a two count. Kofi applies a wrist lock. Kofi tags in Woods. Woods hammers down on the left wrist of Julius. Kofi tags himself in. Kofi with a Flying Double Foot Stomp for a one count. Following a snap mare takeover, Woods tags himself in. Kofi with The PK. Woods with The Sliding Lariat. Kofi follows that with a Rebound Splash. Woods with The Flying Elbow Drop for a two count. Woods transitions into a corner mount. Kofi tags himself in. Julius knocks Kofi off the apron. Woods scores the ankle pick. Kofi with a Flying Splash for a two count. Kofi applies a rear chin lock. Kofi with an inside cradle for a two count. Julius with a Deadlift Bodyslam. Brutus and Woods are tagged in. Woods ducks under two clotheslines from Brutus. Woods slides under Brutus’ legs. Woods with The Rolling Elbow.

Brutus blocks a side kick from Woods. Brutus with The Exploder Suplex. Brutus with a Delayed Vertical Suplex off the bottom rope for a two count. Brutus applies an arm-bar. Brutus tags in Julius. Julius Powerslams Woods. Brutus with a Standing MoonSault. Julius follows that with The Standing Shooting Star Press for a two count. Woods with heavy bodyshots. Julius drives his knee into the midsection of Woods. Julius tags in Brutus. Woods fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Woods with a Dropkick/Spinning DDT Combination for a two count. Woods tags in Kofi. Woods with a Pendulum BackBreaker. Kofi with The Flying Double Foot Stomp for a two count. Julius dumps Woods out of the ring. Brutus avoids The Trouble In Paradise. Brutus tags in Julius. Kofi ducks a clothesline from Julius. Kofi scores the ankle pick. Kofi goes for a Flying Crossbody Block, but Julius blocks it. Julius drops Woods with The Big Boot. Julius with a Fallaway Slam. Brutus with a MoonSault off the apron. Julius tags in Brutus. The Creeds deliver another Brutus Ball to score the next pinfall of this match. The New Day has been eliminated.

THE CREED BROTHERS VS. IMPERIUM 

A pier six brawl ensues in the ring. Kaiser is putting the boots to Julius’ back. Vinci drives his knee into Julius’ back. Imperium gangs up on Julius. Kaiser throws Brutus into the announce table. Julius with forearm shivers. Julius whips Vinci across the ring. Vinci with a Springboard Crossbody Block. Vinci with a short-arm clothesline. Vinci tags in Kaiser. Imperium are toying around with Julius. Julius is displaying his fighting spirit. Vinci drops Julius with The Spinebuster. Kaiser blasts Julius with The PK. Kaiser poses for the crowd. Kaiser tags in Vinci. Imperium hits The European Bomb for a two count. Kaiser tosses Brutus out of the ring. Kaiser tells Vinci to focus. Julius sends Vinci tumbling to the floor. Julius uses his feet to create separation. Julius rolls under a clothesline from Vinci. Brutus and Kaiser are tagged in. Brutus with a flurry of polish hammers. Brutus clotheslines Kaiser over the top rope. Brutus with The SpineBuster. Brutus with clubbing hammer fists. Brutus puts Vinci on his shoulders. Kaiser delivers a chop block.

Kaiser transitions into a ground and pound attack. The referee admonishes Kaiser. Kaiser sends Brutus to the corner. Kaiser blocks a boot from Brutus. Kaiser uppercuts Brutus. Kaiser tags in Vinci. Vinci with a Pendulum BackBreaker for a two count. Vinci applies a nerve hold. Brutus flings Vinci across the ring. Both men are knocked down after a Double Big Boot. Julius and Kaiser are tagged in. Julius with a series of Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex’s. Julius with a Double Northern Lights Suplex. Julius is fired up. Julius Powerslams Kaiser for a two count. Kaiser rolls Julius over with a handful of tights for a two count. Julius with a right hand. Julius with a GutWrench PowerBomb. Julius tags in Brutus. The Creeds prepare for another Brutus Ball. Kaiser rakes the eyes of Julius. Vinci shoves Brutus off the top turnbuckle. Kaiser sends Julius shoulder first into the steel ring post. Kaiser with The Discus Lariat. Kaiser tags in Vinci. Brutus nails Vinci with The Shell Shock. Julius with The SuperPlex. Brutus tags in Julius. The Creeds plant Vinci with The Brutus Ball to pickup the victory.

