Author: Eric Lynch

WWE Clash of Champions 2017 took place at the TD Garden Arena in Boston, MA on December 17th.

Clash Of Champions Kickoff Show results:

– Tonight’s Kickoff Show panel consists of Renee Young, Sam Roberts, and David Otunga. They welcome us to the TD Garden in Boston, and they begin running down the card for tonight’s show. We’ll have an interview with The New Day later, and fans can ask their questions with the #AskNewDay hashtag on Twitter.

– We see a video package hyping up tonight’s WWE Title match between AJ Styles and Jinder Mahal.

– AJ Styles does an interview in the back where he talks about how he’ll defy the odds tonight with both Jinder and the Singh Brothers to deal with. Back to the pre-show panel, Sam and Dave predict AJ will retain against Jinder. For the U.S. Title match later, Sam predicts Roode will while, while Otunga picks Baron Corbin. Both predict that the Bludgeon Brothers will beat Breezango.

– Naomi does an interview backstage where she warns the Riott Squad to stay far away from her tonight. Carmella, Lana, and Tamina interrupt the interview. Tamina warns Naomi not to cross them. Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan all appear next and start arguing. Refs pull them apart and we go to break.

– The New Day does an interview in the back where they joke that they have their own pancake mix coming soon. They crack some jokes and cut a promo about their Fatal 4 Way match tonight. Back to the panel, Renee and Otunga pick The Usos to win that match tonight, and Sam picks Rusev Day.

– Mojo Rawley vs. Zack Ryder: Mojo has new entrance music, and Ryder’s music sounded a little different. Ryder starts off fired up and levels Mojo with a dropkick. Ryder takes the fight out to ringside and they brawl on the floor. Mojo whips Ryder into the LED board on the side of the ring. Back in the ring, Ryder hits a spinebuster and Mojo taunts Ryder. Mojo beats on Ryder in the corner now, then hits a splash for a 2 count. Ryder comes back with a knee strike then goes up top, but Mojo knocks him off and Ryder lands on the floor. They fight around the ring some more, then back in the ring Mojo stays in control. Ryder starts firing up and hits some strikes, then follows up with the BRoski Boot. Mojo kicks out at two, and turns it around with a running right hand to the face for the three count.

Winner: Mojo Rawley

– After the match, Mojo continues to talk trash to Ryder as he leaves.

Clash of Champions 2017 Results:

– We open up with a video package running down the history between tonight’s combatants.

– Baron Corbin (c) vs. Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler: Corbin’s U.S. Title is on the line in this one. The opening bell sounds and Roode and Ziggler start double teaming Corbin. They knock Corbin to the outside, then Roode and Ziggler start going at it in the ring. Ziggler knocks Roode outside, and Corbin drops Roode with a clothesline. Ziggler starts to come outside, but Corbin knocks him back with an uppercut. Corbin takes Roode inside and hits a splash on Roode in the corner. Corbin knocks Ziggler outside and follows him out, then rams him into the barricade. Corbin comes back in the ring and Roode starts firing up on him. Roode stuns Corbin with strikes then hits a Blockbuster off the middle rope for a two count. Corbin rolls outside, then Ziggler jumps on Roode from behind. Roode shakes him off and they start trading strikes. Ziggler kicks to the knee and hits a Fameasser, but Corbin breaks up the pin attempt. Corbin hits running splashes on Roode and Ziggler in opposite corners. Roode blocks one with a knee, then Roode drops Ziggler. Corbin comes back and hits the Deep Six on Roode for a two count. Corbin and Roode start fighting on the corner until Roode knocks him down. Ziggler runs up and grabs Roode, then Corbin comes up and throws them both down to the mat. Corbin attempts to pin both of them and gets two counts for both. Corbin gets dropped, then Ziggler starts working over Roode. Roode comes back and drops Ziggler with the Glorious DDT, but Corbin breaks up the pin. Corbin pulls Roode outside and hits the chokeslam backbreaker on the floor. He throws Roode in the ring and goes for the Deep Six, and while he has Roode in the air, Ziggler runs up and hits the Zig-Zag on Corbin. Ziggler immediately pins Corbin for the three count, and we have a new U.S. Champ.

Winner & new United States Champion: Dolph Ziggler

– Daniel Bryan is backstage complaining that his referee shirt is too big. Shane McMahon walks in and asks Bryan what he’s thinking when it comes to Owens and Zayn. Shane says he respects Bryan and that’s why he’s here, but why haven’t they gotten rid of those two guys yet? Bryan says he’s protecting Shane from himself. Bryan says they’ll both be in the ring tonight, which confuses Shane since usually one ref is inside and one is outside. Shane says he’ll go try to find a shirt that fit’s Bryan, then they’ll discuss the plan later. Shane then says “I’ll see you out there,” and walks off.

– Aiden English is in the ring and he introduces his partner Rusev. They get a huge “Rusev day” chant from the fans, and they crowd pops huge for Aiden’s “12 Days Of Rusev Day” song.

– The Usos (c) vs. The New Day vs. Rusev Day vs. Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin: This one devolves into an all-out brawl between all of the competitors early on as the ref struggles to restore order. The fight spills outside where Kofi hits a suicide dive, and then Jimmy Uso hits one. Jey goes up top next, but Shelton runs up and hits a huge superplex into the ring with some serious distance. Big E runs in and drops Shelton, which begins the Unicorn Stampede on Benjamin. Kofi drops Rusev with a spinning heel kick, then he and Big E take turns dropkicking the others. Rusev drops Kofi with a superkick then throws Big E into the ring post, and now Big E is cleaning house. Gable gets the tag, and he and Benjamin double team Kofi. Benjamin comes back in now, and he and Rusev seem to agree to focus their offense on Kofi and Jimmy. Aiden tags in and starts double teaming Jimmy with Rusev. Gable and Shelton take turns suplexing and working over Kofi and Big E. More run-ins from the apron, and when the dust settles its down to Rusev and Gable. Rusev locks Gable in the Accolade until Rusev breaks it up. Big E goes for the Big Ending, but Rusev gets out and hits the big boot. Rusev with another Accolade, but Gable breaks it up and hits a German suplex on Rusev. Gable hits a German suplex on Aiden English next, then hits his roll-through German on Big E. Gable goes for the German on Jey, but Jimmy gets the bling tag and superkicks Gable. Another superkick, then Jey tags and hits the big splash off the top for the three count to win.

Winners & still Tag Team Champs: The Usos

– We see a video going over the history between Charlotte and Natalya, and the Women’s Championship. The Lumberjack match is up next!

– Charlotte (c) vs. Natalya: This one is a Lumberjack match for the Women’s Title, with Lana, and Tamina among the lumberjacks. Charlotte and Natalya are fairly evenly matched in the opening minutes. Flair hits some strikes followed by a neckbreaker and a big boot for a two count. Natalya counters a shot and drops Charlotte face-first into the turnbuckle. Lots of back and forth holds, but the fight spills out to ringside pretty early where the lumberjacks get involved. All of the lumberjacks now start brawling with each other, as the referee has given up on trying to keep order. Charlotte gets a beat-down by the lumberjacks at ringside until Naomi runs in the ring and hits a suicide dive onto everyone at ringside. Back in the ring, Natalya controls the next few moments and slows down the pace of the match. Natalya locks in the Sharpshooter but Flair gets a rope break. All hell breaks loose at ringside again with the lumberjacks, and everyone is brawling in front of the announce table. Natalya rolls Flair back into the ring during the commotion and goes for the Sharpshooter, but Charlotte kicks her down. Flair immediately goes into the Figure Eight for the win via submission.

Winner & still Women’s Champion: Charlotte

– We are introduced to all of WWE’s foreign language announcers as the Fashion Police make their entrance.

– Tyler Breeze and Fandango vs. Eric Rowan & Luke Harper: The fight spills out to ringside early on where the Bludgeon Brothers dominate. Fandango tries to shove Rowan into the ring post but Rowan blocks it, and Harper turns Breeze inside out with a clothesline. They slam Breeze into the ring apron, then back in the ring they hit the double team chokeslam on Fandango for the win via three count. This one was short and one-sided.

Winners: Eric Rowan & Luke Harperr

– After the match, Harper and Rowan cut a promo in the ring saying they’re going to bring more pain and more fear. They repeat that they’re bringing the beginning of the end. Harper gives Rowan a friendly slap to the face, then they pose.

– Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn do an interview where Owens says The “Sami and Kevin Show” isn’t being cancelled any time soon. Sami brings up the “Yep movement.” The interviewer then asks what if they lose, and they’re fired from all of WWE. They silently stare at her and walk away after an awkward pause.

– Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan come down to the ring separately in their referee shirts.

– Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura: Both Daniel and Shane are in the ring to referee this one. Orton goes for a pin attempt on Sami early on, and both Shane and Daniel go down to count. They both count, not in-rhythm, and Zayn kicks out at two. Nakamura and Owens are in now and Nakamura takes control. Nakamura covers and the two refs once again count at different paces. Orton and Zayn are now back in and Owens hits a cheap shot on Orton. Zayn takes control and punishes Orton in the corner with elbows and chops. Zayn yells at Orton that he’s trying to take his job, and Orton shuts him up with a European uppercut. Owens tags in and drops Orton then hits some knees to the face. Zayn and Owens trade frequent tags now to control Orton. Orton finally hits a back suplex on Zayn and both men are down. Nakamura and Owens come in now and Nakamura drops him with a boot to the face. Nakamura tees off with more kicks on Owens, then some knees to him when he’s grounded. Nakamura takes a moment to knock Zayn off the apron, then hits a splash and some knees on Owens. Nakamura goes up top and Owens tries to powerbomb him off, but Nakamura latches on to him and puts him in a triangle choke. Shane and Daniel start arguing over a call, and Owens hits a superkick on Nakamura. Zayn tags in and charges at Nakamura, but Nakamura stops him with a boot to the face. Zayn comes back and hits a Blue Thunder Bomb on Nakamura. Owens tags back in and tehy double team Shinsuke. Owens goes for a Senton drop on Nakamura, but he puts the knees up to block it. Orton and Zayn tag in and Orton cleans house. Orton hits a fallaway slam on Zayn, then they fight up to the turnbuckle. Orton hits a superplex off the top, but then Owens pulls Orton outside and whips him into the steel steps. Nakamura comes outside and beats down Owens at ringside. Shane and Daniel try to restore order at ringside. Owens and Zayn put Nakamura on the announce table, and then Owens jumps off another table with a frog splash on Nakamura through the table. Back in the ring, Orton slams Zayn then hits the DDT off the middle rope. Orton waits for Zayn to get up, and then he hits the RKO. Shane starts counting, but then Owens shoves Daniel on top of Orton. Shane yells at Daniel, and Orton stares him down. Owens sneaks up but Orton hits the RKO on him. Sami and Orton trade rollup attempts, and Zayn eventually gets on top of Orton and Orton is down. Shane counts, but stops at two, and it’s unclear if Orton’s shoulders were up or not. Bryan and Shane start shoving each other. Sami rolls up Orton from behind again, and Daniel counts a very fast three count. Sami immediately rolls out of the ring and celebrates with Owens on the ramp, as they lead the crowd in a “yep” chant. Bryan rolls outside and has a stare-down with Shane in the ring. Orton and Nakamura are in the ring and they’re not happy.

