Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 17, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. We see footage of Randy Orton's appearance and attack on Matt Hardy from last week, then Orton says he is supposed to face Matt in a no holds barred match this week that will not happen, as Matt is not cleared to compete. He says that the Hardys are known to flying to the highest of highs and diving to the lowest of lows, then Matt Hardy shows up wearing a neck brace and tells him to explain why he brutally attacked Edge weeks ago. Matt asks Orton "What the hell is wrong with you?" and says that Orton did not like being asked that question to the point that he tried to take away his passion, but he is not ready and he came to fight him tonight. Despite not being cleared to compete in a match tonight, he is still here, he still has grit, he will not die, and - like Edge - he will always get back up. He says he does not know what his future is, but it will be determined on his terms, not Orton's. Orton tells Matt he should have said goodbye while he could still leave on his own two feet, and Matt gets in the ring. Orton asks Matt what he will do if he decided to RKO him where he stood. He admits that Matt "has balls," then says nobody will understand why he did what he did. He says that he has and always will respect what Matt Hardy has done, and he loves and respects Edge like a brother. Orton then says he is truly sorry and heads to the back. Orton then takes off his vest while standing on the stage as Matt Hardy takes a steel chair into the ring. Orton slowly moves back to the room as Matt dares Orton to finish him. Orton slinks up the apron, then ducks the chair shot and sends Matt's neck into the top rope. Orton then slides into the ring and hits Matt Hardy with an RKO, then grabs the steel chair and slams it into Matt's back and chest before grabbing another chair, removing Matt's neck brace and stopping just short of performing the Con-Chair-To on Matt. Instead of leaving, however, he runs around the ring and pulls Matt Hardy to the outside so he can smash a chair into his neck on the steel steps. He then sits on the chair and stares at Matt, then heads towards the ramp, goes back and does it again, and repeatedly screams "I'm sorry!" at Matt afterwards.

Aleister Black beats Erick Rowan.

Charlotte Flair shows up. After the replay of footage of her attack on Rhea Ripley and acceptance of Ripley's challenge last night at NXT TakeOver: Portland, Charlotte says she wanted to know who was filing Ripley's head with the idea of challenging her. This caused her to look back on the training and the growing pains, as well as her class building up what soon became a third brand, then says that Ripley has not sacrificed as much as she has to make NXT what it is now. She then says that if Ripley has the audacity to defend the title she put on the map against her, then pride will come before the fall and she will humble her at WrestleMania. She then says that everyone is the next big thing until they are not.

Riddick Moss retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Mojo Rawley and R-Truth. After the match, Rawley blames R-Truth for his loss, but R-Truth fights back.

Natalya, Liv Morgan, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Asuka, Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan are announced as the participants in the women's Elimination Chamber Match at Elimination Chamber.

Before the next match, McIntyre leads everyone into pointing at the WrestleMania sign in the arena, then says Suplex City is currently located in Claymore County and that it will be invaded and conquered to the ground at WrestleMania, when he becomes WWE Champion. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up and brings out Brock Lesnar, but Lesnar is nowhere to be found. Heyman states that Lesnar will beat Ricochet at Super Show-Down and McIntyre at WrestleMania. McIntyre tells Heyman he can say Lesnar's name all he wants, as he will beat him for the WWE Championship. Heyman says he has profound respect for McIntyre and that he did not come to debate him, then brings out MVP, saying he does not respect McIntyre as much after last week. MVP tells McIntyre that Heyman may not have an issue with him, but he does following his actions from last week. He then tells McIntyre he will beat him and he will see it coming, then hits with a cheap shot with a microphone.

Drew McIntyre beats MVP.

Becky Lynch shows up. Becky says she has been feeling a lot of things over the last week, and while she has come to America for fame and fortune, she has no use for fame and she might as well pay her fine for her next action against "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in advance. Becky says that bad things will happen when she finds Baszler, as only animals go for the neck to weaken their prey before they end them. She tells Baszler to take a good look at her face, as she is not prey and she has run through former champions. After saying she cut them all down because she had to, she states she is going after Baszler because she wants to. Baszler shows up on the TitanTron and says she will easily win the women's Elimination Chamber match and beat her at WrestleMania, as the path is laid out perfectly for her. She then tells Becky to imagine what she will do to her at WrestleMania after what she did to her last week, and says she will "tear the living shit" our of her. Becky says that she will be watching the women's Elimination Chamber Match carefully and rooting for her.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Lana, Bobby Lashley, Angel Garza and Zelina Vega, calling their tag team match tonight "a Monday night double date" involving "the two hottest couples" in WWE. Zelina says that she and Garza are strictly business partners. Garza says he agrees with Zelina, as no woman can tie him down and Humberto Carrillo will soon find out no other man can measure up to him.

Bobby Lashley and Angel Garza beat Rusev and Humberto Carrillo after Garza grabs the tights while pinning Rusev following the distraction by Lashley.

Before the next match, Asuka makes fun of the black eye that Natlaya got two weeks ago, then she and Kairi Sane say they don't care before Asuka says she will win in the Elimination Chamber and go on to WrestleMania.

Kairi Sane beats Natalya by count-out after Asuka kicks her in the back of the head behind the referee's back.

Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) are in the ring. They introduce Seth Rollins, who comes to the ring to hold a sermon. Rollins says they are here to celebrate progress, the future and moving forward in their vision, and while phase one may have been met with resistance, it was completed last week when Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) were vanquished. He says that they proved that anything is possible through sacrifice, hard work and belief, but now, the work begins, and he takes the responsibility of being "Monday Night Messiah" very seriously. Rollins states that phase two will not be easy, but it is necessary and for the greater good, for it is time for them to seek out the weak and non-compliant and find the flaws in the system to rehabilitate if they can and eradicate if they must. He says this is not a promise, threat or warning, as it comes from his heart and is the gospel, and if any remain non-compliant or stand in the way of progress, they will suffer the same fate as the weak. Suddenly, The Viking Raiders show up and brawl with AOP in the ring. AOP are laid out, as is Murphy, while Seth Rollins runs to the stage, where he is met with a Stunner by Kevin Owens.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) are the only people who give him the respect they deserve, and if The Viking Raiders and Kevin Owens want a fight, they will get one tonight.

Before the next match, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) proclaim AJ Styles to be the new "Mr. WrestleMania." Styles states that he is the greatest Superstar on any roster or era, and while he has critics, no one can say anything but him when he wins the Tuwaiq Gauntlet Match at Super Show-Down. As Styles continues to speak, he is interrupted by Ricochet. Styles says he was just being nice when he namedropped people when he says it doesn't matter who WWE Champion is, then says Ricochet will never be WWE Champion as he never deserved an opportunity at the title in the first place. Ricochet says that he has earned his title shot and that he will perform the supposedly impossible at Super Show-Down. The O.C. laugh at him, and Ricochet challenges Styles to a match right now. Luke Anderson takes Styles' place for the match, saying he has this and that he is the toughest man in the building.

Ricochet beats Karl Anderson.

It is announced that Matt Hardy has been taken to a local medical facility.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Liv Morgan, who says that she was as excited as anyone to see Ruby Riott return, but when Ruby betrayed her, it could have broken her, but she has found a home in her own skin. She plans to eliminate Ruby in the women's Elimination Chamber match and go on to WrestleMania.

