Monday, November 25, 2019

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 25, 2019

The show starts with Seth Rollins holding a town hall meeting with the Raw locker room around ringside. Rollins admits that NXT mopped the floor with Raw, and says that he hates this because he has been a fan of Raw throughout his life, and seeing what it has become breaks his heart. He says that Raw is better than that, and that last night, everybody on the show's locker room sucked. He says that the show has gone from the A-show to the C-show and that Raw needs to plant its flag and become great again, and that he believes in Monday Night Raw. He asks anyone who wants to speak up to do so, then calls Randy Orton "the weak link." Randy Orton simply walks away if Rollins asks him if he has anything to say, and Rollins tells him to get out while he keeps sticking his neck out for the brand. Charlotte Flair also walks out when Rollins questions her family pedigree and leadership. Rollins calls out AOP (Akam and Rezar) for not being at Survivor Series, and they too walk away. He then calls out Rey, saying that he too let everyone down by losing to Brock Lesnar like he did while he beat him twice. Rey then walks away, as does the rest of the roster. Rollins says that he is trying to motivate them and that he is the only person with the guts to say what he wants to say. Suddenly, Kevin Owens is the only one left, and he is on the ring apron. Rollins tells Owens - who he calls "Mr. NXT" - that he loves the show and eats, sleeps and breathes it and wants it to be the best show that it can be, and that it is not about him. He then says Owens just shows up and does nothing while calling Owens "a lazy piece of crap." Rollins tells Owens that he only wants his spot and that he will never be him, and he steps back to say that he is coming from a good place. Owens just gives him a Stone Cold Stunner and leaves.



Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says he is trying to do the right thing, then says Kevin Owens will learn the hard way when he meets him in the ring.

In footage from earlier tonight, Rusev is served with a restraining order, barring him from the arena.



Bobby Lashley vs. Titus O'Neil ends in a no-contest. During the match, Rusev runs into the ring and aggressively attacks Lashley, and both men fight their way up the ramp and up to the announce table. As Rusev is about to put Lashley through the table, police run in to arrest Rusev. Rusev briefly escapes the cops to push Lashley off the stage and kick a piece of the stage down onto Lashley, pinning Lashley down.



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In footage from during the commercial break, EMT's place Bobby Lashley on a stretcher.



AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.



Andrade beats Akira Tozawa.



We hear from Aleister Black, who tells Buddy Murphy that there are consequences to his actions when he knocked on his door. Despite Murphy having a match tonight, he is coming to collect, for he knows he is here and wants to pick a fight with him.

Buddy Murphy beats Matt Hardy. After the match, Murphy calls out Aleister Black, saying he has come to pick a fight with him. Aleister shows up before he can finish, and both men brawl, with Aleister getting the upper hand. Buddy Murphy tries to get back in the ring, but Aleister has his eyes on him, which discourages Murphy from going any further and forces him to head to the back instead.





Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says she has never said she was a team player, and that Asuka is still bitter about losing the SmackDown Women's title to her and Charlotte snapping her undefeated streak. She says that the green mist is the only way Asuka can beat her, and tonight, she reminds her that she is the ten time Women's Champion and "The Queen."

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson blindside Humberto Carrillo before the next match can start. As Ricochet checks on Humberto along with some referees, Styles make light of what The O.C. (Styles, Gallows, Anderson) have done before mocking Ricochet for not showing up in time to save Humberto. Ricochet accuses Styles of cowardice, then challenges Styles for the United States Championship. Styles refuses, stating the match was signed for Humberto and Humberto alone, then Randy Orton shows up. Orton says that Humberto may not be able to compete, but he can, as the fans would love nothing more than to see him RKO Styles right through the canvas. He then challenges Styles for the United States Championship. Styles says that the last time they squared off, it was at WrestleMania, and he beat him. He then says he has nothing to prove against two men he has already beaten. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre shows up, and says that he knows a guy that he has never faced and has never had a singles title opportunity who beat a "monster among men" and a United Kingdom Champion last night. McIntyre then challenges Styles for the title, but Styles says that he is sore from working out in the gym. Rey Mysterio shows up, saying he stepped in and out of a fight with Brock Lesnar and he is not complaining. After telling Styles that he is making excuses, then challenges Styles for the United States title. Styles tells everyone that they are entitled, and declines "on principle alone." Ricochet then proposes that he, McIntyre, Orton and Rey have a Fatal Four-Way Match to decide who faces Styls. Styles is not happy about the idea, but Gallows and Anderson are okay with the match. Styles reluctantly says all four men are on.



Rey Mysterio beats Ricochet, Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre to face "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE United States Championship tonight. During the match, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) show up to get a closer look at the match, and near the end, Gallows and Anderson yank Orton out of the ring and throw him into the barricade on the outside.



Rey Mysterio beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to win the WWE United States Championship! During the match, Styles inadvertently wipes out the referee after running into him after the 619. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson - previous ejected from the match after Anderson grabbed Rey by the ankles from the ouside - run back into the match and attack Rey. Randy Orton runs out and fights off Gallows and Anderson, then tries to fight off Styles. Styles leaps over him, but after a 619, Orton hits Styles with an RKO and Rey wins the match and the title.



Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Kevin Owens. Owens tells Seth Rollins that he has heard every word he has had to say as well as what he had to say about him, then says the biggest difference between them is that he has always known who he is during his entire time in WWE. Owens says he has always dug his heels in the sand and refused to change into someone who he is not, for he is Kevin Owens and he is okay with that. He then says Seth Rollins has tried to be what the company wants him to be, but has become a whiny, insufferable prick. Owens tells Rollins that the first Stunner was nothing, and that the next one will turn "Monday Night Rollins" into "The Kevin Owens Show."

Asuka beats Charlotte Flair. During the match, Charlotte chases Kairi Sane into the crowd after one interference attempt too many. Later in the match, she comes back, and she is able to distract the referee so that Asuka can spit green mist into Charlotte's face and win the match.



Erick Rowan quickly beats Kyle Roberts after Roberts looks in Rowan's cage.



The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) and R-Truth advertise Black Friday deals on WWEShop.com, then R-Truth takes the 24/7 Championship replica belt off the table.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, but Styles is unable to say anything other than "Randy Orton."

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Lana. Lana says Rusev is a danger not only to himself, but to all of society, and she has had no other choice but to keep filing restraining orders. She says that Rusev's actions are proof that he should be fired and sent back to Bulgaria. She says she will be okay despite the traumatic experience as well as what has happened to Bobby Lashley.



Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens ends in a no-contest. During the match, AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up and stare down both men. When Owens attacks Rezar, however, both Akam and Rezar smash Owens' head into the ring post multiple times, then finish him off before focusing their anger on Rollins. Rollins dares them to fight him, but they leave. Rollins then hits The Stomp on Owens twice to end the show.



Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!



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