Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 10, 2025

"Main Event" Jey Uso heads to the ring to start tonight's show. As Jey Uso gives an encore with his theme, he is suddenly yanked off the announce table and then slammed into it by Gunther. As Jey Uso gives an encore with his theme, he is suddenly yanked off the announce table and then slammed into it by Gunther. Gunther is then escorted to the back, but Jey grabs a microphone and, against his own better judgment, picks Gunther as his WrestleMania judgment. Gunther rushes back to the ring, but Jey Uso takes him and the security guards that rush out to the ring down. (One of the security guards is independent wrestler Tim Bosby from Memphis Wrestling.)

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Rhea Ripley. Rhea says that if Liv Morgan makes it to WrestleMania, she will deal with her then, but for now, she is waiting for Charlotte Flair to make her decision as she tries to stay relevant. Suddenly, Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) shows up, and Iyo Sky says she is coming for Rhea. Rhea says she will see her then.

We see a video package for American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) vs. The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) for the World Tag Team Championships later tonight.

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) beats Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.

Roxanne Perez and San Francisco 49ers two-time NFL All-Pro tight end George Kittle is seen in the crowd.

Bayley beats Lyra Valkyria in an Elimination Chamber qualifier to advance to the women's Elimination Chamber Match.

We see a vignette for Penta, who says that he has no fear of any challengers. He says that he will show Ludwig Kaiser and Pete Dunne what true vengeance is when he comes for the both of them.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Ludwig Kaiser, who says that he will not stop until Penta is down for good. Suddenly, Pete Dunne says he was not helping and that Kaiser got in his way, then says he will break Penta so badly that he will wish he never stepped in WWE. Kaiser steps aside and lets Dunne take a crack at Penta. After Pete Dunne leaves, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring.

Backstage, Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, Maxxine Dupri) and Lyra Valkyria are met by American Made (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Chad Gable), and Ivy Nile mocks Lyra Valkyria for hanging out with Alpha Academy. As Lyra tells Ivy to back off, Ivy says that Julius and Brutus are leaving as tag team champions tonight.

Country music singer-songwriter Hardy is seen in the crowd.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring. Styles talks about how he was ecstatic to come back to Nashville, Tennessee almost four months ago and get his career back on track only to get injured. The crowd chants "Welcome back!" as Styles says that his injury was supposed to end his career, and says that he had something to prove and gas left in the tank after he got injured, and while it was difficult to get back in the ring, it was worth it. Styles says that he is back and that he has a long to-do list, then "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Carlito show up. Both Dominik and Carlito are booed out of the building as they try to speak, and Dominik says that things have changed and that The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Carlito, Dominik, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) runs Raw. Styles humorously mentions Damian Priest, Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley not being anywhere before making fun of Carlito's pants and mentioning that nobody likes Dominik before admitting he is inspired by Dominik's work ethic. He says Dominik is here every night, but he will always be "Rey Mysterio's punk-ass kid." Dominik goes for a cheap shot, but Styles blocks it. Carlito gets a Pelé Kick, but Dominik hits him. Styles recovers, and Dominik soon runs away. Carlito fights Styles, and Styles hits him with the Phenomenal Forearm.

Jackie Redmond interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in the crowd. Rollins says the road to WrestleMania is getting clearer as "Main Event" Jey Uso is taking on Gunther, which means that all eyes are on "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, the WWE Championship, the Elimination Chamber and whoever wins in the Chamber. Rollins says that he will win the Elimination Chamber Match when Finn Balor shows up, and says that while all eyes are on Rollins, they are watching his downfall, as everyone is seeing the cracks. Finn says the only thing standing in his way is "a guy who is falling apart," and Rollins says they have crossed paths in the past and have always put on a show. Rollins warns Finn that he has unfinished business with CM Punk, and afterwards, he would like to tie up some loose ends with Cody, which means Finn is in his way. He then says that after next week, Finn will not be standing at all.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles meets with General Manager Adam Pearce and gets a match next week against "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Pearce leaves, then Styles runs into Bron Breakker, and both men have a staredown. Breakker says "See you around," then leaves.

Former NFL wide receiver Golden Tate and country singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman are seen in the crowd.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) retain the World Tag Team Championships against American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) after Julius hits Ivar with one of the title belts in view of the ref. After the match, Brutus does the same to Erik.

Backstage, Finn Balor meets with the rest of The Judgment Day (Carlito, Dominik, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez). Dominik says things are going to turn around with the opportunies that Liv and Raquel are getting, but Finn says that The Judgment Day is just making excuses. Dominik says he will handle AJ Styles himself, and Finn shoots down the idea of replacing McDonagh before stating that he will win the Elimination Chamber match and become World Champion.

Backstage, Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) runs into Rhea Ripley. Rhea says she owes Iyo Sky nothing, and is giving Iyo Sky a match because she wants to. In three weeks, Rhea will defend the Women's World title against Iyo Sky. Iyo says "Can't wait. I'll see you then."

CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk admits he did not win the Royal Rumble, and he is not mad at "Main Event" Jey Uso, as he has a goal and he can still achieve it. He then says he will have to win the Elimination Chamber, and while John Cena was placed in the match, he deserves to call his shot. He then says that he busted his ass to earn his shot and that he will beat the living crap out of John Cena in order to come for the WWE Championship, then addresses Drew McIntyre, who he says ran to SmackDown after he beat him. As for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Finn Balor, it does not matter who qualifies for it, and it does not matter who else qualifies, because it is him who will get his hand raised, as WrestleMania 41 belongs to him. Suddenly, Logan Paul shows up and says he has better names for Punk, then says he cannot understand why the fans boo him and cheer Punk before calling his elimination of CM Punk in the Rumble "the best fifteen minutes of [Punk's] career." After stating that he had Punk's number in the Rumble and will have it in the Chamber, he says it will be time for Rey Mysterio's fifteen minutes when he beats him. Punk tells Logan to worry about Rey, not him, and that he will put him to sleep in the Elimination Chamber.

Logan Paul beats Rey Mysterio in an Elimination Chamber qualifier to advance to the men's Elimination Chamber Match. After the match, Rey is attacked from behind by The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) as the show fades to black.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 20, 2025

Rhea Ripley is attacked backstage by Nia Jax. Two referees keep Nia back as General Manager Adam Pearce calls for a medic.

"Main Event" Jey Uso heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Jey Uso says he will be taking home the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event when Gunther suddenly shows up. Gunther calls Jey Uso "a funny little man" and says that will not happen, and accuses him of acting like a "complete dork" and the company mascot as if their conversation from last week never happened. He says that he might as well be challenged by Jimmy Uso, and says that Jey Uso never follows up on his words. Gunther also claims that Jey Uso always showing up for his friends makes him a "useful idiot," and says that his words and actions do not align like his do. Gunther says he will expose Jey Uso as a flash in the pan who has no business being close to the World Heavyweight Championship. Jey Uso admits that he is a mascot and the fans are his team who will have been there every step of the way and will be there when he wins. He says that he respects Gunther, but Gunther will also respect him, because one of them main evented WrestleMania and it is not Gunther. Gunther throws the World title at Jey Uso, then attacks him. Jey Uso fights back and hits the Superkick, sending Gunther rolling out of the ring. Gunther gets on the ring apron, but gets back down and takes his championship back.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) run into JBL, and ask him to mention that they are the victim of a disgusting smear campaign. Kofi puts some money in JBL's pocket and says JBL did what they did in their position and had the greatest success in his career. JBL then goes on about how everyone likes Big E and how everyone should be liking them, as if he is almost making fun of them. The New Day get disgusted with him and leave, and JBL then reveals that Kofi only put two dollars in his pocket.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bayley. Bayley announces that she is officially back on Raw, then declares herself for the 2025 women's Royal Rumble and looks forward to becoming a back-to-back Rumble winner and challenging someone for a championship. Nia Jax says that she will be the one to take out Tiffany Stratton. Bayley says she saw what happened to Rhea Ripley and dares her to take her on, but Nia says she will see her out in the ring.

