BY SACNILK
Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on November 27, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. ##
Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ##
WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ##
WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ##
WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ##
Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ##
WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ##
WWE Monday Night Raw, November 27, 2023: Live Coverage ##
Randy Orton strides confidently into the ring, greeted by the cheers of the audience. He acknowledges the warm welcome, expressing gratitude for being back on Raw. Randy reveals that during his absence, he reflected on his accomplishments and decided to undertake a new challenge – competing in War Games. He emphasizes the significance of the match, created by the legendary Dusty Rhodes, and the opportunity to make history.##
The Viper also discloses a personal motive for joining War Games: settling unfinished business with the Bloodline. Randy declares that he's no stranger to putting people on the shelf and possesses a bag full of receipts, ready to be cashed in with his devastating RKO.##
Just as Randy revels in his return, Rhea Ripley's entrance interrupts the moment. Rhea acknowledges Randy's Survivor Series performance but questions his choice to team up with those he has issues with. She redirects his focus to the Judgment Day faction, claiming they now rule WWE. Rhea warns Randy that he has made powerful enemies and should cease fixating on the Bloodline.##
Randy dismisses Rhea's warnings, asserting that nobody tells him what to do. Rhea laughs manically, insisting that Randy has now made enemies out of THE Judgment Day faction.##
The situation escalates when JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio ambush Randy from behind. Despite the attack, Randy fights back, sending JD into the ring post and hitting an RKO on him. Randy then addresses Dom, vowing to find Adam Pearce and arrange a one-on-one match with him later in the evening.##
As the focus shifts to the Tag Team Turmoil match, Chad and Maxxine discuss the teams involved, including the debut of Otis and Tozawa. Maxxine introduces a special guest, Jelly Roll, who expresses excitement about the upcoming match.##
Amidst the anticipation, R-Truth appears, humorously inquiring about the whereabouts of actual jelly rolls, injecting a lighthearted moment into the intense proceedings. ##
Tag Team Turmoil Match ##
Otis and Akira Tozawa (with Maxxine Dupri and Chad Gable) vs. Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa ##
The bout kicks off with Ciampa and Tozawa locking up, with Ciampa initially gaining control using a side headlock and following it up with a powerful shoulder tackle. However, Tozawa swiftly counters with a well-timed back heel kick after avoiding a leapfrog attempt by Ciampa. Tozawa seizes the opportunity to flaunt his confidence with a signature pose after missing a spinning heel kick.##
Ciampa looks to retaliate with a chop, but Tozawa dodges, responding with a series of punches and a distinctive gesture of his own. Undeterred, Ciampa connects with a solid chop, and Gargano enters the fray with a sneaky clothesline to the back of Tozawa's head. Ciampa follows up with another clothesline and a subsequent chopping assault on Tozawa. In turn, Tozawa executes an Irish whip, and Gargano delivers a boot to Ciampa.##
Tozawa attempts a cross body, but Ciampa cleverly blocks it. The action intensifies as Otis tags in, unleashing a barrage of clotheslines and elbows, culminating in a potent double shoulder tackle. Otis proceeds with a back elbow to Gargano, followed by a spinning back elbow to Ciampa. The powerhouse then charges at Gargano with a running back elbow and caps it off with a crushing splash on Ciampa.##
In a comedic moment, Otis playfully tears off Tozawa's shirt, setting the stage for a double caterpillar and subsequent elbow drop. However, the celebration is short-lived as Gargano enters the ring, landing a super kick on Otis while Ciampa delivers a well-timed knee. Otis goes over the top rope, and Gargano seizes the opportunity, tagging in for the pinfall, securing the three count. ##
Veer and Sanga (with Jinder Mahal) vs Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano ##
Veer and Sanga coordinate to slam Gargano and Ciampa into each other, with Ciampa colliding into the ring post. Veer follows up with a Thesz Press and tags in Sanga for a double shoulder tackle on Gargano. Sanga kicks Ciampa off the apron, allowing Veer to tag back in and deliver a running boot to Gargano's head. However, Veer's splash misses, and Gargano capitalizes with a quick three-count, securing an unexpected victory. ##
