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The official preview for tonight's Raw came out very early, so let's take a look at what's been announced! Jeff Hardy will battle Elias in what's being billed as a Symphony of Destruction match. Corey Graves has to be furious at missing out on all the Megadeth remarks tonight. Drew McIntyre will give an exclusive interview, Randy Orton will appear on "A Moment of Bliss" as well.
And in what will probably be our main event, Keith Lee, Riddle, and AJ Styles are set for a "Sudden Death" Triple Threat match. The winner of this match will become the new number one contender. Who will Drew face next--the Limitless one, a Bro, or the Phenomenal One?
All this and more tonight on Raw!
WWE Monday Night Raw Live Results (11/30/2020) - ThunderDome, Orlando, FL
Show Opener: Welcome to the ThunderDome!
Tom Phillips welcomes us to the ThunderDome. He informs us that Drew McIntyre is back and will be here tonight, live! Also Sheamus & Drew McIntyre will take on the A-Listers (the Miz & Morrison). They hype the sudden death triple threat match and we get things started!
A Moment of Bliss, feat. Randy Orton
The ring is already set up. Alexa sits in a yellow plastic chair as cartoon, Funhouse-ish letters spell her name. We see there's a small table between her chair and the next, and the stool is a cage holding a doll Bliss is excited to have out her guest, and she calls out Randy Orton. Orton makes his way slowly to the ring as Bliss smiles, waves, and perks up. As Orton makes his way to, and in, the ring, Samoa Joe, Byron Saxton and Tom Phillips discuss Orton's last time here on a Moment of Bliss. Orton picks up a mic. "Well, somebody's in a foul mood," Bliss starts, "but I get it. I wouldn't be in a phenomenal mood if (what happened to you last week) happened to me." We get a clip from last week, when the Fiend interrupted Orton's match, with the lights going out--and when they came up, Styles hit the Phenomenal Forearm to defeat Orton and take his place in the triple-threat match tonight. We return to the ring.
Bliss says that she can't believe that the Fiend did that to Orton, but she wants to know if Orton ever asked himself why? She says that she'd ask her self, and say, "Self, why is the Fiend doing this?" Orton tells her that he doesn't know the Fiend that well, but he knows Bliss is friends with him. She agrees, and calls the Fiend her best friend. Orton says that he and the Fiend have a lot in common. But the Fiend wears all his pain and suffering on the outside, for all to see, whereas Orton tucks it all deep-down in his gut, so he can blend it. "Now the voice, I hear voice. And the Fiend hears voices, too. Another similarity. But the voices that the Fiend hear...they're mine!" Bliss says that's not what the Fiend told her. Orton interrupts her, and tells her that the Fiend didn't tell her about him (Orton). He says that years ago, he had to find Bray Wyatt's vulnerability, and he did--and burned it to the ground. Now he needs to find the Fiend's weakness and vulnerability. He leans over and looks at Bliss, saying "And I have, don'tcha think?" Bliss asks him if that's what the voices in his head are telling him, or are they telling him lies? She slowly gets up and gets in his face (as much as she can with the height difference). She asks him "who's manipulating who?" We hear the familiar sound effects, signalling the Fiend is close. Orton asks "see what I mean?" Another sound, and Bliss adds "See what I mean?"
The lights go out, and when they come up, they're all red. Orton is holding Bliss in his arms. The Fiend cautiously enters the ring and walks to Orton, his arms extended as he wants Bliss handed over. Orton does, then slides out the ring quick and backs up the ramp, yelling "who's laughing now? Who's laughing now?" Orton grins wickedly at the Fiend, who stares him down from the ring while still holding Alexa Bliss. This stare-down goes on for about sixty seconds. And while it's still going on, we cut to the announcer's table. All three commentators discuss how dark this rivalry has grown.
