Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 10, 2022

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar head to the ring to start tonight's show. Backstage, Bobby Lashley and MVP are watching when Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin show up. Lashley says there is no more "us" and that the Hurt Business is done. Shelton and Cedric leave. Back in the ring, Heyman introduces Lesnar, but Lashley and MVP soon show up. MVP introduces Lashley, who says it is in an honor to finally stand in the ring with Lesnar, share the spotlight with him and tell him that for 20 years, he has been ducking and running from him. Lesnar says that with all due respect, it is an honor for him to be in the ring with himself, and says that he has been winning championships in this ring and other rings, and says that it all on him for not climbing the ladder of success like he did. He also says that if they had already met, he would have beaten him and they would not be here right now, then compliments MVP and Lashley on their suits. Lashley says he will beat Lesnar at Royal Rumble before Lesnar starts his career as a stand-up comedian, then Lesnar makes a knock-knock joke that ends with "Bobby who? Exactly." Lesnar then says Lashley cannot beat him when Lashley is "a Brock Lesnar wanna-be," then he and Heyman leave. Afterwards, Lashley is suddenly jumped from behind by Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander, but Lashley quickly turns the tables and lays them out.

Backstage, Matt Riddle is trying to summon his "inner Viper" when Randy Orton shows up. Orton says they lost because Riddle did not tag him in, then reminds him that they have to defend the Raw tag titles against Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) tonight. Orton then writes the words "Tag In Randy" on his hands and tells him to do that in case he gets lost tonight. Riddle then says he is in the mood for cheesesteaks after tonight and asks Orton what kind of cheesesteak guy he is.

Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) beat RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) to become the WWE Raw Tag Team Champions!

In footage from earlier today, Damian Priest talks about his Royal Rumble match debut from last year and says he will upstage it by winning the match, then declares for the match before stating he will be holding another championship along with the United States title.

Backstage, Damian Priest talks with The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) about their match with Apollo Crews, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Montez says they have his back, but Angelo wants to know which Damian Priest they will see. Damian Priest says he is down for a Solo cup, and says that while Dolph Ziggler and Damian Priest have frustrated him, he is ready to give them one final beatdown.

Backstage, Bianca Belair talks about her Royal Rumble and WrestleMania win last year before saying that Becky Lynch's fifteen seconds of fame are over and that she will win tonight and become champion at Royal Rumble.

The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode) and Apollo Crews beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and Damian Priest.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins says he is in a great mood tonight because Royal Rumble match is on the horizon and it is the night where he will become the new Universal Champion. He says it will be him versus Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble after he took matters into his own hands, and says death, taxes and him beating Roman Reigns are the only certain things in life. Suddenly, Big E shows up and says this is incredible news, then says he has declared himself for the men's Royal Rumble match and that he dreams about beating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania and walking out as champion. Rollins laughs and says Big E can dream, then says he is happy for him before telling him he does not stand a chance against him. Big E then says they should test that theory tonight, but Rollins says he is not ready and wants to wait until next week. Big E then says they can do it right now, and Rollins tells him the match is on.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Big E.

Sarah Schreiber interview Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. in the ring. Nikki says she and Rhea are challenging Carmella and Queen Zelina for the Women's Tag Team Titles, but Rhea says they are here to talk about the Royal Rumble match. When Rhea says she is not interesting in teaming up anymore, Nikki takes it as Rhea thinking she is better than her, but Rhea says it was never about that or the tag team titles. Rhea almost walks out on the team, but says that this is goodbye for now. Nikki wants Rhea to look her in the eye and say that she still believes in her. Rhea says she always has, and tells her not to stop believing in herself. When Nikki asks if they can still be friends, they hug. When Rhea goes for a fistbump, however, Nikki attacks her. She then says "Almost superheroes don't need any friends."

Backstage, Dana Brooke is met by Reggie, who shows up with cheesesteaks when he has a feeling the 24/7 Championship is in danger. They run only to see R-Truth with a garbage can and a referee, then Akira Tozawa comes out of the garbage can. Dana and Reggie throw their cheesesteaks at R-Truth and Tozawa and end up hitting Tamina, who gets angry. As Dana and Reggie run away, Reggie runs into Omos, who grabs him. Dana tells Omos to let him go, then Omos tells Reggie to watch what he does tonight, for he will do worse next week.

We hear from Doudrop, who says Liv Morgan and Bianca Belair cut in line all last year and wasted opportunities, then says this is a new year and that they will regret overlooking her. She tells Becky Lynch not to get too comfortable with the Raw Women's Championship, because at Royal Rumble, she will get "Doudropped."

Omos beats Nick Sanders. (Nick Sanders is Create A Pro wrestler Leo Sparrow, who had his first match last year.)

It's time for The Cutting Edge. Tonight's guest is "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix. Edge puts Beth on a pedestal and lists their accomplishments together before we see a video package of Beth's career. Beth says she does not know if Edge is trying to butter her up, but flattery will get him everywhere, then says she is here to talk about business and that the video was just a preview of the damage she will do to Maryse. She says that the entitlement from The Miz has to stop, and at Royal Rumble, she and Edge will shut Miz and Maryse up for good. Suddenly, Miz and Maryse show up. Miz says that he stands with Ben Simmons and says he will take $33 million not to play in Philadelphia, then says he had Edge beaten at Day 1 until Beth Phoenix showed up to help him. As Miz asks what kind of man does this, Edge reminds Miz that he used Maryse to avoid a Spear. Miz says this is slander and that Maryse is one of the best wrestlers to ever put on a pair of high heels, then we see a video package of Maryse's career. Miz asks the fans if they know who his wife is and if they have even seen her in action, then says Edge and Beth should be honored to be in the same ring as Maryse. Edge admits Maryse is a former champion, but says Beth can "deadlift a Buick" and crush people, and Beth says it is interesting that Maryse wants to be shy when she had no problem hitting Edge from behind when she wasn't there. Edge admits Maryse is a former champion, but says Beth can "deadlift a Buick" and crush people, and Beth says it is interesting that Maryse wants to be shy when she had no problem hitting Edge from behind when she wasn't there. Beth says that if Maryse is too afraid to show up and if Edge does not get to Miz first, he will have the pleasure of knocking Miz's teeth in.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Austin Theory. Austin Theory says he has the chance to impress Vince McMahon, who reminded him that AJ Styles is one of the most decorated champions in WWE and a future Hall of Famer. He says he will beat Styles tonight and Vince will continue to invest in him. When asked if Vince had any more inspirational words for him, Austin Theory simply says "Don't screw this up."

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Austin Theory by disqualification after he is pulled off the apron and attacked by Grayson Waller. Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Grayson Waller, who says he has given AJ Styles a preview of their match tomorrow night and that Styles will be taken over by "the Grayson Waller effect."

We hear from Liv Morgan, who says that she knows what it is like to be so close to victory that she can taste it and that she is not giving up on being champion. She says that this time, she will not come close to the Raw Women's Championship again; this time, she will win it.

We see Alexa Bliss with a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist says Alexa has been through a lot of trauma, but now it is time to heal, and he wants to know where she is right now. After re-witnessing the destruction of Lilly, she says it makes her feel thirsty, then pours water into a glass, destroys the picture and starts destroying things.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky talks about the Triple Threat Match between Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan and Doudrop that is coming up next, and says that while they have notions of grandeur of beating her, they will lose. She then guests on commentary for the match.

Doudrop beats Liv Morgan and Bianca Belair in a Triple Threat Match to face Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at Royal Rumble after Becky Lynch breaks up Bianca's pinfall attempt upon hitting Liv with the K.O.D. Bianca chases Becky around the ring, but gets thrown over the commentary table, and Doudrop hits Liv with the Banzai Drop for the win. After the match, Becky offers to shake Doudrop's hand, but slaps her. She then goes for the Manhandle Slam, but Doudrop shoves Becky away.

This week on Raw Talk: Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis)! Nikki A.S.H.! The Miz!