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa vs. Julius Creed and Brutus Creed (with Ivy Nile) ##
Julius starts strong with a fireman's carry on Ciampa, followed by Brutus replicating the move. They hit a double fireman's carry on Ciampa. Brutus and Julius maintain control with an arm bar. Ciampa fights back with forearms and a reverse DDT.##
Gargano enters, landing kicks and a bulldog on Brutus. Ciampa adds a clothesline to Julius and a slingshot spear for a near fall. Julius sends Gargano out, Ciampa with a forearm. Brutus interrupts with a butterfly gourdbuster for a close two-count. Gargano returns with kicks, Ciampa with a knee. Julius thwarts a super kick, hits a powerbomb, and Brutus seals the deal with the Brutus Ball for the win. ##
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs Julius Creed and Brutus Creed (with Ivy Nile) ##
Woods starts with chops on Julius. Kofi tags in, landing a clothesline and executing well-timed tags with Woods. They combine for a slingshot splash and elbow drop for near falls. Julius deadlifts into a slam, and Brutus tags in. Brutus hits an exploder and a successful suplex on Woods for a near fall.##
Julius slams Woods, and Brutus follows with a moonsault and Julius with a shooting star press for a close pin. Woods counters with a tornado DDT, kicking Julius to the floor. Kofi tags in, contributing to a near fall with a backbreaker. Kofi's double stomp gets another near fall.##
Chaos ensues, and Julius sends Woods and Kofi out. Kofi goes for Trouble in Paradise, but Brutus rolls to Julius. Kofi trips Julius, attempts a crossbody, but Julius counters with a fallaway slam. Brutus finishes off Woods with the Brutus Ball for the win. ##
Julius Creed and Brutus Creed (with Ivy Nile) vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci ##
The action begins with Brutus sent to the floor. Kaiser and Vinci target Julius, combining kicks and elbows. Vinci impressively executes a springboard crossbody and a kick to Julius's head. They double-team Julius, hitting the Imperium Bomb, but Brutus breaks up the pin.##
Kaiser directs Vinci to focus on Julius, but Julius counters, sending Vinci to the outside. Julius dispatches Kaiser as well. Brutus tags in, delivering a flurry of forearms and chops. Vinci is clotheslined over the top rope, and Brutus follows up with a spinebuster to Vinci.##
Vinci attempts to interfere, but Brutus fights him off. Julius returns to the match, showcasing power with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex and a double Northern Lights suplex. Julius gets a near fall on Vinci. Kaiser and Vinci attempt a comeback, but Julius counters with a powerbomb. Brutus tags in, and despite Kaiser's eye rake, they successfully execute the Brutus Ball for the three-count, securing the win. ##
WINNER: Brutus Creed and Julius Creed ##
Rhea and Dom find themselves in the Clubhouse when Finn enters, emphasizing the need to take Damian seriously. Finn questions if Damian can hear them and prompts him to address letting the team down in War Games.##
Rhea intervenes, stressing the importance of their unity as a family. Finn acknowledges that despite the War Games outcome, they remain tag champs.##
Rhea emphasizes that setbacks don't mean holding grudges within their close-knit group.##
Damian inquires about JD's condition, and Finn reveals that it's not looking good, suggesting they head over to check on him together. ##
Cody Rhodes makes his entrance to the ring and opens by asking what the Nashville crowd wants to discuss. He expresses gratitude for his team's victory over the weekend, giving credit to his teammates—Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, and Randy Orton. Cody specifically praises Randy Orton as a mentor and friend and mentions the significant moment of hitting CrossRhodes on Damian Priest, winning the match in his father's legacy.##
Shifting gears, Cody acknowledges the unexpected return of CM Punk and welcomes him back. He compares their presence to fishermen spotting each other from afar, anticipating the clash.##
Cody then drops a bombshell, revealing that he is the first entrant in the 2024 Royal Rumble. The arena goes dark, and Shinsuke Nakamura's image appears on the TitanTron.##
Nakamura commends Cody as a brave hero who has won his battles but urges him to continue his story. Nakamura expresses impatience, stating that he won't wait any longer to bring chaos to Cody. Suddenly, Nakamura appears behind Cody, spraying red mist into his face. The segment concludes, and the show heads to commercial. ##