Symphony of Destruction Match: Elias vs Jeff Hardy
We lead right into the Symphony of Destruction. We're told that the combatants can use any of the musical weapons on the stage and around the ramp. Cellos, drum sets, guitars, multiple instruments are shown to us as Elias' hit song "Amen" plays. Tom Phillips informs us that this is the final chapter in the feud between these two. We go to break, with this match starting next! Back from the break and Hardy makes his way out. We get a few video packages, showcasing the rivalry between these two. Elias still blames Hardy for being hit by a car. After we've wasted three minutes of our life that we can never get back, Elias finally comes out, again to his song "Amen." Elias looks at the drum set setup at the top of the ramp. We're told this is his third Symphony of Destruction match, so he has the advantage per our brilliant commentary team. We're ready to start things off!
Both men quickly engage, alternating brief moments of control that culminates with Elias sent out of the ring, and Jeff nailing a sliding kick. Hardy moves out the other side of the ring and runs, using the steel steps to vault through the air--only to catch a jumping knee from Elias! Elias sets Hardy up in the Electric Chair and drops Hardy face-first on the apron! Elias takes Hardy up the ramp to what Tom Cole calls the "Shinsuke Nakamura Memorial Piano." Elias notices the piano top shaking and checks it. Inside is R-Truth! Suddenly, the jobbers run down the ramp! Drew Gulak runs after R-Truth, but Jeff Hardy catches him with a back body drop. Lucha House Party run out, and Elias nails a clothesline on Lince Dorado before nailing him with a musical instrument (a violin I think). We go to break!
When we return from the break, Hardy is laying into Elias with fists. Hardy sends Elias into the ropes then hits an Atomic Drop, combo'd into a leg drop and then a basement dropkick before covering for a two! Hardy claps his hands, trying to warm up the digital crowd. Hardy attempts Twist of Fate; Elias counters with an attempted Drift Away but Hardy slides out. Elias sends Hardy into a corner, and Hardy goes head-first into an instrument setup in the corner. Elias find some guitar picks and sets them between his fingers of his closed fist so the tips stick out like spikes. He nails Jeff Hardy with it, adjusts them and punches him again! He adjusts the pics and then grabs Hardy by the head, dragging the picks across Hardy's face! Hardy rolls out of the ring and Elias follows. Elias bangs Hardy's head into the drum sets a few times, and even plays the drums around Hardy's head before slamming his face into it. Elias then takes Hardy and sends him into the ring post and backs up. He awaits for Hardy to get up and charges forward, but Hardy dodges--and Elias crashes into a dong! The dong, sadly, did not ring. A shame. Hardy whips Elias along the ringside and into a drum set. Hardy takes Elias into the ring, turns around and yells out "Twist of..." but sees a guitar. He picks it up and goes to smash it on Elias, but Elias counters with a kick to the gut.
Elias send Hardy into the corner. Elias then moves back and grabs the guitar. Hardy uses the time to hop up on the top turnbuckle. Hardy goes flying, attempting the Whisper in the Wind, but Elias smacks him mid-air with the guitar, shattering it! Hardy rolls out of the ring and staggers, holding his ass. The announcers joke that he may have caught most of that impact on the tailbone. Elias covers but Jeff grabs the rope right at three. Hardy tries to get a breather by escaping to the outside, and Elias follows him. Ellias takes the neck of the broken guitar and swings at Hardy, who dodges, causing Elias' weapon to ram into an amp and apparently electrocute him. Hardy comes up from behind with a huge cello and smashes Elias with it. Hardy takes Elias near a corner and sets Elias on top of instruments on top of the table. Hardy goes up top, standing tall on the top of the ring post, and dives off. He nails the swanton on Elias, through the tables and instruments. Hardy, in part, lands across the steel steps. Hardy covers Elias and picks up the win!
Your Winner, Jeff Hardy!