Winners: Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens

– We see a video package showing notable WWE Champions over the last 50+ years. We fast forward to AJ beating Jinder for the WWE Title overseas. We see interview footage from both AJ and Jinder. Jinder says AJ got lucky. AJ says he goes about things the right way, and Jinder goes about things the wrong way. Jinder says he’ll regain his crown and throne tonight.

– AJ Styles (c) vs. Jinder Mahal: The Singh Brothers come out with Jinder saying that tonight Jinder will become a two-time Champion. The Singh Brothers whisper some strategy to Jinder after the opening bell, and the ref yells at them to get off the apron. Jinder and AJ lock up and Jinder repeatedly shoves AJ back into the corner. AJ comes back and starts working over Jinder’s knee. Jinder knocks AJ outside and starts beating the Champion all over ringside. Jinder throws AJ over the barricade, then takes him back in the ring for some knee drops. Jinder puts the boots to AJ and kicks him back out to ringside. Jinder picks up AJ and slams him on top of an announce table. Jinder controls the next few moments of the match. We’re told we’re going to see a replay of Jinder slamming AJ on the announce table, but we see a replace of him whipping him into the barricade instead. AJ gets in some shots on Jinder’s bad knee, but Jinder drops him and hits a running splash in the corner. Jinder goes to the middle rope and hits a flying karate chop to the top of AJ’s head. He goes for another one, but AJ dropkicks him out of the air. AJ starts firing up and goes for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Jinder knocks him off the rope and hits a gutbuster. Jinder takes AJ up top, but AJ fights him off and slams him. They trade strikes until AJ hits a splash in the corner. AJ hits a fireman’s carry neckbreaker for a two count. AJ goes for the Styles Clash, but Jinder gets out and slams him. Jinder picks up AJ, but AJ catches him and hits a Northern Lights suplex for a two count. AJ and Jinder trade kicks, then Jinder hits a version of the Samoan drop for a two count. Jinder continues the offense on AJ and attempts the Khallas, but AJ escapes and hits the Pele Kick. Jinder backs AJ into the corner and hits some shoulder strikes. Jinder throws AJ down and boots him in the face for a two count. Jinder takes AJ to the corner and tries to set up a top rope Khallas, but AJ gets out and hits another Pele Kick. AJ throws Jinder off the top rope, then he goes out to the apron. AJ hits the springboard 450 splash on Jinder. Before he can pin, the singh Brothers try pulling Jinder out to ringside. AJ nails the sings, and he hits a Styles Clash on one of them on the ringside floor. AJ gets back on the apron and goes for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Jinder dodges it. Jinder boots AJ in the back of the head, then hits the Khallas for a two count. Jinder goes to hit a Styles Clash of his own on AJ, but AJ escapes and locks the Calf Crusher on Jinder. Jinder struggles and taps out.

Winner & still WWE Champion: AJ Styles

– AJ celebrates with his WWE Title belt in the ring as Jinder sells the leg injury at ringside as Clash of Champions goes off the air.

The December 11th edition of WWE RAW aired live from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH.

– This week’s RAW broadcast kicks off with a video recapping recent events between Samoa Joe, The Bar, and The Shield.

– Michael Cole, Corey Graves and Booker T welcome us to RAW, and Samoa Joe is already coming out to the ring. Joe immediately gets on the mic and starts talking about The Shield. He says they started off strong, but he’s not impressed with them now. He calls Dean Ambrose a human cockroach, and mentions putting Reigns to sleep multiple times. Joe mentions that he has a match with Ambrose later tonight, but he’s here for one reason: to finish what he started with Roman Reigns, and he wants to finish it right now. Joe says he doesn’t want Reigns’ lapdogs with him, he wants just Reigns. We see Rollins and Ambrose watching on a monitor backstage. Rollins tells Ambrose to go get Roman and tell him to check it out. Joe talks trash about taking down Reigns last week, and says if not for that silly bastard Jason Jordan. Joe continues trashing the shield, and saying he punked Reigns last week. We see backstage that Reigns has joined Rollins and Ambrose by the monitor, and says he’s “got this” then starts walking to the gorilla position. The Big Dog comes out to interrupt. Reigns hits the ring and he and Joe start brawling. Reigns backs Joe into the corner and stomps on him, then Cesaro and Sheamus run in. Reigns knocks down The Bar, then Joe grabs him and locks him in the Coquina Clutch. Rollins and Ambrose come out for the save and they start brawling with The Bar at ringside, while Joe is still choking Reigns. The Bar takes the other Shield members into the ring and they hit a Super White Noise on Rollins, then they beat down Ambrose with the help of Joe. Joe hits a version of the Rock Bottom on Ambrose. The Bar and Joe pose in the middle of the ring as The Shield is left laying.

– Mickie James & Bayley vs. Absolution: The babyfaces come out to the ring first, then Absolution comes out to the ramp and cuts a promo trashing them. Paige and Mandy Rose are representing Absolution in this match. Sasha is with the babyfaces. The opening bell sounds and the fight spills out to ringside early on where Mickie and Bayley both hit splashes on Paige and Mandy separately. Back in the ring, Bayley starts working over Mandy and hits some elbows. Mandy comes back with a knee to the face for a two count. Mandy takes Bayley into her corner and stomps on her, then tags in Paige. Paige starts working over Bayley now and hits a knee to the face. Paige goes for more knees, but Bayley drops her and now both women are down. Mickie finally gets the hot tag, and Mandy tags in too. Mickie cleans house and hits some kicks on Mandy. Mickie hits a facebuster, then knocks Sonya off the apron. Paige and Bayley both run in and start brawling. The ref takes Bayley back and Paige capitalizes with a cheap shot kick to Mickie’s head. Mandy rolls up Mickie for the win.

Winners: Absolution

– Michael Cole plugs SmackDown’s Clash of Champions this Sunday, and plugs a 30-day free trial offer for the WWE Network currently going on.

– We see Bray Wyatt appear on the big screen, but then the word “woken” covers the screen and Matt Hardy appears. Matt says he has woken, and laughs. The screen cuts to say “woken.”

– Bray Wyatt is back on the big screen and says there is nothing new – it’s always been darkness vs. light. He says history has always had good vs. evil, and it’s his favorite game. “Woken” appears on the screen again, and Matt appears and starts talking about the great war. He says now the battle continues in the battlefield known as WWE. Bray comes back and says he’s been waiting for Matt, then Matt says his woken wisdom and broken brilliance will illuminate the masses. Wyatt says Matt is a liar, which makes Matt laugh. Matt then talks about the soulless Sister Abigail has been around for centuries, but she got addicted to evil and possessed Bray Wyatt. Wyatt then calls Matt a jester and calls himself king. Matt says the woken warriors are preparing, and they shall DELETE. Wyatt and Matt duel evil laughs again, then we go back to the announce table, where they introduce a video package about Enzo and the cruiserweights.

– We see Enzo backstage admiring his cruiserweight title belt. He’s with Drew Gulak, who mentions that Rich Swann’s opportunity has been revoked, so when Gulak wins tonight he’ll be going on to face Enzo for the title. Enzo starts listing off possible opponents and accidentally says Nia Jax — Gulak calls him out. Gulak says he thinks Enzo is teaching him a lesson to prepare for the unexpected, and Enzo goes along with him.

– Finn Balor makes his way out to the ring next. He’s got a match against Miztourage member Curtis Axel.

– Finn Balor vs. Curtis Axel: Bo Dallas comes out with Axel and they laugh at Balor on the way to the ring. Axel dramatically takes his neck brace off and then he gets a cheap shot in on Balor before the bell. Dallas rushes the ring and they both beat down Balor until the ref hauls off Dallas. The ref gives Balor some time to recover then he calls for the opening bell. Axel continues the beat down on Balor in the opening moments of the match. Balor blocks a shot in the corner and fires back with a Sling Blade. Balor hits a big running dropkick and Axel starts selling the neck again. Balor follows up with the Coup De Grace for the quick win.

Winner: Finn Balor

– After the match, Balor heads up the ramp while Dallas checks on Axel in the ring.

– Kane is backstage somewhere deep in the arena. Kane says he and Braun Strowman both aren’t normal, and it’s a delight for him to enter the abyss with a fellow monster tonight. Kane says he’ll crush Strowman and walk out alone tonight, and then he’ll go on to compete with Brock Lesnar.

– Seth Rollins vs. Sheamus: Rollins dumps Sheamus outside early on and hits a suicide dive through the ropes. Back in the ring, Sheamus fires up with some strikes and he drops Rollins in the corner. Sheamus stomps on Rollins in the corner, but Rollins fires back with a knee strike to the face. They brawl through the ring and Rollins stuns Sheamus before hitting a blockbuster off the middle rope. He dumps Sheamus outside and goes for a suicide dive, but Sheamus dodges it. Sheamus rolls back in the ring, and as Rollins tries to get back in, Sheamus hits a knee to the face that sends Rollins flying back outside. Back in the ring, Sheamus controls the match and starts working over Rollins’ knee. Rollins tries to fight away, but Sheamus takes him down again and locks him in a Texas Cloverleaf. Rollins fights out, but he’s selling the knee. Rollins reverses a suplex attempt into a DDT, and follows up with a kick. Rollins rolls up Sheamus for a two count, then follows up with a superkick for another two count. Rollins some suplexes for a two count, and is really selling his knee now. Sheamus comes back with some strikes and rolling Senton. Sheamus goes for the Brogue Kick, but Rollins ducks it and fires back with a superkick. Rollins hits the flying knee to the face for the three count.