Winner: The Creed Brothers via Pinfall

– Inside The Judgment Day’s Clubhouse, Rhea Ripley is trying to console Dominik Mysterio. Finn Balor tells Damian Priest that they can’t take The Creed Brothers lightly. Priest continues to act passively aggressive. He knows that he let everybody down at War Games. Rhea reminds Damian that they’re a family, they all rise and fall together. Nothing has changed, they are still the tag team champions. Just because Damian made himself the leader at War Games, and it didn’t work out, it doesn’t mean they’re going to hold a grudge against him. Priest appreciates the clarification. JD McDonagh is still being checked out by the medical team.

Cody Rhodes & Shinsuke Nakamura Segment 

Cody Rhodes: So, Nashville, what do you want to talk about? So many stories stemming from this weekend. Here’s one of gratitude. My team in the War Games Match at Survivor Series, we were able to secure the victory. And I want to thank each and every one of my teammates. That would be, Sami Zayn. The YEET Master, himself, Jey Uso. Our champion, here on Monday Night Raw, Seth Rollins. Let’s not forget the final member of our team, the one who came through for me, “The Legend Killer” Randy Orton. Randy Orton was a mentor to me early on in my career. He remains that to this day. Indeed, my dear friend. He’s given me a handful of memories. He gave me a brand new one at War Games, when he picked up Damian Priest, he threw him to me, he allowed me to do that Cross Rhodes, 1-2-3, secure the victory for our team.

Not just any match, but in my dad’s match. The other story, the return of CM Punk. Nobody knew that was going to happen. Nobody knows what’s going to happen because of it. That’s why, tonight, everybody is going to be tuning in to see what he has to say. Here’s what I have to say, CM Punk. Welcome back. But what’s the saying? A fisherman always spots the other fisherman from afar. With all this news being made, all these stories, well, I would like to make some news, myself. And I would like to do that right here. I think at this point, you guys truly know me, which means there’s only one destination for me. And that’s why, granted with the authority here by Adam Pearce, I will be the very first to declare myself in the 2024 Royal Rumble.

Shinsuke Nakamura: Cody, you are a brave hero who has won his battle. Now you say you need to continue your story. But I need you to set me free, to awaken men, to evolve. I was very patient with you week after week. But now I am done waiting. I will bring chaos to you.

Nakamura blinds Cody with the red mist to close the segment.

Second Match: Bronson Reed vs. Ivar w/Valhalla 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Short-Arm Lariat Exchange. Ivar drives his knee into the midsection of Reed. Ivar ducks a clothesline from Reed. Ivar runs into Reed. Reed with a Leaping Body Block. Reed with a Leaping Elbow Drop. Ivar responds with a Seated Senton out of the corner. Reed with a Counter Vertical Suplex. Ivar regroups on the outside. Reed gets distracted by Valhalla. Ivar pulls Reed off the ring apron. Ivar drops Reed with The Spinning Heel Kick. Ivar with a Running Crossbody Splash against the LED Board. Ivar rolls Reed back into the ring. Ivar with clubbing back elbow smashes in the corner. Ivar with two haymakers. Ivar follows that with a Diving Crossbody Splash for a two count. Ivar with a crossface. Ivar applies a chin lock. Ivar with a straight right hand. Reed whips Ivar into the turnbuckles. Reed HeadButts Ivar. Reed with clubbing shoulder blocks in the corner. Reed puts his elbow on the back of Ivar’s neck. Reed with another headbutt.