PBR Professional Bull Riders Mason Taylor and Austin Richardson and PBR announcer Matt West are seen in the front row.

Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) show up angry. Kofi Kingston takes his money back from JBL before Woods announces Kofi personally.

Rey Mysterio beats Kofi Kingston after countering the Boom Drop with a pinfall attempt out of nowhere. After the match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) attack Rey, but Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro make the save. All of a sudden, Kofi pulls Joaquin Wilde out of the ring, and he and Woods go on the attack on him until Cruz del Toro chases them off.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Chad Gable, who admits that he has a problem wrestling luchadors. He then says he has gotten with a man who knows a thing or two about luchadors: Dominik Mysterio. The rest of American Alpha (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) say they are going for championship gold, and Julius Creed says they will take the World Tag titles from a team near the end of their careers in The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and put it on the waists of a time in their prime).

We look back on Wade Barrett winning Season 1 of NXT in 2010 in tonight's city, Dallas, Texas.

Sami Zayn is in the ring. He says he has spoken with General Manager Sami Zayn and he is officially declared for the 2025 men's Royal Rumble, and that he has taken Seth "Freakin'" Rollins' advice to help himself to heart. He says he has thought about what he wanted as a wrestler when he was a teen and has considered himself part of the upper echelon in WWE, with the only difference between himself and everyone else in it is that they have world titles to their names and he does not. Sami says he has had a great life and a great career and feels he does not need the world title to complete him as the fans have supported him throughout the year, and that the fans' support has meant more to him than any world title. He says he does need the world title, but his fourteen-year-old self is still in him and he wants it, and he is willing to take it. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Sami says it was a matter of time until Owens showed up and asks Owens how he wants to do this, due to their histories with Roman Reigns' Bloodline. Owens says that he knows where Sami is coming person and is not like Cody, as Sami is willing to forgive, especially for both him and Roman Reigns. He says that Sami is willing to do anything for a friend and that he considers him a brother. Owens tells Sami that he knows that Sami can win the Royal Rumble and that he deserves to, and that they can main event WrestleMania one-on-one for the Undisputed WWE Championship. He says it is possible if they both win at Royal Rumble and that he knows both things will happen because he has Sami's back and he knows Sami has his. Owens says that if he needs Sami, he knows he will be there.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sheamus. Sheamus says he has had "the greatest WWE career backwards," and while his first title is the WWE Championship, the Intercontinental Championship drew him into WWE as a kid, and he plans to beat Bron Breakker and win the last title he has never had. Bron Breakk shows up and says the Intercontinental Championship is his and that this is the closest he will ever be to it, for he will bend and break him like an old man. He tells Sheamus to retire only to get shoved, and Breakker only laughs at him in response.

In memory of Bob Uecker, 1934 - 2025.

Roxanne Perez is seen in the front row before the next match.

Nia Jax beats Bayley. During the match, Bayley and Roxanne Perze have words in the front row, and Bayley blocks a cheap shot attempt by Roxanne and hits her back. A security shows up to remove Roxanne afterwards. After the match, Rhea Ripley runs into the ring and brawls with Nia. Security and officials flood the ring to stop the brawl, and Rhea takes Nia down with a dive from the commentary table before challenging her to a match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Backstage, Chad Gable meets with Dominik Mysterio. Dominik hands Chad Gable a phone number, then Gable heads off to learn "the dark arts of lucha libre." JD McDonagh focuses on the World tag team titles, and Dominik says he will replace Finn in the hunt for those titles. He also tells Liv that he will make up for earlier.

We hear from Lyra Valkyria, who says that he is focused on building a legacy as a valiant fighting champion.

WWE acknowledges Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Backstage, Sami Zayn tells Seth "Freakin'" Rollins that he appreciates their talk last week and appreciates it. Rollins says he heard Sami and that it is time that Sami took initiative towards a world title. He then says he will throw Sami over the top rope, but Sami says it will not happen if he does that to him first.

Penta beats Pete Dunne.

We see a vignette for Logan Paul. Logan says everyone has wanted him to fail, but it will never happen because he becomes the best at whatever he does. He lists off his accolades and successes, and says the WWE will be no different from anything else he has done. He says this is his life now, and that he will eat, sleep and breathe wrestling until he becomes the best to ever step into the ring.

CM Punk is interviewed by Jackie Redmond in the crowd. Punk says history makes this year's Royal Rumble different and states that he is a maker of history, then says the business is fickle. He says that stakes are much too high, the lights are much too bright, and the pressure is on. Punk says that it is every man for themselves and that he will be the one to win the Royal Rumble.

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) beats Pure Fusion Collective (Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler).

We see a video package for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Drew McIntyre with a jackknife pin. After the match, McIntyre attacks Rollins and eventually hits him with a Claymore Kick. As McIntyre prepares to attack Rollins further, Sami Zayn runs in and makes the save, then checks on Rollins. McIntyre hits Sami with a headbutt and throws him into the barricade, then gets back in the ring. McIntyre gets Rollins in the corner, then Sami Zayn gets back in the ring and runs at McIntyre only to inadvertently hit Rollins with a Helluva Kick to end the show.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 30, 2024

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) interrupt the start of the show. They are unable to speak due to being booed repeatedly by the crowd before "Main Event" Jey Uso shows up. Jey says that they go way back, then tells The New Day that they suck. Woods drops his microphone and confronts Jey Uso, and Kofi has to hold him back before they both leave the ring as Jey leads a "New Day sucks" chant. Jey then says he has issues to address, such as Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Jacob Fatu) and Drew McIntyre, then calls out McIntyre so they can handle business. Solo Sikoa's Bloodline shows up on the Mini-tron, and Solo says that last week is the beginning of an end and that he did what he had to do to get Roman Reigns' attention. He says Jey and his brother should have joined him, then says he will destroy Roman and remain Tribal Chief. All of a sudden, Jey is attacked from behind by Drew McIntyre. McIntyre goes for a Claymore Kick, but Jey strikes back with a superkick. McIntyre soon lays Jey out with a Glasgow Kiss, but officials stop him from hitting the Claymore Kick. As officials escort McIntyre to the back, McIntyre turns around and dashes past them to hit Jey with the Claymore Kick.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile). Chad Gable says he is sick of the talk that he cannot win a championship, is ducking Otis and cannot wrestle luchadors. He says it is time to kill Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, Maxxine Dupri) and that Otis is the final nail in the coffin, and tonight, Otis will learn that the master retains the master together. Julius and Brutus Creed say that they were not just born and raised here, and Ivy Nile says they were made here.

Chad Gable beats Otis by submission with an ankle lock.

We see a video package for the feud between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan.

Backstage, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Carlito, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) and Raquel Rodriguez are wondering where Liv Morgan is. Finn Balor says Liv Morgan has a plan for Rhea Ripley, and that he has a plan to deal with The War Raiders (Ivar and EriK) and Damian Priest. He then tells Raquel to wish Liv the best of luck on Monday.

Pete Dunne attacks R-Truth before their match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai. Dakota Kai says Pure Fusion Collective do not have what it takes to beat them, and she plans to knock Zoey Stark out of the tournament. She also says it would be an honor to face Iyo in the finals. Iyo Sky agrees, and says that while Lyra Valkyria has her respect, it is not her night, as tonight belongs to her and Dakota.

Tonight is the 44th TV sellout and 66th event sellout of 2024.

Dakota Kai beats Zoey Stark to advance to the finals of the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

We see a video package of Raw's time on cable television and USA Network.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and Damian Priest beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) in a six-man tag match. After the match, The Judgment Day attack Damian Priest until they are chased out of the ring by The War Raiders.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with "Main Event" Jey Uso, and puts him in a match against Drew McIntyre next week.