Winner: Seth Rollins

– Dean Ambrose is backstage for an interview with Renee Young. She asks about his strategy for Samoa Joe tonight. Ambrose says he wants to avoid getting kicked in the face and getting put in the Coquina Clutch, but decides not to talk much about his strategy. He says he’s redy to get his hands on Joe and walks off. Ambrose vs. Joe is coming up later tonight.

– Fatal 4 Way: Cedric Alexander vs. Daivari vs. Tony Nese vs. Mustafa Ali: Gulak is on commentary for this one. Cedric and Ali clear the ring to start, then start going at it with kicks and flips. The fight spills outside where Ali hits a big suicide dive on Nese. Daivari now gets back in the fight and starts working over Cedric in the ring. Cedric hits a facebuster on Daivari, then Neese runs in and decks Cedric from behind. Ali is back in now and he eats an elbow to the face from Nese. Cedric takes out Davari and Nese, then Ali grabs Cedric and hits a tornado DDT. Ali and Cedric fight up to the top rope where Cedric looks for a top rope powerbomb, but Ali reverses into a hurricanrana. Daivari now runs in and starts working over Ali. Daivari hits a spinebuster on Ali for a near-fall. Ali starts firing up but Nese runs in and decks him with a right hand. Ali elbows Nese away and then hits the inverted 450 splash, but Cedric breaks the pin. Ali and Alexander start going at it in the middle of the right now and trade punches and elbows. Cedric comes back with a crazy looking version of the Spanish Fly, then hits the Lumbar Check, but Daivari knocks Cedric outside so he can’t pin. Cedric and Daivari brawl out to ringside, then Nese comes flying out of the ring with a suicide dive on both. Back in the ring, Nese hits a running knee to the face of Ceric, but Ali breaks the pin. Ali boots Cedric then dumps Nese outside. Cedric hits a flying clothesline on Ali, then Daviari decks Cedric. Cedric starts firing up on Ali and decks him. Cedric knocks Nese off the apron, then hits the Lumbar check for the three count. Cedric now advances to face Gulak next week, and the winner will face Enzo for the Cruiserweight Title.

Winner: Cedric Alexander

– After the match, Cedric does an interview where he says this is his shot and he’s going to take advantage of it. He says after he beats Gulak next week, he’ll beat Enzo to become cruiserweight champ.

– Gulak approaches Enzo backstage and tells him now that he knows he’s going to beat Cedric next week, then he’ll go on to become the next Cruiserweight Champ. Enzo takes offense to this, and says he’s not friends with Gulak – Gulak works for him. Enzo says Gulak isn’t on his level, and he starts dissing Gulak’s powerpoint presentations. He shoos off Gulak, then walks over to Nia Jax. He asks Nia how she’s doing, and she says he’s doing just fine. Nia tells Enzo hey should talk sometime when she’s not busy, and walks off. Graves says it’s like “real life lady and the tramp, except I just threw up in my mouth a bit.”

– Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro: The Intercontinental Title is on the line in this one. The opening bell sounds and they go right at it. They briefly brawl out to ringside and then back in, where Cesaro gets off some cheap shots on Reigns when he re-enters the ropes. Cesaro hits some uppercuts until Reigns fires back with a lariat. Reigns keeps striking Cesaro until he falls, then he takes him into the corner for a series of clotheslines. Cesaro blocks one clothesline and slams Reigns’ arm over the turnbuckle. Cesaro charges but Reigns stuns him with a punch, but is selling the right arm. They go out to ringside where Reigns attempts the Drive By, but Cesaro kicks him out of mid-air and takes control. Cesaro whips Reigns into the fan barricade arm-first, then takes him back in the ring where he continues to work on the arm. Cesaro gets Reigns in an armbar, but Reigns fights out and hits a back body drop. Reigns headbutts Cesaro down and he falls across the bottom rope, then Reigns runs around the ring and hits the Drive By. Back in the ring, Reigns calls for the Superman punch, but Cesaro hits him out of mid-air. Cesaro goes for an armbar, and then a Crossface, but Reigns fights out and hits a Samoan drop. Reigns is slow to get up, and Cesaro starts laying into him with uppercuts. Cesaro throws Reigns shoulder-first into the ring post and he falls out to ringside. Reigns manages to hit Cesaro with a big boot at ringside, then he drops him with a right hand. Back in the ring, both men are getting tired and trade strikes. Cesaro goes for the Crossface again, but Reigns powers out and hits a sitdown powerbomb for a two count. Fans chant “this is awesome” as both men are down. They slowly get up and trade strikes, and when the ref gets between them Cesaro hits a cheap shot. Cesaro then argues with the ref as Reigns gets up. Cesaro starts teeing off with uppercuts until the ref warns him. Cesaro hits more uppercuts then goes for the Neutralizer, but Reigns backdrops him and hits the spear for the three count.

Winner: Roman Reigns

– Reigns raises his IC Title high in the air as his music hits and we go to replays.

– We see a backstage promo by Braun Strowman, who says he’s going to be the one who wins tonight and then goes on to beat Lesnar at the Rumble.

– We’re told Alicia Fox will be getting another shot at Asuka tonight, and that’s up next.

– Asuka vs. Alicia Fox – No Contest: As Asuka is waiting in the ring for her opponent to come out, instead she is greeted by Absolution again. The three women come out to ringside and Paige is on the mic. Paige warms Asuka and says she either gets out of the way, or they’re going to move her. They surround her on the ring aprons. They eventually step in the ring and start beating down Asuka. Asuka puts up a good fight, but she’s outnumbered, and Absolution gets the better of her. The RAW Women’s locker room starts clearing out from backstage and heading to the ring to back up Asuka. Sasha, Bayley, Dana, Nia, Fox, Alexa, and Mickie all come out and start brawling with Absolution. Nia Jax steps in the ring and hits a big boot on Rose, then Paige and Sonya pull Rose out to safety at ringside. Absolution retreats up the ramp as the rest of the RAW women look on from the ring with smiles on their faces.

– Jason Jordan walks into Kurt Angle’s office and starts apologizing for his behavior last week, and for demanding a match from Kurt. He says he gets the intensity from his father. Jordan says he’ll keep his cool, but then starts complaining about not being given a match against Samoa Joe tonight. Jordan says he’s the only one who can beat Joe, but Angle points out that Jordan hasn’t beaten many of his big name opponents. Angle says Jordan will get the match when it’s the right time, then Jordan storms off.

– Dean Ambrose vs. Samoa Joe: As Ambrose and Joe circle each other, Jason Jordan comes out to the stage for a closer look. Ambrose gets distracted, and Joe cheap-shots him and starts beating down The Lunatic. Ambrose takes out Joe’s knee and starts mounting a comeback. Joe shuts him down and attempts a running senton, but Ambrose rolls out of the way. They trade strikes in the ring until Ambrose hits a series of clotheslines and drops Joe. Jordan is now sitting on a chair on the stage. Joe hits a suplex then taunts Jordan, showing that he’s got suplexes too. Jordan stands up and walks down the ramp, as Ambrose takes advantage of the distraction and decks Joe from behind. Ambrose and Joe fall out to ringside, where Jordan throws Ambrose back in the ring. Joe gets up and locks Jordan in the Coquina Clutch at ringside, then Ambrose comes flying out of the ring and hits a suicide dive on both of them. Back in the ring, Jordan distracts Joe and Ambrose capitalizes with a big elbow. Ambrose covers Joe, but the ref is distracted by Jordan and doesn’t count the pin. Ambrose confronts Jordan at ringside and Jordan grabs him for a suplex. Before Jordan can do the suplex, Joe comes flying out of the ring with a suicide dive on both of them. Joe rolls Ambrose back in the ring, then hits a senton on Jordan on the floor. Joe locks Ambrose in the Coquina Cutch in the middle of the ring for the win.

Winner: Samoa Joe

– After the match, Joe’s music hits and he leaves while Jordan and Ambrose are still down.

– We go backstage where Titus O’Neal and Apollo Crews inform Dana Brooke that she is being hired by Titus Worldwide. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson walk up and call them all nerds, and then Braun Strowman comes marching through and everyone in the area scatters.

– Braun Strowman vs. Kane: The winner of this match gets a shot at Brock Lesnar’s Universal Title at Royal Rumble. The opening bell sounds and Braun charges Kane back into the corner. Braun starts laying into him with strikes, then drops him with a headbutt. Braun hits a splash, then runs and hits a dropkick. They briefly brawl around ringside, before getting back in the ring where Kane seems to back down from Braun. Kane dodges a splash in the corner, and Kane follows up with a chokeslam for a two count. Kane continues to beat down Braun, and he hits a second chokeslam. Kane pins again and gets another close 2 count. Kane goes for another chokeslam, but Braun counters and delivers a chokeslam of his own. Kane also kicks out at 2. They go out to ringside where Kane starts getting the upper hand, until Braun tackles him through the fan barricade. The fan barricade crashes to the ground, and so do KAne and Braun, and the ref counts them both out.

Winner: Double count out

– Fans boo at the double count out as Braun and Kane get to their feet. Braun starts beating on Kane, then he goes to get the ring steps. Kane grabs the other ring steps, and they collide the steps together. Kane goes for more weapons, but Kane grabs him and they start going back and forth with strikes. Braun rolls Kane back in the ring, then he puts a table in the ring. Kane grabs a steel chair and nails Braun with it. Kane goes for another one, but Braun gets off a right hand to the face of Kane. Kane fires back with a successful chair shot, then hits several more repeatedly. Kane drops down out of exhaustion, and when they get back up they collide and both men go back down. Kane sits up, then Braun sits up, and they stare at each other. Kane looks scared and starts backing up into the corner. They get up and Kane goes for a chokeslam but Braun fights out. Braun scoops up Kane and hits a running powerslam through the table. Braun stands tall as his music hits. Graves wonders what this means for Lesnar’s future as Champion, and RAW goes off the air.