Bronson Reed vs. Ivar (with Valhalla) ##
The contest kicks off with a lock-up, leading to a stalemate as both competitors attempt clotheslines without budging each other. Ivar gains momentum with a knee and a shoulder tackle, prompting Reed to respond with an elbow drop. Reed charges into the corner but is met with a seated splash from Ivar. As Ivar sets up for a suplex, Reed blocks it and counters with one of his own. Ivar retreats to the floor, and Reed follows suit, only to be pulled off the apron by Ivar, who delivers a spin kick of doom followed by a crossbody into the apron.##
Back in the ring, Ivar asserts control with an elbow in the corner and a subsequent punch. He follows up with a clothesline and a crossbody splash, securing a near fall. Ivar transitions into a chin bar, landing punches and clotheslines. Reed fights back with a headbutt, shoulders in the corner, and a choke in the ropes, delivering another headbutt.##
Reed locks in a rear chin lock, and Ivar responds with punches. Both men exchange clotheslines, resulting in a double down. Punches and forearms are traded, and Reed adds a headbutt. Reed unleashes chops in the corner, channeling the spirit of Kojima and Kobashi, but Ivar counters with lawnmower elbows. Reed blocks the spin kick of doom, hitting a super kick. A Samoan drop and back senton from Reed nearly secure a victory.##
Ivar attempts a moonsault from the top rope, but Reed evades it. Reed goes for Tsunami, but Valhalla interferes, prompting the referee to send them to the back. Ivar lands a clothesline, sending Reed to the floor, and Reed catches Ivar off the apron for a slam. Reed then sends Ivar over the ringside barrier.##
The action intensifies as they brawl into the timekeeper's area. Reed halts Ivar on the ringside barrier and executes a Death Valley Driver into the barrier, just as the referee completes the ten-count, concluding the match. ##
WINNER: Double Count Out ##
After the match, Ivar retaliates by hitting Reed with a chair, sparking a brawl that spills into the crowd. During the chaos, Reed inadvertently splashes a production worker as they fight. Security attempts to intervene, but Ivar clotheslines one of the guards. Reed uses his strength to launch another security member into Ivar like a lawn dart. Seizing an opportunity, Ivar performs a cannonball off a production case onto Reed and the security personnel.##
The intense scuffle continues until security manages to separate Reed and Ivar.##
In a backstage segment, Zoey and Shayna discuss Survivor Series, with Zoey expressing how close she came. Shayna reassures her that she'll get another chance.##
Nia approaches Zoey, praising her for becoming champion but claiming she fell short. Nia argues that she should have been in the match and would have become the champion.##
Shayna interrupts Nia, warning her to shut up before her arm gets broken and she's put on the shelf. Zoey asserts she doesn't need Shayna's help and challenges Nia to a match.##
The scene transitions to a commercial break. ##
Upon returning, the show features footage and reactions to CM Punk's return to WWE.##
In the clubhouse, Finn, Damian, and JD enter, finding R Truth enjoying jelly rolls. Priest scolds Truth for messing up, but Truth expresses interest in being the fifth member of their War Games team.##
However, he's informed that the opportunity was two days ago. Truth inquires about their performance, and Priest, still upset about the loss, asks Truth to leave. JD takes responsibility for dealing with R Truth. ##
Zoey Stark vs Nia Jax ##
Zoey initiates the match with a series of kicks and a forearm that staggers Nia. Nia attempts to push Zoey into the corner, but Zoey counters with a boot. Moving to the apron, Zoey delivers kicks, setting up for a springboard move. However, Nia interrupts with a forearm and proceeds to hip toss Zoey back into the ring, where she rolls through. Nia follows up with a powerful slam and a corner splash. Zoey avoids the splash, causing Nia to hit the ring post. Zoey capitalizes with a double jump clothesline.##
After a commercial break, Nia regains control with a torture rack, but Zoey manages to stand and breaks free with a jawbreaker. Nia responds with a back elbow and sends Zoey into the turnbuckle, slamming her head into the mat. Zoey escapes a slam attempt, landing superkicks. Nia misses a shoulder in the corner, hitting the ring post. Zoey seizes the opportunity, delivering a slingshot twisting splash to Nia's leg and securing a near fall.##