Kevin Owens and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) by disqualification following the interference of Seth Rollins. After the match, Seth Rollins, AOP and Murphy make an example out of Kevin Owens, whom Rollins accuses of crucifying him since day one. As Rollins says he will return the favor, Street Profits show up and overpower AOP and Murphy. Rollins runs away as Owens, The Viking Raiders and Street Profits clean house in the ring.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 10, 2020

Seth Rollins, Buddy Murphy (now known as just Murphy) and AOP (Akam and Rezar) are already in the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins says he is proud to stand in the ring as the "Monday Night Messiah," and says he knows how difficult is is for the people to speak from the heart and make decisions, and says he is here to do it for them and lead them into the future. Rollins then addresses Murphy and AOP's match with Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) from last week, and says that while his men were victorious, Owens and Joe got back at them by costing him a shot at the WWE Championship. He states that while patience is a virtue, his patience is running "very, very, very thin" concerning Owens, Joe and the Raiders, as he and his team are here to deliver a message of unity and they will not stop until that message is heard. Suddenly, Owens shows up, and Rollins warns him not to get in over his head like Ivar and Samoa Joe did, and that he has made the necessary sacrifices to become "the Monday Night Messiah." He says it is fine if Owens decides to become a martyr, but if he fights alone, he will fall alone. Owens tells Rollins he runs his mouth every week and sounds "stupid as hell," and now he looks stupid, too. He plans to keep fighting, and says he is not alone. The Viking Raiders soon join Owens on the stage, and Rollins tells Owens his main problem is keeping his partners upright. Owens jokingly pushes and chops Ivar and Erik, then says they are both as solid and as sick of Rollins talking as he is. Owens and the Raiders then charge towards the ring for a brawl. As Rollins watches from inside the ring, he is put into a Coaquina Clutch from behind by Samoa Joe, who has shown up out nowhere. The brawl is soon four-on-four, and Owens' team quickly comes out on top.

Before the next match, Asuka speaks in Japanese and says that beating Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship will be "easy-peasy."

Becky Lynch retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Asuka. After the match, Becky is attacked from behind by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who puts Becky in the Kirafuda Clutch and biting her in the back on the neck. Blood is seen dripping from Baszler's mouth afterwards. Medical staff tend to Becky and escort her to the back.

Before the next match, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) call out Mojo Rawley for hiding behind Riddick Moss while saying that the WWE 24/7 Championship will no longer be won by cowards.

Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Mojo Rawley and Riddick Moss. Rawley is not tagged in at any point during this quick match, and after Rawley checks on Riddick Moss, Moss wins the WWE 24/7 Championship off Rawley with an inside cradle before running into the crowd.

Backstage, Becky Lynch is escorted to an ambulance, but she kicks the back door closed and takes control of the driver's seat before driving off.

It's time for The VIP Lounge with MVP for the first time in ten years. Tonight's guest is Drew McIntyre. McIntyre knocks the velvet rope out of the way as he heads to the ring. MVP says that he and McIntyre go way back, and says that McIntyre is realizing his potential as he should. MVP says he is proud of what McIntyre has done and what he will do, then tells McIntyre that some people think he is not ready to be WWE Champion just yet. He then says he is not worried about these "non-important" people, then says "we are going to change that." McIntyre implies that he won the Royal Rumble on his own, but MVP says that McIntyre should be focused entirely on his goals. At the same time, he proposes that an experienced veteran like him should handle everything else as his business manager. McIntyre entertains the idea, then says the difference between him and Brock Lesnar is that he does not need an external brain doing things for him. After stating that he does not need a business partner kissing his ass, MVP says he is not an ass-kisser, but he is an ass kicker. McIntyre is about to walk away, but MVP grabs him and says he needs him. McIntyre hits MVP with the Glasgow Kiss, then MVP gets Claymore Kicked right into a couch in the ring.

Before the next match, Zelina Vega says that Angel Garza is a man's man after his actions from last week, and Garza says no other man has measured up to him. He also says he is a ladies' man, as no woman can resist him. All of a sudden, Humberto Carrillo runs into the ring and attacks Angel Garza, and referees and security have to hold Carrillo back.

Angel Garza beats Cedric Alexander.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that she gets up, gets out and does what she needs to be done until she gets what she wants instead of waiting for things. Suddenly, Sarah Logan shows up and says Ripley cannot come to Raw and do whatever she wants. Ripley asks Logan who she is before walking away.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lana and Lashley. Lana says that Lashley is just warming up, and that Ricochet is a thief who stole what is rightfully Lashley's opportunity to face Brock Lesnar. Lashley says that took advantage of the situation last week, and tonight, he will re-introduce Ricochet to reality and make it so that Ricochet does not make it to Super Show-Down. He also says Lesnar can thank him for this one.

In the ring, Sarah Logan introduces herself and shows her irritation with Rhea Ripley before calling her out for a match. After Ripley shows up, Charlotte Flair also shows up and watches from the stage.

Rhea Ripley beats Sarah Logan. After the match, Rhea Ripley demands an answer to her challenge from Charlotte Flair, who wants to know if Ripley will still be champion after NXT TakeOver: Portland on Sunday.

It is announced that WrestleMania 37 will take place at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California on March 28th, 2021.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Ricochet, who says that he does not intend on backing down from a fight, as being WWE Champion is a dream he has had for years and he has something that will help him last forever. He says that there is nothing that will keep him from going to Super Show-Down.

Ricochet beats Bobby Lashley.

It is announced that Becky Lynch is on her way back from a local medical facility.

Randy Orton shows up. Orton says he still owes everyone an explanation for why he attacked Edge, and as he says it hurt him more than it hurt Edge, Matt Hardy shows up. Matt Hardy demands that Orton explain himself, as everyone, including himself, wants to know why he attacked Edge. He says the history between himself and Edge is no secret, and at one point, nobody hated Edge more than he did. However, he, his brother Jeff Hardy, Edge and Christian were the best of friends at one time who wanted to live their dreams of being WWE Superstars and ended up making history with the very first TLC Match while stealing the show at WrestleMania. He says it took the four of them together to do it, and when Edge was forced to retire, something inside of him was gone, as he and Edge shared a huge passion for professional wrestling and he could not picture being forced to retire before he was ready. He says that Edge kept asking him "What if?", and nine years later, he made the most miraculous return ever only for Orton to take it away. Matt asks Orton "What in the hell is wrong with you?" Orton goes for an RKO out of nowhere, and while Matt Hardy fights back, Orton eventually hits the RKO on him. Orton then grabs two chairs from the timekeeper's area, places Matt's head on one and smashes Matt's head with the other.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ruby Riott, who says that Liv Morgan was her best friend and that best friends know everything about each other. She says that the real Liv Morgan is a puppy dog who has to be led around on a leash, and that she will always be a follower that she had to babysit. She says she attacked her to put her in her place so that she strikes when she tells her to.

Aleister Black beats Akira Tozawa. After the match, Aleister says he is appreciative of the fans who are here tonight, as everyone is here to escape their given idea of paradise one way or the other, and he knows a thing or two about rebelling against paradise. He then says that he himself is starting to feel like an animal inside of a cage, and for those who venture out here, it will be them who will be trapped in the metaphorical cage with him, not the other way around.

Becky Lynch is seen getting out of the ambulance and returning to the arena.

The Garcia Family are the recipients of the Little Caesars Seat Upgrade.

Becky Lynch shows up. She calls out "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, saying that she is back from the hospital and that Baszler got her attention. Becky warns Baszler she will wear her down week by week, little by little, and tells Baszler to find her before she finds Baszler.

The Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet Match is made official for Super Show-Down.

Before the next match, Seth Rollins gets on the microphone, but he is booted in the face before he can get started speaking.