Backstage w/ Keith Lee & Riddle
Riddle walks up to Lee, calling him "Bro-Lee!" He tells Keith that he's excited for them both to be in their triple threat match. Riddle goes on, saying that Keith Lee had a chance to win the title but didn't, and Riddle wants a shot. He continues to ramble on, turning to the side and pondering fighting Drew McIntyre and does a horrible Scottish accent. When he turns back, Lee is gone. We go to break.
Video Package: Retribution & Ricochet
We see clips from three weeks ago when Ali told Ricochet that they would accept him, but only if he fell in line with them. We see clips where Ali counters Ricochet's 450 and locked him into a sleeper.
Promo: Retribution
Ali tells Ricochet that what he's going through is what they went through. He says that they've been forgotten and discarded, and Ali belongs with them. Slapjack tells us that he's been made a joke, but that's over because now he has a totally cool gimmick in Retribution. Ali then addresses the camera, talking to Ricochet, telling him that he (Ricochet) refused to join them. He chose his own fate.
Match: Ricochet vs Slapjack
Ricochet comes out first, and a promo video plays as he does in which Ricochet told Ali that he's not going to be able to save him, but he's going to defeat him. After a commercial break, Slapjack comes out. They're doing that moving/shaking/zooming in-and-out camera stuff used briefly with SAnitY, if I remember correctly. Mustafa Ali accompanies Slapjack out and stays at ringside. The bell rings.
Right out of the gate, Ricochet hits a springboard elbow and takes down Slapjack. Ricochet takes Slapjack into the corner and punches him, before Irish Whipping him into the opposite corner. Ricochet comes in and delivers more strikes. Slapjack tries to fight back but Ricochet with another fist. Ricochet goes up top but focuses on Ali, and Slapjack grabs Ricochet's legs, yanking them out from under him. Slapjack hits a low kick in the corner, then takes Ricochet into the middle of the ring and uses a neck crank. Ricochet gets his second win and fights back out of the corner, dropping Slapjack with a dropkick then a clothesline. Heavy hits from Ricochet to stun Slapjack are followed up with a diving attack. Ricochet then hits a standing moonsault on Slapjack and tries to cover, only getting a two. Ali yells for backup, and the rest of Retribution comes out to stand around Slapjack, who's on the floor. Ricochet hits the suicide dive onto Retribution, taking them all out! Ricochet takes Slapjack back in. It's getting a bit chaotic. Dana Brooke shows up behind Ali and slaps him hard, yelling at him. Slapjack uses the distraction to roll up Ricochet and picks up the win!
Your Winner, Slapjack!
Miz TV
When we return from break, the Miz & John Morrison are in the ring. THe Miz is wearing a black and white flower print suit. Miz talks about wanting to bring out Drew McIntyre, and again Morrison makes a verbal jab as they face Sheamus and Drew McIntyre later tonight. They call out the Celtic Warrior, and Sheamus comes out. They then talk to him about Drew, telling him that they want to know about Drew. They try to plant seeds of discord, reminding the WWE Universe that Sheamus returned to Drew McIntyre his family's sword (in the end, there can be only one). They ask Sheamus what he got out of it, and tear down Drew as a friend, claiming he used Sheamus. Sheamus says that when he gives Drew a gift, he doesn't want anything in return. They're like brothers and go way back. Morrison and Miz mock what Sheamus said. Miz says he wants to cut to the point, the Miz wants the WWE Championship. The Miz says that when he cashes in, the first person he'll give a title shot to will be Morrison--because that's what friends do. He then holds up his case, and tells Sheamus to cash in on years of pent up anger at Drew so the Miz can cash in his "Money in the Brank" (not a typo.) Sheamus refuses to drink their Koolaid, and the Miz gets angry. The Miz gets in Sheamus' face, yelling at him, calling him a loser and telling him that his career is a joke. Sheamus stands, and so do the Miz & Morrison. Sheamus takes off his coat. He tells the Miz that this is the difference between them. The Miz likes to run off his mouth, but Sheamus rather use his hands. Sheamus attacks the Miz. Morrison jumps on Sheamus' back, but Sheamus shrugs him off and fights him into a corner. The Miz comes up from behind and whacks Sheamus with the case, then smacks him a few more times before his theme plays him out.