The December 5th edition of WWE SmackDown Live took place at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, CA.

– The intro video rolls and we’re live from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego. Tom Phillips, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton are on commentary.

– Kevin Owens with Sami Zayn come out to the ring to kick off the show. We see a recap of last week’s main event where Sami helped Owens beat Randy Orton. They step into the ring and they’ve got microphones. Owens welcomes us to The Sami & Kevin Show, talks about how they are the latest victims of the “McMahon family wrath.” He talks about Shane trying to use Orton to do his dirty work and trying to end his career. Sami adds that not too long ago it was his sister Stephanie using Orton this way on RAW, so it’s nothing new. Owens says they have to fight for their opportunities, while Orton is handed his. Sami talks trash to some of the announcers and other ringside personnel, then walks around to the ramp and shows where he destroyed Orton last week. As Owens is watching from the ring, Orton suddenly appears out of nowhere and hits an RKO on Kevin. Sami is stunned on the ramp and Orton stares him down. Shane McMahon comes out to try to calm things down, and gets on the mic and says he doesn’t have a vendetta against Sami or Kevin. Shane says he’s giving them a chance at the Clash of Champions in two weeks to team up against Orton and a partner of his choosing. Also, Shane books Zayn vs. Orton tonight to settle the score from last week. Shane adds that Owens will be handcuffed to the ring rope for the match, and wishes Sami good luck. Owens is still recovering in the ring as Shane’s music hits and he leaves.

– Bobby Roode vs. Baron Corbin, and also The New Day vs. Rusev & Aiden English are promoted for tonight.

– We go backstage where Owens asks Sami to explain what Shane just said. Owens isn’t happy about having to be handcuffed to the rope during Sami’s match against Orton. Owens says he’s going to go find SmackDown GM Daniel Bryan to make this right.

– The New Day vs. Rusev & Aiden English: Before the match, English treats everyone to a song about the 12 Days of Rusev for Christmas. The New Day Interrupts, and it’s on. Big E and Kofi are in this one, and Xavier is watching from ringside with Francesca. Big E overpowers English early on and grinds on him, then slams him down. Kofi tags in and continues the offense on English. Kofi hits a springboard crossbody for a near fall, then continues the beat down. Kofi goes for the Boom Drop, but Rusev pulls English out of the way. Rusev and English take a breather on the floor while the New Day taunt them from the ring. Rusev tags in and takes control of the match against Kofi. Big E and English tag in and Big E gets the better of their exchange and starts nailing suplexes. Big E dances then hits the big splash on English. Big E looks for the Big Ending, but English rakes the eyes. Rusev tags in, but Big E catches him off guard with a suplex for a two count. Kofi tags in, but Rusev pulls Big E outside and whips him into the ring steps. Kofi comes flying out of the ring with a suicide dive on Rusev on the floor, then takes him back in the ring. Kofi boots English off the apron, then comes for Rusev but Rusev takes him down. Rusev hits a big boot to the back of the head for the win.

Winners: Rusev and Aiden English

– We see footage of Mojo Rawley turning on Zack Ryder last week, and then we go to an interview with him and Renee Young. Mojo says Ryder got hurt right when things were going well for Mojo, and when he returned he was dead weight and just held him back. Mojo says he’s a serious competitor, and he’s not just someone’s tag partner. Mojo says he wants to issue a challenge to the locker room — if they don’t like him beating down Ryder from behind last week, they can fight him over it.

– Orton vs. Zayn, with Owens handcuffed to the ring rope, is promoted for later tonight.

– Daniel Bryan is backstage with Carmella, Lana and Tamina. Carmella says she rid the world of James Ellsworth, so she deserves a title shot at Clash of Champions. Lana then makes the case for Tamina deserving the spot. Bryan says Natalya vs. Charlotte is already officially made for the PPV, and then The Riott Squad walks in. Ruby Riott says she pinned Flair so she should get the title shot. They women start arguing until Bryan yells at them and says the women’s title match at Clash will now be a lumberjack match, with all of them at ringside.

– Bobby Roode and U.S. Champ Baron Corbin exchange words backstage ahead of tonight’s non-title match. Dolph Ziggler walks in and talks about being added to their match at Clash, and he pokes fun at Corbin’s failed Money In The Bank cash-in attempt this year. Ziggler says Corbin and Roode’s odds of winning at Clash just dropped to 0, and he’ll see them in Boston.

– The Bludgeon Brothers vs. Adam James & Josh Carr: Rowan starts this one off and immediately drops one of the enhancement talents with a kick. Harper knocks the other jobber off the apron and decks him with a big lariat. Harper rolls back in and helps Rowan beat down the legal man now. Rowan picks up his own partner Harper and slams him ontop of the legal enhancement talent. Harper now tags in for their double team finisher for the win after a short squash match. Rowan and Harper stand tall in the ring as we go to replays.

Winners: The Bludgeon Brothers

– We see a behind-the-scenes video package of Charlotte working on the “Psych” movie on the USA Network this Thursday.

– Sami is backstage with Owens again, and he’s asking if he talked to Bryan yet. Owens says Bryan said he’d think about it. Sami and Owens hug, but they’re uncertain about the future tonight.

– Bobby Roode vs. Baron Corbin: This one is a non-title match, and Dolph Ziggler is on commentary. They lock up and go back and forth in the opening moments until Corbin takes control after an elbow. Roode fires back with a shot to Corbin’s knee, and sends Corbin to the floor. Corbin fights back into the ring with right hands, and now takes control of the match. Corbin hits a clothesline in the corner and continues working over Roode. Roode fights up and continues to focus his offensive efforts on Corbin’s knee. Roode charges forward but Corbin catches him. Corbin goes for a chokeslam but Roode escapes and hits a boot to the face. Roode misses a shot off the middle rope, then both men go down after colliding with clotheslines. Ziggler runs in now and drops Roode with a Zig Zag. The ref calls for the bell as fans boo.

Winner via DQ: Bobby Roode

– After the match, Ziggler turns his attention to Corbin, and he hits him with the Zig Zag too.

– We go backstage where Natalya approaches Tamina, Lana and Carmella about being lumberjacks at Clash. They don’t seem to be going for her pitch. Ruby Liv and Logan appear behind Natalya, and when Natalya notices she tries sucking up to them. She tries “warning” them about Charlotte, and says she’s honored to share the spotlight with the Riott Squad. Natalya laughs nervously and walks off.

– The announcers introduce a video package looking at the history between Jinder Mahal and WWE Champion AJ Styles, and their upcoming match as Clash of Champions.

– Charlotte Flair vs. Tamina Snuka: Lana, Carmella and Natalya are all at ringside for this one. Charlotte and Tamina struggle for power in the opening moments, but Charlotte quickly takes control and drops Tamina. Tamina fights back up and whips Charlotte into the corner and out of the ring. Charlotte fights her way back in the ring, but Tamina rams her into the corner and hits a series of shoulder thrusts. Tamina slams her in the corner and taunts her. Tamina controls the next few moments as Lana looks on and nods in approval. Flair starts getting her second wind and hits some chops and a neckbreaker. Flair reverses a Samoan Drop and connects with a big boot on Tamina. Charlotte locks in the Figure Four and Tamina taps out.

Winner: Charlotte Flair

– After the match, Natalya gets on the apron and taunts Charlotte. She tells her to enjoy the taste of victory while she can, because she’ll beat her at Clash. Natalya keeps talking trash, until The Riott Squad interrupts. Ruby says she wants to give Charlotte a preview of what’s in store for her at Clash, and says the Riott Squad are the stars of the show. Sarah Logan shares a quote from her grandpa about people looking nervous, and then Liv Morgan chimes in that Charlotte looks nervous because she knows a riot is about to break out. Tamina has heard enough and she hits Logan, which starts a brawl. Everyone gets pulled apart while Charlotte retreats up the ramp with the Women’s Title.

– Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens approach Daniel Bryan backstage. They start bugging Bryan and Owens says it’s wrong that he’s going to be handcuffed. Security appears with the cuffs, and Bryan says he stands by Shane’s decision. Owens shakes his head as we go to commercial.

– Owens and Sami Zayn are out to ringside with Daniel Bryan and security. Owens refuses to be handcuffed to the rope, but Bryan says he’ll be suspended if he refuses. Owens agrees and throws a fit after the cuffs are locked.

– The announcers run down the card for Clash of Champions as Zayn gets ready for the main event, up next.

– Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn: The opening bell sounds and Orton backs Zayn into the corner and the fight spills out to ringside early on. Orton launches Sami over the announcers table, then back suplexes Sami on the top of the fan barricade. Orton then suplexes Sami onto the announce table. Back in the ring, Sami goes over to where Owens is cuffed and stays near him. Sami tries to get Orton from behind, but Orton decks him and they fight around ringside some more. Orton slams Sami on the announce table again. Sami comes back and whips Orton into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Sami starts working over Orton before once again taking him outside. Sami continues the offense on Orton and starts trash talking him. Orton starts firing up and hits a powerslam, which prompts Sami to roll outside for a breather. Sami starts looking for weapons, and ends up hitting Orton with a pair of bolt cutters. Sami tries to cut Owens’ cuffs off now, but Orton stops him and beats him down. Orton also gets a shot in on Owens, and Sami capitalizes on the distraction and hits Orton from behind. Sami goes up top, but he’s too slow and Orton knocks him down. Orton goes up and hits a superplex on Sami onto the mat. Owens now has the bolt cutters and breaks his cuff, but Orton immediately drops him. Orton then hits a DDT on Sami and looks for the RKO. Owens comes up on the apron but Orton sees it and kicks him, then looks for the DDT. Sami breaks it up and rolls up Orton for a two count. Orton goes for the RKO, Sami ducks and goes for the Helluva Kick, but Orton ducks that. Orton rolls up Sami out of the corner for the three count.