Seth Rollins, Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after Seth Rollins strikes while the referee is preoccupied with AOP.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 3, 2020

We see footage from after last week's show of Edge being placed in an ambulance, followed by footage of Randy Orton attacking Edge from before.

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. It is announced on commentary that Edge is recuperating at home and undergoing a battery of tests, and that we will get an update on his condition next week. Orton stands on the ring apron as his entrance theme eventually fades out, then he steps into the ring to a chorus of boos before eventually standing on the middle rope. He stands there for some time before stepping back down. Orton then takes a microphone and says he owes everyone an explanation for his actions, but as he tries to speak, he is repeatedly booed by the fans. He then says "I can't do this," then puts the microphone in the center of the ring and leaves. The fans cheer.

Liv Morgan beats Lana. After the match, Ruby Riott shows up for the first time in nine months. As Ruby and Liv are about to embrance, Ruby plants Liv into the mat and attacks her while Lana watches. Riott leaves, then Lana hits Liv Morgan with a facebuster.

We see photos of the extreme winter weather in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, which has not kept fans from filling the arena tonight.

Before the next match, Drew McIntyre thanks the fans for braving the extreme winter weather to be in the arena tonight, then tells Mojo Rawley he will Claymore his head off three seconds after he puts the microphone down. He then addresses Brock Lesnar attacking him from behind last week, and says that is just fine with him because Lesnar is apprehensive of him and knows that he is just as big and fast and able to knock him out with the Claymore. McIntyre then says he will kick Lesnar's over-sized head off of his body at WrestleMania and become WWE Champion, then jokes that he forgot about Rawley before putting the microphone down and hitting Rawley with the Claymore for the easy win. Drew McIntyre beats Mojo Rawley.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Buddy Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar). Murphy says they have already won tonight, for they are on the right side of history, and that Kevin Owens and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) are working harder, but not smarter. Seth Rollins shows up and states that tonight is a huge night for them, then tells Murphy and AOP to get ready to handle the rest of the interview. He says that last week has given him a second chance for the WWE Championship, and says he has beaten Brock Lensar for a championship twice. He says that Drew McIntyre should see the writing on the wall and prepare for a new WrestleMania opponent in him.

Buddy Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat Kevin Owens and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) in a six-man elimination tag team match. During the match, Ivar is removed from the match after injuring his shoulder from hitting the ringside LED board hard. After the match, Owens receives a standing ovation from the fans.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Ricochet, who looks forward to winning tonight and proving that he can be the best. He says it might seem unrealistic for someone like him to be WWE Champion, but he will prove that determination outweighs probability as the WWE Championship means everything.

We see television footage of the winter weather in the Salt Lake City, Utah area and the crashes that they have caused.

Aleister Black beats Eric Young. After the match, Aleister Black talks about being told to grow up and being whatever you want to be only to find out later you can only do the opposite, and says that people should be whoever they choose to be. He says that this drive relentless competition as he sits down in the center of the ring, and says that when he knocks down the locker room, he will drown it in shadows cast by the Black Mass and his opponents will know it was done by someone who was told he could be whoever he wanted to be.

Steve Cook of The Biggest Loser is seen in the front row.

Before the next match, Angel Garza shows up with Zelina Vega, who asks Humberto Garcia if he is surprised, as nobody smart plays fair, that vulnerability is a liability and that she has found Humberto's. She says that Humberto will pay the price for messing with her business, then says that Angel Garza is much worse than a hitman, as he is a former champion in NXT, a hot Latino prospect and Humberto's own cousin. Garza tells Humberto that he knows he is shocked, and that they both know that he is the leader of the family and that Humberto answers to him. He also calls Humberto a disgrace to everyone, then Humberto snatches the microphone from him. Humberto speaks to Garza and Zelina in Spanish, then Zelina smacks Humberto in the face before Garza tackles, punches and slaps at him before hitting the Wing Clipper. Zelina then instructs Garza to toss Humberto to the outside and attack him before she pulls one of the ringside mats off to expose the concrete below. She then instructs Garza to plants Humberto on the concrete, but Rey Mysterio soon runs out to the ring. Garza and Zelina run back into the ring and dare him to face them before Rey checks on Humberto along with a few referees. Rey Mysterio then gets in the ring and confronts Garza and Zelina.

Rey Mysterio vs. Angel Garza ends with Garza hitting Rey with a Hammerlock DDT on the exposed concrete at ringside.

We see even more footage from the Salt Lake City, Utah area concerning the extreme winter weather.

Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte mentions that she has held both women's singles titles and beaten both of the women who currently hold them both, and that she has held all the gold. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley shows up as Charlotte says she still wants to hold all the gold. Ripley says that Charlotte has beaten Bayley and Becky Lynch, but she has not beaten her. However, she has beaten Charlotte, and if Charlotte will challenge for any title, she is up for it. Charlotte looks at Rhea Ripley briefly, then walks past her and leaves the ring.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says he is not distracted by Lana's loss, and that he will have plenty of reason to celebrate tonight when he beats Seth Rollins and Ricochet to get a shot at what he came back for, defeat Brock Lesnar at Super Show-Down and beat Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania.

Asuka beats Natalya with the Asuka Lock following the distraction from Kairi Sane. After the match, Asuka calls out Becky Lynch, saying she wants a rematch for the Raw Women's Championship. Becky Lynch shows up and jokes that beating Asuka last time nearly gave her superpowers, then questions why she would defend her title so close to WrestleMania despite wanting the rematch. She then says that beating Asuka again would be worth it. After saying Asuka has her rematch, Becky notices Kairi Sane coming at her from behind and quickly takes her down before joking that she has eyes in the back of her head from her match with Asuka.

We see headlines and photos from the Salt Lake City Tribune regarding the winter weather in Salt Lake City, Utah.

It is announced that Charlotte Flair will answer Rhea Ripley's challenge this week on NXT.

Before the next match, Seth Rollins says good things come to those who are on the right side of history, and asks the fans to congratulate Buddy Murphy and AOP (Akam and Rezar) for their victory from earlier tonight. He then says it is his time to dethrone Brock Lesnar, then says the fans crucified him instead of giving him a hero's welcome after being a fighting champion. He says he does not hate the fans for that, and thanks them for making him who he is today. Rollins says he will dethrone Brock Lesnar, and this time, he will do it for the greater good and the fans cannot begin to comprehend. As he says that his actions will be remembered for years to come, Drew McIntyre will soon face him at WrestleMania.

Next week: Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship!

Ricochet beats Bobby Lashley and Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat Match to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at Super Show-Down. After the match, Lesnar runs into the ring and hits Ricochet with an F-5.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 13, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. He says that he was asked to excitedly welcome everyone to tonight's show, but "excitedly" is not exactly his style. He invites "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to the ring, then says he will show him why he is a favorite to win the men's Royal Rumble and hit him with an RKO. Styles shows up and asks Orton if he wanted him here so he could brag and fake another knee injury after showing irritation with the RKO he received last week. He then says Orton is not the favorite to win, for he hit an RKO of his own for the win last week. He goes on to say that many people thought his RKO was the best they had ever seen, and that most had said that his RKO was phenomenal. He says that it might be all he needs to throw 29 other men over the top rope to win the men's Rumble. As Styles names a few people he plans to eliminate, Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre says his name is part of that list, and while he has had fun with his opponents, he is looking for bigger and better opponents and just so happens to see them having "an RKO-measuring contest." He says that his Claymore is bigger, and after Orton irritably throws his microphone into the air, McIntyre proposes they have a Triple Threat Match right now.

Drew McIntyre beats Randy Orton and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match with a Claymore to Orton after Orton hits an RKO on Styles.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to tonight's Fist Fight between the team of Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and Big Show and the team of Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar).