Lana & Asuka Package and Promo
We get a video package showing how Asuka and Lana became an unlikely tag team. Afterwards, we cut to the back where Asuka is happily speaking Japanese to Lana. Asuka's music plays and she heads to the ring. Our commentary team wonders if Lana & Asuka can defeat the tag team champs two weeks in a row.
Match: Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler vs Asuka & Lana
Asuka makes her way out to the ring and we go to break. When we return, Lana makes her way out in her red and black body suit with fishnets. It seems her outfit changes weekly. We cut backstage, where Big & Nasty are standing by with Mackenzie the interviewer. She asks Jax & Baszler how confident they are about winning this week after losing last week. Jax says "First of all, ew," in reference to the announcer's hair. Jax and Baszler lightly squabble over why they lost last week. Baszler blames Jax for not putting Lana through a table. They admit to bickering all week. Jax says tonight they'll put Asuka in her place and Lana through a table. Jax & Baszler come out to the ring together and we're ready to go!
Baszler and Lana start things off. Baszler takes Lana down with a single-leg sweep and yells at her. Lana comes up and again Baszler sends her down. Lana is back up and switches around behind Shayna, taking her down. Lana rolls with Baszler and ends up on top, and gets a close two! Both women tag in their partners. Asuka hits the ring hot but Jax heads out the ring. Lana and Asuka make eye contact and coordinate. Both women run, going for baseball slides--but Jax and Baszler catch them both! Baszler and Jax then do an unintentionally funny bit where they swing each woman side to side, banging them into the barricade, before dropping them down. We go to break.
Back from break and Jax is struggling with Asuka. Jax goes for a scoop slam, but Asuka wiggles out and tags in Lana. Lana goes after Jax, hopping on her back and locking in a sleeper. Jax slings Lana off her back. Lana immediately hops up and runs at Jax. Jax grabs her and yells "who do you think you are?" Jax pulls Lana in and hits a forearm smash to Lana's throat. Jax tosses Lana across the ring. Lana uses the corner to pull herself to her feet, but Jax charges him and rams her in the corner. Jax toys with Lana, shoving her around like a doll. Jax tags in Baszler and holds Lana for Baszler to get in a few easy punches. Baszler takes Lana down and locks in a knee/ankle wear down. Baszler stomps Lana, then pulls her up and throws Lana to the outside. Baszler tags in Jax, who hops off the apron and goes straight after Lana.
Jax continues talking smack to Lana, and carries Lana over to lawn dart her. Lana escapes, and Jax is sent face-first into the ringpost. Baszler is tagged and tries to prevent Lana from tagging out, but fails. Asuka comes in fast, striking Baszler with kicks. Both women hit step-up kicks at the same time on each other, knocking them both down. Lana reaches down and tags herself in, then goes up top. Lana dives, hitting a crossbody on Baszler! Baszler rolls with it and locks in the Karifuda Clutch! Asuka attempts to get in but Jax yanks her off the apron. Lana can't escape the lock! But suddenly, Asuka manages to slide in and breaks the move up by striking Shayna before getting out the ring. Lana rolls over onto Shayna and picks up the pin! Second week in a row they've defeated the champs!
Your Winners, Asuka & Lana!
Backstage w/ Sheamus & Drew McIntyre
We see Sheamus holding his back and groaning in pain. Drew walks up and tries to cheer him up. Sheamus sarcastically thanks Drew for coming out to help him, and promises to return the favor. They have some playful banter, but Sheamus definitely makes a few jabs in and Saxton notes his animosity towards Drew. They fist bump, eager to work together again and take out the Miz & Morrison.