Winner: Randy Orton

– After the match, Owens attacks Orton from behind. Owens and Sami double team Orton until Nakamura comes out for the save. Nakamura starts handing out kicks and knees to Sami and Kevin, then hits the Kinshasa on Owens. Orton gets up and hits the RKO on Sami. Orton and Nakamura lock eyes, and it seems like they’ll be partners at Clash. Orton then gives Owens an RKO, and Nakamura gives Sami the Kinshasa.

– We go backstage where Shane and Daniel talk about that being a great finish to the show. Daniel asks if Owens and Sami are one being punished now, but Shane says he’s just getting started. Shane says he’ll be the special guest ref for Owens & Sami vs. Orton & Nakamura at Clash of Champions. Shane says if wens and Sami lose, they’ll be fired from all of WWE. Shane and Daniel watch as Orton and Nakamura celebrate and SmackDown goes off the air.

The December 4th, 2017 edition of WWE RAW aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.

– RAW GM Kurt Angle makes his way out to the ring to kick off tonight’s show. Angle hypes up tonight’s show, and mentions that Roman Reigns is going to have to defend his Intercontinental Championship tonight. Angle quickly gets interrupted by his son Jason Jordan, who comes down to the ring. Jordan asks Angle for a match against Roman Reigns tonight because he wants to answer his challenge to take the Intercontinental Title from him. Angle says Jordan can’t be serious, his knee is still taped up from last week. Jordan asks his dad just to give him a chance. Before Angle can answer, Roman Reign’s music hits and he comes out to interrupt. Reigns steps into the ring and says he’s a fighting champion, but it won’t be Jordan he’s fighting tonight, he wants Samoa Joe. Reigns tells Jordan that if he wants an opportunity, don’t go running to his daddy, step up and take it. Jordan says Reigns shouldn’t talk about earning opportunities, but Reigns says he has earned his opportunities. Reigns tells Jordan again to step up and take it if he wants it. They come face to face with Angle between them, then Samoa Joe comes out to interrupt. Joe says his patience has worn thin with watching Reigns and Jordan pretending to be tough. Joe says he accepts Reigns’ challenge, but he will give Reigns a chance right now to back out and save himself the embarrassment. Reigns doesn’t retract his challenge. Jordan interrupts next and gets booed by the fans. Jordan says unlike Joe, he actually is tough, because he doesn’t attack people from behind. Jordan issues a challenge to Joe now, but Reigns wants Joe first. Reigns starts to talk to Joe, but Jordan grabs him and gives Reigns a belly to belly suplex. Kurt pushes Jordan off of Reigns and tells him to leave. Jordan steps out to ringside. Reigns gets on the mic and says Joe will have to wait for later, because Jordan is going to get it right now. Reigns tells Kurt to make the match, and Angle calls for a ref to come down.

– Roman Reigns vs. Jason Jordan: Reigns’ IC Title is on the line in this one. Joe is sitting on a chair on the stage watching. The two men go right at it right off the opening bell. Reigns starts taking control with strikes and a hard whip into the corner. Jordan takes the fight out to ringside and slams Jordan into the apron. Reigns throws Jordan into the barricade, then the ring steps. Reigns beats down Jordan some more, then hits the Drive By dropkick. Back in the ring, Reigns continues the offense until Jordan finally gets in a shot and turns things around. Jordan repeatedly rams Reigns into the opposite corners of the ring. Jordan goes for a spear but Reigns moves. Reigns goes to spear Jordan, but Jordan moves and sends Reigns crashing into the ring post. Jordan controls the new few moments of the match until Reigns fires back with a running big boot. Joe is still sitting on the stage watching, and he’s not happy. Reigns looks for the Superman punch, but Jordan blocks it with a dropkick to the face. Jordan pins for a two count. Jordan picks up Reigns but Reigns fights out with elbow shots to Jordan’s head. Reigns uppercuts Jordan and Jordan falls out to ringside. Reigns comes leaping off the ring steps for Superman punch on Reigns, but Jordan catches him in mid-air and slams him into the ring steps. Jordan rams Reigns into the ring steps again, then rolls him back inside for another two count. Reigns goes for a Superman punch and Jordan avoids it again, and he comes back with a suplex. Jordan covers for another two count. Jordan appears to re-injure his knee, and Reigns starts focusing in on it. Reigns locks Jordan in a half Boston crab in the middle of the ring. Jordan reverses into a pin, but Reigns kicks out and comes back with a Superman punch for a two count of his own. Reigns goes for a spear, but Jordan blocks it with a knee to the face. Jordan hits a Northern Lights Suplex, then rolls through and hits a second Northern Lights Suplex, but Reigns kicks out at two. Jordan is still selling the bad knee as he circles Reigns now. Jordan goes for a back suplex, but Reigns escapes and fires back with a Superman punch. Reigns follows up with a spear for the three count.

Winner & still Intercontinental Champion: Roman Reigns

– After the match, Joe gets on the mic and says it looks like Jordan wore out Reigns. He says it looks like Reigns made a bad decision because he’s tired now, and now Joe is going to come put him to sleep. Joe runs into the ring and starts brawling with Reigns. Joe locks Reigns in the Coquina Clutch, but Jason Jordan makes the save and suplexes Joe. Reigns then runs up behind Jordan and hits a Superman punch on him. Joe heads to the back, then Jordan recovers an heads to the back too, while Reigns stands in the ring with his IC Title belt.

– Kurt Angle is backstage on the phone telling Stephanie that he’ll get everything under control. Jordan demands that his dad gives him another chance against Reigns next week, and a shot against Joe tonight. Jordan begs again, and Angle says he’ll consider it. Angle yells at Jordan to get out of his office and go cool off. Samoa Joe then runs in out of nowhere and tackles Jordan into the wall. Kurt gets between them and Joe yells at Kurt before leaving. Kurt checks on his son as the segment comes to an end.

– Michael Cole introduces a video package about Paige, Mandy Rose, and Sonya Deville.

– Paige vs. Sasha Banks: Mandy and Sonya are in Paige’s corner here, and Sasha has Mickie and Bayley in her corner. Women’s Champ Alexa Bliss joins the commentary table. The opening bell rings and Sasha stares down Paige. They take their time and finally lock up. They back into the ropes, then Paige slaps Sasha and Sasha nails her back. Paige hits a headbutt and takes control briefly. Sasha ends up tackling Paige off the ropes and mocks her. She tosses Paige across the ring a few times then stomps on her in the corner. The ref pulls of Sasha and Paige nails her. Paige puts the boots to Sasha then slams her down and hits a knee to the face for a two count. Paige controls the next few moments of the match until Sasha connects with a kick to the face. Sasha hits a hurricanrana, then a crossbody off the top for a two count. Sasha connects with some knees and works on keeping Paige grounded. Deville and Rose distract Sasha from ringside, leading to Paige hitting a double leg takedown. Paige and Sasha trade strikes now and go back-and-forth for the next few moments. Paige goes up to the top rope, but she takes too long and Sasha climbs up and they fight on the corner. Paige hits a sunset flip powerbomb for a tow count, and Sasha is selling her neck. They trade blows now and Paige blocks a Banks Statement. Banks blocks a RampPaige, and successfully applies the Banks Statement now. Paige reaches the rope to break the hold, then rolls out to the floor. She rolls back in the ring, and then at ringside Deville and Rose start brawling with Bayley and Mickie. The distraction leads to Paige hitting a kick on Sasha, and following up with the Rampaige for the three count.

Winner: Paige

– Paige, Rose, and Deville beat down Sasha some more after the match. Bliss gets up and leaves the announce table without getting involved.

– Elias confronts Kurt Angle backstage and says he wanted a shot at Reigns tonight, but Angle gave the shot to his son instead. Elias says the people of L.A. want to walk with Elias, but since he has no match, they’ll have to settle for a live concert. Elias warns Angle to watch his bias towards his bastard son. Angle tells Elias to go start his concert, and he’ll find him an opponent for tonight.

– Michael Cole queues up a video package highlighting the history between Braun Strowman and Kane on RAW.

– Enzo Amore is backstage with “The Zo Train” – Drew Dulak, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, and Noam Dar. Enzo says Gulak and NEse have a big opportunity to seize tonight, and he knocks Daivari for losing last week. He says they have to do better because they represent him. He orders them to get the job tonight. Enzo turns around and sees Nia Jax smiling at him. Nia asks Enzo how he’s doin’ and seems to flirt with him before walking off. Enzo looks confused.

– Tony Nese vs. Drew Gulak vs. Mustafa Ali vs. Cedric Alexander: The winner of this match will face Rich Swann next week. Ali, Gulak and Nese are at ringside. The opening bell sounds and Nese attacks Ali, while Gulak goes after Alexander. Cedric and Ali clean house, then start fighting each other. Cedric hits a suicide dive onto both Gulak and Nese on the floor, then starts brawling with Gulak. Nese helps Gulak beat down Cedric, but then they start arguing with each other. Ali runs in and takes them both out. Ali makes a few pin attempts for two counts. Gulak and Nese now double team Ali in the corner until Cedric runs over and unloads on them. Cedric and Ali now deck Nese with a double superkick, then start fighting each other again. Ali stuns Cedric with shot to the face, and Cedric comes back with one of his own for a two count. Nese runs in now and Cedric rocks him with a right hand. Nese comes back with a palm stike, and the three are now fighting in the corner. Cedric knocks down Nese, then Ali hits a huge springboard Spanish Fly on Cedric. Ali covers, but Gulak breaks the pin. Fans chant “This is Awesome” as Ali and Gulak slowly get up. Gulak hits a jawbreaker then attempts a suplex, but fails. Ali drops Gulak in the corner and climbs up. Nese pulls Gulak away to safety, then knees Ali in the head on the turnbuckle. Cedric hits a Lumbar Check on Nese, then he hits it on Ali. Gulak runs in and hits Cedric with a knee to the face, then steals the pin on Ali for the win.

Winner: Drew Gulak

– After the match, Gulak does an interview in the ring where he’s asked about possibly moving on to face Enzo. He says it’s a hard hitting question, and he’s prepared a powerpoint presentation for us, as we go to commercial.

– Elias is backstage heading towards the gorilla position.