Backstage, Seth Rollins tells AOP (Akam and Rezar) that opportunities like tonight's do not come often, as tonight's Fist Fight is a chance to prove that whoever is not with them is against them. Rollins says that nobody can stop them, as this is the destiny of Raw and he has sacrificed more than anybody could ever understand to ensure that destiny remains intact. He says that they must show the world what happens when one does not embrace his vision.

Ricochet beats Mojo Rawley.

Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk about tonight's Fist Fight, the contract signing for Asuka and Becky Lynch's match at Royal Rumble, and Charlotte Flair's match that is up next.

Charlotte Flair beats Sarah Logan with the Figure Eight following a brief ringside brawl. After the match, Charlotte tosses Sarah Logan over the top rope.

Backstage, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe talk about their match tonight, with Joe saying not to worry about the rules and that they just need to do their thing. Big Show arrives and says his fist needs to reintroduce itself to Seth Rollins.

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman and Lesnar almost walk out of the ring following the cheering and then booing from the fans, and Heyman insists that his client does not suck before they both get back into the ring. Heyman talks about Lesnar's entrance into the Royal Rumble from last week, then says that his spoilers about Brock Lesnar come to life as they are all made possible by Lesnar himself. He then says that Lesnar will not eke by a Rumble victory; instead, Lesnar will dominate and eviscerate 29 other men to win the men's Rumble, and prove that anyone who doubts his spoilers will be proven false and that only the truth comes from his mouth. R-Truth suddenly shows up and says that while Lesnar may be the favorite to win the men's Rumble, his childhood hero John Cena told him to never give up, and for the first time ever, he is officially declaring himself for the Royal Rumble. He then says it is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog, and while he may be a big man, Paul Heyman will go flying over the top rope. Heyman reminds R-Truth that he is going face-to-face with Lesnar in the men's Royal Rumble, not him, then R-Truth un-declares himself for the men's Royal Rumble match. R-Truth then makes fun of Paul Heyman talking too much and giving away spoilers, and says that he does not want Lesnar to take him to "Sioux Falls City." Heyman then says nobody likes R-Truth, then Lesnar gets in R-Truth's face. R-Truth then asks Lesnar "What's up?" then dances and sings before Lesnar clotheslines him and hits the F5. Lesnar then grabs the microphone and tells R-Truth "That's what's up!"

After the commercial break, R-Truth is helped to the back when he is attacked by Mojo Rawley, who then pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

In footage from earlier tonight, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Lashley and Lana. Lana says she and Lashley have made two New Year's Resolutions: to accept the fact that everyone is jealous of their success and love, and to crush Rusev.

Bobby Lashley beats Rusev after Liv Morgan shows up to confront Lana only to have a drink thrown into her face before being slammed into the barricade.

Backstage, Charly Caruso is interrupted by Bobby Lashley and Lana. Lashley says that Rusev is the least of their worries, and Lana accuses Liv Morgan of intimidating her before challenging Rusev and Liv to a mixed tag match next week. Lashley does not like the prospect of a mixed tag team match, but Lana states that nobody will intimidate her.

Before the next match, The Viking Raiders issue an open challenge, stating that anyone who challenges them gets put down and that they have proven their dominance through the tag team division. The open challenge is answered by The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).

Backstage, Rusev and Liv Morgan accept Bobby Lashley and Lana's challenge, with Rusev calling Lashley a waste of his breath and Liv calling herself a living embodiment of karma, who is an "honest-to-God bitch."

Jerry "The King" Lawler moderates a contract signing between Asuka and Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at Royal Rumble. Becky shows up first, followed by Asuka. After Asuka repeatedly calls Becky a "baka" and Becky scares Kairi Sane out of the ring, Asuka signs the contract before passing it over to Becky, who also signs. As medical staff check on Becky, Becky takes the microphone and says that Asuka is the most dangerous woman she has faced, and says that when someone puts their hands on her, they arise a badness in her, and if she has to go down, she will take Asuka with her.

Next week: Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade in a Ladder Match for the WWE United States Championship!

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Andrade and Zelina Vega. Zelina says the difference between Andrade and Rey Mysterio is that Andrade is a hero who is deserving of praise and is man enough to retain the United States title and rip Rey's mask off. She then says that they filed a criminal complaint against Rey Mysterio, and after Zelina calls Rey a disgrace to Latinos everywhere and a bad mentor to all of his children, Andrade says he is going to retain against Rey Mysterio. Afterwards, Charly Caruso interviews Rey, who says that since Andrade injured Humberto Carrillo, he thinks he can get away with anything. As for Zelina Vega, he calls his example to his children "no joke." Rey then says he likes the idea of a ladder match and is willing to sacrifice years of his career to it, and next week, he will not just take back the WWE United States Championship; he will take it back from Andrade.

We see a video package for Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy.

Aleister Black beats Buddy Murphy.

Next week: Brock Lesnar returns!

Before the next match, Charly Caruso interviews Buddy Murphy at ringside, but to no avail.

Erick Rowan beats an unnamed opponent. During the match, Erick Rowan reaches into the cage and gets bitten in the hand.

Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and Big Show in a Fist Fight. During the match, Buddy Murphy - who is still sitting dejected at ringside - helps Rollins and AOP out at the behest of Rollins with a low blow to Big Show. After the match, Rollins and Murphy hug, cementing Murphy as part of Rollins' ranks.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 6, 2020

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar show up to start tonight's show. Heyman says that Lesnar has asked him who will challenge him for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble, and that he has has responded by asking him who he thinks is worthy of stepping into the ring with him for the title. He then says Lesnar stated there is nobody. Heyman then announces that he and Lesnar will make history by doing something unprecedented - something that Lesnar has done throughout his life - and states that Lesnar will take part in the men's Royal Rumble match and enter at #1. He then states that anyone who takes part in the men's Royal Rumble will be face-to-face with Brock Lesnar, who will be the first man in and the last man standing when he stands victorious.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rey Mysterio, who says that tonight's United States title match means everything to him, as he has only days left and not years. He thanks his son Dominick for inspiring him to compete against the best of the best. He then states that Andrade is not the one to represent Latinos, and that tonight, he will take the United States title back.

Rey Mysterio beats Andrade to become the WWE United States Championship...almost. The win is reversed after Andrade's foot is on the bottom rope despite Zelina Vega placing it there, and the match is restarted during the commercial break.

Andrade retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Mysterio. During the match, Rey goes for a hurricanrana on the outside, but Andrade catches him and throws him into Zelina Vega. As referees check on Zelina, Andrade hits Rey with the Hammerlock DDT to retain the title. After the match, Andrade rips Rey Mysterio's mask off and hands it to Zelina Vega.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe. Owens states that everything Seth Rollins has said about him and Joe about being "individualists" is true, yet the enemy of his enemy is his friend and that they need each other to watch their backs. Joe says he is a prideful man, but even he knows back-up is needed. He proposes that Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar) face both of them and a partner of his choosing, whom he refuses to reveal at this time.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar). Rollins states they are aware of Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe's challenge, then says that he did not ask to be "The Chosen One" and that he has sacrificed everything to be "a beacon of hope" for Monday nights. He then states that nobody stands behind Owens or Joe and that he and AOP are a united front, and if anyone stands up to them, AOP will take care of it.

Before the next match, Montez Ford says that Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are changing the conversation, and Angelo Dawkins aren't bringing the 2020s in, they're "blingin' it in." Ford states that they will pillage The Viking Raiders of the Raw tag titles tonight.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Samoa Joe. Kevin Owens wants to know whom Joe has picked for their partner, and Joe asks him if it would be better if he showed him. Joe and Owens then leave, and Charly follows.