The New Day in the Ring
The New Day come out first as our commentary plugs the rivalry between them and the Hurt Business. When we return from the break, Kofi announces that our very own Xavier Woods aka Austin Creed has been named the new host of the revival of G4, the video game channel. Xavier thanks everyone who supported him in any way, whether it be watching the UUDD or buying their merch, etc. Kofi tells us that Xavier is going to practice for his new job as a host by running down how the Hurt Business has failed to take the tag team championships from them not one time, not twice, but "tree times, mudder mercy!" We get a wavy "flash back" type effect and sound, showing each of their matches in which the New Day successfully won the their first match, and retained their titles in their second match after the Hurt Business wins by count-out. We then see their third match, immediately after the count out last week. Suddenly, the Hurt Business music plays and Woods/Kingston yell, angry. MVP tells them that "you clowns need a wake up call" and tells them that their math is off. Between the two teams fighting, they're actually two wins and two losses--tied up with the New Day. But that's okay, he tells us, because the next time they're willing to put the titles up for grab, they're going to take the titles from the New Day and hurt them. Shelton Benjamin says that this ends with the Hurt Business. Cedric hits the ring and gets on a mic, in Xavier's face. Cedric claims that it was pure luck that they won last week. He tells Xavier that hopes that the G4 gig is his dream job because they're going to hurt him. Before the bell, Alexander attacks Woods until the ref separates him. He grabs Xavier's belt and yells at him as we go to commercial.
Match: Xavier Woods vs Cedrick Alexander
Back from the break and we're told that this match started during the break. Both men battle in the middle of the ring, exchanging strikes. Xavier sends Cedric out of the ring and hits a diving dropkick that smashes Cedric against the barricade. Alexander is sent into the ring, dropping Woods across the top rope. Alexander pulls off his shirt and seemingly attempts to murder Xavier via suffocation. He throws it aside and begins to use a neck lock and wear down Woods. Our announcers let us know that this is Xavier's first singles match in over a year. Both men swap punches for a moment until Alexander can lock in a sleeper hold. Woods counters by grabbing Alexander's head and dropping to a seated position, hitting the jaw breaker. Woods gets Cedric against the ropes and chops him repeatedly as MVP yells for the ref to do something. Woods hits his comeback move, sending Alexander into the ropes and taking him down with kicks. Woods sets Alexander acros the middle ring and runs, sliding down Alexander to the outside. Woods attempts a suplex but Alexander gets out of it and hits a devastating brain buster on Woods! Cedric kicks the downed Woods in the small of his back, hard and repeatedly until the ref forces him apart. Woods drops to the ringside floor. Cedric attempts to capitalize on it with a suicide dive, but Woods sidesteps and uses Alexander's momentum to send him into the barricade. Both men get in the ring as the ref counts to eight. Out of nowhere, Cedric Alexander hits the Lumbar Check and picks up the win!
Your Winner, Cedric Alexander!
After the Match
Alexander walks up the ramp, yelling excitedly, amped up. Shelton Benjamin and MVP stand in the ring, staring at him as if he's lost his mind.
Previously on Raw: Orton & the Fiend
For the second time tonight, we see what happened last week when Orton was fighting Styles and the Fiend appeared to distract Orton. AJ won with the Phenomenal Forearm and earned a spot in the triple threat match.
Backstage w/ AJ Styles, Riddle, and Jordan Omogbehin (now, Omos)
Riddle is still acting stoned and calls AJ "Skipper" a few times. They exchange words, with Riddle attempting to be friendly and Styles not wanting any piece of it. Riddle says a comment about loving Styles or something, and Styles shoves him roughly then storms off.
"Sudden Death" Triple Threat Match: Keith Lee vs AJ Styles vs Riddle
During the match, our announcers explain that the Sudden Death match is won by whomever gets a pin fall first. So, in other words, a triple threat match. Keith Lee comes out to his newest theme, which is so much better than the last. He poses in the ring as our commentary team hypes the match. After the break and our third Orton/Fiend promo, we return to the ring. Lee shakes his wrists and awaits his opponents. Out next is AJ Styles, accompanied by the recently-renamed guard of his, Omos. Out next is the Original Bro, Riddle. He hops into the ring, the pyro goes off as he leaps in the air and slings off his flip-flops. All our competitors ready up.