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 3, 2022

At the start of the show, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Paul Heyman is in the ring. Heyman then introduces Brock Lesnar to the ring. Lesnar throws some ring steps into the ring, then stands on them like a podium with the WWE Championship on his shoulder. He gives a big shoutout to Roman Reigns, who he says is sitting at home watching Raw and seeing "the real champion" before telling Roman to get well soon. Lesnar then says "South Carolina...acknowledge me," before acknowledging Paul Heyman for advocating his free agency and pulling some strings to make him WWE Champion. Heyman brags about the behind-the-scenes machinations to put Brock Lesnar in the WWE Championship picture, then says that Lesnar is focused on defending and retaining. Heyman then goes on to talk about how Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens teamed up to go for the title, then says Seth Rollins is no visionary and that Becky Lynch might leave Rollins if he doesn't beat Lesnar for the title. Heyman says Rollins and Owens might as well get traded to SmackDown, as Roman Reigns is vulnerable without special counsel these days, then talks about Lesnar's history with Bobby Lashley, saying that if Lashley wins tonight, he will have to face Lesnar face-to-face, not from behind. Heyman then says that Big E was a great champion and that he would still be champion if it were not for Lesnar, and that he and Lesnar have nothing but respect for him. He says that if Big E won tonight, it would be an honor to see Big E vs. Lesnar.

Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with Randy Orton wearing gold chains and sunglasses, then proposes they create their own rap group as he talks about his celebrity connections. Orton takes the chains and sunglasses away and asks what happened to their new year's resolutions. When Riddle mentions listening to Orton more, Orton says that when Riddle listened to him, they got on the right track. The two of them make an Eminem reference.

Before the next match, Chad Gable says he will be handing out free lessons with the help of Otis tonight, and that their first resolution is to teach RK-Bro the meaning of acceptance when they learn their tag team title reign is coming to an end at their hands.

Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) beat RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) after Gable keeps Orton from tagging in.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP says Lashley has to overcome insurmountable odds to beat Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and Big E, saying it is a Herculean task. Lashley says Brock Lesnar fears him.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Omos, who puts his hand across Kevin Patrick's face and says "That's how I relax."

Dana Brooke and Reggie retain the WWE 24/7 Championship against Akira Tozawa and Tamina after Tozawa inadvertently boots Tamina in the face and gets nailed by Tamina for it.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says there is something about the new year that inspires people, because when the clock strikes midnight, everything can seemingly change for the better, and while she admires the locker's room ambition, she plans on remaining Raw Women's Champion. She says that if the last three or four years have proven anything, it is that the locker room cannot beat her. Becky then says she has looked back on her decisions in the past year and realized she has become a work of art. She says that a good work of art makes one feel, and that she makes the people feel. She also says that fine art reveals the truth, then tells the fans that their wishes will not come true and that the rest of the locker room will not beat her to become Raw Women's Champion.Becky says to look no further than Liv Morgan, and as Becky says that Liv broke her promise to herself and the fans to become champion, Liv shows up and says there is nobody who is harder on herself than herself and that they both know how close she came to winning. Liv then says that the only thing she ever promised herself was that she would give it her all and leave it all in the ring, and she did exactly that at Day 1. Becky says Liv will win the Raw Women's title when she retires, then Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca says she is sick and tired of seeing Becky act like she is untouchable, saying she not Liv Morgan believe her hype and that while she may have taken a detour, she is coming back for the Raw Women's title. Becky says both Liv and Bianca have fallen for her "beat, sleep, retreat" pattern and says they can both form a support group for people who almost beat her. Bianca and Liv then argue over who wants to face Becky, then Becky tells them to sort it out between themselves. Liv and Bianca toss Becky out of the ring, then the two of them go at it with each other. As Bianca goes for a K.O.D. on Liv, Becky gets back in the ring, breaks the hold and hits Bianca with a Manhandle Slam.

Backstage, Kevin Owens meets with Seth Rollins. Rollins wants to know what he should do about Paul Heyman, but Owens is more focused on what to do about Bobby Lashley and Big E, saying that if one of them wins, they can go at it for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. Rollins says he loves the plan and that they can trust eac other.

Queen Zelina and Carmella retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley with a schoolgirl from Zelina Vega to Nikki A.S.H.

Before the next match, The Street Profits announce that they are officially in the men's Royal Rumble match.

We hear from Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Rey says that they will be in the men's Royal Rumble match this year.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Damian Priest, who says that Dolph Ziggler wants his furious side, but if he can keep cool, he can beat Ziggler. He says that whether he wins with mercy or after giving a beating is all up to Ziggler.

Backstage, Doudrop confronts WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville over Liv Morgan and Bianca Belair getting another shot at the WWE Championship, saying the fans are getting tired of the same women getting shot after shot at the Raw Women's Championship as she demands a title shot. Sonya makes a Triple Threat Match next week between Liv, Bianca and Doudrop, with the winner getting a shot at the title at Royal Rumble.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Dolph Ziggler after throwing a chair at Robert Roode and kicking out of the Zig Zag. (In this match, the title could have changed hands by disqualification or count-out.)

Backstage, Austin Theory meets with Vince McMahon, who says that who say sorry show weakness and that those who don't mean to interrupt mean to interrupt. Vince shows he is impressed with Austin for beating Finn Balor from behind. Vince then tells Austin Theory that he is in the men's Royal Rumble, and that if he wins, he faces the opponent of his choice at WrestleMania.

The Miz and Maryse head to the ring. Miz says he and Maryse are outraged after what happened at Day 1, saying he had Edge where he had him and that he still had to prove himself against him despite being a two-time grand slam champion. He says that he saw the look of defeat in his eyes and was about to lay Edge to rest until Beth Phoenix showed up and allowed Edge to steal the victory when he deserved to lose. Miz says Edge deserved to lose after he ruined their wedding vow renewal last week, and says the fans enjoyed it because their relationships are so bad that they want bad things to happen to good people like them. Miz then says true love always wins, then says Edge hid behind his wife and that he does not deserve respect for relying on his wife to fight his battles, asking who would do it only for the fans to tell him that he would. Maryse disagrees, saying Miz does not need her to fight her battles and that he is strong, then says that if Beth Phoenix were here, she would punch her right in the face. Beth then shows up, followed by Edge. Edge says most people would take the loss and move on, but he knows Miz better than that and knew he would make every excuse in the book about why he lost and proving what kind of hypocrite he is. After Edge says that he did not ask Beth to fight his battles for him and after Beth says what happened at Day 1 was her idea, Edge then decides to give Miz what he wants: Miz and Maryse vs. Edge and Beth Phoenix at Royal Rumble. Miz accepts the challenge, much to the chagrin of Maryse, who wants nothing to do with this. Maryse then falls back when Beth psyches her out.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Big E. Big E says being WWE Champion meant a lot to him and a lot of people, and while there is no shame in losing to Brock Lesnar, he will not get kicked and stay down or wallow in self-pity, and he wants his next chapter to be his best chapter. Tonight, he has an opportunity to right all those wrongs and get on the path to reclaiming what is his, and he says will be damned if there is a soul on Earth who can stop him.

Omos beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.

Next week: Alexa Bliss' journey back to Raw!

Bobby Lashley beats Kevin Owens, Big E and Seth Rollins in a Fatal 4-Way Match to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble. After the match, Kevin Patrick interviews Brock Lesnar backstage. Lesnar says he will see Roman Reigns this Friday on SmackDown.

This week on Raw Talk: Edge and "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix! Becky Lynch! Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis)!

