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8 Takeaways From WWE RAW (11/5)

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8 Takeaways From WWE RAW (11/5)
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The November 5th, 2018 episode of WWE RAW was taped in Manchester, England. Here are 8 takeaways from this week’s show:

Baron Corbin Ran Away From Braun Strowman

RAW kicked off with the entire locker room on the entrance ramp and security guards standing around the ring. RAW GM Baron Corbin came down to the ring with a big smile on his face. Corbin interfered in the Universal Championship match at WWE Crown Jewel and struck Braun Strowman with the title before the bell rang.

Corbin stated that we are coming up on the most exciting time of the year, Survivor Series. Baron hyped up Lesnar versus Styles, Rousey versus Lynch and the traditional tag matches at Survivor Series. Corbin announced that RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon will be on the show next week to address Shane McMahon winning the “Best in the World” trophy at Crown Jewel.

Baron also announced that he selected himself as the captain of RAW’s team even though he is not allowed to compete in the match. Corbin said that Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre are on team RAW. Corbin added that Braun Strowman will also be on the team and that he understands that Braun might be upset with him.

Corbin claimed that Strowman needs to learn to respect authority and once he gets that in his head, he will be the team member that they need at Survivor Series. Corbin then appointed Alexa Bliss as the captain of RAW’s women’s team. Bliss came down to the ring and thanked Corbin and claimed that he will soon become the permanent RAW GM.

Bliss noted that she will not be competing at Survivor Series and then boasted about being a 5-time champion. Alexa stated that she is a natural born leader and that the RAW women’s division can learn something from her. Bliss added that she will be watching the division’s matches and announced that the Riott Squad will face Natalya, Sasha Banks and Bayley in an Evolution rematch. Alexa stated that she could get used to this and then Kurt Angle interrupted.

Kurt Angle came down to the entrance ramp in his wrestling gear and said that competing in the World Cup lit a fire inside him. Angle stated that he wanted to compete again this year and that he led Team RAW to a victory last year. Corbin blasted Angle and told him to take a permanent vacation.

Angle proposed a match against Corbin and if he won he will become team captain Survivor Series. Corbin shook his head and Angle called him an embarrassment to RAW. Baron told Angle that he has his match tonight and Angle vowed to snap Corbin’s ankle in two. Braun Strowman then joined the party and marched towards the ring.

Strowman beat the hell out of the security team as the crowd chanted “get these hands!”. Strowman chased Corbin up the stage and then all the heels on the roster attacked him. A giant brawl broke out and Strowman escaped backstage to look for Corbin.

Ruby Riott Broke Jim Neidhart’s Glasses

The Riott Squad faced Natalya, Sasha Banks, and Bayley in a WWE Evolution rematch. The match started out in a brawl with Ruby going for the Riott Kick on Natalya. Natalya countered into the Sharpshooter into the middle of the ring but Logan broke it up with a kick to the face.

Ruby then launched Natalya out of the ring and tagged Logan into the match. Sarah bounced Natalya’s face off the ring apron and then shoved her into the barricade. Back in the ring, Logan went for the cover but Natalya kicked out at two. Liv tagged in and booted Natalya in the back for a two count. Liv threw Natalya out of the ring once again as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Liv and Natalya were still in the ring and Morgan was in control. Liv bounced Natalya’s face off the turnbuckle and stomped on her in the corner of the ring. Natalya escaped and tried to get to the corner cor a tag but Liv prevented it. Natalya escaped again and tagged Sasha Banks in.

Sasha leaped off the ring apron and hit Logan with Double Knees. Banks quickly climbed to the top rope and connected with Double Knees onto Morgan. Sasha applied the Bank Statement on Morgan but Ruby Riott broke it up. Riott threw Bayley out of the ring and tagged into the match.

Banks kneed Ruby in the face and bounced Riott’s face off the top rope. Bayley tagged in and beat Ruby down before sending her out of the ring. Bayley followed it up with a Crossbody through the ropes onto Morgan and Logan. Ruby booted Bayley in the face and then rolled her into the ring.

Riott applied a Headlock in the middle of the ring as the crowd got behind Bayley. Logan tagged in and once again applied a Headlock to Bayley in the middle of the ring. Bayley battled to her feet but Logan launched her face-first into the ropes for a near fall. Morgan tagged in and hit a Clothesline for a near fall. Liv then threw Bayley out of the ring as RAW went to a commercial break.