– Elias comes out to the ring and sets up with his guitar. He sings a song taking shots at Los Angeles, until Braun Strowman comes out to interrupt. Strowman attacks Elias and beats him down. Elias falls outside and Braun follows. Elias ducks a shot and Braun hits the ring post, then Elias smashes his guitar over Braun’s back but Braun no-sells it. Braun decks Elias then takes him back in the ring for a running powerslam. Braun rolls out and gets the ring steps, but before he can continue the assault, Kane’s music hits and the lights go down. Kane shows up on the big screen and taunts Braun. Kane cuts a promo on Braun and says next week they’ll face off again. Kane says they’ll ascend into the abyss next week, and only one monster will emerge. Kane laughs, and Braun looks angry.

– We see a replay of what happened earlier tonight with Jordan, Reigns, and Samoa Joe.

– The Shield is backstage, and we see Reigns telling Ambrose and Rollins that he did his job tonight, now it’s time for them to do theirs. Rollins says they always get the job done against The Bar, and Ambrose is confident too.

– Still to come, Asuka will be in action tonight.

– Michael Cole promotes that John Cena will be on Jimmy Fallon this Wednesday, and on The Today Show on Thursday, to promote his new movie Ferdinand.

– We see a pre-taped promo by Alicia Fox saying that she’s not Dana Brooke, and she’s not going to lose to Asuka.

– Asuka vs. Alicia Fox: Fox strikes first off the opening bell, but Asuka comes back quickly and hits the hip attack. They trade kicks, and Asuka gets frustrated and hits a big kick on Alicia. Asuka blocks a scissor kick attempt and hits another kick, then takes down Fox with the armbar for the win.

Winner: Asuka

– Asuka celebrates her win in the ring until Paige, Many and Sonya come out to interrupt. They surround the ring and stare down Asuka. Asuka backs up and walks back up the ramp like last week. Paige gets on the mic and talks to Fox, telling her not to worry because Fox was her only friend when she was here. Paige says she loves Fox, but Mandy and Sonya don’t feel the same way. Mandy and Sonya attack Fox as Paige watches.

– Finn Balor is shown backstage walking towards the gorilla position.

– Finn Balor vs. Bo Dallas: Bo takes control early on after Curtis Axel distracts Finn from ringside. Bo works over Balor and talks trash to him. Bo hits some knee shots for a two count. Dallas works on keeping Balor grounded and hits more knee strikes for another two count. Dallas sends Balor into the corner, but Balor fires back with a boot to the face. Balor starts firing up and hits the double foot stomp. Balor continues the offense and hits the Slingblade, then dropkicks Dallas into the corner. Balor goes up top and hits the Coup De Grace for the three count.

Winner: Finn Balor

– We see a video package highlighting the history between The Bar, and Rollins & Ambrose.

– We see some clips of Matt Hardy’s post-match breakdown last week, and see some of his strange “woken” tweets. We cut to Bray Wyatt backstage, and he cuts a promo on Matt. The video is interrupted by Matt, who cuts in and has some “broken” words for Wyatt before it cuts back to Wyatt. The video cuts back and forth, and Matt says thanks to the consumer of terrestrial entities, he has been woken. Wyatt says it wasn’t Matt’s breaking point, it was his, and he feels alive again. Matt says he has no choice but to sentence Wyatt to… deletion! Matt and Wyatt trade evil laughs as the announcers chant “Delete.” The announcers try to make sense of what they just saw.

– Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro and Sheamus (c): The RAW Tag Team Titles are on the line in this one. Cesaro and Ambrose start off trading holds, then Sheamus tags in early. Ambrose gets the upper hand until Cesaro distracts him by pulling Rollins off the apron. Sheamus capitalizes with a clothesline on Ambrose, then he tags Ambrose into the corner for some double team punishment. The Bar continues to take turns working over Ambrose in the corner and using frequent tags to control him. Sheamus hits a running big boot and really puts the boots of Ambrose now as the ref warns him to back off. Sheamus takes Ambrose to the ropes and Cesaro hits a cheap shot. More beating from Sheamus on the Lunatic Fringe. Ambrose finally breaks free and gets the hot tag to Rollins. Rollins starts going at it with Sheamus, then hits a Blockbuster off the middle rope. Rollins follows up with the Slingblade for a two count. The fight ends up spilling out to ringside where Rollins has to fight off Cesaro, allowing Sheamus to drop Rollins from behind. Back in the ring, The Bar remains in control, this time taking turns beating on Rollins. Rollins manages to drop Sheamus, but Cesaro pulls Ambrose off the apron so he can’t get the tag. Rollins tries to fight off both Sheamus and Cesaro, but he gets dropped by a European Uppercut. Rollins continues to be beat down as he looks for the tag, but Ambrose is still down at ringside. Rollins finally hits a superkick that knocks Sheamus out of the ring and gives him a breather. Ambrose and Cesaro tag in and start going at it. Ambrose dumps Cesaro outside, then knocks Sheamus outside. Cesaro comes back in and hits an uppercut then goes for a cross body, but Ambrose catches him and rolls through for a two count. Ambrose escapes a Cesaro Swing, but then misses a Dirty Deeds. Ambrose avoids a BRogue Kick, then sends Sheamus back out to the floor. Sheamus comes right back in and hits a knee to Ambrose’s face while Cesaro distracts the ref. The Bar beats on Ambrose until he escapes a super powerbomb and starts fighting back. He gets the tag to Rollins who comes in for a big superplex on Sheamus. Rollins follows up with a Falcon Arrow for a two count as Cesaro breaks up the pin. Cesaro goes for a Neutralizer, but Rollins escapes and hits a forearm shot to the face. Cesaro comes back with an uppercut, but Rollins shuts him down with knee to the face. Sheamus runs in and stomps on Rollins as the ref warns him. Ambrose runs in but Sheamus knees him in the face, then goes back to stomping on Rollins. The ref tries to get Sheamus to stomp stomping on Rollins, but he won’t, so the ref calls for the bell and disqualifies Sheamus for not listening to him.

Winners via DQ: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose

– Kurt Angle comes out after the match and tells the Champions they aren’t getting off that easy, and he’s going to give them a chance to prove they really are the bar. Kurt re-starts the match, but this time it’s a no DQ match. It’s true, it’s damn true.

No DQ: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. The Bar: The Tag Titles are once again on the line. Rollins and Ambrose immediately take control. Cesaro fires back with uppercuts, but Ambrose shuts him down with a lariat. Rollins drops Cesaro and Ambrose covers for a two count. They can’t believe he kicked out, and as they wait for Cesaro to get up, Samoa Joe hits the ring. Joe takes out Ambrose and Rollins. Roman Reigns runs in and chases out Joe. Joe runs out through the crow, but Reigns doesn’t follow. Reigns delivers a Superman punch to Cesaro, while Sheamus hits a Brogue Kick on Ambrose in the ring. They cover Ambrose for the win to retain the Tag Titles.

Winners: Sheamus and Cesaro

– After the bell, The Bar takes the Tag Team titles and runs through the crowd to leave with Joe. Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose recover in the ring as RAW goes off the air.

The November 28th, 2017 edition of WWE SmackDown Live took place at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.

– This week’s broadcast opens up with a video recapping the history between Shane McMahon, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Daniel Bryan.

– SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon comes out to the ring to kick off tonight’s show. Shane talks about wanting to fire Owens and Zayn, and then he brings out Daniel Bryan. SmackDown GM Daniel Bryan comes out to the ring, and talks to Shane about not letting his temper get in the way of business. Shane says Owens and Zayn not only beat his father and cost him a match, but also betrayed the entire SmackDown roster. Bryan says Owens and Zayn were just trying to grab the brass ring and compete, and if they fire them, they’ll just end up on RAW. Shane says that’s great, then Owens and Zayn will be his sister’s problem. Bryan says he’s not a yes-man or a puppet, he’s here to recognize in-ring talent and give opportunities, and Shane has to trust him. Shane says he trusts him, and he likes the match Bryan booked for tonight: Owens vs. Randy Orton. Shane says he’s going to add to the match a little bit: Sami Zayn is barred from ringside, and it’s a no DQ match. Shane and Daniel shake on it, then head to the back.

– The New Day are backstage walking with a big tray of pancakes. Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable are seen walking with a box of Booty-O’s, and they throw it away.

– Owens and Zayn are backstage complaining about how SmackDown management keeps stacking the deck against them. They find Daniel Bryan and complain to him about Shane making this a no DQ match. They want the stipulation to be removed, but Bryan tells them “hell no.”

– The New Day vs. Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin: The Usos are on commentary for this one, and Big E gives them some pancakes. Kofi and Xavier will be representing The New Day. Gable takes down Woods to start, but Woods fires back with an elbow to the face. They fight back and forth until Benjamin gets the tag and hits a flying kick to Woods’ face. Benjamin and Gable now trade tags and take turns beating on Woods. Benjamin does some damage to Woods with a series of knee strikes, then he picks up Woods for Gable to hit a flying knee off the middle rope on him. Gable takes a minute to cheap-shot Kofi on the apron too. Gable and Woods start fighting in the corner, which leads to Woods hitting a missile dropkick. Kofi and Shelton get the tags, and Kofi hits a flying kick off the ropes. Kofi follows up with a series of strikes. Benjamin tries to turn it around and whips Kofi into the corner, but Kofi fires back with a kick and then a flying cross body. Kofi hits a flying clothesline, and then a leg drop. Kofi goes for the Trouble In Paradise, but Shelton catches him in mid-air. Shelton tries to throw Kofi outside, but Kofi dumps him outside instead. Kofi dumps Gable outside too, and Woods follows up with a suicide dive onto both Gable and Benjamin. Back in the ring, they hit the Up Up Down Down on Benjamin for the three count. After the match, Big E hits the ring and The New Day dances and celebrates.

Winners: The New Day

– Charlotte is backstage talking to Naomi about the sneak attack last week by the new women on the SmackDown roster. Natalya walks in and tells Charlotte she should be thanking them for interrupting their match. Charlotte tells Natalya to sit this one out, but Natalya says she needs her tonight.

– We see a video promoting The Bludgeon Brothers – Luke Harper and Eric Rowan. They’re in action next.