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 20, 2021

MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring to start tonight's show. MVP talks about what Bobby Lashley did last week, saying it would be considered "impossible," and yet Lashley beat Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Big E to earn a shot at the WWE Championship at Day 1. He says the fans would not understand the Herculean feat that Lashley performed, saying that Lashley makes doing the impossible "routine" and comparing it to winning a marathon, a basketball game and a boxing match back-to-back-to-back. As MVP says that everyone is living in "The All Mighty Era," Big E shows up. Big E congratulates Lashley on doing everything he said he would do, but says that while the Lashley he knows is strong, dominant and has a lot of sisters, the Lashley he knows does it all on his own. He mentions MVP hitting him with his cane last week, then says Lashley does not have "the plums" that he thinks he does. Lashley says he did not need help from anyone and that he would have beaten him anyway. Lashley says he did not need MVP's help to win his matches last week, and while he is no saint, he did what he did to get the win. He then says the fans are questioning whether he would have won on his own. He mentions MVP saying that he would beat Big E if Lashley could not, then Lashley puts MVP to the test in a match against Big E while he watches from ringside. MVP raises his cane against Big E, then all of a sudden, Lashley is attacked from behind by Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens. Big E fights Owens and Rollins, but they gang up on him. Owens and Rollins throw Big E into the barricade, the go after Lashley again. Owens holds Lashley down for The Stomp, but Big E stops The Stomp and Lashley plants Rollins in the center of the ring.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bianca Belair. Bianca says she stays in her line and minds her own business, yet Doudrop is obsessed with her. She says their match will be the final match where Doudrop will find out not to mess with her.

Backstage, Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins agree that they have to get Bobby Lashley out of their WWE Championship match. Suddenly, Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up and puts them in a tag team match against Big E and Lashley.

Bianca Belair beats Doudrop.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Austin Theory. Theory says he feels like the luckiest Superstar in the world, and says Vince McMahon is proud of him either because of his selfies, because he sees promise in him or because he sees him as a future champion.

Finn Balor beats Austin Theory after reversing a pinfall attempt with a selfie into a crucifix pin attempt before hitting the Coup De Grace for the win.

Backstage, The Miz is taking with Omos. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up and meets with The Miz, who mentions a "revealing conversation" before leaving. Styles says he hopes to win tonight and be back in the tag team title picture by year's end.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's special guests are "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos. Before introducing his guests, The Miz tells Maryse that he loves her and not to mention their relationship on Cutting Edge. Omos throws his chair out of the ring before The Miz mentions that Styles and Omos have been "out of sync" as of late. Styles says that describes Miz and Maryse before chalking it up to "growing pains." He says that he meant what he said last week and that he and Omos are unstoppable when they are on the same page, and says that he not only noticed his potential, but feels Omos can be a tag team champion on his own. He says that they got off the rails, but it happens, and he is proud of their tag team before saying that they two of them should take all the titles. Miz likes the idea, but says he has heard otherwise from Omos. Styles asks Miz what kind of man puts the mother of his children in harm's way, and Miz accuses Styles of deflecting before saying that Omos does not feel the same way as he does, telling him that Omos confided in him that he is sick and tired of carrying him. He says that Omos also told him that he was the biggest and brightest star when he showed up and that Styles has does nothing but hold him back, and that the mutual respect between them is one sided and that Omos had WWE begging him to come while Styles had to toil to get there. Miz also says that Omos had WWE begging him to come while Styles had to toil to get there. As Styles asks Omos for the truth, Rey and Dominik Mysterio show up for the next match.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos after Omos refuses to let Styles tag out. After the match, Styles says that he should never have taken Omos under his wing bcause he is a piece of trash. Omos shoves Styles, and Styles attacks Omos only to be shoved out of the ring. Styles goes for a Phenomenal Forearm, but Omos grabs him and drops him down. Omos then tells Styles that the next time he sees him will be in a match between them.

Backstage, Austin Theory almost knocks on Mr. McMahon's door, but cannot bring himself to do so.

Randy Orton beats Chad Gable. After the match, Otis gets in the ring, and after two RKO attempts, Otis pushes Orton out of the ring.

Backstage, MVP meets with Bobby Lashley in the locker room. MVP asks Lashley if he is alright and if he can trust Big E. Lashley says no on both counts and says he will beat Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins, and if Big E looks at wrong, he will beat him, too. Lashley asks MVP to get him some water after MVP asks Lashley if he still needs him.

In footage from earlier today, Dana Brooke and Reggie check out some lit-up Christmas trees in a local park. As they do, Akira Tozawa - dressed as an elf - looks for R-Truth but is stopped by Tamina. Dana Brooke and Reggie soon meet R-Truth dressed as Santa Claus, and Tamina chases after Dana Brooke before the two of them fight in strings of Christmas lights. Dana and Reggie are able to get away. Tamina gets mad at R-Truth and Tozawa, who both run off.

Dolph Ziggler beats Damian Priest in a WWE United States Championship Contender's Match by count-out when Robert Roode trips Damian Priest off the ring apron and Priest responds by attacking him. After the match, Priest gets in the ring, and when Ziggler drop kicks him, Priest chases him out of the ring before grabbing Roode again and hits him with The Reckoning. Priest then chases Ziggler to the back.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Finn Balor, who is soon attacked from behind and slammed into a road case by Austin Theory. Theory ten takes a selfie with Finn Balor.

Backstage, Austin Theory meets with Vince McMahon and apologizes for losing the way he did tonight before getting Finn Balor back. Vince notes that Theory still lost and considers firing people, saying firing people before the holiday gives him a warm feeling in his stomach. Vince puts him in a rematch against Finn Balor, then says that he did not become a ruthless billionaire by making minor adjustments before erasing marks on his paper and blowing eraser scrapings in his face.

It's time for The Cutting Edge. Tonight's guest is Maryse. Maryse says she is not here to be Edge's friend and that she is here to use The Cutting Edge to talk, as The Miz will not even let her speak. She says that most people know here as this larger-than-life character who has everything figured out, but at the end of the day, she is a human being who wants respect and wants a big thank you for everything she does for the family. Maryse admits she is tired and exhausted, and she admits that Edge could have hurt her badly but did not, and at the end of the day, she is a woman with a family and two children, and if something were to happen to her, no one would be there to take care of her kids. Maryse almost breaks down before asking if Edge would ever have done this to his wife, and Edge says he is sorry that Maryse's life is a sad country song and that The Miz trotted her out to lead him to a false sense of security. After Edge calls The Miz out, saying that this is low even for him, Edge says he would not do this to his wife Beth Phoenix, because he respects her. The Miz's music hits, and Miz attacks from behind, but Edge is ready. Maryse then slaps Edge, and Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale. Miz and Maryse then laugh and kiss, revealing that this was part of their plan all along.

We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan.

Before the next match, Queen Zelina says that Rhea Ripley is not royal enough to end the reign of the one true queen in WWE.

Rhea Ripley beats Queen Zelina.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Big E, who says that tonight is not about whether he or Bobby Lashley can co-exist, but whether he can set the tone for Day 1. Bobby Lashley shows up and says he will not need MVP or anyone's help to become WWE Champion. He says that tonight, he is focused on Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins, and asks Big E if he can trust him. Big E tells him to leave MVP in the back, and Lashley says not to worry about that.

Liv Morgan heads to the ring. Liv talks about how she challenged Becky Lynch to a rematch at Day 1 and how Becky tried to injure her before accepting it, and says that as she laid on the steel steps, she knew she could not let Becky get the upper hand. She says that with Becky heading home to "her try-hard husband's" gym in Iowa to train, she decided to follow her over there this past weekend. We see footage of Liv Morgan in the training ring where Becky is training with somebody. Liv produces a Kendo stick and smashes it into Becky's back, but the person she did not strike is Becky, who is really behind her. Becky takes Liv's Kendo stick, and the two women fight. Liv hits an enzuigiri before smacking the real Becky Lynch in the back, leaving Becky livid. Liv admits that Becky may have been a step ahead, but says Becky is so threatened by her that she had one of her student disguise herself as Becky, and while she did not want to hurt an innocent person, she cannot help but laugh at Becky's behavior. She says that is is disgusting that Becky is willing to sacrifice someone like that, and says that while she knows Becky will try to cheat again, she welcomes it, because she knows she will win and become the champion. Liv says that Becky can try to break her arm, but she will break her face and win the Raw Women's title. Suddenly, Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette and that her students know they have to pay their dues, then says it takes more than a Kendo stick to keep her down, for when one is big time, there's no time to be down. As Becky mentions Liv's arm, Liv says it took one arm to kick her ass. Becky tells Liv she got lucky before telling her she stepped up more than she thought she would and made a spotlight for herself. She then says it gets hot under those lights and that Liv cannot handle the heat, but Liv says she will become Raw Women's Champion and that her spotlight is bright and feels just fine. Liv dares Becky to get in the ring, and Becky says that as much as she wants to finish what they started, she will not go in there with the Kendo stick in her hands. Liv says she brought it for Becky, not for herself, and tosses it to her. Becky becomes insulted, and says that Liv should be lucky she has a private jet to catch.