Back from the break, Bayley was still trapped in the ring as Sarah Logan booted her in the face. Bayley caught Logan’s second attempt at a kick and knocked her down. Logan got up and elbowed Banks off the ring apron but Natalya quickly tagged in. Natalya hit Logan with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Belly to Back Suplex for a near fall.

Natalya locked in the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring and Ruby Riott lifted up Natalya’s father’s sunglasses. Ruby Riott snapped them in half and stomped on them. Natalya released the hold and started crying in the middle of the ring. The Riott Squad then left the ring as Bayley and Sasha Banks huddled with Natalya ringside.

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AOP Won The Tag Titles & Dean Ambrose Attacked Rollins

Seth Rollins came down to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. Rollins had the IC Title around his waist and both RAW tag titles over his shoulders. Seth noted that he did not win the World Cup and called Baron Corbin a scumbag for helping Brock Lesnar in the Universal Championship.

Rollins said that it was a slap in the face to Roman Reigns because of everything he did to take that title from Brock Lesnar. Rollins added that it is a slap in the face to everyone in the locker room and in the crowd tonight. Seth noted that Brock Lesnar is not here tonight and then turned his attention to Dean Ambrose.

Seth claimed that Ambrose didn’t have the guts to stand in the ring with him last week and is not going to call him out again tonight because it would be a waste of time. Rollins said that it was impossible for him to defend two titles at once. RAW GM Baron Corbin then appeared on the jumbotron as security was barricading the door behind him. Corbin announced that Rollins will be defending the RAW Tag Team Championships against The Authors of Pain right now.

Drake Maverick accompanied Akam and Rezar down to the ring for the match. Rollins and Akam started it off and Seth shoved him to the corner. Akam and Rollins locked up and Akam quickly brought Rollins to the corner. AOP dominated for a minute before RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Akam had Rollins trapped in a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Rezar tagged in and beat Rollins down some more. Akam got back in the ring and Rollins battled back with a Dropkick. Seth Clotheslined Rezar out of the ring and went after Akam with a couple of chops to his chest.

Rollins connected with a Suicide Dive onto Rezar and then threw Akam out of the ring. Seth followed it up with another Suicide Dive onto both members of AOP as the crowd chanted “burn it down!”. Back in the ring, Rollins hit Rezar with a Slingblade and then a Blockbuster to Akam for a near fall.

Rollins hit Akam with a Superkick and then another one to Rezar. Seth climbed to the top rope and connected with a Frog Splash but Rezar kicked out at two. Rollins went for the Stomp but Rezar countered with a massive Powerbomb. AOP then teamed up for another Powerbomb for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Dean Ambrose came through the crowd and got into the ring with a microphone. Rollins asked Dean why he attacked him and Ambrose dropped him with Dirty Deeds. Ambrose once again didn’t explain his actions and left the ring.

Elias Defeated Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler came down to the ring to complain about losing to Shane McMahon in the finals of the World Cup. Elias interrupted and called Ziggler a loser. Elias then performed a song before Dolph interrupted and challenged him to a match. Elias accepted as RAW went to a break.

Ziggler controlled the match earlier and trapped Elias in a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Elias escaped and hit Dolph with a Clothesline. Elias then went for an Elbow Drop off the top rope but Dolph rolled out of the way as RAW went to another break.

When RAW returned, Ziggler was back in control and had Elias in another Headlock. Elias escaped and beat down Ziggler in the corner of the ring. Ziggler battled back and rolled Elias up for a near fall. Elias connected with a jumping knee to Dolph’s face for a two count.

Elias followed it up with a massive Powerbomb for another near fall. Elias hit Ziggler with a few chops that echoed throughout the arena. Ziggler fought back with a couple of headbutts and then rolled him up for a two count. Dolph connected with the Zig Zag and went for the cover but Elias managed to get his boot on the bottom rope to break up the pinfall.

The crowd broke out in a “walk with Elias” chant as Ziggler complained to the referee. Elias caught Ziggler with the Drift Away for the pinfall victory.

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Ronda Rousey Warned Becky Lynch

RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey came down to the ring as the crowd chanted her name. Ronda brought up Becky Lynch saying that she was going to rip her arm off and called it adorable.

Ronda said that it is easy to see why everyone loves Becky Lynch because there is no doubt she has worked hard to become the SmackDown Women’s Champion. Rousey complimented Becky Lynch on her match against Charlotte at Evolution.

Ronda noted that Lynch has her respect but Becky shouldn’t mistake her respect for weakness. Rousey ran down her accomplishments and said that it is going to take a lot more than a new attitude for Lynch to beat her.