We see the formation of a drawing that looks like the face of Penta el Zero Miedo.

Ludwig Kaiser is in the ring. Kaiser says he belongs at the top of the food chain in WWE, as he is "A+ everything" and "European elegance," then demands Bron Breakker head to the ring before Sheamus suddenly shows up. Sheamus and Kaiser brawl, but Sheamus comes out on top with the Brogue Kick.

Backstage, Rey Mysterio tells Otis he will get another shot at Chad Gable and beat him when he does, then The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) confronts Rey. Kofi Kingston mocks Rey Mysterio for being a locker room leader, and Rey responds by challenging them to a tag team match. The New Day mock the rest of The Latino World Order before accepting the challenge.

Lyra Valkyria beats Iyo Sky with a bridge pin to advance to the finals of the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. After the commercial break, Rollins proposes ending the night with a bang, then says he will be in the ring after next week while CM Punk will take his ball and go home when things do not go his way. CM Punk shows up and confronts Rollins for his choice of words, then says Rollins feels that he abandoned him. He says that they have made their choices and that he has no regrets. He then says that he is here to make money and not friends and that he will make a boatload of money beating Rollins up, then Rollins says that Punk took shots at WWE and then joined the competition when it did not work. He also says that he did not feel bad about any of his choices, as changes are made in the trenches and not by cowards who abandon their families, and says that Punk will take another ten years off when he makes him. Punk says that Rollins would not be here if it were not for him, then says he loved where he worked but hated the guy who ran it, who loved Rollins, who he says is now playing victim in a situation he created. He says he came back because of the fans chanting his name, and says that he will beat Rollins next week. Rollins says Punk may have been a pioneer, but he is now a cancer that must be cut out. Rollins then tells Punk that he will burn him to the ground next week.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 2, 2024

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show, and is met by "Main Event" Jey Uso and Sami Zayn on the way there. CM Punk says that he knows where he is going from here after handling his business with Drew McIntyre and taking care of business for Paul Heyman, and that he knows what the future holds. He points upwards and says he is going on the road to WrestleMania, and this time, he has a favor or two he can call upon. As he asks the fans to come on the journey with him, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring. Rollins says he has been thinking a lot and says that he should have knocked Punk out the day that he returned, and that he regrets not doing that for the past year, during which a lot of things got in the way. He says that the last time he saw him, he had pity for him, which he says was his mistake, and after seeing him triumphant with Roman Reigns' Bloodline, it was time to rectify some mistakes. Rollins takes off his jacket as he states that there is nothing in each others' way but air and hatred and that tonight is the night he knocks Punk on his ass. Punk says Rollins talks too much and does not listen enough, then says he has put personal things aside and running races with people he did not know he was running. He says Rollins was champion, but now he has nothing. He says that he knows what is in his future and that Rollins is not in it, and says that while Rollins has thought about him for six month, he has not thought of him at all, then says he has things to do in this business and tells Rollins to stay out of his business. Rollins says Punk talks too much and does not listen enough, then says this is his business before shoving him to the mat. This starts a brawl that Sami Zayn and Jey Uso have to break up. General Manager Adam Pearce arrives with officials just as Rollins goads punk back in the ring. Punk leaves, with Rollins telling Punk and Jey to get out. Sami confronts Rollins for talking to Jey like he just did, and Rollins apologizes for going there, then asks what Sami's excuse is, as Sami is not family with Roman and that they are closer than he is with Roman. Sami reminds Rollins that he did not ask to team with Punk and had to under the circumstances, and that he wanted to team with Rollins, but Rollins turned them down both times because he is "too damn stubborn." Rollins says he did not want "that monster" Roman Reigns to regain his power, but Sami reminds Rollins that he made that monster when he turned on The Shield ten years ago. Rollins says he is not a saint in all of this and that he has atoned for that, then tells Sami to look in the mirror as he did the same thing, even though he did it for the right reasons. He says that Roman has not changed and has not apologized to anyone for his past actions, and that neither has CM Punk. Rollins says that naivety, not stubbornness, is the issue, and that Sami is being "really stupid." Sami says Rollins is really angry and frustrated, and if he wants to blow off steam, he has no problem facing him in a match tonight. Rollins accepts.

We see footage of Damian Priest attacking Finn Balor after Survivor Series only for The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito) to attack Priest.

Backstage, Finn Balor tells Liv Morgan he handled Damian Priest because Dominik Mysterio cannot get the job done, and that if she had listened to him, she would not have lost at WarGames. Liv says she and Raquel will focus on Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) tonight, then hopes Finn knows what he is doing. Finn says that when everyone listens to him, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez) wins.

Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez beat Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane). After the match, Liv and Raquel go back on the attack before Rhea Ripley shows up again. Liv runs away so that Raquel can fight Rhea. Liv gets on top of Rhea as she gets carried away, but Rhea sends her into the ring post. Raquel then grabs Rhea and throws her eye-first into the corner of the announce desk, and security has to hold both women back.

Backstage, Finn Balor and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio meet with Gunther. Finn says Gunther owes him a title match, as he helped him keep the title again. Gunther says he owes Finn nothing and that he did not need him, and that he needed to win Survivor Series by himself, for himself. He then says Dominik deserves something for having a win against Damian Priest after noticing that Dominik is looking confident, then says he has leverage around here as World Champion and that he will have a chat with General Manager Adam Pearce.

Dakota Kai beats Katana Chance and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler to advance in the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

We see a video package of the ten-year history of The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods).

Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio plug the Cyber Monday sales at WWE Shop.

General Manager Adam Pearce is in the ring, with the ring decorated for The New Day's (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) tenth anniversary celebration. Pearce introduces Kofi and Woods to the ring. Woods says that reaching the ten-year mark is more than he and Kofi could ever have hoped for, and thanks the fans for making this possible. Kofi admits he never would have thought they would have achieved all of their accolades, and says it would not have been possible without each other as well as the fans, whom he thanks. Woods then says that what they are about to tell the fans is not their fault, as they have nothing but love but each and every one of them. Kofi says they have talked in light of what happened last week, then Big E shows up and heads to the ring. Big E thanks the fans, then says he wishes he was here under different circumstances, as he has seen the two of them argue and bicker and say some of the most hurtful things people can say to each other hurts him deeply. He says that when they started this ten years ago, they only had themselves, with Kofi mulling retirement and he and Woods close to getting fired, and at the worst moment of his life, Kofi and Woods were at his bedside. Big E talks about how he held Kofi's daughter in his arms and how he was the first to greet Woods after he became King of the Ring, then says that what they have built means so much. He then states that until he is medically cleared to return to the ring, he will remind the two of them who they are and will be here every single to serve as their managers.Woods questions Big E wanting to come back now, saying that Big E left them, and Kofi agrees with Big E. Kofi says "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Kurt Angle and Edge had broken necks and came back, and Woods said they had to evolve in spite of all this. Big E says he has been seeing doctors, but Woods says he came back from tearing his Achilles tendon in nine months for him. Kofi says that if Big E cared for them, he would have chosen them for a new life. Woods then says that Big E has become a burden. He says that they miss Big E, but Big E does not miss them. Kofi says that Big E chose himself over them, and Woods says that Big E will never be medically cleared before telling him to get out of the ring and get back to his desk where he belongs. Woods also tells Big E "We'll call you if we need you." Big E says he will not let them throw ten years away like this, but Kofi stops him. Woods looks away from Big E in disgust before Big E leaves, then Kofi and Woods look at each other and agree it is just them now.

We hear from Karrion Kross, who is angry that Nikki Cross attacked Scarlett. He says that words will not get him what he wants, and that he wants Wyatt Sicks in the ring next week. He says they started the fire, and he will make sure they burn in it.