Nia retaliates with a headbutt and a splash into the corner, followed by a running hip attack. Nia attempts the Banzai drop, but Zoey gets to her feet, hitting a thrust kick and a rollup for a near fall. Zoey executes a missile dropkick, earning another close two-count. Zoey ascends the ropes, but Nia disrupts her balance, causing Zoey to hit the mat. Nia finishes the match with a Samoan drop, a back senton, and finally, the Banzai drop for the three-count. ##
WINNER: Nia Jax ##
The broadcast revisits the Intercontinental Championship match from Survivor Series.##
In the backstage area, Kaiser and Vinci are confronted by Gunther, who expects them to address the DIY issue with Adam Pearce. Kaiser assures Gunther that they will handle it.##
As Gunther turns around, he encounters The Miz. Miz refers to Gunther's press conference and mentions Gunther stating that his next challenger must come to his face.##
Gunther questions Miz's certainty, to which Miz confidently declares that he can defeat Gunther.##
Gunther dismisses Miz's claim, stating that Miz is not a threat to his title. He acknowledges Miz's preparation for a fight and acknowledges Miz's place in the ring, just not against him. ##
Seth Rollins makes his entrance, welcoming everyone to Raw after a commercial break. Despite the crowd chanting for CM Punk, Rollins dismisses him as a hypocrite and prefers not to waste energy discussing him. Instead, Rollins shifts the focus to the championship he has built into the most important in the industry.##
Expressing the itch to be a fighting champion, Rollins mentions talking to Adam Pearce before being interrupted by Drew McIntyre's entrance.##
Drew congratulates Seth on his War Games victory but questions THE Judgment Day's master plan. Drew emphasizes the importance of the title and recalls Rollins' words before their match at Crown Jewel.##
Seth acknowledges Drew's honesty and agrees he deserves a rematch. However, Seth announces that next week, he'll defend the World Title on Raw, but it won't be against Drew. Instead, he names Jey Uso as his opponent.##
Drew, seemingly taking it personally, headbutts Seth, causing him to bleed. Drew asserts his claim for a rematch, but Jey Uso interrupts, attacking Drew with multiple punches and a superkick. Seth and Jey combine for a double superkick, and Jey hands the title belt to Seth, signaling a united front. ##
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match: Tegan Nox and Natalya vs. Piper Niven and Chelsea Green ##
Chelsea and Natalya engage in a lock-up before the bell rings to officially start the match. Natalya responds with a back elbow and clothesline, attempting an early Sharpshooter. However, Chelsea Green escapes, and Piper Niven tags in. Natalya manages a waist lock, and Piper counters with a headbutt but misses a shoulder in the corner. Tegan Nox tags in, taking Piper to the mat and delivering kicks. Natalya tags back in, hitting a crossbody and posing for the crowd. She aims for the Sharpshooter, but Piper kicks her away as Tegan distracts the referee. Chelsea Green drops Natalya on the top rope after tagging in, hitting a missile dropkick for a near fall. Chelsea punches Natalya and pulls her to the mat by the hair.##
Piper tags in, slamming Natalya and then slamming Green onto her. Piper attempts to slam Green again, but her back gives out. They decide to let Piper slam Green onto Natalya once more, earning a near fall. Piper follows up with a splash to the back and a short-arm clothesline while Natalya tries to make the tag. Piper sends Natalya into the turnbuckles, connecting with shoulders. Chelsea Green tags back in, and after shoulders from Piper, Green uses thumbs to the eyes and Piper hits a short-arm clothesline. Green positions Natalya on the turnbuckles for a superplex, but Natalya fights back, hitting a sit-out powerbomb for a near fall. Tegan Nox tags in, delivering a forearm to Green and an uppercut to Piper. Nox continues with a running uppercut to Green, who responds with a slap. Nox counters with a headbutt to the throat, followed by a gourdbuster. She dropkicks Piper off the apron and goes up top, hitting a Molly Go Round for a near fall, broken up by Piper.##
Piper pulls Green into the corner and makes the tag. Chelsea Green executes a Codebreaker, and Piper follows up with a back senton for a near fall. Piper sends Natalya to the floor, and Green tags back in. Nox avoids an UnprettiHER, and Green goes for a crossbody off the apron to Nox and Natalya. However, they catch her and execute a double suplex into the ringside barrier. Piper delivers a cannonball onto Nox and Natalya off the apron, then a crossbody splash for the three-count. ##