Riddle starts fast, taking AJ out of the ring with a hard kick. Riddle attempts to get back in but Keith Lee knocks him off. Lee threatens to hit a suicide move and both Riddle & Styles scramble to avoid it. Lee chases Styles outside. All three men begin to fight in the ring, with Styles and Riddle exchanging strikes until Styles punches Riddle in the throat. Lee comes over and grabs Styles by the neck--then Riddle, threatening a double chokeslam! In an awesome sequence, Styles and Riddle charge him; Lee leaps above them! They rebound and again, Lee frog leaps over them! A third time! Riddle locks on the brakes as they hit the ropes again, and kicks AJ. He turns his attention to Lee but Lee takes him down hard. Lee takes control of the match, tossing AJ Styles across the ring like a toy. Styles spills to the outside. In the ring, Lee slams Riddle. Riddle gets to his feet and throws several hands and feet at Lee but Lee chops him down. Lee pulls Riddle up and holds him by the hair, punching him. The ref warns him about the hair. Lee again uses the hair and punches Riddle. Lee and Riddle fight at ringside, and Lee ends up on the outside. This match needs to be watched! Lee throws Styles at ringside, but Omos catches AJ and pops him up onto the apron--and AJ lands running, kicking Lee in an impressive sequence! Riddle is up in the ring and charges the corner, running up it and leaping to the outside to take down his opponents as we head to break!
We come back from the break Riddle is in command, as Lee and Styles are down. He goes from man to man, hitting Bro-tons on both men repeatedly. He goes for it again on Styles, but Styles gets his knees up and Riddle tumbles across. Lee is up and grabs an unsuspecting Styles, and hard Irish Whips Styles into the corner. Styles' body tumbles out the ring. Lee sends Riddle across the ring with a big toss. Again, Lee grabs Riddle--from the corner this time--and tosses him through the air, across the ring. Lee pulls Riddle to his feet and Riddle tries to fight back, hitting palm strikes that have no effect. Lee pulls Riddle up, looking for that Spirit Bomb. Riddle converts it into an arm bar extension submission! AJ comes in and Lee just slings his arms, using Riddle as a weapon to knock Styles down. Lee shows off his impressive strength, curling one arm up! Riddle breaks loose and runs across the ring, taking down AJ. Riddle charges Lee but Lee's ready for it and tackles him down hard. AJ finally gets in the ring and manages to get some offense. The savvy veteran runs in with a better Superman Punch than Reigns has ever hit, and takes Lee down. Styles climbs up the turnbuckles but is too slow. Keith Lee hits a rising headbutt to Styles' chest. Lee climbs onto the second rope and is looking to suplex Styles. Riddle comes up from behind and strikes Lee. Riddle shows off some impressive strength as he pulls Lee off and attempts to powerbomb the big man! Styles fires up with his second win and performs a very impressive sequence, culminating with him hitting a crossbody on Lee and attempting a pin; when he gets only a two, he hops his body over to Riddle and attempts to pin him! Styles goes for the Styles Clash but Lee breaks it up. Lee attempts another Spirit Bomb on Riddle but Riddle's fighting back! Riddle with a high knee strike, and hits two Final Flash knee strikes, then another to stun the big man. Styles comes flying off the top rope and lands hard on Riddle, rolling him up and picking up the pin!
Your Winner and NEW Number One Contender, AJ Styles!