Gunther beats "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Finn Balor runs into the ring and attacks Gunther, hitting him with the Coup de Grace multiple times after telling Dominik to watch and learn.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Pete Dunne. Dunne says R-Truth has no idea what is going on tonight, and tells him that he is facing Pete Dunne, not Butch. Suddenly, "Main Event" Jey Uso is attacked in the background.

R-Truth beats Pete Dunne with a schoolkid pin after Pete Dunne wants to pick a fight with some fans.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bron Breakker. Breakker is soon met by Ludwig Kaiser, who says he was seconds away from becoming champion, then says he did what he need to do in ending Sheamus. He then says there is nothing stopping him from bringing the title back to Imperium. Breakker says he would love to face Kaiser and beat him, knowing that he will never hold the Intercontinental Championship. He gives Kaiser credit for getting out of Gunther's shadow, then tells him to get out of it faster, as Gunther's stock is plummeting.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by Sami Zayn regarding who attacked "Main Event" Jey Uso, and Pearce asks him "Who do you think did it?" Sami says he knows and that he will beat him in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, Finn Balor meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, wanting to know when he faces Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Pearce tells Finn he will get his wish at Saturday Night's Main Event, then says they will talk about his other title match next week.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Sami Zayn with an inside cradle after Sami almost attacks Rollins with a metal folding chair, saying he knows Rollins attacked "Main Event" Jey Uso. Rollins says he did not do that, and asks Sami if he asked CM Punk. Sami throws the chair to the outside, then Rollins wins with an inside cradle. After the match, Sami Zayn is hit with a Claymore by a hooded Drew McIntyre.

Here are the full highlights from tonight's show!

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 11, 2024

Gunther heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Gunther says that he does not look to the past and instead looks at what is in front of him, and in front of him is Damian Priest as his next championship challenger. As Gunther states that he has quite a bit to say about Priest, Priest heads to the ring. Priest tells Gunther to say what he has to say about him to his face, then predicts that Gunther will call him "street trash" and a bum who was not raised right by his parents and also had to scratch and claw while Gunther just waited for a phone call. He says that he understood why Gunther was seen as a killer and that he did not think he would be able to beat him, and had it not been for Finn Balor betraying him, Gunther would not be World Heavyweight Champion right now. He then says that Gunther's "killer" vibe started to fade when he won the title because he started to doubt himself, especially after he was pinned by Cody Rhodes. Gunther gets angry, and Priest says Gunther cannot speak due to his self-doubt and knowing he cannot beat him.Priest says "the killer is dead" because Gunther would have taken a swing at him by now, then says that if Gunther wants to take his shot, he can do it right now. He then says that if Gunther did take his shot right now, he would drop him in the ring right now. All of a sudden, Ludwig Kaiser shows up wanting to know what is going on, and says that it is Priest who is doubting Gunther and that Gunther has beaten Priest once already. Kaiser then tells Priest to get out of the ring right now and save himself, because the outcome of their their second match will be the same. Gunther interrupts by grabbing the microphone, but Kaiser says he will not let Priest trash talk him. Priest punches Kaiser and clotheslines him out of the ring, and Gunther leaves when Priest focuses on him again.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane). Iyo says she is ready, and she hopes that Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill are, too. Kairi then says that they have other business tonight, then Dakota Kai suddenly returns after three months and says nobody will stop them, including Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler), who injured her. Dakota then says that Damage CTRL will show what they are truly made of.

WWE acknowledges Veteran's Day.

Backstage, Kofi Kingston is met by R-Truth, and Kofi thanks them for a few weeks and apologizes for not having his back afterwards due to Xavier Woods not letting him get involved. Xavier Woods, who has overheard, makes his way into the conversation. Pete Dunne shows up and confronts R-Truth for calling him Butch, and Kofi tells Pete Dunne to take a chill pill, much to Woods' frustration. This leads to a match between Kofi and Dunne, and R-Truth wishes Kofi good luck against Dunne, as "it's Butch you gotta worry about."

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Kairi Sane) beat Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler) in a six-woman tag match.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso meets with "Main Event" Jey Uso and Sami Zayn. Jimmy says they need a fifth member for WarGames, but Jey says they have no friends. Sami says he knows someone, and tells Jey he will text him.

Pete Dunne beats Kofi Kingston when Xavier Woods clotheslines Pete Dunne on the outside behind the referee's back and Kofi confronts him for it. After the match, Woods helps Kofi to the back, but Kofi shoves Woods away as Woods says that Kofi is focused on everyone else but himself.

Backstage, Finn Balor confronts Dominik Mysterio for not getting the World title shot that Damian Priest now has. Dominik mentions what happened in last week's Fatal 4-Way Match and asks where Finn was, then says he has beaten Damian Priest and has gotten closer to the World Heavyweight Championship than Finn has gone in a long time. Dominik and Finn almost come to blows before Finn tells him and Carlito to take care of The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik).

We hear from Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill. Jade says they will take Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez down like all their other opponents before daring them to shoot their shot.

UFC Light Heavyweight fighter Jamahal Hill is in the front row.

"Big" Bronson Reed heads to the ring. Bronson says he is out here to say that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins was "one hell of a competitor" at Crown Jewel, then says he is not a competitor; he is a monster, and last week, he took him, Sheamus, and Damian Priest out and will do the same to anyone else who gets in the way of putting Rollins down for good. Bronson then says that if Rollins wants his revenge, all he has to do is get in the ring. Rollins shows up as if on cue, then rushes to the ring and brawls with Bronson. The brawl soon makes its way to the outside and into the timekeeper's area as Rollins dives onto Bronson and security has to hold both men back, and Bronson fights off security just to get back at Rollins. Security eventually gets both men apart in the ring, but Rollins slips out of the ring and gets to Bronson at the ring apron. Bronson fights his way out of security's grasp, then levels security with a tope suicida before he and Rollins brawl again. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up with more officials to hold both men back.

Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins tells General Manager Adam Pearce that he must have a match with "Big" Bronson Reed, and Pearce says he has it next week and that everything needs to end. Sami Zayn shows up after Pearce leaves, and asks Rollins to be the original Bloodline's fifth man and mentions his family bond with the original Bloodline (Roman Reigns, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso) and how Roman and Rollins are still brothers. Rollins tells Sami that he is out of his mind, especially after all he did to take Roman down, and says he knows better than to bring Roman back up and that he is shocked that he, much less anyone else, is standing with him. He says that Roman is using him again, and while he appreciates the gesture, he declines.

Damian Priest beats Ludwig Kaiser. After the match, Gunther shows up, and he and Priest briefly stare each other down from across the ramp.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bron Breakker, who says that he is in an interesting point in his career and looking to expand his trophy case. He says that the Speed Championship would be around his waist if it were not for Sheamus. Sheamus shows up and says he has been in WWE for fifteen years while Breakker has been in WWE for fifteen minute, and that Breakker has a lot of momentum and the arrogance that he had when he had his foot on John Cena's chest. He then wants to know if Breakker has the guts to put the Intercontinental Championship on the line against him next week, and Breakker says he would love nothing more than to kick his old ass. Sheamus says his old ass is still going and stronger than ever, then tells him to shine the belt up real nice because he is taking it home. Sheamus leaves, then Jimmy Uso meets with Bron Breakker.

Backstage, The Miz is met by The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar). The Miz says he is done and that what is going on with The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, Nikki Cross) is bigger than all of them and that he is a better man who has changed his ways. He says that both he and Wyatt Sicks have moved on, and so should Karrion Kross. Kross says that Paul Ellering was taken out by them and blames The Miz for it before they force The Miz into the ring. Karrion says The Miz is lying to him and that his story is not adding up, then wants to know where The Wyatt Sicks is. The Wyatt Sicks soon teleport onto the ring apron and confront The Final Testament, then The Miz hits Erick Rowan in the back with a chair. Uncle Howdy laughs, and The Miz and The Final Testament brawl with The Wyatt Sicks and come out on top. The Miz and Karrion Kross the celebrate in the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins as he leaves the building. Suddenly, he encounters Solo Sikoa's Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu). Solo says they both cannot stand Roman Reigns and that they should team up and take him out, but Rollins tells Solo something he did not tell Sami, which is that he will stomp Roman's head into the ground when they are in the ring again, as he will never team with Roman. Rollins then states that he will also never team with "a wanna-be Roman Reigns." Solo holds Jacob Fatu back as Rollins leaves.