Reed applies a rear chin lock. Ivar with heavy bodyshots. Reed rocks Ivar with a forearm smash. Reed whips Ivar across the ring. Ivar ducks a clothesline from Reed. Both guys are knocked down after a double clothesline. Reed and Ivar are trading back and forth shots. Reed levels Ivar with The Body Avalanche. Machine Gun Chops. Ivar answers with repeated back elbow smashes. Reed blocks The Spinning Heel Kick. Reed SuperKicks Ivar. Ivar kicks Reed in the face. Reed with The Samoan Drop. Reed with a Senton Splash for a two count. Ivar ducks another clothesline from Reed. Ivar with The Black Hole Slam for a two count. Ivar goes for The MoonSault, but Reed ducks out of the way. Valhalla continues to run interference. The referee has ejected Valhalla from the ringside area. Ivar with a short-arm clothesline. Ivar kicks Reed out of the ring. Reed catches Ivar in mid-air. Reed launches Ivar into the timekeepers area. Ivar with The Big Boot. Ivar tees off on Reed. Reed delivers a gut punch. Both men were counted out. After the match, Reed connects with The Death Valley Driver through the ringside barricade. Ivar attacks Reed with a steel chair. Ivar and Reed starts brawling in the crowd. All hell is breaking loose in Nashville. Ivar with a Flying Cannonball Senton off the production case.

Match Result: Double Count-Out 

– We see Zoey Stark having a conversation with Shayna Baszler in the locker room. Zoey is still dejected over losing to Rhea Ripley at Survivor Series. Shayna says that Zoey will get another shot, she’s only been on the main roster for six months. Nia Jax joins the conversation. Nia said that it should’ve been her that fought Rhea at Survivor Series. If that was the case, everybody would be calling her the champ. Everybody in the division should be on notice, including Baszler and Becky Lynch. Shayna tells Nia to shut her hole before someone breaks her arm and puts her on the shelf, again. Zoey says that she doesn’t need anyone to stand up for her. Zoey then challenges Nia to a match.

– We get a video recap of CM Punk’s epic return.

– R-Truth made a mess in The Judgment Day’s Clubhouse. Truth says that he’s willing to be the fifth member in the War Games Match. Priest thanks Truth for the reminder. Truth is elated that Randy Orton is back. Judgment Day tells Truth to leave. JD McDonagh says that he’ll take care of Truth.

Third Match: Nia Jax vs. Zoey Stark 

Stark slides under Jax’s legs. Stark with rapid fire kicks. Jax launches Stark to the corner. Stark with a Roundhouse Kick. Stark with an Apron Enzuigiri. Jax rocks Stark with a forearm smash in mid-air. Jax throws Stark back into the ring. Jax catches Stark in mid-air. Jax Powerslams Stark. Jax talks smack to the Nashville crowd. Jax with a Biel Throw. Jax levels Stark with The Body Avalanche. Stark dumps Jax out of the ring. Stark with a Flying Clothesline to the outside. Jax regains control of the match during the commercial break. Jax applies The Torture Rack. Stark with repeated back elbow smashes. Stark decks Jax with a JawBreaker. Jax scores the elbow knockdown. Jax goes for a PowerBomb, but Stark blocks it. Jax swings Stark face first into the middle turnbuckle pad.

Jax starts rag dolling Stark. Jax goes for a Bodyslam, but Stark lands back on her feet. Stark with Two SuperKicks. Stark thrust kicks the left knee of Jax. Jax scores a forearm knockdown. Stark sends Jax shoulder first into the steel ring post. Stark with a Slingshot Corkscrew Senton. Stark with a Sliding Knee Strike for a two count. Jax drops Stark with another Body Avalanche. Jax with a Running Hip Attack. Jax prepares for The Annihilator. Stark kicks out the legs of Jax. Stark with a head kick. Stark rolls Jax over for a two count. Stark with The Springboard Missile Dropkick for a two count. Stark with clubbing blows to Jax’s back. Stark with another SuperKick. Jax has Stark perched on the top turnbuckle. Jax hits The Samoan Drop. Jax with a Running Senton Splash. Jax drags Stark to the corner. Jax connects with The Annihilator to pickup the victory.

Winner: Nia Jax via Pinfall 

– GUNTHER is livid that Imperium lost tonight’s tag team turmoil match. Ludwig Kaiser promises to rectify the situation next week. Miz asks Gunther if there’s trouble in paradise. He was watching Gunther’s press conference, and he mentioned that his next opponent needs to challenge him to his face. Miz knows that he can beat Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. Gunther says that Miz is no threat to his legendary title run. He admires that Miz stood up for himself, but he still doesn’t belong in the same ring with him.

Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and Jey Uso Segment 

Seth Rollins: Nashville! Welcome To Monday Night Rollins. I am a visionary. I am a revolutionary. I am, Seth Freakin’ Rollins. Go on, come on.  Oh, that’s all you got CM Punk fans, come on? Yeah, get it out of your system because I’ll tell you what. I don’t want to spend one more second, one more ounce of energy on that hypocrite. So instead of talking about somebody else, that don’t matter at all, why don’t we talk about the thing that matters the most. Why don’t we talk about the title that, for the last six months, I have built into the most important championship in this entire industry. Now, Nashville, I got to be real with you. Two days out from War Games, I’m not feeling too good, but I’m starting to get the ich again. I’m starting to get the ich to be a fighting champion again. And I went and saw Adam Pearce, earlier this afternoon, he and I sat in his office for a little while, and we started talking about who my next opponent might be.

Drew McIntyre: Now, it’s been a crazy 48 hours around here, hasn’t it, buddy? My goodness, people are talking about other things, they are even talking about us outside of the ring. But we know what’s more important, what’s going on inside this ring. And I want to take a moment, and shake your hand, and say, congratulations for the victory at War Games. Judgment Day told me that they had a master plan. They promised Jey Uso on a silver platter. I didn’t get Jey Uso, and apparently their master plan involved losing the damn match, so that’s one hell of a plan. Now, Jey has been driving me mental, mate. I realized these past 48 years, I need to get focus, and put Jey to the back burner, and what’s most important. And what’s most important, it’s that World Heavyweight Championship, right there. And do you happen to remember what you told me before our World Title Match at Crown Jewel?

Seth Rollins: As a matter of fact, I do. I believe I told you, that when I beat you, you have no one to blame, but yourself. And I told you that it’s going to be the best thing that ever happened to you. Was I right?

Drew McIntyre: You were 100% right. I have nobody to blame, but myself for losing that match at Crown Jewel. And I know you remember that part of the match, if anybody gets a chance to see it back, there was a point where I had you on the steps, I dropped that injured back on the apron. You rolled back into the ring, and I could see it in your eyes, right there, that you were finished, you were done. That’s where I strike with The Claymore. But something came over me, as I saw you riving in pain, trying to get up. Sympathy, compassion, I don’t know, thinking about you with your little girl backstage, I felt the urge that I had to tell you, it’s okay, you’ve done a great job as World Champion, but it’s over. And I took you by the face, and I told you it was over, and what did you do? You slapped me, right across the face. And I deserved that slap, because that loss was on me. Acting like that, with Seth Rollins, you were always going to win. And I realized, swimming with sharks, I’ve got to become the biggest shark of all. The compassion is gone. The sympathy is gone. Get lost, Jey Uso. I’m coming for that World Heavyweight Championship, and I want a damn rematch.

Seth Rollins: Drew, there’s one thing about you that I’ve always respected about you, and that’s your honesty. And I got to be honest with you, right now. I do believe that you deserve a rematch. The problem is, I believe there might be a couple of more people that deserve that title opportunity a little bit more than you. And that is why, Nashville, why I came out here tonight. I met with Adam Pearce. And I wanted to tell you guys, that right here, next week, I will be defending the World Heavyweight Championship, live on Monday Night Raw.

Drew McIntyre: You know what? You’re the champ. You call the shots. Do you mind if I ask who the match is with?

Seth Rollins: Alright, Drew, I’m just going to come out and say it. Next week, I’m defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Jey Uso.

Rollins tells McIntyre that it’s not personal. McIntyre responds with a vicious headbutt. McIntyre with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. McIntyre is absolutely livid with Rollins. Jey Uso storms into the ring to make the save. Jey ducks a clothesline from McIntyre. Jey is throwing haymakers at McIntyre. Jey SuperKicks McIntyre. Rollins and Jey SuperKicks to the floor. Jey picks up the World Heavyweight Title, and hands it back to Rollins to close the segment.

– Sami Zayn confronts Drew McIntyre in the backstage area. Sami doesn’t understand where McIntyre is coming from with his behavior recently. McIntyre is not the only person in the locker room who’s had to deal with disappointment this year. He also lost to Roman Reigns in front of his family. Sami always picks himself up because he knows the end goal is with him becoming the World Heavyweight Champion. McIntyre has everything going for him, but he continues to act like a spoiled brat, and he’s better than that. McIntyre says that maybe he needs to take Sami’s advice. He’s going to have a conversation with Adam Pearce, and they’ll have a match next week.