– Luke Harper & Eric Rowans vs. The Hype Bros: Harper and Rowan dominate this one out of the gate with clotheslines and splashes in the corner. They throw Mojo to the outside, then double team Ryder. Harper hits a side suplex, then tags in Rowan and they do a double chokeslam on Ryder.

Winners: Luke Harper & Eric Rowan

– After the match, Ryder does an in-ring interview where he talks about their losing streak and how they need to get back in the game. Mojo attacks Ryder from behind and starts beating him down. Mojo yells at Ryder that the Hype Bros are dead as he pummels on his now-former partner. Officials finally haul off Mojo and he walks to the back.

– We see Mojo walking backstage, and he gets approached by an interviewer. He’s asked why he attacked Ryder, and Mojo just says that “the landscape has change.”

– We see a recap of Baron Corbin and Bobby Roode getting into last week. Roode does an interview backstage where he trashes Corbin. Roode says he’s smarter, better, and is going to take away Corbin’s United States Championship. Corbin interrupts and says he’s not scared of Roode. Roode says if Corbin isn’t scared, why doesn’t he put the U.S. Title on the line against him tonight. Corbin says no and walks off.

– The Singh Brothers are out on the stage and they introduce Jinder Mahal. Jinder will be at ringside for the Singh Brothers’ handicap match, coming up next.

– AJ Styles vs. The Singh Brothers: This is a two-on-one handicap match. Before the opening bell, Jinder cracks AJ in the face and starts stomping on him. The Singh Brothers join in on the beatdown as the ref tries to get Jinder out of the ring. They continue to beat down AJ, and Jinder throws him into the ring post and out of the ring. AJ recovers at ringside and tells the ref he’s good to compete. The ref kicks Jinder out of the ring, AJ comes back in and the opening bell sounds. The Singh Brothers immediately jump on AJ and double team him. They continue the assault until AJ finally starts firing back and fighting his way up. They take out AJ’s knee and The Phenomenal One is grounded once again. They start fighting in the corner and Styles knocks one of the brothers down, then he hits a Styles Clash on the other one off the middle rope onto his brother. AJ scores the three count, then flees the ring as Jinder runs in. Jinder backs up the ramp holding up his WWE Title belt as Jinder freaks out in the ring. Jinder gives the Khallas to each of the Singh Brothers.

– We go to a backstage interview with Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, and Sarah Logan. They say their group is called the Riot Squad. Ruby says they’re there to turn the SmackDown women’s division upside down.

– The New Day cuts a pre-taped promo for some deals on WWEShop.com.

– Natalya, Charlotte & Naomi vs. Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan & Ruby Riott: Natalya and Ruby start this one off and Ruby takes control early on with strikes. She boots Natalya in the head, then Charlotte and Sarah tag in. Natalya leaves the ring and says she doesn’t want anything to do with any of them, she’s outta here. Charlotte and Liv now go at it and Charlotte tees off with a series of chops to the chest. The Riot Squad turns it around off a cheap shot, and Ruby now works on keeping Charlotte grounded. Naomi now starts going at it at ringside with Liv and Sarah, and they double team her and beat her down. They slingshot Naomi into the steel steps at ringside as Ruby keeps Charlotte grounded in the ring. The ref calls for help for Naomi at ringside. Back in the ring, all three women take turns continuing the beat down on Charlotte. Charlotte finally starts firing up and she sends Ruby face-first into the middle turnbuckle. She hits a shot on Liv, but Sarah hits a cheap shot on Charlotte over the ropes to kill her momentum. Ruby capitalizes on the cheap shot and rolls up Charlotte for the three count.

Winners: Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan & Ruby Riott

– As the Riot Squad celebrates their win, we see Naomi getting put on a stretcher at ringside.

– We go backstage for an interview with Randy Orton, but he no-sells the interviewer and walks right past then. He starts heading directly to the gorilla position for his upcoming no DQ match.

– It’s time for the latest edition of the Fashion Files. Breezango and The Ascension are chained up in bathroom, like in the Saw movie. A puppet comes on a tv screen and tells them they have to escape before a poisonous gas fills the room. They see the destroyed toy horse in a bag, and find the key inside of him. Fandango and Breeze get unlocked, while The Ascension says they’ll sacrifice themselves for their best friends. Breezango had enough time to save them, but they just head off anyways while The Ascension bids them farewell. To be continued.

– Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens: This one is a no DQ match and Sami Zayn is banned from ringside. The opening bell sounds and Orton goes right to work on Owens. He takes Orton outside early on and beats him down around ringside before back suplexing him onto the announce table. Orton grabs a kendo stick and starts teeing off on Owens on the floor. Owens now grabs a kendo stick of his own and starts fighting back. Back in the ring, Owens now mounts a comeback and starts pummeling on Orton. Orton hits a thumb to the eye to stun Owens, but Owens is able to keep control of the match and hit a senton drop for a two count. Owens misses a cannonball splash in the corner, then starts trading punches with Orton. Orton hits some headbutts and takes Owens up top for a superplex for a two count. Orton goes for a DDT, but Owens escapes and the fight spills out to ringside. Orton hits the back suplex on the announce table, then the two brawl up the entrance ramp. Orton beats down Owens on the stage, then back down the ramp towards the stage. Sami Zayn now runs in from behind and starts beating on Orton with a steel chair. Zayn repeatedly bashes Orton with the steel chair, then leaves. Owens takes Orton back into the ring, but Orton catches him on the way back in through the ropes and DDTs him. Orton goes for an RKO, but Owens blocks it and takes out Orton’s knee. Owens hits a superkick, then follows up with a frogsplash off the top rope. Owens covers for the three count.

Winner: Kevin Owens

– Owens gets up after the match and talks trash to Orton while he’s still on the mat. The ref raises Owens’ hand, then he rolls out of the ring and SmackDown goes off the air as Orton recovers from the frogsplash.

The November 27th, 2017 edition of WWE RAW aired live from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN.

– This week’s broadcast opens up with a video package lighting recent events with Braun Strowmn. We see footage of him being beat down by Kane last week, then leaving the building without receiving medical attention.

– New Inercontinental Champion Roman Reigns comes down to the ring to kick off tonight’s show. Reigns talks about how things have been going their way since The Shield reunited. Some fans chant “you deserve it” and Reigns thanks them. Reigns shows us a video from RAW week of The Shield putting The Miz through a table after RAW went off the air. Reigns says we won’t be hearing from The Miz for a while. He says unlike Miz, he’ll be a fighting champion, and anyone who wants some can come get some. This queues Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel. Dallas and Axel cut promos on Reigns for disrespecting The Miz. They bring out Elias to the stage with them, and Elias says he’ll have a special performance later tonight. Elias says Miz is a great guy, and he will now lead the wandering souls that are Axel and Dallas. Elias says he’ll take the IC Title from Reigns tonight, and Reigns says it’s on. Reigns says Elias might have to look into getting a neck brace like Axel’s after their match tonight. Reigns holds the IC Title up in the air as his music hits and the segment comes to a close.

– Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins: Michael Cole notes on commentary that Dean Ambrose is not here tonight because he’s on his honeymoon with Renee Young, and Sheamus is not here because he’s taking his annual sabbatical back in Ireland. They lock up off the opening bell and Cesaro takes control early on. Rollins starts firing up, but Cesaro dumps him out to the ringside floor and Rollins is hurt. Back in the ring, Cesaro remains in control and drops several knees to the upper body of Rollins. Rollins starts to fire up and goes for a cross-body, but Cesaro catches him and reverses into a backbreaker. Cesaro scores some two-counts on Rollins as he backdrops Rollins and continues to keep control. Rollins slaps Cesaro across the face and Cesaro fires back with strikes. Rollins starts to turn it around and hits a blockbuster off the middle rope. Rollins connects with some kicks and Cesaro is hurting. They fight onto the apron where Rollins delivers a leg drop that sends Cesaro down to the floor. Rollins hits a suicide dive on Cesaro, then the two brawl around ringside. Back in the ring, Rollins hits the Falcon Arrow for a close 2 count. Cesaro comes back with the swing and attempts a Sharpshooter, but Rollins reaches the ropes. Cesaro pummels on Rollins with right hands and is getting frustrated that he can’t put him away. Cesaro goes for the Neutralizer but Rollins escapes. Rollins kicks him in the face for near-fall. Rollins blocks an uppercut and rolls up Cesaro for another 2 count. Rollins blocks an uppercut attempt and hits a knee to the face for the three count.

Winner: Seth Rollins

– After the match, Charly Caruso comes in the ring to interview the winner. Rollins says the members of The Shield will be sticking together, he’s only rolling solo tonight because Ambrose is away. Rollins announces that he and Ambrose will invoke their rematch clause next week to face The Bar for the Tag Team Titles. Rollins says all Shield members will have gold around their waists next week.

– Cole confirms that Elias vs. Reigns has been booked tonight, and the IC Title is on the line.

– Kurt Angle is backstage talking to Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann, Mustafa Ali and Akira Tozawa. Swann says “The Zo Train” has gone completely off the rails, and Enzo is using them to keep the Cruiserweight Title. Angle mentions being busy with the Triple H and Stephanie McMahon drama, but says it’s time to decide who will face Enzo for the Title next month. He books a Fatal 4 Way for tonight, and another Fatal 4 Way next Monday night, and the winners of those matches will face each other to determine the #1 contender.

– Samoa Joe is backstage heading to the gorilla position.

– Samoa Joe vs. Titus O’Neil: The opening bell sounds and Joe strikes first. Titus starts turning it around with some big punches, but Joe latches on to him for an early Coquina Clutch. Titus escapes and backs Joe into the corner with strikes. Titus beats down Joe and starts talking trash to him. Joe fires back with a straight right hand and takes him down. Joe locks in the Coquina Clutch for the win after a short match.

Winner: Samoa Joe

– After the match, Joe goes to beat down Titus but Crews comes in to try and make the save. They go at it, but Joe gets the better of Crews and locks him in the Clutch. He finally lets go and heads to the back.

– Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson cut a pre-taped promo for WWE Shop’s Holiday sales.