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez after Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton go after Bianca and Jade only to have their efforts thwarted by Naomi, which leads to Bianca, Jade and Naomi having to deal with Liv, Raquel, Nia and Tiffany all at once until Jade is able to kick Liv out of the air so that Bianca can hit Liv with the K.O.D. to retain. After the match, Nia Jax attacks Jade and Bianca, then Iyo Sky shows up and fights Nia and Tiffany. Raquel gets in the ring, and Iyo ducks as Jade and Bianca send her out of the ring. Iyo, Naomi, Jade and Bianca then take down Nia to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

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

Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 22, 2024

The Meta-Four (Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson) beat Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) by disqualification after Piper Niven pulls Jakara Jackson out of the ring. After the match, Chelsea Green shows up and starts fighting both teams along with Piper, and the two of them end up cleaning house.

In backstage footage from earlier today via Instagram, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger make some noise for Cole Custer, who arrives in a truck. All of a sudden, OTM (Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker) show up and take offense to Custer being at NXT, and this leads to a tag team challenge.

Backstage, Brinely Reece, Sol Ruca and Karmen Petrovic are met by Ashante "Thee" Adonis as they are working out. Adonis thinks he and Karmen have a connection, but Karmen says she was repaying the favor for costing her a match and tells him not to assume. Sol Ruca says Karmen is not interested, but Adonis says "We'll see," and leaves. Afterwards, Sol Ruca and Brinley believe there is chemistry between them, but Karmen denies it.

Jaida Parker beats Tatum Paxley. After the match, referees and security are seen keeping Lola Vice away from Jaida Parker, and Wendy Choo grabs Tatum Paxley from behind before shoving her into a road case.

Backstage, Lexis King thanks Charlie Dempsey, but says people still do not believe he is trying to be a gentleman as he wants people to stop seeing him as a loose cannon. He says that he needs to win the Heritage Cup to see if he can get some respect, and while Dempsey is willing to give him that match, he tells Lexis he will not like the outcome. Wren Sinclair also tells Lexis King that he will need a cornerman for the match.

Backstage, Cedric Alexander and Je'Von Evans are met by Nathan Frazer and Axiom. When Nathan Frazer tells Je'Von Evans that he has time to become a champion, Je'Von takes this as a dig on his age and slaps him. Wes Lee, who has seen this, says that he has been where Je'Von is right now, then jokingly says he still has time, which irritates Je'Von.

We see a video package for Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia, where Vaquer talks about she has travelled the world and collected championships all over on her way to WWE while Giulia talks about how she became friends with Vaquer prior to entering NXT.

Backstage, it is revealed that Adrianna Rizzo has been attacked.

Oba Femi beats Luca Crusifino. After the match, Oba throws Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo out of the ring when he checks on Crusifino, then continues to attack Crusifino. Stacks soon fights back, but Oba still overpowers him. Oba pulls a toolbox and a table out from underneath the ring, but Tony D'Angelo shows up and brawls with him, and he too gets overpowered. Oba then pulls out some zipties and ties D'Angelo to the ring post. Stacks gets back to his feet, but Oba choke slams him through the table. Oba then clears off the announce table and pulls a ladder out from underneath the ring before placing it on both the apron and the announce table. From there, Oba powerbombs Crusifino through the ladder, smashing it in half as D'Angelo can only watch.

We see the woman who made it to the skyscraper last week. We then see the NXT Halloween Havoc logo on a brick wall, which she punches. We then see the name "Zaria."

We see a video package where Andre Chase talks about what Chase University is all about, then says Ridge Holland came back to NXT for redemption and got it through Chase University only for him to betray them. He says that the measure of a man comes in defeat and that Ridge Holland cannot be helped, then says he will make Ridge feel the pain he felt and he will put an end to his misery in an ambulance match at Halloween Havoc.

"All Ego" Ethan Page and Trick Williams head to the ring individually for a face-to-face meeting before Halloween Havoc. Trick says that he should have come to the ring and dropped Ethan like a mixtape, but she promised General Manager Ava no physicality until Sunday. He then says Ethan is "all ego" and also "all desperate." Ethan says he wanted Trick to think that, as he has been in the game for over seventeen years, but when he talks about his career, he often glosses over everything he had to go through to get here. He then says he and Trick have different paths, as he never had a Performance Center to cater to him and prepare him for a position in the top company, and that he had to go through hell to get where Trick is at. Trick says they both have their stories, but he will not let Ethan shame him because he is blessed. Ethan says Trick does not get it, and asks him if he had ever been taken to his physical limit and still had to get up and keep fighting. He also asks Trick if he has tasted his own blood enough times to eventually like the taste of it, then Trick says he is glad Ethan is used to it because he will bust him up again on Sunday. Ethan says Trick is "all flash and fake confidence," and that he hit him with a light to give him a taste of the Devil's Playground match, where anything goes and it only benefits him. Ethan says Trick looks nice right now, but he has the devil inside of him and not Trick, and that Trick is "not tough" and not built for the Devil's Playground. Ethan also tells Trick that all of Trick's previous opponents in NXT are not as savage as he is, and that on Sunday, Trick will see a version of him few have seen. Trick says Ethan is all talk and has done everything except beat him even when he was champion. After Trick says Sunday will be no difference, Ethan warns Trick that he is a desperate man and that it took him seventeen years to become a champion in WWE, and after he got a taste, he became addicted, and he will satiate that taste on Sunday. He says that they are entering the Devil's Playground, and for the first time in Trick's career, Trick will be made to go through hell as they play by the Devil's rules, which are also his. Trick says he looks forward to it.

Backstage, Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez talk about how Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer have no chance at Halloween Havoc when Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jasmyn Nyx) show up and agree with them before Jacy states that Kelani Jordan does not deserve to be champion. As Roxanne says the five of them have been the backbone of the NXT women's division, Kelani shows up and says that while that is true, they are stressing because they can feel it slipping through their fingers. When she asks who she will face on Sunday, Fallon says that when one has power, one does not just give it up, and Jacy says that the wheel will decide what their match is tonight.

Sol Ruca beats Karmen Petrovic. During the match, Ashante "Thee" Adonis is seen in the crowd with another woman, and when they leave at the end of the match, Sol Ruca hits a distracted Karmen with a Sol Snatcher.

Backstage, Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe chat with Nikkita Lyons. Tyson says he and Tyriek are waiting for their moment, but Nikkita says they need to take their moment. Oba Femi shows up with Nikkita's robe and tells her she dropped it, then leaves.

Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) after Lola Vice attacks Jaida Parker on the outside and NASCAR driver Cole Custer hits Bronco Nima on the outside as the referee is distracted. After the match, Hank, Tank, Custer and Lola all celebrate in the ring.

Backstage, Nathan Frazer wants a match with Cedric Alexander and Je'Von Evans, much to Axiom's frustration, and gets it next week. Lexis King then shows up after they leave, and is looking for a cornerman, but finds out that nobody can be forced to be his cornerman, much to his disappointment.

We hear from Ridge Holland, who tells Andre Chase that he wore the Chase University colors proudly, then asks Chase how it feels from being in control to having none at all as his university falls apart around him. He then says he can now be the most dangerous man in NXT that everyone expected him to be, then says that Chase University will be finished for good at Halloween Havoc and that Andre Chase will be going for an ambulance ride.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Tony D'Angelo, who admits he does not know what is going on and that it is now personal between him and Oba Femi and that he will use everything to beat Oba Femi's ass at Halloween Havoc. He tells Oba Femi that he should have been careful what he wished for when he wanted him alone, because now he is going to get it.

Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia beat The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley) after Roxanne Perez shows up to distract Giulia only for Kelani Jordan to show up and beat up Roxanne. After the match, Cora Jade and Roxanne stare down Giulia and Vaquer from the balcony as Kelani Jordan stares down The Fatal Influence (Jacy, Fallon, Jazmyn Nyx) from inside the ring. Jacy Jayne spins the wheel, which lands on Spinner's Choice. Before The Fatal Influence can make their choice, Zaria suddenly shows up.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 21, 2024

Backstage, "Big" Bronson Reed is attacked from behind by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. General Manager Adam Pearce and referees have to restore order, and Rollins is able to head to the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins wastes no time in calling out Bronson Reed for a fight so he can make him famous, then General Manager Adam Pearce shows up to tell Rollins this is not happening before Bronson Reed overpowers everyone on his way to the ring. Rollins hits Bronson with a tope suicida, but Bronson starts giving Rollins a beatdown. Both Rollins and Bronson are held back, but the brawl continues, even as Bronson is stopped from hitting a Tsunami. Bronson clears off the announces table and fights off security, throwing one guard who gets on top of him into everyone else, before going for a splash and flattening only the table when Rollins rolls out of the way. Rollins and Bronson are finally kept away from each other by officials and security.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane). Iyo Sky says they will soon become Women's Tag Team Champions when Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez shows up and tells Damage CTRL to buzz off. Liv then says Nia Jax is only on her show because she is jealous of her and everything she has, and that she will have the Women's Crown Jewel Championship. Kairi Sane interrupts, but Liv tells her that she and Raquel have been women's tag champs before and can win them again any time they want. Iyo Sky takes this as an invitation to a fight, and says they can fight tonight before Raquel gets in Damage CTRL's faces while Liv accepts Iyo's challenge.

We see a video package for Bron Breakker vs. "Main Event" Jey Uso for the Intercontinental Championship later on tonight.

Before the next match, it is announced that ring announcer Samantha Irvin is moving on to new challenges, and that she is replaced tonight by long-time WWE ring announcer and alumnus Lilian Garcia.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) to qualify for the World Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders' Tournament. During the match, The Miz shows up to watch the match from the announce table. After the match, The Authors of Pain attack R-Truth. Kofi wants to make the save, but Woods stops him. All of a sudden, the lights go out. When the lights come back on, The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, Rezar) is attacked by The Wyatt Sicks (Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, Nikki Cross). To his surprise, The Miz is somehow spared as The Wyatt Sicks continue to go on the attack. This does not last long, however, as Uncle Howdy shows up for The Miz only for Paul Ellering to take the bullet for him in the form of a Mandible Claw.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews General Manager Adam Pearce when "Big" Bronson Reed approaches Pearce and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins attacks Bronson again. Once again, both Rollins and Bronson have to be held back.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey says he has no lover for his brothers, but he said what he said to his brothers and it is what it is. He says tonight is about the Intercontinental Championship, and by the end of the night, he will still be champion.

We hear from Raquel Rodriguez, who says that as long as she is around, Rhea Ripley will not be Women's World Champion. She says she has not forgotten how Rhea injured Liv or how she cost them the Women's Tag Team Championships. She says Rhea Ripley only rose to the top because she was gone, and that the smartest thing Rhea can do is walk away, but she will not do that. Raquel says that if Rhea will not end this, she will.

Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend are seen watching from ringside before the next match.

Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) beat Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez after Iyo Sky fights Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson at the front row and Lash hits Iyo with a forearm. After the match, Damage CTRL brawl with Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson in the ring, and Lash and Jakara get the last word. Liv and Raquel confront Lash and Jakara, then Rhea Ripley shows up, and Lash and Jakara leave Liv and Raquel to Rhea as they leave the ring. Rhea and Raquel brawl in the ring, and Rhea sends Raquel tumbling over the top rope before getting her hands on Liv. Liv hits a Codeberaker, but eats a knee from Ripley, who soon puts her in the Prism Trap. Rhea lets go of the hold to drop kick Raquel off the ring apron, then brawls with Liv again. Rhea gets the upper hand again, then goes for Riptide only for "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio to save Liv. Rhea then gets Dominik in the ring and puts him in the Prism Trap, and Liv and Raquel have to save Dominik.

Backstage, "Big" Bronson Reed attacks Seth "Freakin'" Rollins yet again when Rollins confronts General Manager Adam Pearce. Pearce finally gets pissed and puts them in a match against each other at Crown Jewel.

It is announced that NXT will take place in the 2300 Arena - formerly the ECW Arena - in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 6th.

We see a vignette for War Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Ivar says they have suffered setbacks, but they rise time and time again, and look to their future without fear. Ivar says that they look to their ancestors, the Viking warriors of the past, and that everyone's time to run and hide has ended.

Backstage, Liv Morgan has to calm Raquel Rodriguez down as The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan) comes up with a game plan. Finn Balor says he is worried about Damian Priest making another claim to the World Tag Team Championships, and Dominik wants to do something about it . Raquel wants to know what Carlito does for The Judgment Day, and Carlito says that he brings "cool" back to The Judgment Day before saying he will take care of business right now.

Trick Williams is seen in the front row.

The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee) beat American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) to qualify for the World Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders' Tournament after Chad Gable's interference attempt backfires and Zelina Vega takes out Ivy Nile on the outside.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) and tells them that he will talk with the other General Managers. Damage CTRL leave, then Carlito shows up. Carlito looks at Damage CTRL and says he should learn Chinese (which make no sense as they are Japanese and have been told by racist fans in the past to "go back to China"), then tells Pearce he has the perfect challenger for Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship: "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Pearce laughs, saying Dominik has done nothing to deserve a shot, but Carlito asks him to give Dominik a chance. Pearce makes it happen, saying that if Dominik can beat a former World Heavyweight Champion next week, he will get his title shot.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bron Breakker. Breakker says he is not here for a cheesesteak, but for the Intercontinental Championship, and while he respects "Main Event" Jey Uso as a champion, he is not focused, and that is why he will take his title back. He says that he is a badass and that it is time to do what badasses do.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Gunther. Gunther says he cannot understand why Cody Rhodes keeps people close to him in his business matters, saying that their match has nothing to do with family and is for the Crown Jewel Championship. He says that Cody Rhodes is one of many, while he is one of one and whatever he touches turns to gold. Damian Priest shows up and says he has no issue with Gunther, then says he will earn his shot at the World Heavyweight Champion, then tells Gunther to handle his business at Crown Jewel. Gunther is unfazed by Priest as he leaves.

Bron Breakker beats "Main Event" Jey Uso to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship for a second time. During the match, Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu show up with tickets for front row seats as well as a Jey Uso shirt. Shortly after this, Tonga Loa distracts Jey, and he gets superkicked. Tama Tonga shows up and jumps over the barricade, but he also gets superkicked. Solo Sikoa confronts Jey on the outside, and Bron Breakker goes for a Spear on the outside only for Jey to move out of the way, causing Breakker to break Solo in half. Jacob Fatu climbs over the barricade and confronts Bron Breakker, and Jey Uso takes both of them out with a tope suicida. Jey goes for the Uso Splash after this, but Breakker gets the knees up and goes for the Spear only for Jey to leap over it and superkick him multiple times before hitting a Spear of his own. Jey then hits the Uso Splash, but Bron Breakker kicks out. Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa get on the apron and distract the referee, and General Manager Adam Pearce and officials show up to send them both to the stage. Jey Uso then goes for a Spear on Breakker, but he gets superkicked by Jacob Fatu, who then hits Jey with a Samoan Drop on the announce table before helping Solo Sikoa to the back. Breakker then hits Jey with a Spear back in the ring to win the Intercontinental Championship for a second time.