Big E and Bobby Lashley beat Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins after Lashley inadvertently hits Big E with a Spear meant for Rollins. After the match, Rollins attacks Lashley, and he and Owens pull Lashley out of the ring and gang up on him before grabbing some rings steps and hitting Big E with them before nailing Lashley. Rollins and Owens then powerbomb Lashley on the ring apron before Rollins hits The Stomp on Lashley on the ring steps. Owens and Rollins then hug in the ring.

This week on Raw Talk: Miz and Maryse! Rhea Ripley! Austin Theory!

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 13, 2021

MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring to start tonight's show. Lashley says that last week, he showed what happens when people disrespect him. MVP says Lashley is the single most terrifying man in all of WWE because people are afraid to say his name like the Candyman. MVP says there is an issue with respect in today's Superstars, and that there are guy like Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins who show up week after week whining, complaining and backstabbing to get into a WWE title match, then says Lashley does none of that. He says that Lashley makes statements, and that he made a statement to multiple persons last week that he be added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1, for there is no better way to start off the new year than with Lashley as WWE Champion. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up, and says he has not mentioned MVP or Lashley and fails to see the disrespect, then accuses Lashley of trying to weaseling his way into a WWE Championship match that he has earned his way into. Owens says he is doing this to give the fans a WWE Champion they can believe in, then says nobody wants Lashley in the match and that he will go to Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville to ensure he does not enter it. Suddenly, Seth Rollins shows up and says the show cannot start without its star, and says that as much as he despises Owens, he has to agree that Lashley should not be in his title match much like Owens should not be in it. MVP says Rollins and Owens are terrified, and Lashley dares them to get into the ring and do something about it. Owens proposes that they work together against Lashley, saying Lashley cannot take them. As Owens and Rollins argue over who enters the ring first, Big E shows up.Big E says Owens and Rollins may be quaking in their boots at the thought of being in the ring with Lashley, he has already beaten Lashley to become WWE Champion and again inside of a steel cage, and he has no problem beating Lashley one more time. Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up, and Pearce says there will be severe consequences if anyone lays a hand on anyone else. Deville says they have decided a Fatal 4-Way is a good idea, and that Lashley will be in the WWE title match at Day 1. Pearce then says he will be added to the match, but only if Lashley can defeat Big E, Owens and Rollins in no particular order tonight. Lashley accepts.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Randy Orton meets with Matt Riddle. Riddle says he has been watching a lot of tape, but Riddle admits some of it has been himself in the blazer. Orton tells Riddle that his broadcast career was over before it began, but Riddle is more interested in podcasting and being a shaman. Orton tells him to focus more on the tag team titles, and tells him to focus 100% on Otis so that maybe one day, he can put the blazer back on.

Backstage, Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce has to remind Seth Rollins that he, Kevin Owens and Big E all have to be beaten for Lashley to get a title shot, and tell Kevin Owens that he will have to face Lashley first because he was last added to the match. After Rollins and Owens complain and leave, Big E says that while this will make it harder for him to retain the WWE title, he will still walk out champion.

Otis beats Matt Riddle. After the match, Randy Orton attacks Otis and Chad Gable, but Otis lays Orton out.

Bianca Belair beats Doudrop. After the match, Doudrop attacks Bianca Belair from behind on the stage.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Kevin Owens, who says the current situation and St. Paul, Minnesota is "trash," and that he plans to put an end to Lashley's WWE Championship endeavor quickly.

WWE announces it's new "Next In Line" program, which serves as a pipeline from other sports to professional wrestling, then USA Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is seen in the front row. MVP and Bobby Lashley both fist bump Steveson before the next match.

Bobby Lashley beats Kevin Owens with the Hurt Lock before he can even fully lock it in. After the match, WWE official Sonya Deville tells a livid Seth Rollins that he is up next.

We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan. This time, we get to hear Veer Mahaan speak. Veer says the lion is the king of the jungle, and in order to survive, the lion must deftly hunt its prey, kill it and eat it. He also mentions that other times, the lion hunts just for fun.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says last week was a big night for Liv Morgan, but she is still standing as Raw Women's Champion like she said she would. She then says that if Liv became champion, the fans would find reason to doubt her as they do not know what they want. She says that people wanted her to come back but then had opinions about her afterwards despite never being in her shoes, and says one has to evolve or else they will disappoint the fans. As she shows a photo of a disappointed young female Liv Morgan fan from last week ad tells people to get used to being disappointed when they see their favorites lose to her because she will stay champion for a very long time, Liv Morgan shows up. Liv says she is not getting used to anything and that the fans are sick and tired of hearing Becky's broken record, and that the only person doubting Liv Morgan is Becky. Liv says Becky doubting her is the only reason she nearly lost to her last week and had to cheat to win, which she says is the only thing Becky is the best at while providing a photo of Becky Lynch grabbing the bottom rope on the pinfall. She admits she cried a little last week, not because she was weak, but because she was human, but she snapped out of it and believed she could beat her. Liv says she will not give up until she makes the Raw Women's title mean something again. Liv also says that if Becky really is "big time," she will accept a title rematch at Day 1. Becky tells Liv to blame herself for not being ready for her grabbing the rope, then says she is not ready and does not have the killer instinct. After Becky says that Liv did absolutely nothing like she always did, Liv charges the ring and attacks Becky, but Becky shoves her into the ring steps on the outside, traps her hand in the steps and stomps the arm and elbow. Multiple referees have to stop Becky and check on Liv. Becky then tells Liv Morgan that if she still wants the match, it is on. She then says that with no other able-bodied opponents opposing, she he will go home to her family and train.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who admits he and Omos were not at their best and that Omos was disrespectful for walking out on him, then says he will not give up on their team. Styles says he has been in the business for a long time and has never seen someone like Omos, and if things go off the rails, that is on him. He says that Omos was not a way to boost his career, but a way to give back to the business. He realizes that Omos is "a good kid" and wants to see him succeed in this business, then Omos shows up and asks "Are we good?" Styles says "We're golden," and says he will not give up on the team. Omos says he will not give up on the team, either.

In footage from earlier today, Dana Brooke and Reggie walk through a park. Reggie tells Dana he is willing to pass on some knowledge from when he was champion and proposes talking over some hot chocolate. Dana likes the idea. R-Truth and Akira Tozawa suddenly blow their cover, and as Reggie stops them from going for the 24/7 Championship, Dana Brooke is grabbed by Tamina, but she escapes alongside with Reggie after fending off Tamina. Tamina then tells R-Truth and Akira Tozawa to stay out of her way. R-Truth and Tozawa then argue over who Tamina warned.

Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode beat Finn Balor and Damian Priest following the distraction from Austin Theory. After the match, Theory takes a selfie with a downed Finn Balor, then runs out of the ring when Damian Priest chases him.

Before the next match, Queen Zelina says she feels it is her royal duty to grace "this frozen tundra" with her royal presence, then turns on the crowd for siding with Rhea Ripley before saying she will prove some deserve to be on top while others deserve to be buried under a snow pile in "a fly-over state like Minnesota."

Queen Zelina quickly beats Rhea Ripley after Carmella attacks Nikki A.S.H.