After the commercial break, Owens gets a sneak peek at who Samoa Joe has picked for their third man. Once again, Joe refuses to divulge their third man's identity.

Becky Lynch shows up. Becky states she has been walking around for months wondering what kind of champion she is, and let the doubters get to her as she demanded her rematch with Asuka. Becky then admits she doubts her own wisdom, as her life has changed in the past year. She says that during the holidays that she has thought about what it really means to be "The Man," and questions what she should do next and whether or not she should face Asuka. Before Becky Lynch can say much else following a video package of the history between herself and Asuka, Asuka shows up. Asuka starts boasting in Japanese, and when she gets in Becky's face, Becky punches Asuka in the face and leaves the ring.

Backstage, Erick Rowan is met by Mojo Rawley, who asks for a glimpse of what is inside the cage. Erick Rowan lets Mojo help himself, but tells him not to tell anyone else what is inside. Mojo is immediately shocked at what is inside the cage, then asks Erick Rowan what is wrong with him before running off.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Andrade and Zelina Vega. Andrade is soon attacked by an unmasked Rey Mysterio, who is only seen from behind. He takes his mask back as Zelina screams at Rey to stop, and referees and officials have to keep Rey away from Andrade.

Erick Rowan quickly beats KJ Orso. After the match, Erick Rowan forces KJ Orso to look inside the cage. Orso's face has some sort of orange liquid on his face as soon as he looks inside, and Rowan laughs with glee as Orso runs to the back. (Orso will soon find fame in AEW - mostly on AEW Dark - as the masked luchador Fuego del Sol.)

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Akira Tozawa with Randy Orton's draping DDT followed by the RKO. Before the match, it is announced that Styles will face Randy Orton next week. After the match, Styles strikes Orton's usual corner pose. After Styles leaves the ring, two members of security are seen tackling a fan who has jumped the guardrail.

Bobby Lashley and Lana show up. The wedding official from last week is in the ring. Lana states that she and Lashley are going to get married right here, right now, then hands the microphone off to the wedding official, who pronounces Lashley and Lana husband and wife. Lashley kisses Lana, then Lana says this should be the happiest moment of her life and that she is sad because of everyone who does not want her and Lashley married. Lana calls the fans "basic, pathetic civilians who should be honored to be in her midst," and says all of their exes are jealous of their love. Lashley says that Rusev is the worst of the lot, having ruined their wedding for a laugh. As Lashley states that Rusev can't handle losing Lana, Rusev appears on the TitanTron from a tropical location. He says that Lashley calls everyone miserable while also being miserable himself, then says he has taken his own honeymoon as Lashley and Lana have yet to take theirs.Rusev gives Lashley and Lana a "wedding album" that happens to be a slideshow of everything that happened to Lashley and Lana during last week's wedding, then Lashley says that Rusev used to be a man until Lana stripped him of his manhood. He then tells Rusev to show up next week if he has any balsl left so he can rip them off and shove them down his throat. Rusev says that will not happen, for next week is the return of "The Bulgarian Brute" and that he will decimate Lashley. He then says that if anything is left of Lashley, it is Lana's.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews R-Truth, who is soon met by Liv Morgan, who congratulates on his numerous 24/7 Championship reigns. She then addresses the match between Bobby Lashley and Rusev for next week and states that Rusev has nobody in her corner, then says that the match is something she lives for.

Charlotte Flair vs. Sarah Logan ends before it can begin after Charlotte gives Sarah a beatdown following Sarah slamming Charlotte's robe onto the mat in an act of disrespect.

Drew McIntyre beats No Way Jose after beating up a few members of No Way Jose's conga line. After the match, McIntyre tosses No Way Jose over the top rope into his own conga line. McIntyre then takes the microphone and asks who wants him to do one more Claymore Kick, then gets No Way Jose back into the ring and hits him with another Claymore. McIntyre then states that he has never had an opportunity to fight for a world title, and since everyone is too scared to fight him, he will have to enter the men's Royal Rumble match. He states that he does not care who he has to face, for in the end, he will be the last one standing.

Aleister Black beats Shelton Benjamin. Immediately after the match, Aleister Black is attacked by Buddy Murphy. Buddy Murphy then pulls a chair out from underneath the ring, places it underneath Aleister's jaw and knees Aleister in the face.

Before the next match, Seth Rollins says he has been chosen to lead Raw to the promised land - ironically, by the fans - and yet "Monday Night Rollins" was not good enough for the fans. He then states that he - not the fans - know what is good - and best - for them, and says what is best for everyone is to eliminate people who impede progress like Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and whoever has chosen to take up arms with them. Rollins tells Owens and Joe to come to the ring and meet their fate. Owens and Joe show up, then their third man is revealed to be Big Show, who has not been seen in a WWE ring on television in two years.

Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and Big Show beat Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar) by disqualification after Rollins hits Big Show in the back with a steel chair. After the match, Big Show hits Rollins with a knockout punch after both teams continue to go at it.

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

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.

Miz & Mrs. returns in January 2020!

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!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 17, 2018

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. Vince says that he asked himself what is going on with Raw, and says that part of the reason Raw has been around for 25 years is that it changes with the times. He then says that despite one man's vision, he cannot do it all by himself...or the fans. Vince then brings out Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, who in turn brings out WWE COO Triple H, who in turns helps bring out SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon. Stephanie says they are here tonight because they have not been doing the one thing that Vince has told them to do: listen to the fans. She says that things will change, starting tonight, and that Raw will be off to a fresh start. Triple H says the days of absentee management is over and that they are taking back control of Raw. Shane says the same is true of SmackDown Live. Stephanie says the fans will be empowered, and Triple H says they will give the fans what they want. He promises something new and fresh, and in the coming months, there will be new faces, Superstars and match-ups. From here, the fans are the authority. Vince says that as long as they give less of what the fans don't want, and more of what they do, WWE will always be then, now and forever. Suddenly, former General Manager Baron Corbin shows up. He says nobody is more excited for a fresh start than him, and while he is excited the McMahon family is running Raw, they forget to mention fairness, and what happened to him last night was not fair. After being nearly booed out of the building for minutes on end and being told that he sucks, he says he has been inspiring Superstars and it is not his fault if they cannot live up to the challenge. He also says that he was not prepared for Strowman or everyone he brought with him, saying that he should have not have been at TLC last night. Corbin asks them to overturn the ruling from last night's match, and tells them to think of what they can accomplish if they were to back him. Everyone says no, except for Vince, who says there might be away. Everyone talks with Vince, and says that maybe they and the fans are wrong and that maybe he deserves another chance at being Raw General Manager. Triple H proposes that if Corbin can win his match right now, he can become permanent General Manager, and all Corbin has to do is beat Kurt Angle. Kurt Angle shows up for the match, then Stephanie McMahon also announces a special guest referee in the form of Heath Slater. Triple H shows up soon afterwards during the match and mentions it is a handicap match, and Kurt Angle's partners are Bobby Roode, Chad Gable and Apollo Crews, who soon stom on Corbin along with Angle while Slater fixes a turnbuckle. Shane McMahon then shows up and announces that the match if officially a no-disqualification match. It is not long before Kurt Angle beats Baron Corbin following a slew of steel chair shots and an Angle Slam, keeping Corbin from becoming permanent Raw General Manager. After the match, Corbin is put through a table with another Angle Slam.

We see footage of John Cena accepting the 2018 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award.