Here are the highlights for tonight's show!

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 14, 2024

Rhea Ripley heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rhea says she is not done with Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez and that this will not end until she wins back the Women's World Championship. She then calls them out to whup their asses if they are done running. Tiffany Stratton shows up instead, and delivers a message from Nia Jax: stay out of her business, or else she will have a big problem. Rhea says she does not have time for this, and says she either gets her hands on Liv and Morgan or she can welcome her to Raw "the Rhea Ripley way." As they argue, they are attacked by Liv and Raquel. Liv smacks the Money In The Bank Briefcase across Tiffany's back before she and Raquel stand tall.

We see a vignette for Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Rhea Ripley meets with General Manager Adam Pearce, and states that she wants Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez tonight. Pearce allows it, but tells Rhea that she must have a tag team partner, and when Rhea wonders who will even tag with her, Tiffany Stratton shows up. Pearce asks "What about her?" Rhea says "Fine." Tiffany asks "What does that mean?" Pearce says "You will figure it out."

Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson are seen in the crowd before the next match.

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill retain the WWE Women's Tag Tem Championships against Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) after Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson - who trade words with Bianca on the outside - grab Iyo by the hair and punch her in the face.

Backstage, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh meet with General Manager Adam Pearce. Finn finds out that he not only gets no rematch with Damian Priest, but that a tournament has been made to find new #1 contenders for the World Tag Team Championships. Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio and Carlito meet with Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, and after Finn leaves, Carlito and McDonagh are introduced to Raquel Rodriguez, much to the delight of Carlito.

We see another vignette for American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile). Chad Gable defines "greatness" before declaring that American Made is it. Brutus Creed agrees, and Ivy Nile says the locker room has a chance to get their teeth kicked in. Julius says they are sick and tired of "entitled degenerates" looking for hand-outs. Gable says America and the fans need a hero and that they are hero, and that they will show what it means to be "American Made."

We see a vignette for Bron Breakker, who says that he turned his back on "Main Event" Jey Uso because Jey walked into the biggest lottery of his life when they faced off for the Intercontinental Championship, and out of respect, he shook his hand and congratulated him only for Jey to throw it back in his face and refuse to respect him. He says that they are not the same, as he is not carrying on his family name like Jey is, and if Jey wants to do things on his own, then he will take an ass whupping on his own when he comes back for the Intercontinental Championship.

In footage from last Saturday, General Manager Adam Pearce holds a meeting with "Big" Bronson Reed. Bronson wants to get down to business, but Pearce chastises him for how he treated the referees during the Last Monster Standing Match. Bronson apologizes if his actions crossed a line, but in a match like that, no one can stop him, and that he would have won had it not been for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Bronson says he did all this to get to the main event, and that he wants the spotlight and the one-on-one match with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, stating that there will be no trouble if he gets it. Pearce says that if they are on the same page, then he will talk to Rollins. Bronson says Pearce is a smarter negotiator than he thought he was.

Ivar and Erik return from injury for the next match, now known as "The War Raiders."

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) to advance in the World Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders' Tournament.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce meets with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, telling him that he has only had six matches this year and that he has not been healthy for any of them. Rollins says he knows what he signed up for and that he knows why Bronson Reed is doing what he is doing. He then says that he is at the top of the food chain and that Bronson has forgotten that, and that he has beaten the best of the best. He says he must have the match with Bronson, but at the same time, the best version of himself is needed.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. He says that to see where you are going, you must see where you have been, and he is proud to be in a city with a rich professional wrestling history in St. Louis, Missouri. He then says there has been more recent history, as not too long ago, something genuinely changed his life for the better, as it was where "We Want Cody" was heard for the first time. Cody thanks the fans of St. Louis very much for the support, then Gunther heads to the ring. Gunther says that he usually trash talks his opponent, but he has nothing negative to say about Cody, as the current wrestling boom has been built off Cody's back, as he has been everywhere and has been "the quarterback of this operation." He says there is not many people he respects in WWE, but Cody is one of the people he respects. Gunther then mentions that Cody loves to be everybody's darling, and because of that, Kevin Owens has realized that "everyone's friend" is "no one's real friend." Gunther then states that he expects the best version of Cody. Cody takes this as his greatest weakness being his greatest strength, and says that he has seen what happens when Gunther throws everything from his arsenal at his opponents and they keep coming back: he gets uncomfortable, and he breaks. Cody admits that he has respect for Gunther, but Gunther is in deep water and his feet have only touched the bottom of the pool. Gunther says that this is "spoken like a secondary champion," and Cody says that while Gunther has become a frightening beast, he has already slain a frightening beast. Cody and Gunther shake hands, and Gunther says "Good luck to me...the champion."

In backstage footage from after last week's show, Xavier Woods has been unhappy with the lack of success that he has had as of late.

We hear from Dragon Lee, who talks about his career in WWE so far, and says that while it has not always been easy, he becomes better with every setback, and he becomes more capable of surpassing his greatest expectation and proves that he belongs and is destined to fly. We then see Dragon Lee sprout computer generated dragon wings before his eyes glow and he flies off.

Bron Breakker beats Kofi Kingston. After the match, Bron Breakker is about to attack Kofi Kingston again when Xavier Woods runs in and makes the save. Bron Breakker leaves, but then rushes back in the ring and attacks Xavier Woods. All of a sudden, "Main Event" Jey Uso runs into the ring and fights off Bron Breakker, and Breakker pretends to retreat. He checks on Kofi and Woods, then Breakker gets back on the ring apron and Jey superkicks him off it.

Backstage, Rhea Ripley is met by Damian Priest. Rhea says she has this match, and says it is Tiffany Stratton's time to stand on the ring apron and look pretty. She then asks Priest if she has thought about what they have talked about, and Priest says he has thought about it. Rhea says they have destroyed The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan) multiple times, and that it is time to get back to the World title. Priest says that as long as she has beef with The Judgment Day, so does he, and that he has her back. He then agrees it is time to get back the World title.

Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso opens a door and finds Jimmy Uso. Jimmy says "Got a second?" Jey looks around, then leaves.

R-Truth beats The Miz after The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Akam, Rezar, Paul Ellering) shows up, distracting Miz and allowing R-Truth to win with a schoolkid pin. After the match, R-Truth hugs Miz and the referee, then leaves the ring and fistbumps Karrion Kross only for Kross to command The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) to throw R-Truth back in the ring so that Miz can hit R-Truth with the Skull Crushing Finale. At the beginning of the match, a brief message by The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) can be seen.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso is looking for "Main Event" Jey Uso. He eventually finds him. Jimmy asks Jey to hear him out, but Jey tells him no and tells him to get out of his face.

Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton beat Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez by disqualification after Nia Jax suddenly shows up and attacks Rhea and Raquel as Rhea is about to hit Raquel with a Riptide on the outside and Tiffany is about to hiv Liv Morgan with a Prettiest Moonsault Ever. After the match, Rhea attacks Nia, but Liv hits Rhea from behind with a chop block. Nia grabs Liv and attacks her, but Raquel and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio pull Liv out of the ring before Nia can hit the A-Nia-Lator.