Backstage, Seth Rollins is met by Kevin Owens, who wants to be in Rollins' corner due to MVP being there. Rollins says Owens could not even help himself, but Owens says there is no escape from the Hurt Lock and admits he had to save himself. Rollins tells Owens to stay backstage while he figures out how to beat Bobby Lashley on his own, but Owens tells Rolins he is making a mistake.

Seth Rollins beats Bobby Lashley by disqualification after Kevin Owens shows up to attack him...almost. After the match, Owens and Rollins praise each other on a job well done, then Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up and restart the match as a no-disqualification match while making the match against Big E a no-disqualification match. Lashley hits Rollins with a Spear to advance to his match with Big E.

Backstage, Vince McMahon is meeting with Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez when Austin Theory barges into the room to show his selfie with Finn Balor. Vince is not impressed, but Austin says a match would be more impressive. Vince tells Austin that they are not friends and that he has not impressed him yet, then pulls out his most deadly weapon: a pencil. He then says that the eraser is the most important part.

It's time for another edition of Miz TV. This time around, however, Maryse is the host, and she says that the fans in Minnesota are not used to seeing a woman like her or a man like The Miz, whom she introduces. Miz says Maryse looks astonishing and says only a woman like her can make a cold Minnesota night feel like paradise, then formally endorses who he feels should be the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022: himself. Miz tearfully raises a glass with Maryse to beating Edge at Day 1 and sending him back to permanent retirement while he highlights his resume, then Edge shows up. Edge says that sometimes, the squeaky wheel doesn't get the grease, and it just squeaks and squeaks. He repeats "squeaks" until Miz finds it annoying, then Edge says this is what it feels like when Miz opens his mouth. Edge says he would get all the adulation he craves if he could just shut up, and that while he knows how good he is, he has seen guys like him crash and burn and he knows Miz is hiding his insecurity. He says that Miz has been told so many times he is not good enough that he has become an "overbearing jackoff" that he has believed it, then says that he will have to teach him that he still has lessons to learn and knock the constipated look off his face at Day 1. Miz throws his champagne into Edge's eyes, but Edge hits Miz with the Edge-O-Matic before throwing all of the furniture out of the ring. He goes for a spear, but Miz uses Maryse as a shield and hits Edge with the Skull Crushing Finale. Miz and Maryse then argue, then Maryse smacks Miz and leaves, with Miz chasing her to the back.

Backstage, Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins meet with Big E, who tells them not to approach the ring if they want their match to stay a Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP says no extraordinary being could have beaten Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins in the same night, not even Hercules, and that a no-disqualification allows Lashley to unleash as much pain as he wants. Lashley says that in 2022, everyone will be bowing down to their new, All Mighty WWE Champion.

Bobby Lashley beats Big E in a no-disqualificatoin match to become part of the WWE Championship match at Day 1, making the match a Fatal 4-Way. Following interference from Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens that sees Rollins and Owens being put through tables, Bobby Lashley wins with a Spear after MVP hits Big E in the back of the knee with his cane.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 6, 2021

Backstage, Seth Rollins welcomes everyone to tonight's show. He talks about how Kevin Owens connived his way into the WWE Championship match at Day 1, then says that Owens will find himself going one-on-one with Big E in a steel cage. Rollins says they will rip each other apart and that he will enjoy every minute of it, then Day 1 will usher in a new era with a new champion when he beats them both to reclaim his rightful place as WWE Champion. We hear from Big E, who says he went to hell and back to stay WWE Champion and that tonight will be no different when he and Kevin Owens are in a steel cage. He says there is no easy way or shortcut home (a reference to "No Easy Way Out" by Robert Tepper), and he will punish him. After Big E's entrance, we hear from Kevin Owens, who says that Seth Rollins may have been calling him a liar, Rollins is the liar for saying the WWE Championship is his and that Big E is just holding the WWE title for him. He says that he will punish Big E tonight, and that is no lie.

Big E beats Kevin Owens in a steel cage match. During the match, Seth Rollins shows up and slams the cage door on both Big E's and Owens' heads before watching from ringside. After the match, Seth Rollins attacks Big E, then beats up a downed Kevin Owens in the ring. When he goes for The Stomp on Owens, however, Big E hits Rollins with a belly-to-belly suplex before hitting Owens with the Big Ending.

After the commercial break, Big E, Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens are still laid out around the ring. It is revealed that during the commercial break, Bobby Lashley showed up and laid out all three men.

Before the next match, Queen Zelina asks the fans if they would rather cheer for Nikki A.S.H. over her before saying she does not feel as sorry for her as much as she wants to beat her tonight.

Queen Zelina beats Nikki A.S.H.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle). Riddle says he and Orton have set up a "RK-Bro-Nament" to determine new #1 contenders for the Raw tag team titles as well as handling all post-match interviews. Riddle then has Orton put on a blazer, telling him that even the fans want him to put it on. Orton wears the blazer before they head to the ring for the next match.

Backstage, Rhea Ripley tells Nikki A.S.H. she will get the win next time when a fan asks for an autograph. They both find out she is asking Jerry "The King" Lawler, not them, and Nikki A.S.H. walks away soon afterwards after Lawler tries to cheer her up.

RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) guest on commentary for the next match.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos by count-out to advance in the RK-Bro-Nament when Omos is too focused on Angelo Dawkins at ringside. After the match, Styles tells Omos he has to listen to him as it is how their team works, but Omos walks away. Afterwards, Matt Riddle interviews AJ Styles, who says it is just a miscommunication as he wants nothing to do with Riddle. When asked if he has anything to add, Orton says "Nope."

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says tonight is a big night, but for Liv Morgan, it is the biggest night of her life and career. She says Liv has never been hotter and that the fans are behind her more than ever, but the real battle will not be in the ring, but in Liv's head and heart and with the fans. Becky says that as Liv does better and better, the fans will eventually turn on her, and for that, tonight is just another night for her compared to Liv.

Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Randy Orton about the post-match interview from earlier, saying they are here to take the fans through an emotional rollercoaster. Orton takes off his blazer and hands it to Orton, saying his broadcasting days are over for the moment and that it is all on Riddle now.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Robert Roode in a United States Open Challenge. After the match, Dolph Ziggler superkicks Priest.

Doudrop attacks Bianca Belair from behind before the next match.

We look back on Lita vs. Trish Stratus for the WWE Women's Championship on the December 6, 2004 episode of Raw.

Bianca Belair beats Doudrop by count-out when Doudrop walks out of the match after escaping the K.O.D.

Backstage, Vince McMahon meets with Austin Theory again. Vince tells Austin he is thinking about putting him in a match tonight, but when Vince asks Austin if he expected him to actually put him in a match, Austin says no.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Edge. After The Miz says Maryse does not go to places like Memphis, Tennessee, he talks about his confrontation with Edge and how Edge complimented him, then wants to know if Edge is a shadow of his former self before bringing Edge out. Edge tells Miz that he meant what he said when he complimented him, but Miz says he things Edge has lost his edge, saying the old Edge would have Speared him out of his shoes while the current Edge is still physical but sounds weak. Edge tells Miz not to mistake his kindness for weakness and says Miz has bigger issues for him, but Miz says he needed his kindness when he was starting out in WWE, walking on eggshells and outcasted for not fitting the mold. He says that everyone was more worried about keeping their spot while he was outcasted, and tells Edge he does not want or need his kindness. Edge told him it was in Memphis that he told him to ride the storm out only to be brushed off. Edge says he went through that seven years earlier and says that if someone pulled him aside, he would have listened, and he sees new people as new opportunities. He then tells The Miz to look in the mirror and realize he is an ass. Miz tells Edge he is an hypocrite and vulnerable, and says that his career has surprised his. Miz then says he has no problem beating him at Day 1, and Edge says that if this is a challenge, it is on. Edge then says they can go at it now, but Miz says "no," not because he is scared. Suddenly, Edge psyches him out, causing Miz to fall back where he stands. Edge says "Not afraid?" before leaving. Miz is livid.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Liv Morgan, who says that while Becky Lynch is not entirely wrong, Becky is scared that people are watching her to see her take the title and that she may not get her way. Liv says she is going to do everything in her power to get what she wants, which is the WWE Raw Women's Championship.