Backstage w/ Charly Caruso, the Miz & Morrison
Charly wants to talk about their actions, and we get yet another replay of what happened earlier tonight. We cut to the back and they're celebrating. Charly tells him that it looks like their plan to stir the pot between Sheamus and Drew McIntyre backfired, and asked them if they have a strategy for their tag match tonight. They exclaim they're not stupid and they do, and try to run down that Sheamus is not trustworthy and props their ability. He holds up the Money in the Bank case, stating he still has this. Charly tells him that all he (the Miz) is doing is rattling off stats, and it doesn't sound like he has a plan. Morrison has an idea, and he and the Miz head off, presumably to a basement to plan.
Match: Dana Brooke vs Reckoning (fka Mia Yim)
Dana Brooke comes out first, and we get a short video package showcasing that Retribution attacked her and her tag team partner, Mandy Rose, taking Rose out. It's noted that this is the Raw match debut of Reckoning! We go to break.
When we return from the break, Reckoning is already in the ring. We see a quick promo in which Reckoning tells Dana she made a big mistake by attacking Ali earlier. She promises to give Dana her reckoning. The bell rings and Reckoning takes Brooke down fast. Dana is up quick, though, and begins to wail away at Reckoning, beating Reckoning's face mask off of her! Brooke slams Reckoning down. Momentum switches as Reckoning hits a wrestling take-down, then sends Brooke into the corner and hits about a dozen chops as the ref counts and warns her. Snapmare by Reckoning, into a rear arm stretch submission which is then converted into a sleeper hold. Brooke gets to her feet, throwing elbows into Reckoning. Dana gets in the corner and Reckoning charges her, so Brooke kicks her in the face. Brooke with two clotheslines to Reckoning. Reckoning stumbles back into the corner, and Dana somersaults across the ring, hitting Reckoning in the corner. Ali hops up on the apron, attempting to distract, but Brooke rolls up Reckoning and picks up the win!
Your Winner, Dana Brooke
After the Match
Ali gets in the ring and yells at Reckoning, telling her over and over that there's "no failure in retribution!" He angrily storms off.
Backstage w/ AJ Styles, Omos, the Miz, & Morrison
The Miz & Morrison approach Styles and offer him a peach pie, since he's from the peach state (we'll always be the peanut state to me). Miz wants Styles to assist him in taking down Drew. Styles agrees instantly to help him. The Miz & Morrison head off, but not before Styles takes the peach pie. Omos tells AJ "that's not pie, that's a cupcake."
Backstage w/ Riddle & MVP
MVP talks to Riddle, but Riddle doesn't want to hear it. He says he had a shot at it, unlike Lashley who lost last week. Riddle goes on a stoner rant about not liking baseball, liking gardening, forming a "Bro-nuts" donut company with them, et cetera. It ends with Lashley locking the Full Nelson on Riddle and hitting the ragdoll. They leave with Riddle down on the floor.
Backstage w/ Sheamus & Keith Lee
Lee comes up to Sheamus and tells him that some of hte "fellas" are worried that he's going to turn on his partner tonight, McIntyre. Sheamus basically tells him to stay out of his business, and (perhaps jokingly) says he's gotta go turn on his partner, "fella."
Exclusive Interview: Drew McIntyre
Charly Caruso is in the ring and asks for Drew McIntyre to come out. He comes out with his Highlander sword and kilt on. Charly says that Drew has been a very busy man lately, and asks him to take them back two weeks when Drew defeated Orton to reclaim his title, and then had an all-out war with Roman Reigns days later. Drew says that sometimes you've got to get knocked on your ass to clear your head up. He tells us how he promised to Claymore and pin Orton, and then did so two weeks ago. He also told Roman Reigns that he was going to humble him and "bring that condescending, arrogant bastard down to earth, and that's what I did!" He says that in the beginning of the match, Reigns' eyes were filled with confidence. But as McIntyre kicked out of spear after spear, he saw Reigns' eyes fill with fear as he'd never fought anyone like Drew before. He points out that Jey interfered, assisting Reigns to win. Drew says that Roman "may have won the battle" but won't win the war. He then says the past is the past, and he wants to look forward to TLC. Charly points out that he'll be taking on AJ Styles for the first time ever at TLC for the WWE Championship. She asks his thoughts on the Miz cashing in his contract. Drew says he has respect for Styles and he knows their match will be...phenomenal. He then says if the Miz cashes in the briefcase, he'll lose and become irrelevant as the case is the only thing keeping him relevant. He then says he'll take the contract, roll it up nice and tight, turn it sideways and stick it right up the Miz's butt. Sheamus comes out and fist bumps Drew before posing in the corner as we go to break.