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Backstage, Braun Strowman and "Big" Bronson Reed brawl, with both men going through a merchandise booth as "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan head to the ring to start tonight's show. Liv mocks the fans, stating she and Dominik just had a victory before stating that her revenge tour is going as she planned. We then see the attack on Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley from last week. Liv says she promised to take everything from Rhea - the Women's World Championship, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Carlito, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan), and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio - and that she has done just that. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley heads to the ring. Rhea says that she is not going to hit Liv, then tells Dominik to get out of her face when he stands in front of Liv. Liv says Dominik would have stayed with her if she cared for him more than she did Damian Priest. Liv also says she is not going to let Rhea get out of their match and that she will beat her because she is smarter than her, and that she has beaten her mentally for months. Rhea then tells Liv that she is fully medically cleared and that her message is for both her and Dominik, and since Dominik wants to stick her nose in Women's World title business and wants to help Liv retain every time, General Manager Adam Pearce has made a decision. She then announces that Dominik will be behind bars where he deserves to be and hanging inside in a shark cade, and Liv will have nowhere to run and hide and nobody to help her when she takes her title back.Rhea then says she takes back what she said about not hitting Liv before headbutting her.

Sami Zayn beats Ludwig Kaiser. After the match, Gunther heads to the ring and says that Sami has been begging him for a World title match for weeks, then says he has seen enough, and if Sami wants this more than anything else, then tonight is the last place for it. He then says tonight is the right place to tell Sami "no," then laughs and leaves, much to Sami's chagrin.

Backstage, Kofi Kingston meets with Xavier Woods. Woods says emotions were high last week, then Kofi says that he has found Francesca, a giant Booty-O and a two box of Booty-O's out of the archives as part of their efforts to get back on track. Woods says they must get serious and lock in, and Kofi says he has not made the best decisions out of late. He then allows Woods to call the shots, then American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) show up. Gable laughs, saying The New Day (Kofi and Woods) is a perfect example of what not to do, saying they are failing at bringing back an old spark. Kofi almost tricks American Made into thinking Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, Nikki Cross) is behind them, then Gable says that they are looking for competition and will not find it in The New Day. This leads to Woods challenging The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) to a tag team match, and American Made accepts and laughs at them before leaving. A backstage hand wearing a New Day shirt with a light blue helmet with a unicorn horn holding a big plate stacked with pancakes show up, but Kofi silently motions to him that now is not the time.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to tonight's Intercontinental Championship match.

Backstage, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan argue with General Manager Adam Pearce, who says that the shark cage decision is final. Carlito and JD McDonagh show up, then Liv Morgan says that The Latino World Order (Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro) cost them tag team gold and that they need to be told. Carlito says they are on it, and Liv says they will make sure that the LWO learn a lesson they will never forget. McDonagh, Carlito and Dominik then meet Ilja Dragunov, and McDonagh says he will see Dragunov around.

Dragon Lee beats Carlito after JD McDonagh and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio beat up Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro only to be ambused by Rey Mysterio.

Backstage, The Miz is met by Karrion Kross, who says it is messed up that The Miz is not respected around here and that he just wants The Miz "to be The Miz" and do whatever it takes to win. He says monsters come in all different shapes and sizes, to which Miz replies "Yes, they do."

Staff members of Netflix are seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sheamus, who says that Pete Dunne hit him hard last week and that since then, everyone around him has chanted "Call him Butch," and after what Dunne did, he has a score to settle. He says there is nothing more dangerous than an Irishman with a score to settle, and proposes that they make this "an English-Irish thing."

The Miz vs. "Big" Bronson Reed ends before it can begin when Braun Strowman attacks Bronson from out of the crowd, much to The Miz's chagrin, and Bronson takes out both Braun Strowman and The Miz with a tope suicida. Bronson gets Braun Strowman get back in the ring, then hits two security guards with the Tsunami while two others get choke slammed by Strowman. Bronson and Strowman continue to lay out security guards one by one before clotheslining each other. Even after both men are separated, Bronson and Strowman are still able to overpower security and go at it with one another. Security almost gets on top of things as Strowman goes for a middle rope Superplex, but Strowman drop kicks Bronson and lays out security again. Bronson finally backs off when Strowman almost goes up top as Bronson is on the outside.

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and Tool lead guitarist Adam Jones are seen in the crowd.

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. McIntyre echoes CM Punk's promises and says he his prepared for this to be the end of Punk as much as Punk has prepared for this to be the end of him, and says that Punk has meant every word that he has said as he has thought about them. He says that Punk is ready to sacrifice everything, as is he, and that while he has spoken the truth about Punk, he leaves the private stuff to himself. He says he does not want to go back inside Hell In A Cell as it has broken things in him that have not been fixed to this day.McIntyre says that his family has begged him not to do this match much like Punk's friends and family, as they know that this has gone too far, and that his wife wants him to stay away from Punk as she has seen what this has done to him mentally. He then says it does not matter what anyone else thinks and that their match will happen at Bad Blood, and promises that he will make Punk bleed a lot, and make him suffer and feel more pain than he ever has in his entire existance. McIntyre says that this has always been "good versus evil," and while Punk has compared himself to the Devil and viewed himself a god-like figure, Punk has broken easily in the past, and he plans to break Punk permanently.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews General Manager Adam Pearce. Pearce says that it has gone too far between Braun Strowman and "Big" Bronson Reed and that it needs to end, and announces that Strowman and Bronson will face each other in a Last Monster Standing Match next week. All of a sudden, a loud crash is heard, and Peace sees Dunne attacking Sheamus with a cricket bat. Officials move quickly into place to hold Dunne back as Pearce calls for medical help for Sheamus.

Backstage, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill meet with Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane). Bianca gives Iyo Sky credit where credit is due, then says Iyo will not be so lucky next time. Iyo says she looks forward to it, as next time, they will be coming for the women's tag titles. Cargill says Damage CTRL has lost the plot and that they always stand on business, and Bianca says that Damage CTRL should be focused on The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) before stating that their titles are not going anywhere regardless of who wins.

Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) beat The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn).

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bron Breakker. Breakker says it is game day and that the dogs are barking in Ontario, California. He says that there will be a winner and a loser and that the Intercontinental Championship deserves the right Superstar to carry it tonight, and it will not be "Main Event" Jey Uso. He then says that he will give Jey another shot when he works his way back up the ladder, because he will be Intercontinental Champion for a long time.

We see the formation of a circle with what looks like runes on it, and someone says "Fate is woven."

Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso is met by Sami Zayn, who says that the Intercontinental Championship meant the world to him before telling Jey to make the title his.

American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) after Woods is distracted by Chad Gable to the point that he beats him up.

We hear from Damian Priest, who says there was a saying he used to like to use growing up: "Am I my brother's keeper?" He says everybody knew better on the streets, but life can take one to unexpected places and it took him to The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan). He says there were a crew who became a family and gave him a brother to keep in Finn Balor. He says that when Finn joined The Judgment Day, they talked about running WWE, but Finn always wanted it to be about him, and when Rhea became a champion, Finn became envious. When he became champion, however, nobody was happier than Finn, but when the cameras stopped rolling, he was just as envious. He says he knew better, then says he is his brother's keeper and always will be before declaring that Finn is not his brother.

We see another message from Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, Nikki Cross), saying "I am but dust. A worm. A rebel. You cast your light of countenance upon me and said I shall live. The words of the red. You speak, we follow. My life for you." The message ends with a QR code.

We hear from Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark). Sonya Deville says ever faction has been created for survival, and nobody in them could survive on their own and decided to be failures together. Shayna Baszler says they are fighting for dominance as well as the opportunities that were taken from them, and Zoey Stark says they are the future and foundation of the women's division. Sonya says that if anyone wants to step up, all they have to do is shoot their shot.

Backstage, The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Zelina Vega) meet with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Rey apologizes for the miscommunication last week, and says that The New Day can get through this. Woods is not in the mood, and Rey - who initially wants a fight with Finn Balor until Woods takes this as everyone seeing him as beneath them because he has never held a singles title - decides to fight Woods next week instead.

We see a video package for Braun Strowman vs. "Big" Bronson Reed in a Last Monster Standing Match on next week's show.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Bron Breakker to become the WWE Intercontinental Champion, earning his first singles championship in his WWE career. After the match, Jey Uso celebrates in the crowd.

This week on Raw Talk: The Miz! Pete Dunne! American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile)!

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