Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 2, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. Orton says he became WWE Champion and a fourteen-time world champion eight days ago, and proved he is the best of the best, but "best of the best" does him no justice; Orton says he is "the best, period." Orton says that he has proved he is better than everyone else in the back and that he is the position he is in because he is the best, and because he showed the entire world he is no longer the "Legend Killer" and is now simply a legend. He says that the WWE Championship puts a target on that back, but he welcomes that target and dares anybody in the back to take the title from him. Suddenly, Alexa Bliss shows up. Alexa Bliss gets in the ring, and Orton demands the location of "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. Alexa Bliss tells him "He...could...be...here..." before the arena lights briefly go red. Suddenly, Orton is hit with a Claymore Kick form out of nowhere by Drew McIntyre, who demands his rematch for the WWE Championship and promises to make Orton's life a living hell. As McIntyre leaves, The Miz and John Morrison show up, call for a referee, and try to cash in the Money In The Bank contract, but Drew McIntyre gets back in the ring and tosses Miz and Morrison out before the bell can be rung, and tells them that nobody is taking the WWE Championship but him.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews The Miz and John Morrison. Miz says he was so close to becoming WWE Champion tonight, and calls Drew McIntyre a petulant child who will not let anybody get their way. He tells Drew McIntyre to get over losing the WWE Championship, as it is time for someone else to step in and become the star. Morrison says McIntyre made a mistake angering them, and challenges McIntyre to a two-on-one handicap match.

Before the next match, Elias says there is a time where every man must admit the truth to himself and that Jeff Hardy has done just that. As for tonight's Guitar on a Pole Match, he can make art by winning and smashing it against Jeff's back, saying it could be his greatest hit ever. As Elias performs "Amen (I'm Going In)," Jeff Hardy interrupts him.

Jeff Hardy beats Elias in a Guitar on a Pole Match.

Lana shows up to get a closer look at the next match.

Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke after the distraction from Lana backfires, distracting the referee and costing Dana Brooke the win.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton, who says he finds it amusing that so many people forget how easy it is for the hunter to become the hunted, and that McIntyre will get a reminder sooner rather than later.

Before the next match, Sarah Schreiber interviews R-Truth, who finds out that he is facing Bobby Lashley right now, and asks who will sign his water bottle after expecting to meet Bobby Boucher (a reference to The Waterboy).

Bobby Lashley beats R-Truth with the Hurt Lock after R-Truth fakes laying down for Lashley. After the match, Lashley puts R-Truth in the Hurt Lock again, then Drew Gulak shows up to pin R-Truth only to be laid out by Lashley and put in the Hurt Lock. He then puts Drew Gulak on top of R-Truth, costing R-Truth the 24/7 Championship. Drew Gulak is now the WWE 24/7 Champion.

Backstage, Lince Dorado and Kalisto go for Drew Gulak and the WWE 24/7 Championship, but run into Jordan Omogbehin and move in the other direction.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax, who does not want to be reminded of Lana after Lana's attempted interference. Nia Jax then says that she will end Lana's career after Lana keeps saying that he is a fighter who will keep getting back up.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and his associate Jordan Omogbehin show up. Styles says that SmackDown is not playing around at Survivor Series and that their three potential men's team members will be as talented as the two they already have, then says Raw has the advantage as they have someone who has what it takes to be a leader. Styles then says that person is him, and proclaims himself team captain of the Raw men's Survivor Series team, as he has the intangibles that make him a leader. He then introduces Keith Lee and Sheamus, both of whom show up. Styles says he called them both to the ring as they are the best of the best like he is, and Keith Lee says that Styles is not team captain and that he is not scared of Styles' associate. Sheamus says that he agrees with Styles after Styles tells him to tell Keith Lee how it is, then says he will never take orders from Styles. Braun Strowman soon shows up and says the only thing the team needs is him, as the monster is on Raw's team. Keith Lee reminds Strowman he still has to win his qualifying match, but Strowman says he is more than qualified to be part of the team and that he has beaten Keith Lee, and that his qualifications should make him team champion. Adam Pearce shows up and says he would like to find Strowman a qualifier opponent, but cannot find one. As Keith Lee calls out Strowman for claiming to beat him clean, Sheamus interrupts and says he will be the one to kick Braun's teeth down his throat. Styles comes up with the idea of a Triple Threat Match between Strowman, Keith Lee and Sheamus, with Strowman joining the team if he wins. Adam Pearce makes the match official.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles guests on commentary for the next match.