Fourth Match: Chelsea Green & Piper Niven (c) vs. Natalya & Tegan Nox For The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship

Chelsea Green and Natalya will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Natalya with a double leg takedown. Chain grappling exchange. Green applies an arm-bar. Green backs Natalya into the ropes. The referee calls for a clean break. Green reverses out of the irish whip from Natalya. Green drops down on the canvas. Natalya lunges over Green. Natalya decks Green with a back elbow smash. Natalya with a Discus Lariat. Green blocks The Sharpshooter. Green tags in Niven. Natalya with a waist lock go-behind. Niven HeadButt Natalya. Natalya sends Niven shoulder first into the steel ring post. Niven tags in Nox. Nox with a Cazadora Stunner. Nox blasts Niven with The PK. Nox tags in Natalya. Natalya with a Flying Crossbody Block. Natalya taunts Green. Niven blocks The Sharpshooter. Green slams Natalya’s head on the top rope. Niven with a Running Splash for a two count. Niven tags in Green. Green with a Shotgun Dropkick for a two count.

Green talks smack to Nox. Green tugs on Natalya’s hair. Natalya repeatedly slaps Green in the ribs. Green pulls Natalya down to the mat. Green tags in Niven. Niven bodyslams Natalya. Niven repeatedly bodyslams Green into Natalya. Green has a hard time picking up Niven. Another Assisted Bodyslam for a two count. Niven drops his weight on Natalya’s back. Niven with a short-arm clothesline. Niven slams Natalya’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Niven tags in Green. Green with clubbing shoulder blocks. Green tags in Niven. Niven applies The Cobra Clutch. Niven with another short-arm clothesline. The referee is losing control of the match. Green puts Natalya on the top turnbuckle. Natalya is displaying her fighting spirit. Natalya blocks The SuperPlex. Natalya with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Natalya tags in Nox.

Nox scores the forearm knockdown. Nox is throwing haymakers at Green. Nox with two clotheslines Green. Nox uppercuts Green. Green slaps Nox in the face. Nox HeadButts Green. Nox with a Gourdbuster. Nox knocks Niven off the ring apron. Nox side steps Green into the turnbuckles. Nox with a Roundhouse Kick. Nox with a Cannonball Senton for a two count. Niven drags Green to the corner. Green tags in Niven. Green hits The CodeBreaker. Niven with a Running Back Senton Splash for a two count. Niven with a forearm smash. Niven dumps Natalya out of the ring. Niven tags in Green. Nox blocks The Un-Pretty-Her. Green tags in Niven. Natalya and Nox catches Green in mid-air. Double Vertical Suplex into the ringside barricade. Niven with a Flying Cannonball Senton off the apron. Niven rolls Nox back into the ring. Niven connects with The Running Crossbody Splash to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Chelsea Green & Piper Niven via Pinfall 

– Jey Uso thanks Randy Orton for having their backs at War Games. Jey apologies for what happened with The Bloodline. He wants to leave the past in the past. Randy has been watching from afar, let bygones be bygones. As long as Jey is out of The Bloodline, then they’re good.

– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Becky Lynch. Becky knows that she was in an epic battle. She’s done talking about War Games. The Man has come around to Nashville. There’s a couple of items on the horizon, one more pressing than the other.

Sixth Match: Randy Orton vs. Dominik Mysterio w/JD McDonagh 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Orton backs Mysterio into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Mysterio with a forearm smash. Orton drops Mysterio with a shoulder tackle. Mysterio regroups on the outside. Orton is throwing haymakers at Mysterio. Orton uppercuts Mysterio. Orton whips Mysterio across the ring. Orton with a Back Body Drop. Orton poses for the crowd. Mysterio grabs a microphone and talks smack to the Nashville crowd. Orton tees off on Mysterio. Orton slams Mysterio’s head on the announce table. Orton rolls Mysterio back into the ring. Orton delivers The Garvin Stomp. Orton whips Mysterio into the turnbuckles for a two count. Orton has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Orton launches Mysterio over the top rope. Orton goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Mysterio lands back on his feet. Mysterio with a running forearm across the back of Orton.