Rousey stated that she is a natural born killer and told Lynch to bring all of her angst to a Survivor Series. Ronda shouted that she wants a challenge and referred to herself as the “baddest bitch on the planet”. Ronda then slammed her microphone down and made her way out of the ring. Nia Jax interrupted and Rousey that she will be waiting for her after Survivor Series.

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Nia Jax & Tamina Beat Down Ember Moon

Nia Jax faced Ember Moon tonight on RAW. Jax launched Moon across the ring to start off the match. Moon battled back with a couple of kicks but Nia shrugged them off and launched Ember out of the ring.

Jax brought her back into the ring and Ember connected with a Dropkick that sent Nia to the corner of the ring. Ember went for a Crossbody but Nia caught her and slammed her to the mat.

Nia connected with a Splash in the corner and then applied a Headlock. Ember escaped but Nia took her down with a massive headbutt. Jax bounced Ember’s face off the top rope and went for a Leg Drop but Moon got out of the way.

Ember hit Nia with a Crossbody and went for a cover but Nia kicked out by launching Moon across the ring. Jax shoved Moon to the corner and went for a Splash but Moon got out of the way. Ember went for a Tornado DDT but Nia blocked it. Ember hit an Enziguri but Nia Jax quickly hit the Samoan Drop for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Tamina came down to the ring and had another stare down with Nia Jax. Tamina grabbed Ember Moon and planted her with a Samoan Drop as Nia looked on. Jax told Tamina to turn Ember over and Nia hit Moon with a bunch of elbows as the crowd booed. Nia and Tamina then shared a hug in the middle of the ring.

Bobby Lashley Dominated Finn Balor

Finn Balor squared off against Bobby Lashley tonight on RAW. Before the match, Lashley posed in the ring by showing off his glutes. Lio Rush hyped up Lashley as the crowd chanted “boring!”. Lio scolded the crowd and said that Lashley is going to beat the hell out of Finn Balor tonight.

Bobby started off the match in control and smashed Balor’s head off the turnbuckle. Lashley choked Finn with the top rope and then shoved him down to the mat. Finn battled back with a Dropkick that sent Lashley tumbling out of the ring.

Lio Rush tripped Balor up and Lashley capitalized with a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Finn escaped but Lashley planted him with a Neckbreaker for a two count. Balor rolled up Lashley for a two count and then hit him with a Double Stomp to his chest.

Finn hit Lashley with a chop in the corner of the ring and followed it up with a Slingblade. Lashley battled back with a shoulder tackle and then elbowed him in the face. Bobby lifted up Balor and dropped him with a massive Vertical Suplex for a near fall.

Balor threw Lashley out of the ring and then Dropkicked Lio Rush into the barricade. Lashley slammed Balor into the barricade and then brought him back inside the ring. Lashley then planted Balor face-first to the mat for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Drew McIntyre came down to the ring and had a staredown with Lashley. Lio Rush told Lashley to leave and they did. McIntyre then helped Finn Balor up and leveled him with a Claymore.

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Drew McIntyre Tapped Out Kurt Angle With The Ankle Lock

Drew McIntyre battled Kurt Angle in the main event of this week’s episode of RAW. If Angle won the match, he would become the captain of Team RAW for Survivor Series. Angle was originally supposed to face Baron Corbin but the acting RAW GM left the arena to avoid Braun Strowman.

Angle went right after McIntyre and beat him down in the corner of the ring before the match started. Drew connected with a massive headbutt and followed it up with a chop to Angle’s chest.

Drew controlled the next few minutes of the match and hit him with a giant elbow to the face for a near fall. McIntyre followed it up with a Neckbreaker as the crowd chanted “let’s go Angle!”.Kurt Angle battled back and hit an Angle Slam out of nowhere. Angle went for the cover but McIntyre rolled out of the ring as RAW went to a commercial break.

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McIntyre connected with a Neckbreaker for a two count when RAW returned from the break. Angle battled back with a Jawbreaker and three German Suplexes in a row. McIntyre blocked the Angle Slam and then leveled him with a Claymore Kick.

Drew offered Angle his leg and Kurt got tears in his eyes. McIntyre beat the hell out of Angle when he went for the Ankle Lock and then sat up with a smile on his face. McIntyre told Angle that he was an embarrassment to himself and his family.

Angle got fired up and locked in the Ankle Lock. Drew escaped and then grabbed his ankle in pain. McIntyre got up and planted Kurt with an Angle Slam. Kurt Angle then locked in the Ankle Lock on Kurt in the middle of the ring. Angle tried to fight through the pain but had no choice but to tap out.

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