Braun Strowman beats Sheamus and Keith Lee in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the Raw men's Survivor Series team. After the match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tells Sheamus and Keith Lee to shake hands with Strowman Strowman and Keith Lee shake hands, but Sheamus is angry and reluctant at first. Sheamus slaps Strowman's hand away, then hugs Strowman before Brogue Kicking him. Keith Lee shoves Sheamus out of the ring, then Styles drop kicks Keith Lee out of the ring from behind.

Backstage, Angel Garza looks to the camera and says that he and his special someone might feel far apart, but every time they meet, it is real, and while they cannot share each other's company, they can share their feelings, and offers the person behind the camera a rose.

We see The Undertaker hit a Tombstone Piledriver on a scarecrow with a jack-'o-lantern head on The Jimmy Fallon Show.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says Orton has a 6'5" guardian angel watching out for him regarding the target on his back, and that he looks forward to facing Roman Reigns at Survivor Series as a champion. As for later tonight, he has a "two-for-one special" on Claymores for all for The Miz and John Morrison.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Tonight's edition is dedicated to Randy Orton. After Abby contributes to the swear jar, Bray Wyatt talks about how Orton was once a bad man who burned his house down, and how he built the Fun House out of the ashes. Bray Wyatt is then reminded of the fire, and says that The Fiend never forget. Alexa Bliss' tongue then comes out of her mouth, and after realizing how inhumanly long it is, Bray Wyatt says "Oh, shit!"

Nia Jax beats Lana. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler throws Lana to Nia Jax, who throws Lana into the barricade before putting her through the announce table with a Samoan Drop for the seventh time.

Backstage, R-Truth - now wearing a neck brace - turns around when he sees The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander).

The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) shows up for another edition of The VIP Lounge. MVP says Survivor Series is an opportunity to beat the best, and Cedric Alexander says that Sami Zayn will find out Bobby Lashley is the best of the best. Bobby Lashley tells Sami Zayn that he is not better than him due to being Intercontinental Champion, and tells him that he will put him to sleep at Survivor Series. MVP then says they have fulfilled their business obligations with WWE concerning Retribution, and says that they will get their payment in gold. As The Hurt Business talk, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up. Woods admits he is a Lashley fan, and Kofi has some kind words for Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, saying they have been doing it well for a long time while telling Cedric his time will come, then says The New Day have done it well for a long time. Kofi talks about how he has won more championships than all of The Hurt Business combined, then MVP brings up Kofi losing the WWE Championship to Brock Lesnar in eight seconds before saying Lashley could do it in less time. After Kofi says that Lashley could only last in bed for eight seconds according to Lana, MVP says The New Day is about jokes while The Hurt Business is about business, as they dress like businessmen while The New Day dress like clowns. MVP tells The New Day not to dance with The Hurt Business, and that Cedric and Shelton will two-step all over them. The New Day then compare The hurt Business to a failed 2020 start-up.

MVP guests on commentary for the next match.

The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).

Backstage, Nikki Cross finds Alexa Bliss and asks what is going on with her. She tells Alexa that she is stronger than The Fiend, but when she pushes Alexa to make Alexa look at her, she notices that Alexa's irises are white with a red outer ring.

Ricochet quickly beats Tucker after Mustafa Ali shows up to watch from ringside. After the match, Retribution show up and attack Ricochet, then gang up on Tucker and level him before tossing Ricochet back into the ring. Retribution circle Ricochet, who fights back, but the numbers game catches up to him.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre is met by Sheamus, who asks McIntyre to join the Raw men's Survivor Series team and take Raw all the way. McIntyre says he would love to, but he has Orton and the WWE Championship to worry about. Sheamus asks McIntyre to give him a call if he changes his mind, then tells McIntyre he's got The Miz and John Morrison tonight.

Drew McIntyre beats The Miz and John Morrison in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, McIntyre is hit with an RKO out of nowhere by Randy Orton, but as Orton holds up the WWE Championship, The Fiend's laughter is heard to end the show.

Raw Talk: Braun Strowman wants Drew McIntyre on the Raw men's Survivor Series team.

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