Finn Balor beats Dolph Ziggler by disqualification after Drew McIntyre gets involved in the match and lays Balor out. After the match, McIntyre assaults Ziggler and hits him with the Claymore before sliding out of the ring and doing the same to Balor.

Dean Ambrose shows up with his riot squad. Ambrose says the fans should be showing him respect and bowing down to him right now, because everything that he said would happen at TLC happened, as Seth Rollins lost control and failed the fans. Ambrose says he doesn't need respect because he took the Intercontinental Championship away from Rollins, and he is just getting started. He says that when he is done, Rollins will have nothing left, including his career and reputation. He also says he has the obligation to do the right thing and give Rollins the opportunity to be a man of character and integrity and tell him that he was right. When Rollins fails to show, Ambrose proposes an open challenge so Rollins can take his anger out on him. Rollins fails to show up, and Ambrose says Rollins is a self-righteous whiner who has to get his way or else he will fall apart, and that Rollins can't even show his face. Since nothing worked, he holds an open challenge for the Intercontinental title for anyone but Rollins. The open challenge is answered by Tyler Breeze.

Dean Ambrose retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Tyler Breeze. After the match, Ambrose calls his victory a performance of an Intercontinental Champion with character. As he complains about Seth Rollins, Rollins' entrance hits, but Rollins - disguised as a riot guard - attacks Ambrose from behind. The rest of the riot squad goes after Rollins, but Rollins successfully fends them off as Ambrose retreats.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon, who says that opportunity is coming to those who have not gotten them and that tough decision will have to be made. Suddenly, Drake Maverick shows up and demands that AOP (Akam and Rezar) be given a rematch for the Raw tag team titles. Shane refuses, saying the mandatory rematch is antiquated at this point, but says an opportunity can be made with a match against The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel), The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) and Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) in a Fatal 4-Way Match. The winner of that Fatal 4-Way will be given a future shot at the Raw tag team titles.

We see vignettes for Lars Sullivan, Lacey Evans, Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic), Nikki Cross, and EC3.

Lio Rush and Bobby Lashley are on stage. Rush says Elias isn't the only one who can play sweet sounds on the guitar, and that the best sound Lashley made with one was when he smacked a guitar into Elias' back last night. Rush goes on to say that everybody came not to hear Elias play another song, but to see a real performance from Lashley, who is going to give it to them as soon as he starts posing. Rush then says that comparing Elias to Lashley is like comparing the Golden State Warriors to the Sacramento Kings as Lashley shows off his glutes, then Elias shows up and blasts Lashley in the back with a guitar.

We see a vignette for Sami Zayn, who will be returning soon.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat AOP (Akam and Rezar), The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) and The Lucha House Party (Kalisto and Lince Dorado) in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match to earn a future opportunity at the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships. (Before the match, it is revealed that "Lucha House Party" Rules, which have allowed The Lucha House Party to participate in tag team matches as a three-man unit including Gran Metalik, have officially been banned on Raw.)

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that last night was a disaster when he let Dean Ambrose get in his head and take the Intercontinental Championship. He also says he heard the crowd last night, and says that is all his fault. He says that this isn't about winning or titles, but about his life and everything he has dedicated it to. Rollins plans to right the ship by ending Dean Ambrose. Suddenly, Baron Corbin shows up. Corbin blames Rollins for him not being General Manager and says that everything Dean Ambrose said about Rollins was true, and that if he wasn't so beat up, he would have taken the Intercontinental Championship from him. Rollins responds by punching Corbin in the face.

We look back at John Cena's surprise return in the 2008 Royal Rumble Match, courtesy of Just For Men Mustache & Beard.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up. Ronda says she told Nia Jax she could kiss her right hand goodbye, told Charlotte Flair she was going to write the next chapter of their story, and told Becky Lynch that she was the last woman she should provoke. She also says she came here not to justify her actions from last night, but to define what a real champion is. She says a real champion is more than just a title or an object that can be held, or the victory of a match or the decision of a referee. She says a real champion represents the limit of human potential - the best of the best - and the best that the human race has to offer as well as one who lives for the challenge, and that is why she is here tonight. Ronda proposes a new tradition: the champion from last night shows up and defends their title. She says she came for a fight, and issues an open challenge for anyone who wants a shot at her. The entire Raw women's division yells at the workers at gorilla position, then Commissioner Stephanie McMahon shows up and tells them all to follow her to the stage. Stephanie says all the women with her want a title shot, but she is tired of playing favorites and announces that Ronda will defend her title against the winner of an eight-woman Gauntlet Match that starts right now. The first two opponents are Alicia Fox and Bayley.

We see a vignette for Kevin Owens, who is returning soon.

Natalya beats Alicia Fox, Dana Brooke, Bayley, Mickie James, Ember Moon, Ruby Riott and Sasha Banks in an eight-woman Gauntlet Match to earn a future shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship. After the match, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up and raises Natalya's hand in victory before hugging her, then initiates a brief stare-down before extending her hand. Natalya and Ronda shake hands, then hug again. Both women then leave together.

Next week: Finn Balor vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler in a Triple Threat Match! Elias vs. Bobby Lashley in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight! Paul Heyman returns! Seth Rollins vs. Baron Corbin! Natalya vs. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey for the WWE Raw Women's Championship!

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 10, 2018

Seth Rollins is in the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins says "burn it down" will be his rallying cry when he puts the Intercontinental Championship on the line against Dean Ambrose, and that it will also be the theme for tonight. Instead of calling out Ambrose, however, he is here to spit some truth. He extends an invitation to General Manager-Elect Baron Corbin, saying it is time he heard some things as well as gotten a dose of reality. Corbin shows up, and tells Rollins that if he wants a conversation, then they can have it in private and that the door to his office is open to a Superstar of his caliber. Rollins refuses to buy this, and tells Corbin to shut up. He says that under Corbin's leadership, Raw has "sucked" and that it has sucked because of him puffing his chest out, abusing his power and ending careers. Rollins tells Corbin that what he has been doing has been wrong. Corbin says he is allowing Rollins to vent and that Rollins should watch what he says to him, but Rollins reminds him that the locker room is the most talented there is and that Corbin has no idea how to utilize it. He mentions that The Revival is deserving of better, and that some of the segments leave something to be desired, and also says that Corbin is just masking his insecurities at this point. He questions if Brawn Strowman hurt his feelings so badly that he decided to award the Universal Championship back to Brock Lesnar, who never wants to show up and has not wrestled on Raw in 16 years. Rollins concludes that "the Baron Corbin experience" has been an abject failure, as support and morale from both fans and the locker room as well as the ratings are all at an all-time low because of him. Corbin says he appreciates the feedback, but tells him to put it in writing so he can file it under "I don't give a damn," as he does not care what anybody thinks. He says that Raw is his show, and if Rollins doesn't like it, that's too bad. He says that if things are bad now, they will be worse for someone like Rollins. Rollins says it can't possibly be worse, but Corbin says Ambrose will win while he will win his own TLC Match by forfeit to become permanent General Manager. After that, he will put Rollins through hell until the day he quits, and Rollins proposes that he start tonight when they go one-on-one in the ring. Rollins then realizes that's not good enough, and decides to make their match a TLC Match. Corbin asks Rollins what he will do to him in a TLC Match, and says it will be the end of him, but Rollins considers it a tune-up match for Ambrose. Corbin says if Rollins wants to be a hero, it will cost him everything. He then says he will make an example out of Rollins for the rest of the locker room before declining. As Corbin talks about his responsibilities, Rollins keeps calling him a coward, and the egging on works as Corbin is forced to accept. Corbin then abuses his power to make the match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Seth Rollins, who admits that while calling out General Manager-Elect Baron Corbin was not the smartest move, he has to be a locker room leader and take a stand against him. He says that he must take a stand to be a real champion otherwise, he is not worthy of the Intercontinental title.