Mysterio throws Orton into the steel ring steps. Mysterio rolls Orton back into the ring. Mysterio hooks the inside leg for a two count. Mysterio applies a rear chin lock. Orton with heavy bodyshots Mysterio drives his knee into the midsection of Orton. Mysterio sends Orton to the corner. Orton with two clotheslines. Orton ducks a clothesline from Mysterio. Orton Powerslams Mysterio. Orton nails Mysterio with The Draping DDT. McDonagh pulls Mysterio out of the ring. Jelly Roll shoves down McDonagh. Orton is loving it. Orton with Two Belly to Back Suplex’s on the announce table. Orton rolls Mysterio back into the ring. Orton drops McDonagh with The Draping DDT. Mysterio dropkicks Orton into the middle rope. Mysterio hits The 619. Mysterio goes for The Frog Splash, but Orton ducks out of the way. Orton connects with The RKO to pickup the victory.

Winner: Randy Orton via Pinfall 

CM Punk Promo 

Looks like hell froze over. And when I mean, hell freezes over, I mean, this is me, standing in a WWE ring, on Monday Night Raw, with a live microphone on my hand. I don’t mean the fact that, apparently, a Blackhawks fan is universally loved inside the Predator’s barn. Okay, I’m sorry, I had to. You guys understand, I need to be me, right. And lately, I’ve been feeling a little bit more like me ever since Saturday, which was a career highlight for me. I’ve been trying to come up with the words, and the language to explain to all of you exactly how I feel. And I’ve come to two words, and I’m afraid to say them, honestly. It’s not because they’re not true, it’s because I am little scared of how true they are. And it’s a little bit corny, and a little bit cheesy, and that doesn’t sound like CM Punk. But I have changed. And once upon a time, an American Dream taught me that, as long as you speak from the heart, you can’t go wrong, because it’s the truth. And this is the truth, I’m home. I came back to this familiar place, and I didn’t know how I was going to react, and I didn’t know how it was going to go, but it’s made me feel like my old self, because this is where I belong.

This is home. And I’ve been gone for 10 years, and over 10 years, you people never forgot me, even when at times, I wanted to forget me, and that’s powerful. You are all powerful. A bunch of continents, countless countries, arena’s all over the world, the people watching at home, the people in the building, you never stop chanting my name. The voiceless found their voice, and I couldn’t be prouder about that. And I heard you, and that’s why I’m back, because I love you guys. I love you guys, I’ve missed you guys, and I’ve missed all of this. And I wish I could say, I never had to leave. But once upon a time, a wiseman told me, for me to get everything I wanted out of this place, I have to leave, and come back. I hate to say that the wiseman was right. But that’s why I’m back. To get everything I need out of this place. I’m back for you, because you are home. Saturday night was an amazing moment. Monday night is an amazing moment. Trying to find the words to explain to you how it feels, but in front and behind the camera, it’s been nothing but love. It’s been nothing but hugs. It feels like a family reunion. Everybody back there is happy to see me, and it’s all smiles. A few people kissed me on the mouth. It’s welcome back, welcome home, we’ve missed you, we’re happy to see you. By the way, how is AJ? Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to tell you, AJ is fabulous, and she sends her regards.

Everybody has welcomed me back with open arms. Well, almost everybody. Some people are afraid. They are afraid of the truth. They’re afraid of what they don’t understand. But I understand, everything I’ve ever wanted has always been here. The competition here, week in and week out, competes to be the best in the world, but the best in the world has not been here for almost 10 years. I understand being afraid. They’re afraid that I just set the bar to an unattainable level. They’re afraid that the brass ring is in my back pocket, and they can’t grab it. They’re afraid that the most dangerous, and controversial, feared man in this industry just walked through the front door, and there’s nothing they could do about it. Some people are afraid that, tomorrow morning, when they wake up, they are going to have to come to terms with the fact, their best efforts at being the best in the world, in this ring, on this microphone, even at commentary isn’t just false, but it’s a lie. Because the best in the world is back, and the best in the world is standing in the middle of the ring, live and in living color in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday Night Raw. And his name is CM Punk. I’m back. I’m not here to make friends, I’m here to make money.

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