WINNER: Piper Niven and Chelsea Green ##
Next week, Seth Rollins is set to face Jey Uso for the World Championship, while Drew McIntyre is scheduled to go up against Sami Zayn.##
Jey Uso approaches Randy Orton to express gratitude for having their backs at War Games. Jey acknowledges Randy's talk about receipts for the Bloodline and mentions that Cody gave him a second chance. He emphasizes that the past is behind them.##
Randy appreciates Jey's loyalty and assures him that if he's no longer part of the Bloodline, they are good. Jey confirms that he's out of the Bloodline, and Randy affirms that they are good now.##
Jackie Redmond interviews Becky Lynch backstage, asking her about winning War Games.##
Becky reflects on the intense battle at War Games, describing it as a night of making amends. She mentions that things are good now and shifts the focus to tonight's matches. Becky hints at having a couple of fights on the horizon, with one being more pressing than the other. ##
Dominik Mysterio (with JD McDonagh) vs. Randy Orton ##
They lock up, and Randy backs Dom into the corner. The referee intervenes, holding Randy back, and Dom responds with a punch, then runs into a shoulder tackle. Dom retreats to the floor to regroup. Randy delivers punches and a European uppercut, following up with a back body drop. Dom heads to the floor again, and Orton poses. Dom requests the mic, likely saying something indiscernible due to the crowd noise during the picture-in-picture break. Orton executes a running body block on the floor, coupled with a European uppercut. Randy slams Dom's head into the announce table. After their return to the ring, Orton delivers boots to the midsection and a Garvin Stomp, earning a near fall.##
During the commercial break, Randy sends Dom over the top rope, but Dom lands on his feet after a belly-to-back suplex attempt. Dom clips Randy, sending him into the ring steps. Dom then returns Randy to the ring, securing a near fall. Dom applies a reverse chin lock and later executes an Irish whip, but Orton counters with a clothesline out of the corner. Orton follows up with another clothesline, ducking one from Dom. Randy performs a power slam and an IEDDT, leading to RKO push-ups. JD intervenes, pulling Dom from the ring. A scuffle ensues with Jelly Roll, and as JD gets on the apron, Randy hits an IEDDT. Dom dropkicks Randy in the back, follows up with a 619, and attempts a frog splash, but misses. Randy capitalizes with an RKO for the three-count. ##
WINNER: Randy Orton ##
We return, and CM Punk makes his way to the ring.##
Punk expresses that it seems like an extraordinary moment – him standing in a WWE ring on Raw with a live microphone in his hand. Not referring to the fact that a Blackhawks fan is welcomed in the Predators' arena, he mentions feeling more like himself since Saturday, considering it a career highlight. Trying to find the right words to explain his feelings, he acknowledges they might sound a bit corny and not typically CM Punk. Recalling advice from the American Dream about speaking the truth from the heart, Punk utters two words he's scared of how true they are: "I'm home." He asserts that this is where he belongs and reflects on being away for over ten years, emphasizing the constant support he received from the fans worldwide.##
Punk praises the audience for their unwavering chants even during his absence. He reveals he is back because of his love for the fans, expressing how much he misses them and this environment. He explains that he had to leave to return and fulfill everything he needs. Punk acknowledges Saturday as an incredible moment and describes Monday as another amazing moment. He shares his gratitude for the warm welcome from everyone in front of and behind the camera. Responding to inquiries about AJ, he reassures that she is doing well. ##
However, Punk notes that not everyone has welcomed him back with open arms, emphasizing that some people are afraid of the truth. He addresses the competitive spirit in everyone aiming to be the best in the world, emphasizing that he hasn't been there for ten years. Punk states that people might be afraid that their chance to be the best in the world failed. Ending on an impactful note, he declares that the best in the world is back, in the ring in Nashville on Raw, and his name is... ##
The crowd chants "CM Punk." ##
Punk asserts that he is not here to make friends; he is here to make money as the show concludes. ##
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