Bobby Roode and Chad Gable beat AOP (Akam, Rezar, Drake Maverick) in a 3-on-2 handicap match to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships after Roode scores a crucifix pin on a showboating Drake Maverick.

Backstage, Bobby Roode and Chad Gable are interviewed by Charly Caruso. Roode says there hasn't been much reason for hope lately, but he and Gable knew if they put in the work, they would be champions. At the same time, if someone told them they would win gold tonight, they would have thought that person was crazy. Nevertheless, Gable says he feels glorious.

Natalya is in the ring. Normally, she has a huge smile on her face, but she wants to get something off her chest and that something is about Ruby Riott. Natalya says she loves the business, but that Ruby Riott does not respect anyone or anything in the business. She says Ruby made it personal between them, and says that she had to overcome much to enter the WWE. She brings up the Montreal Screwjob and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart punching WWF chairman Vince McMahon in the face, and says she had to overcome all that and more to get here, and she is proud to be Hart family and to be in the WWE. This Sunday, she will teach Ruby Riott respect as she dedicates the match to her father, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Natalya tears up afterwards, and says it will take everything she has and drive her through a table and that there is nothing Ruby can do about it. The Ruby Riott then shows up with a table underneath a black cloth, then Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan leave before Ruby makes fun of Natalya. She says Natalya just feels sorry for herself, and says what Natalya needs is a good counselor. She then says that Natalya does not represent her family; instead, she disgraces them. She then announces she has a gift for her that will keep on giving: a table with Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart printed on it. Ruby says Natalya and The Anvil were close, but this Sunday, they will be even closer than ever when she puts her through the table.

We hear from Dolph Ziggler, who says that he plucked Drew McIntyre from obscurity and that maybe he should send him back. He says is neither the good guy or the bad guy; he is Dolph Ziggler. He says that he does not want or need Finn Balor, and while Drew should have pretended he was Balor, he is Dolph Ziggler.

Before the next match, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that nobody stays undefeated forever, not even himself. However, he is no less dangerous, as he beat Finn Balor up so badly he isn't here tonight and that he will beat him for good at TLC. He says that people listen when he speaks before proclaiming that he will make Raw a better place for all, and even if people do not like him, they will respect him. Drew also says he does not care what kind of guy Dolph Ziggler is, as he is the guy who is about to get his head kicked off.

Drew McIntyre beats Dolph Ziggler after Ziggler nearly wins on a desperation Zig Zag. After the match, McIntyre tosses Ziggler into the ring post before attacking him outside of the ring. Referees and officials separate both men, but McIntyre uses the calm afterwards to boot Ziggler's head into the LED board on the side of the ring.

Bayley beats Alicia Fox after Apollo Crews runs in and fends off Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) alongside Sasha Banks after The Singh Brothers try to interfere. Before the match, it is announced that Apollo Crews will be teaming with Bayley tomorrow night on Mixed Match Challenge due to injuries Finn Balor suffered last week.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Dean Ambrose, who demands he not be called "The Lunatic Fringe" ever again and that Seth Rollins called himself "The Architect" to keep the attention on himself. He says that Rollins went into the ring tonight without a plan because he is a madman with a huge ego who always has to be "The Man," and if Rollins is still champion after tonight, he will take the title on Sunday and tell him what he really thinks of him to his face. When asked what Roman Reigns would think of this, Ambrose simply says "Who cares?" After a video package that shows Rollins and Ambrose's reactions to Roman Reigns' leukemia announcement and well as what happened between him and Rollins afterwards, Ambrose is unmoved as he walks away.

Elias is in the ring. He plays guitar, and says that in a radio interview from earlier today, Bobby Lashley said he would take every sports team in the city and move it somewhere cooler like Los Angeles. He says that if it were up to San Diego, California, they would not let Bobby Lashley perform here, and that he would rather perform in the Gas Light District instead of in front of "L.A. trash." Elias says he considers himself a pretty good guy, and while hitting kids with guitars is not on the top of his list, last week was a pretty good exception. Tonight, he will teach Lio Rush a lesson he should have learned a long time ago. He then performs a song where he proceeds to make fun of Bobby Lashley, which is interrupted by Lio Rush and Lashley. After the commercial break, it is revealed that the referee for this match is Heath Slater.

Lio Rush beats Elias after Lashley intimidates referee Heath Slater into not disqualifying Rush before smacking Elias with his own guitar.

The Mendez Family are the recipients of tonight's Cricket Wireless Seat Upgrade.

Backstage, General Manager-Elect Baron Corbin tells Heath Slater he did a good job, to stop worrying about Rhyno and that he has another match to referee tonight.

Alexa Bliss shows up, followed by Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka. Nia takes the microphone and states that this Sunday, she will become the Raw Women's Champion at the direct expense of "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. She says that UFC has done a number on Ronda's logic, and if she had any sense, she would lay the title at her feet to avoid the beating and humiliation coming her way at TLC. Nia says she realizes that Ronda comes from a world where one talks trash to hype fight, but she is a six-foot-tall Samoan woman, Ronda's worst nightmare and "the embodiment of the anti-Rousey." She then says that her fist - which broke Becky Lynch's face with one punch - is the secret to that, and when the bell rings and Ronda comes for her, he will punch her in the face and do it over and over again until she taps out just to stop her. Nia says she is not just the most imposing force in WWE history, she is also a strategist. She knows that Ronda has held multiple championships, and if Ronda manages to avoid her punch and grab her arm, she will open her first, pry Ronda off her and break her face. She then says she will hold the Raw Women's Title after erasing the myth of Ronda Rousey on Sunday. Suddenly, Ronda shows up and says she did not come here to hit poses and talk fighting; she came to fight. Ronda charges the ring, and Alexa, Nia and Tamina retreat. Tamina and Nia are about to surround Ronda when Ember Moon shows up to even the odds.

Ember Moon beats Tamina after "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey stops Nia Jax from interfering in the match.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews General Manager-Elect Baron Corbin. Corbin says he simply accepted Rollins' challenge, and saying that if he didn't, he would have deprived the fans of some TLC action. He says that Braun Strowman is a one-armed man because of him, and while it may be his first TLC match, it will be a taste for Rollins, who will experience more when he becomes permanent General Manager. He then says that the locker room has no choice but to "All hail Baron Corbin."

It is announced that Elias vs. Bobby Lashley at TLC will be a Ladder Match with a guitar hanging above the ring, and the first person to grab the guitar will be allowed to use it as a weapon.

Heath Slater is the referee for the next match.

We see yet another vignette for Lars Sullivan.

Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Baron Corbin in a TLC Match despite interference from referee Heath Slater, who attempts and fails to help Corbin win the title after toppling the ladder while Rollins is climbing it. After the match, Dean Ambrose shows up and stares down with Seth Rollins from the ramp.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 26, 2018

Baron Corbin is in the ring with Bobby Lashley, Lio Rush and Drew McIntyre to start tonight's show, and says none of them eat Thanksgiving food to keep their bodies at peak fitness levels. Corbin says he is thankfully to be Acting General Manager of Raw, Lashley says he is thankful for "all those beta males" who waste their lives away while he takes what he wants, and McIntyre says he is thankful for the beating that Strowman was given last week. After a replay of last week's attack on Strowman, Corbin says that Strowman won't be seen on Raw for a very long time before announcing that he has footage of Strowman being prepped for surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. We see footage of Braun Strowman in the operating room as well as his bruised elbow, saying he would rather be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as there are three spineless slimeballs waiting to get what is coming to them. He admits he will be on the shelf for a while, but he will be back 100% and he will make the beating he received look like paper cuts compared to what he will do to them. Corbin says there is no way Strowman will be medically cleared to compete at TLC, and says their match is on and he will win by forfeit to become permanent Raw General Manager. He says that from here on out, he should be known as "General Manager-Elect" and that the Superstars will have choose which side of history they will be on, as he will remember who was with him and against him. Suddenly, the lights go out, and Corbin demands they come back on. Suddenly, Elias' guitar is heard. The lights come back on, and Elias is on the stage. He says he could not sit backstage any more and hear Corbin's voice, and says Corbin, Lashley and McIntyre can't get that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He also says he cannot think of anyone worse than Corbin to be General Manager, then says tonight is about "Bobby Trashley" before mocking Lashley in song.

Elias beats Bobby Lashley by disqualification after Lio Rush drags the referee out of the ring. Acting General Manager Baron Corbin then declares that the match is not over and that Elias interrupted him before he could say that this match is a no-disqualification match. After that, Lashley viciously attacks Elias, and Corbin and McIntyre join in before Lashley ends the match with a nonchalant pinfall attempt as he poses.

Backstage, Baron Corbin fires a backstage worker, then is met by Alexa Bliss, who is impressed. She tells Corbin he is doing a great job, and says that if he needs anything, all he needs to do is ask. Corbin tells Alexa she did a great job at Survivor Series, and asks her to oversee the entire Raw Women's division. Alexa is amazed, and she thanks Corbin and takes the job.

We hear from Dean Ambrose at his doctor's office. Ambrose says he would not expose him on Raw in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and while Seth Rollins would say he is disappointed he is not here, he should be relieved, as he won't be there for Rollins' Intercontinental Championship. He then says it is flu season and that he does not wish to catch anything, calling Rollins' fans "vermin" and saying that they carry diseases as he receives shots from his doctor. After saying he will not be on Raw next week without his shots, he then says that Rollins is a lost cause, and at TLC, he will be merciful and put him out of his misery for good.

Before the next match, Dash Wilder says that he and Scott Dawson were so appalled by Lucha House Rules last week that they were not ready to compete. Dawson says tag team comes with an etiquette like golf, and says that The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) should not be leaping around. He says that they have demanded a rematch, saying that if The Lucha House Party cannot respect their tradition, they should not be in the tag team division. It is then announced that this match will be contested under Lucha House Rules.

The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) beats The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) in a tag team match contested until Lucha House Rules.

Bayley and Sasha Banks advertise WWEShop.com's Cyber Monday sale.

Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka show up. Nia says everybody has so much to be thankful for this year, and says the Raw roster should be thankful for her after being sole survivor at Survivor Series and breaking Becky Lynch's face. She brags about putting Becky on the shelf with a concussion, and says "The Man" was no match for "The Facebreaker" and that "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey should be used to things being taken from her as she will soon take her title. Nia says that Ronda came to WWE on a high note, but ever since she faced her at Money In The Bank, Ronda's career has been in a downturn. After showing footage from Money In The Bank as well as Survivor Series, Nia says Ronda took a beating like a champion before mocking her. She then says Ronda will face her worst day when she faces her again at TLC. Nia then brags about what she has recently done again and says that the top of the mountain belongs to her. After that, Ronda Rousey shows up. Ronda gives Nia credit, saying that Nia Jax won the battle royal and that it was not luck that did. She tells Nia she is lucky that she came from a famous warrior-like wrestling family and that she didn't punch her to become "The Facebreaker." Ronda then promises to rip Nia's arm off at TLC and slap Charlotte Flair across the face with it, and says that since Nia is in the mood to fight, she can have a shot at the champ right here, right now. Nia says they will not do it this way, saying she could beat Ronda right here, right now, but she just got done washing Becky Lynch's blood from her knuckles. Ronda tells her to stop making excuses, but Nia says she is stalling for time. As Tamina and Nia corner Ronda, Natalya runs in, but is soon attacked by The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan), who show up from out of nowhere. Ronda runs out of the ring and chases The Riott Squad away.

Backstage, Drake Maverick says the fans may have had a laugh at his expense last week, saying they have never experienced real fear like he did at Survivor Series and that if they did, they would lose control of all bodily functions, too. After Maverick says that fear makes cowards of us all and that Bobby Roode and Chad Gable will experience that fear first-hand tonight, Akam and Rezar simply say "Fear now, cry later."

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Roode and Chad Gable. Gable says he loves a good laugh as much as anybody, but tonight is why he tagged with Roode in the first place. Roode says he is teaming with Gable for two reason: to win the Raw tag team titles and to make the Raw tag team division absolutely glorious.

AOP (Akam and Rezar) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Bobby Roode and Chad Gable after Drake Maverick steals Bobby Roode's robe, takes it to the bathroom and then urinates on it on the TitanTron.

Backstage, Bayley and Sasha Banks are met by Alexa Bliss, who asks them to put their egos to the side, head to the ring and field questions from the fans in an open forum.

It is announced that Curt Hawkins will be replacing Braun Strowman as Ember Moon's partner for the rest of Mixed Match Challenge.

We hear from Finn Balor, who says that after Acting General Manager Baron Corbin's words and actions earlier tonight, he says he is jeopardizing his career either way and standing up for the right side of history against Corbin.

Ember Moon beats Alicia Fox. After the match, No Way Jose and Ember Moon celebrate with No Way Jose and his conga line, with Ember Moon being an unwitting participant.

Jinder Mahal beats No Way Jose.

We look back on the tag team of Booker T and Goldust, courtesy of KFC's Chicken and Waffles.

Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says he hasn't been himself lately and that Dean Ambrose had him running around so much he thought he was the lunatic, and that it is now time to get back to being a fighting champion. He says he is tired of chasing Ambrose around looking for answers, and says no vaccination will make him immune to Seth Rollins. While Ambrose will be here next week - and not tonight - he says Dean is a liar and that he may be in the arena somewhere. Rollins then issues an open challenge for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, and the challenge is answered by Dolph Ziggler. Dolph says he is glad Seth Rollins is back to being himself, saying his heart hasn't been in it as of late. He says that if Seth is going back to being Seth, he will be the best in the world, and tonight, he will go back to being Intercontinental Champion.

Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler.

Alexa Bliss shows up. She talks about how she has been given the opportunity to oversee the Raw women's division, and is giving the fans a chance to ask Sasha Banks and Bayley questions in an attempt to get to know them better. Alexa says there are no limits and that the fans can ask anything they want, then introduces Bayley and Sasha Banks. One fans asks what Sasha Banks and Bayley could do if they could change the Raw women's division. Bayley isn't sure if she could change anything, but Sasha says she would ship Alexa Bliss back to SmackDown Live. Alexa tells Sasha that Bayley has brought her down, and Bayley said she would ship Alexa back to Hell where she came from. Dana Brooke, Mickie James and Mandy Rose then show up from behind and attack them, but Bayley and Sasha fend them off.

Baron Corbin beats Finn Balor. Baron Corbin makes the match a two-on-one handicap match as soon as he has the match won, and makes Drew McIntyre his tag team partner. Drew wins it for himself and Corbin with the Claymore Kick, then Bobby Lashley shows up with Lio Rush and helps gang up on Balor with Corbin and McIntyre.

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