We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan.

Matt Riddle guests on commentary for the next match.

Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) to advance in the RK-Bro-Nament with a schoolkid pin from Dominik to Gable. After the match, Matt Riddle interviews Alpha Academy, but Otis slams him.

Backstage, Vince McMahon meets with Austin Theory, telling him he will not have a match tonight. Vince admits he was impressed with Austin's match with Big E, but says he has to find another way to impress him. Austin does jumping jacks at first like he was before, but Vince tells him to use his brains. Austin gets an idea and leaves Vince's office.

Finn Balor beats T-Bar. After the match, Finn Balor is attacked from behind by Austin Theory, who hits him with the ATL before taking a selfie.

Backstage, Dana Brooke is surrounded by Dana Brooke and Akira Tozawa before Reggie sneaks up on her to finish their conversation. Suddenly, Tamina runs at Dana Brooke, but Reggie alerts Dana to Tamina and Dana runs as Reggie blocks her path.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP says this is an era where people have become way too comfortable disrespecting others due to a lack of consequences, and says that Lashley not being mentioned in the WWE title picture was disrespectful. Lashley says that when he is disrespectful, people get laid out.

We see a video package of Liv Morgan's road to WWE Superstardom which also stars Liv's mother.

Becky Lynch retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Liv Morgan after grabbing the bottom rope following a series of pinfall attempts.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 29, 2021

Seth Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that after last week, the fans may have expected him to be in a bad mood, but he is "Seth Freakin' Rollins" and nobody can keep him down. Rollins says he is in a very good mood because he has a secret: at Day 1, he will face Big E for the WWE Championship. Rollins says that this will be the first day of a new year, a new year and his next championship reign, which he says will define the future of Raw and the WWE. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up and brawls with Rollins, knocking him into the timekeeper's area and throwing him over the announce table before sending him back into the ring, where Rollins strikes back just before referees show up. Finn Balor fights back and hits Rollins with the ring steps before both men get in the ring for their match.

Seth Rollins beats Finn Balor after a thumb to the eye.

Backstage, Vince McMahon meets with Austin Theory, and has him stay in the office to watch the entire show and see if anyone expects the unexpected, and if that occurs, they will see how they respond. He also tells Austin that if he steals from him again, he will kill him.

Becky Rollins heads to the ring. After the commercial break, she is in the ring with WWE official Sonya Deville, who officiates the contract signing for her WWE Raw Women's Championship Match at Day 1 against her opponent Liv Morgan, who is then introduced into the ring. Becky tells Liv Morgan that she wanted to get her angry to see if she had that fire and that chip on her shoulder, and admits she has "a hell of a right." She then says Liv held herself back like she always does, and says it takes more than that to beat her. She asks if Liv will do the same thing when she is in their match, and after stating she has already signed the contract and has nothing to prove, Sonya announces their match will be next week on Raw. Becky says that the fans are not ready for the big title match, then mocks the New York Islanders before Liv Morgan tells her to shut up for once, signs the contract, then says she channeled her energy into her fists instead of being a big, blubbering mess. She mentions Becky Lynch crying about her Survivor Series Charlotte Flair, and even shows the footage from last week before making fun of her for crying and stating that she is nothing but a bully and everything she once despised. Liv says that her friends are gone because of Becky's big money contract, then says she will not be Becky's "number two" and that she learned from all of her mistakes. She then says that if the first punch didn't teach Becky anything, the next will. Becky says Liv knows nothing about big emotions after a big match, and Liv laughs as Becky says she has proposed a ten-woman tag match for tonight. Liv says Becky is too selfish to be a real leader, and tells her to consider her challenge accepted.

Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with Randy Orton, having expected him to dress up like him after what happened last week. After a Freaky Friday reference and a recap of last week, Orton dismisses that notion and says they must be more ruthless than ever before and "ten steps ahead of the competition." Riddle then places a blond wig on Orton's head, and after Orton sees it, he tells him he has two seconds to take it off. Riddle removes it at one, then they head to the ring.

RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.

Backstage, Seth Rollins is met by Kevin Owens, who tells him that he also has some big news. He says that according to WWE official Adam Pearce, if he beats Big E tonight, he will be added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1. Rollins laughs thinking this is a joke, but Owens says this is no joke and tells him to talk to Pearce if he does not believe him. Rollins says he will talk to Pearce, but he does not believe Owens because Owens is a liar.

Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with WWE official Adam Pearce, and finds out that Kevin Owens is lying about getting a shot to enter the WWE Championship match at Day 1. When Rollins leaves, WWE official Sonya Deville shows up, and when Pearce tells her about his conversation with Rollins, Sonya says "That's not a bad idea."

Edge heads to the ring for the first time in a month. Edge talks about his Hell In A Cell Match against Seth Rollins, and says that Rollins deserves a shot at the WWE Championship after competing on a different level before saying he has a new set of opponents to sink his teeth into. As Edge says the future is wide open, The Miz, much like Edge, returns for the first time in a month after being off programming to take part in Dancing With The Stars, and this time, he has Maryse with him. After a Dancing With The Stars video package, Miz says Edge has been waiting for an opportunity while he has been representing WWE during his time off, and yet Edge gets the big return package and he does not. Miz then says that what really ticks him off is that Edge has not mentioned him, but Edge says he thought Miz was busy paiting himself like a genie and dancing. Maryse says Miz has been busy entertaining, but Edge mentions that Miz placed ninth in the competition. Miz chalks it up to his fanbase not voting for him, then says he was dancing with stars while Edge was dancing with injuries. Edge tells Miz he could have went to WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville, but he did not, and thinks that Miz's agenda is to antagonize him to get into the main event picture. Edge says he could get take the easy way out and get the crowd to chant "Miz sucks" on the count of three - which he ends up doing anyway - but he won't. Miz says he deserves more respect, saying he held the WWE Championship six months ago and that Edge was in the opening bout while he main evented with John Cena, and while Edge has a big career, he has surpassed it. Miz says Edge should have went home for good, and while Edge admits that he has had to struggle to come back from retirement, is dancing with a body that may not allow him to wrestle for much longer, people still want to face him and he and the competition have mutual respect for each other. He says that this mutual respect is something that Miz will never understand, as he keeps moaning and complaining and that Miz just wants a pat on the back, and gives Miz credit where credit is due, saying he made it higher than anyone else but Miz himself thought he could. He says that Miz willed that into existence, and says that while he fought with every fiber being to get this small window of time where he can still wrestle back, Miz just used the opportunity to get notoriety for his next endeavor while other people talk about him in other companies and Miz leaves his tag team partner high and dry to get fired (a reference to John Morrison's recent WWE release), and says that while Miz demands respect, he has earned it. Miz takes his shades off, and Edge dares Miz to fight him. Miz teases doing just that, but he just says "no" and leaves with Maryse.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos. AJ Styles puts his sunglasses on and pretends to be blind as he says The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) sprayed him with a fire extinguisher because they could not beat him and Omos. He then says The Street Profits blinded him and he may not be able to see again. Styles says they gave him the smoke right in his eyes, but that is okay, for where there is smoke, there is fire, and The Street Profits will get burned.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos guest on commentary for the next match.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) despite "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles running at Montez Ford while Ford is on the top rope, which causes Ford to boot Styles away before hitting the top rope frog splash on Chad Gable for the win.

Backstage, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory agree that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles pretending to be blind was horrible and that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) expected it.

Backstage, Dana Brooke is seen talking to Reggie.

Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with Kevin Owens and calls him out for lying, but Owens tells him he is not lying. Rollins parties with Owens maintaining his story and wishes Owens luck in his match tonight.

Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Apollo Crews after Commmander Azeez gets ejected from the match.

Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville, saying that Kevin Owens is still lying. Pearce says that they are now considering putting Owens in the WWE Championship match at Day 1 if he beats Big E tonight. Rollins is livid.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat The Hurt Business (Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin).

Team Liv (Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Nikki A.S.H., Rhea Ripley, Dana Brooke) beats Team Becky (Becky Lynch, Queen Zelina, Carmella, Tamina, Doudrop). After the match, Becky Lynch attacks Liv Morgan, and both teams continue to brawl with each other. Team Liv cleans house, and when Becky goes for the Manhandle Slam, Liv counters with an arm drag and hits Ob-Liv-Ion.

Backstage, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory continue to talk about the unexpected.

Backstage, Big E wipes Kevin Patrick's mouth.

We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan.

We see a video package of Bobby Lashley's life and WWE career.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Big E. When asked if a potential Triple Threat Match adds pressure, Big E says "no," pretends to leave, then says he fears no man yet facing two men instead of one makes it harder to retain. Big E then says that if he can beat Kevin Owens, he will keep his match one-on-one and kick off the new year as champion.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) plug the Cyber Monday deals on WWEShop.com.

Backstage, Vince McMahon and Austin Theory adjourn their meeting after Austin says he has learned to expect the unexpected. After Vince says Austin gets it, they shake hands only for Vince to suddenly slap him in the face. Vince then tells Austin he still has a lot to learn.

Seth Rollins guests on commentary for the next match.

Kevin Owens beats Big E by disqualification after Owens attacks Rollins during the match and Rollins attacks him in the ring in response. After the match, Rollins avoids The Stomp from Rollins, but Big E falls victim to it when Rollins attacks him afterwards. It is then announced that as per pre-match stipulation, Owens is now in the WWE Championship match at Day 1. Rollins is livid.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 15, 2021

Big E heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that ever since he has become WWE Champion, a lot of people have their eyes on him, but on Thanksgiving, he has plenty to give, including the leftovers. Big E then focuses his attention to Roman Reigns. Big E says it was supposed to be brand vs. brand and champion vs. champion, but The Usos made it personal when they put their hands on his family, and for that, he has to "beat [Roman's] ass like [he] stole something" and that there are empty beds in the hospital for him. He also says that he must take a piece of Roman that Roman can never get back. Big E then says that this is Sunday and that tonight is Monday Night Raw, and tells Kevin Owens to bring his "lying, treacherous carcass" to the ring. Owens shows up and says that while there is nothing he would like more than to beat up Big E, he accuses Big E of costing him his match last week, and snapped after Big E's actions caused the locker room to question him. Owens says that everyone who is judging him in the locker room, including Big E, can go to hell, and since perception is reality, he might as well be the bad guy everyone wants him to be and become even worse when he breaks bad on everyone. He says that this includes Big E, whom Owens says deserves it, as everything that will happen from here on out will be Big E's fault. Big E tells Owens to get in the ring, but Owens heads to the back. Big E chases Owens, but he is soon attacked from behind, dragged into the ring and further ganged up on by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). Jey tells Big E that Roman Reigns will see him Sunday, and that RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) can "get this work." Matt Riddle runs into the ring and fights The Usos, and Big E recovers and helps Riddle clean house. WWE official Sonya Deville then makes a tag team match between The Usos and the team of Big E and Riddle, then Seth Rollins shows up.

Big E and Matt Riddle vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) ends after Seth Rollins gets physically involved in the match in response to Big E throwing Jey Uso towards him.. After the match, Rollins and The Usos attack Big E and Riddle, but Randy Orton shows up to make the save.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Seth Rollins beat Big E and RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Usos gang up on Riddle, but Riddle tosses Jey out of the ring and Jimmy ends up getting an RKO out of nowhere from Randy Orton. Afterwards, Big E grabs Jimmy and tells him to tell Roman that he has received his message, then sends one to Roman by hitting Jimmy Uso with the Big Ending and telling Roman he wants everything he has got.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Bianca Belair. Bianca says Doudrop made it perfectly clear that she should be on the Survivor Series women's team, and that if Doudrop wants to throw down, they can do that. She says that Doudrop keeps putting her nose in her business, then Tamina shows up. Tamina tells Bianca that tonight, she is her business, and Bianca says that while she was expecting Doudrop, Tamina will do.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kevin Owens. As Owens says he is being the bad guy everyone wants him to be, Finn Balor shows up and tells Owens he is sorry he was not there last week to vouch for him. He says he had a match with Seth Rollins, but now it is with him. Owens says to Finn Balor "That's too bad."

Bianca Belair beats Tamina. After the match, Doudrop shows up and says Bianca must be exhausted. She says it would not be right to take advantage, but after Sunday, she will be looking for her.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky addresses Charlotte Flair's comments about her last Friday on SmackDown, saying Charlotte acts like she does not know who she is, then says she used to be Charlotte's best friend and was everywhere with her for everything. She also says that she was the one to realize that a friendship with Charlotte came with the condition of being in the background, and that she slapped Charlotte so hard it brought her into a different stratosphere. She says she has had to re-invent herself to stay the best in the business, and says that her success has made Charlotte so bitter than she does not even like herself anymore, and at Survivor Series, she will make Charlotte face her personal demons. Becky says their match is about personal legacy, and that she will be the one who beats "the everlasting piss" out of Charlotte. Suddenly, Liv Morgan shows up. Liv Morgan confronts Becky Lynch for walking away from her, saying she cannot let her do that again, especially after winning a shot at the Raw Women's Championship. She also Becky Lynch says she used to be her biggest fan, and mentions that when Becky left, she told her she would be champion. We then see footage of Liv Morgan saying that on Talking Smack four months ago.says she used to admire Becky Lynch. Becky apologizes to Liv Morgan, saying it was her fault and that she did not expect Liv to underperform so badly, then says some people have it and others do not, saying she has done so much since her return while Liv has done nothing. She also told Liv to get the title while she was gone, because she will not be able to get it now that she has it again. Liv then says that "Big Time Bex" is really "just a big time bitch." This starts a brawl, and Liv avoids the Manhandle Slam.

Backstage, Randy Orton tells Matt Riddle to stop playing hero, saying nobody needs their help and that all he needs to care about is their team and the Raw Tag Team Championships, as they are the only thing he cares about. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up and talk with Riddle about his conversation with Orton, saying that the only time he should think like Orton is when the bell rings.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat The Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) after Montez Ford rolls through on a top rope cross body from Chad Gable.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Rey Mysterio confronts Adam Pearce for what happened last week and for breaking a verbal agreement, and wants to know if Pearce is a man of his word or not. Pearce tells Rey to stay in his lane, then puts him in a match with Bobby Lashley.

We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan.

Queen Zelina beats Nikki A.S.H. following the distraction from Carmella. After the match, Rhea Ripley confronts Carmella for calling Nikki A.S.H. a loser, and Carmella retreats before the next match.

Rhea Ripley beats Carmella. After the match, Queen Zelina congratulates Rhea on her win while congratulating Nikki A.S.H. on being friends with Rhea, then says Rhea's fluke victory will not change anything, as she and Carmella will still lead Raw to victory while Nikki is at home with the losers.

Backstage, Big E meets with Adam Pearce, who tells Big E that he needs him focused and that he does not want him anywhere near Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor.

Members of the Indianapolis Colts football team are seen in the front row.

Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Seth Rollins, who says that he will lead Raw to victory at Survivor Series as leading is what he was born to do, just like when he led The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) to victory. He then says that after Survivor Series, he will turn his attention to Big E and take the WWE Championship so he can lead Raw to the mountaintop.

