Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 6, 2023

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. After welcoming everyone to tonight's show, Rollins declares that he is still World Heavyweight Champion, then thanks Drew McIntyre for making him better than he was before Saturday and being a man of his word by not being in bed with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio), who was not involved. He then says that Damian Priest was unable to cash in on him after the match, and that is all due to Sami Zayn, whom he also thanks before inviting him to the ring. Sami Zayn heads to the ring and admits that General Manager Adam Pearce made him return Priest's Money In The Bank Briefcase, then thanks Sami regardless of his own ability to handle Priest on his own. Sami Zayn says he did what he did because he has dealt with The Judgment Day for months and they are almost running Raw, and if Priest gets the World Heavyweight title, The Judgment Day will be "The Bloodline 2.0." He says that he is staying true to his word to keep The Judgment Day from running the show. Rollins gives Sami Zayn props for standing up to what is right regardless of the odds, then mentions that sometimes, some people do not get what they deserve. Rollins then says he runs Raw, not The Judgment Day, and as long as he World Heavyweight Champion, the briefcase is not the only way to the title. Rollins then admits that he talked to Adam Pearce after Sami Zayn returned the Money In The Bank Briefcase, then tells him that he has earned a World Heavyweight Championship match and all he has to do is "say when." Sami admits he did not expect this, then says he will win the World Heavyweight Championship one day and when he does, he wants to beat a champion who is not comprised. He says that as much as he respects Rollins and how they go way back, he is not 100% right now. Rollins says they are never 100%, but that does not stop them from giving 100%, and he wants to have the World Heavyweight title match with Sami. Sami says he cannot think of a better time and place than right here tonight. Both men shake hands, then Rollins leaves.

Backstage, Damian Priest shows up and infuriatinly tells the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) that Sami Zayn has a World Heavyweight Championship shot, and he and Finn Balor both agree that they will make things right.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).

In footage from outside of the arena from earlier today, Jackie Redmond interviews Drew McIntyre. When asked what is next after Crown Jewel, Drew just stays silent and gets back in his vehicle.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Akira Tozawa. After the match, Nakamura is confronted by Otis, who wants a piece of Nakamura. Nakamura waves him off and leaves.

Sami Zayn vs. Seth "Freakin'" Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship is official, paving the way for the first world title match on Raw in five months.

We see a vignette for Natalya.

We hear from General Manager Adam Pearce, who states that he has selected The Miz, "Big" Bronson Reed, Ivar and Ricochet for a match to decide Gunther's next challenger for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins to make sure Rollins wants to face Sami Zayn tonight. Rollins says he appreciates Pearce's concern, but he is "born to run."

The Miz beats "Big" Bronson Reed, Ivar and Ricochet in a Fatal 4-Way Match to determine a challenger for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Before the match, it is announced that Erik of The Viking Raiders underwent successful C6-C7 neck fusion surgery last week. Gunther is also seen watching this match from backstage. The Miz gets the win after Ivar and Bronson Reed miss from the top rope and Ricochet pins Ivar while The Miz pins Bronson. Ivar kicks out, but Bronson does not, and The Miz wins the match. After the match, Ivar attacks The Miz and hits him with a moonsault from the top rope.

Backstage, Chad Gable asks Akira Tozawa to listen to him next time after telling him he did his best against Shinsuke Nakamura, and Otis says he wants a piece of Nakamura before Gable tells Tozawa they will have his back next time. Tozawa dances away, then Maxxine Dupri shows up and says that she is the next Women's World Champion.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) sign their Raw contracts for General Manager Adam Pearce. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) shows up, and Gargano looks forward to a tag team match between them. Adam Pearce makes it official for tonight.

The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) after Ludwig Kaiser shows up and takes out Gargano.

We look back on Sami Zayn's last shot at a world title at Elimination Chamber 2023.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is met by "Main Event" Jey Uso, who admits he felt bad how Elimination Chamber 2023 went down. Sami says that was then, but this is tonight. Jey has faith that Sami will be the next World Heavyweight Champion, then says that he and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes have their tag team title rematch against The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest), and by next week, all three of them could be champions.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says she has come around to look for a fight, and if that fight leads her back to a championship match against Rhea Ripley, then count her in. Suddenly, Nia Jax appears and boasts that nobody will send her over the top rope and that she will win and became the happiest since she broke Becky's nose. Becky reminds her that she went off to become a champion while Nia got fired, then leaves.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Chelsea says she and Piper have a chance at winning while she has "charity vibes" off everyone else in tonight's battle royal. Suddenly, Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up, and Baszler says she will tear the first person she sees in the ring limb from limb and it just might be Chelsea. Piper asks if it every woman for themselves, then leaves along with Chelsea. Meanwhile, Baszler is confident that she will be winning tonight.

Zoey Stark last eliminates "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in a women's battle royal to face Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship at Survivor Series War Games. Before the match, Becky Lynch is attacked from behind by Xia Li, who is immediately ejected from the match for her actions. After the commercial break, Becky Lynch is checked on backstage, confirming her removal from the match.

We look back on past editions of Tribute To The Troops, courtesy of Golden Corral.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Rhea Ripley. Rhea says she will handle her business at Survivor Series WarGames, then Zoey Stark shows up and says Rhea should be focused entirely on her. She reminds Rhea that she hit her with the Z360, and if it were not for Nia Jax, she would be champion. Rhea says she has a lot on her plate, but she has not forgotten about her or beating her at Crown Jewel. Zoey then tells Rhea she wants her to remember her as the one who took her title.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Sami Zayn after rolling Sami up as he tries to drag Rollins away from the ropes during a Boston Crab. Sami Zayn raises Rollins' hand after the match, but as he leaves, he is attacked from behind by The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) and JD McDonagh. Seth Rollins dives at The Judgment Day to make the save, but as The Judgment Day attack both Rollins and Sami, "Main Event' Jey Uso runs out to take out The Judgment Day. As Jey Uso is soon ganged up on, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes then rushes in, evening the numbers. General Manager Adam Pearce runs out with multiple officials to restore order, and security also has to get involved. At this point, a furious Adam Pearce puts The Judgment Day and JD McDonagh against Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Jey Uso and Sami Zayn in a WarGames Match. The brawl continues as the show fades to black.

This week on Raw Talk: Imperium (Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser)! Tegan Nox! Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile)!

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