Main Event Tag Match: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs the A-Listers (the Miz & Morrison)
After the break, the Miz & Morrison make their way to the ring, Money in the Bank case in hand. Announcements are made and we ready up for our main event match! As soon as the bell rings, Sheamus charges in and takes the Miz down. Sheamus attacks Morrison, knocking him from the apron. Sheamus hits a fallaway slam on the Miz. The Miz tags in Morrison and Sheamus proceeds to beat the crap out of Morrison. Sheamus beats him in the corner until McIntyre tags himself in. Drew literally throws Morrison across the ring. Morrison comes off the ropes but McIntyre hits a huge shoulder black. McIntyre completely controls the pace, and tags in Sheamus. Sheamus catches Morrison on the apron and hits the Ten Beats of the Bodhran. The Miz runs along the apron, wanting to break it up. Sheamus then catches the Miz and hits him with the Ten Beats of the Bodhran as well! Sheamus begins a spar of words with AJ Styles outside. Sheamus climbs out and tells AJ to come on, no need to wait. AJ takes off his headset and seems ready to fight. The Miz charges around, attempting to attack the distracted Celtic Warrior, but Sheamus senses it coming and levels the Miz. Morrison attacks from behind with a baseball slide kick, knocking Sheamus down as the ref counts. We go to break.
Back from the break and Sheamus is whipped by Morrison. FYI, AJ Styles is a guest commentator for this match. Sheamus tries to stop his momentum, but Morrison lays out Sheamus with a kick. He tags in the Miz, who hits a DDT an covers for a two. The Miz grinds his knee into Sheamus' back then tags in Morrison, who takes Sheamus down and attempts a cover. AJ Styles says that Sheamus is selfish for not tagging in Drew (because their opponents are keeping him on their side of the ring). Side headlock from Morrison. Sheamus gets to his feet and throws elbows to gain some separation. Morrison sets up for a kick but Sheamus hits a leaping kick first, and both men are down! Both mean crawl and tag their partners. Drew comes in fired up, hitting AJ hard and fast. Exploder suplex from Drew! Morrison comes in and attempts a springboard roundhouse kick but Drew catches him and sends him out the ring. Drew takes down the Miz with a back suplex and kips up. Drew yells that it's time for fun. Sheamus yells for Drew to tag him in. As Drew does, Morrison comes up and yanks Sheamus off the apron, then sends him across the barricade. Out of nowhere, AJ Styles flies in with the Phenomenal Forearm!
Your Winner by DQ, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus!
After the Match: Money in the Bank Cash-In
AJ directs Morrison and the Miz, telling them to take advantage of it. Morrison hits Starship Pain on McIntyre. The Miz argues with AJ for a moment, and AJ convinces him to cash it in. The Miz gets ready to when Drew attacks them. The champ is back on his feet and sends the Miz and Morrison out of the ring. The cash-in didn't count. Drew approaches AJ, who tries to wave him off. Suddenly, Omos reaches across the ropes and pulls AJ up onto his shoulder. As Omos slowly walks around the ring, AJ yells how Drew's lucky that Omos is holding him back. They exchange verbal jabs about what they'll do to each other at TLC. We end our program on this note.
In Closing
And there you have it--a pretty solid Raw, with an outstanding match (the triple threat) and a lot of building of tension between potential TLC opponents. Thanks all for stopping by tonight! Y'all stay safe out there and I'll see you back on Wednesday for NXT!
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