Kevin Owens beats Finn Balor after tripping Finn Balor off the top rope to hit the Stunner.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos. Styles says Bobby Roode and Dolph Ziggler are not even in the same food chain as they are, and that it would be a better place if The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) would get rid of The New Day (Sir Kofi Kingston and King Woods) once and for all. Styles says nobody crosses him or Omos, then says that if Loki from The Avengers has an army, then he has an Omos. Omos says that he will make Roode and Ziggler suffer. We then hear from Ziggler and Roode, who compare Styles and Omos to the movie "Twins.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos beat Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode following a dominant showing from Omos.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says Dominik Mysterio should have never been on Raw's men's team in the first place, and says Rey Mysterio wants no part of him and neither does anyone on SmackDown. He says that Rey will be cheering him on as he runs through Team SmackDown on Sunday, and says that if anyone has a problem with it, he is not hard to find.

Bobby Lashley beats Rey Mysterio with the Hurt Lock after picking Rey up following a splash. After the match, Sarah Schreiber interviews Adam Pearce, who takes the microphone to the stage and announces that Rey Mysterio has been removed from Raw's men's Survivor Series team and replaced with a replacement to be named later. Suddenly, Austin Theory hits Dominik Mysterio with an ATL from behind. Pearce says that he likes Austin Theory's style and puts him on Raw's men's team. Austin then takes a selfie with Dominik.

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Backstage, Kevin Owens talks with Big E, saying that he has been working hard to prove he is not the turncoat he was in the past and that he had no idea Seth Rollins attacked him. He also says that there are few people whose opinion of him he cares about and that Big E is one of those people. Big E says he has a match tonight and that he does not care.

Seth Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He welcomes everyone to tonight's show, then says he is a visionary, a revolutionary and the next WWE Champion. He then says that he was going to talk about how he would lead Team Raw to victory at Survivor Series, then the crowd chants "You look stupid!" After Rollins says that the fans know nothing about fashion, he then asks who Kevin Owens really is, questioning if he is a prizefighter, a hero or someone who will put everything on the line for the fans. Rollins also asks if Owens is a snake, a gutless and spineless coward, or a liar. After stating that he has known Owens for a very long time, he says that the only thing you can count on is him stabbing you in the back any chance he got. He tells anyone who doesn't believe him to ask Sami Zayn or The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), as Kevin Owens is a paramecium, an ameoba and as low as it gets. He also calls Owens a snake, a coward and a liar, and says that after tonight, he will be the biggest loser in the world. Owens shows up and chases after Rollins, sending him running with a right hand. He goes for a powerbomb on the ring apron, but Rollins escapes his grasp and runs away.

Backstage, Matt Riddle talks to Randy Orton how they and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) will be "a superteam" or like Voltron. Orton says they have a target on their back, and says they have no reason to pick fights with giants before telling him not to fight Omos again. When Riddle mentions The Street Profits, Orton says he does not care about them. Riddle tells Orton The Street Profits are right behind him. Orton tells him he meant every word he said about them and that they are on their own against Omos. After Orton leaves, Riddle says that went as well as could be expected, then tells The Street Profits he will see them in the ring.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode beat RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in an eight-man tag matcj despite some miscommunication between Dolph Ziggler and AJ Styles when Ziggler makes the tag after Styles wants Omos to tag him in. After the match, Orton hits Ziggler with the RKO.

Backstage, Kevin Owens meets with Rey and Dominik Mysterio. Owens wants to know if Rey believes him about what happened last week. Despite having a lot on his plate, Rey tells Owens he believes him.

We see another vignette for Veer Mahaan.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio head to the ring, where WWE official Adam Pearce is waiting. Adam Pearce talks about the Traditional Survivor Series Match and the Survivor Series event, saying this year will be no different from previous years. Pearce says that this year's men's team has a lot to live up to compared to last year's team, then says he felt he made a huge mistake when he say the new roster for Raw. He says that Dominik is the only new member of Raw that is not a former champion (despite being a SmackDown Tag Team Champion), and unless Dominik wins his match that is up next, he will not be on the men's team. Dominik then finds out that he has to beat Bobby Lashley to stay on the men's team.

Bobby Lashley - now with MVP in his corner again - beats Dominik Mysterio with the Hurt Locker to enter Raw's men's Survivor Series team, replacing Dominik Mysterio.

Backstage, Seth Rollins meets with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). Rollins says he will show Big E that he is not the face of Monday nights, then asks them about Kevin Owens. Chad Gable says Owens is an enormous liar like Aaron Rodgers, and that Big E does not have what it takes to be WWE Champion. He then says he is handing out free lessons tonight, courtesy of the Alpha Academy.

Big E beats Chad Gable. After the match, Otis and Big E have a staredown in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Kevin Owens talks about what happened last week with R-Truth. R-Truth says he believes him...and various other things.

WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville meet with the women's locker room. Carmella, Queen Zelina, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan and Bianca Belair are on the Raw women's team, and they will face each other for a chance at the Raw Women's Championship. Doudrop asks why she wasn't put on the team, saying Bianca Belair blew her chance at the WWE Raw Women's Championship, and Dana Brooke also wants to know why she was not included, saying she has been overlooked for too long. Nikki A.S.H. says she has already been Raw Women's Champion, and Carmella says nobody can stay on top and look down on people like her forever. Rhea Ripley chews out Carmella for this, and Adam Pearce says all choices are final as everyone argues.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Rey Mysterio in the trainer's room. Rey says Dominik Mysterio suffered a neck break, then says Adam Pearce's integrity should be questioned and that Bobby Lashley is only here to do damage like what he did to his son. After Kevin Patrick leaves, Austin Theory takes a selfie in front of Rey and Dominik, unbeknownst to the both of them.

Drake Maverick beats Reggie to become the WWE 24/7 Champion after R-Truth shows up only to get beaten up by The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander), distracting Reggie. After the match, Akira Tozawa gets in the ring and pins Maverick to win the title, but when he sneaks away, he is suddenly pinned by Corey Graves, who wins the championship. Graves is then suddenly pinned by Byron Saxton, who wins the championship, but he gets pinned by Maverick, who wins the title again. Everything finally comes full circle when Reggie pins him to take the title back, then he runs to the back.

Becky Lynch guests on commentary for the next match.

Backstage, Doudrop confronts Bianca Belair, but Bianca tells Doudrop she is speaking for herself when Doudrop confronts for getting another potential shot at the Raw Women's Championship.

Liv Morgan beats Carmella, Queen Zelina, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair in a Fatal 5-Way match for a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship after Doudrop shows up and pulls Bianca Belair out of a pinfall attempt after Bianca hits Zelina with the K.O.D. Carmella tries to pin Zelina, but Liv Morgan pins Carmella with a crucifix pin to win the match and the title shot. Before the match begins, Bianca Belair is attacked from behind as she confronts Becky Lynch from the ring apron, and multiple referees have to restore order when everyone involved in the match brawls with each other. After the match, Becky and Liv have a staredown on the announce table, then Becky leaves.

Backstage, Seth Rollins meet with Big E, saying he comes in peace and wants to understand where his head is at, as he knows he cannot understand a word Kevin Owens is saying and that is better to trust the devil he knows that the devil he doesn't. He says he does not trust him or Owens, and says he will be sitting at ringside to make sure Rollins' match runs smoothly.

Big E guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Austin Theory shows up and takes selfies with the announce team, but when he takes one with Big E, Big E slaps the phone out of his hands. Austin Theory takes his phone and leaves. When Seth Rollins heads to the ring, Rollins says that while it is true that Kevin Owens is a liar, he is not the only one who is lying, then says that what happened last week was a plan between him and Rollins that they planned weeks in advance. Rollins says he is coming clean about this because he is a man of integrity unlike Owens, but an angry Owens shows up and punches him. Rollins has to jump over the guardrail to get away from Owens.

We see a video package on the history of Survivor Series.

Seth Rollins beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Owens has to stumble past Big E near the announce table only to come up short in getting back into the ring in time. Rollins is able to beat the count, but Owens is not. After the match, Kevin Owens beats up Big E and blames him for the loss before hitting him with a pop-up powerbomb on the apron. Multiple referees and officials have to check on Big E and restore order, and Owens goes back on the attack.

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