– Paige, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville vs. Sasha Banks, Bayley and Mickie James: Alexa Bliss joins the commentary table for this. Banks is out first, but Mickie and Bayley don’t come out. Paige, Many, and Sonya come out instead, and they point up to the big screen where he see Bayley and Mickie selling injuries backstage. Paige says it looks like this is going to be a handicap match. She says she’s sick of being hounded on social media and at the grocery store about her actions last week. She says she was the one who brought the women’s division to new heights, and she made a statement last week to prove to everyone that she’s back. They head to the ring and surround Sasha. TPaige gets on the mic again and says their group is called Absolution, and she starts trashing Paige. Sonya and Mandy briefly talk, and then Paige tells Sasha she has to pledge her allegiance to Absolution. Sasha instead charges forward and knocks Paige off the apron, then Mandy and Sonya attack her from behind. They all beat down Sasha, then Paige hits the Rampaige. They stand tall in the ring before leaving.

Winners: No contest

– Bray Wyatt comes out to the ring and says he never had a childhood and never celebrated holidays, but he never cared. Wyatt goes on a rant about the fans and says he tried to enlighten them but they wouldn’t listen. He says they’re all pathetic, and their ignorance fuels him. He laughs and repeats “you’re all dead” over and over until Matt Hardy comes out to interrupt.

– Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt: Wyatt takes control of this one early on and hits a big splash in the corner. He goes to follow up with a senton but Matt rolls out of the way. Matt starts fighting back and mounts a comeback now. Wyatt misses a shot in the corner and Matt clotheslines him down. He hits a bulldog for a two count. Wyatt goes for a side suplex, but Matt counters with the Side Effect for another two count. Matt keeps in control and goes for the Twist of Fate, but Wyatt escapes. Matt connects with an elbow shot and drops Wyatt, then goes up to the top rope. Matt goes flying with a moonsault, but Wyatt rolls out of the way and Matt crashes into the mat. Wyatt turns upside down, then gets up and hits the Sister Abigail on Matt for the three count.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

– After the match, Matt sits in the corner and recovers. HE starts doing the “delete” motion a few times as the fans start chanting along. Matt starts furiously doing the motion over and over sitting in the corner. Cole wonders if we’re witnessing a Hardy breakdown.

– We see a recap of Kane interrupting Strowman vs. Jason Jordan last week. We go backstage where Jordan is speaking with Kurt Angle. Jordan mentions a rematch with Strowman, but Angle doesn’t like it. Jordan says he’s sick of the doubters, and he wants to take out Kane tonight to silence them. Angle asks Jordan if he’s sure his knee is 100% for tonight, and he says he is. Angle gets excited and books Jordan vs. Kane for tonight.

– Akira Tozawa vs. Noam Dar vs. Rich Swann vs. Ariya Daivari: The winner of this match will face the winner of next week’s Fatal 4 Way match to determine the #1 contender for Enzo Amore’s Cruiserweight Title. The bell sounds and the four men start going at it. The fight spills out to ringside early on where they take turns hitting suplexes on the ringside floor. Daivari and Dar work together early on. We see Enzo backstage watching on a monitor and rooting for his Zo Train lackeys. The finish comes when Swann hits the Phoenix Splash for the three count to advance.

Winner: Rich Swann

– Elias comes out to the ring and sings a song about his friend The Miz. He then introduces Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas, who start going to town on the harmonicas. Elias gives them props for their harmonica skills and tells the crowd to give them a round of applause. Elias keeps playing but he’s interrupted by fans chanting “we want Roman.” Elias says he wants Roman more than any of them, and with that, the Intercontinental Campion makes his way out.

– Roman Reigns (c) vs. Elias: Axel and Dallas are at ringside in Elias’ corner. The IC Title is on the line in this one. They lock up off the opening bell, then break it up and size each other up. Elias ends up backing Reigns into the corner until the ref backs him off. Reigns fires up and lays into Elias with right hands. Elias fires back with a knee to the mid section, then takes Reigns down. Elias sends Reigns into the ring post shoulder-first then covers for a two count. Elias applies a chin lock and works on keeping the Big Dog down. Reigns starts fighting up with right hands, but Elias drops him again with a clothesline. Reigns fights up, then Dallas gets on the apron and Reigns knocks him off. Axel gets on the other side of the apron and Reigns goes after him too. Elias capitalizes on the distractions with a clothesline on the Champion, and he’s back in control. Elias continues the beat-down on Reigns until Reigns manages to shove Elias out to the ringside floor. Reigns follows him out and hits the Drive By, then Reigns decks Dallas with a Superman punch. Reigns gets distracted by Dallas, then turns around and spears Axel. Elias takes advantage of the distraction and decks Reigns, then takes him back in the ring. Elias goes up top and hits a flying elbow drop on the Champion for a two count. Elias starts getting frustrated and Reigns hits a powerbomb. Elias gets up and Reigns decks him with a superman punch for a two count. Reigns goes for a spear, but Elias blocks it with a knee. Reigns runs the ropes again and this time he successfully hits the spear for the three count.

Winner & still Intercontinental Champion: Roman Reigns

– After the match, Reigns celebrates with his IC Title belt and heads to the back. On his way up the ramp, Samoa Joe runs up from behind and locks Reigns in the Coquina Clutch. Fit Finlay and Jamie Noble come out with some referees and try to get Joe off of Reigns. They finally get him to release the hold and start hauling him off. Joe breaks free and comes right back for Reigns and starts pummeling on him. They pull Joe off again and he finally leaves. Reigns is left laying on the ramp and has to be helped to the back.

– Asuka vs. Dana Brooke: We see a pre-taped promo from Dana Brooke before the match saying she’s figured out Auka’s game plan and knows how to beat her. As soon as the bell rings, Dana charges at Asuka, and Asuka rolls her up into the Asuka Lock for the win via submission. Dana rolls outside and sells the arm after a very, very short match.

Winner: Asuka

– After the match, Absolution comes out and they surround the ring with Asuka still in it. They have a stare-down, and Asuka backs off up the ramp as her music plays.

– Jason Jordan is shown backstage getting ready to head out for his match against Kane.

– Jordan comes out to the ring to what sounds like a mostly negative reaction from the crowd. Jordan talks about the speculation on the internet about the legitimacy of his knee injury. Jordan says he knew last week he couldn’t continue his match, but after a week of rehab with WWE’s word class medical staff, he’s ready to compete tonight. He says he’s back to 100% and he’s ready to do what Strowman couldn’t do: beat Kane.

– Jason Jordan vs. Kane: Jordan goes for a single leg takedown early on, but Kane shoves him away. Jordan circles Kane for a German suplex, but Kane elbows him away. Jordan finally connects with a clothesline, then drives Kane into the corner and spears him. Kane fights back and throws Jordan out to ringside. Jordan starts selling his knee injury again on the floor, and the referee counts him out.

Winer via count out: Kane

– Jordan rolls back in the ring and starts brawling with Kane again, but Kane boots him down. Kane throws Jordan outside again and Jordan once again sells the knee. Kane beats down Jordan at ringside, then takes him back in the ring and repeatedly beats on Jordan’s bad knee. Finn Balor’s music hits and Balor comes out for the save.

– Kane vs. Finn Balor: We’re told that during the commercial one, Kurt Angle officially made this a match. Kane demolishes Balor in the opening moments of this one. Balor finally starts firing back with kicks, and he hits a knee strike then sends Kane out to ringside. Balor follows up with a suicide dive, then he dropkicks Kane into the barricade. Balor charges towards Kane again, but this time Kane nails him with a steel chair. Kane now repeatedly blasts Balor with the steel chair at ringside.

Winner via DQ: Finn Balor

– Kane takes Balor back in the ring, and lays into him with more chair shots. Kane sticks Balor’s head into the half-folded chair, then he climbs to the middle turnbuckle. Kane is about to destroy Balor, but then Braun Strowman’s music hits. Strowman comes out to the ring, still selling his neck injury. Kane hits a chair shot on Strowman, but Strowman no-sells it and Kane starts backing off. Kane asks Strowan for mercy but Strowman backs him into the corner and repeatedly headbutts him. Strowman knocks Kane to the outside, then hits him with the ring steps. Strowman throws another piece of the ring steps into the ring, then continues beating down Kane. Strowman takes Kane back in the ring, then nails him with a chair shot to the back. Kane tries to roll out of the ring, but Strowman grabs him and picks him up. Strowman gets Kane up and hits the running powerslam onto the ring steps. Fans chant for one more powerslam. Strowman now holds the chair against Kane’s throw and slams him against the ring steps, like Kane did to him last week. Strowman does it again, and Kane rolls outside selling the throat injury. Strowman’s music hits an he watches as Kane stumbles around ringside selling the throat injury. Kane climbs over the barricade and escapes through the crowd with Strowman watching from the ring as RAW goes off the air.

The November 21st edition of WWE SmackDown Live was the first episode after Survivor Series 2017, and took place at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

– We see some still images from Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-view, and then SmackDown commissioner Shane McMahon comes out to the ring to kick off tonight’s show. Shane says even in defeat, he’s still proud of how the SmackDown team worked and says no one will ever consider SmackDown the B-show again. He says he’s proud of everyone on the roster, except for two people, and he wants them to come out right now. With that, out comes Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, They hit the ring and Owens gets on the mic, and he demands that Shane apologizes to them. Shane tells him to shut his mouth, and says the two of them have no respect for anyone in WWE letalone on SmackDown, and no respect for him. Owens agrees with both of those things. Shane says they also have no respect for anyone in the crowd, and they agree with that too. Shane tells them about how hated they are in the SmackDown locker room, and says he has two words for them. He tells them to come in close, and begins “YOU’RE….” — but then, Daniel Bryan interrupts. Bryan comes out to the ring and asks for Shane to remove his personal feelings from the situation. Sami starts thanking Daniel but Daniel tells him to shut it. Daniel says everyone in the locker room does hate Owens and Zayn, but he has a better solution than firing them. Bryan says The New Day are particularly furious with them, so they’ll be facing them tonight. Sami says it’s unfair because it’s 3 vs 2. Bryan tells Sami to shut up again, and informs them that the rest of the SmackDown roster will be around the ring tonight to ensure that Owens and Zayn don’t run away from the fight. Bryan’s music hits and the fans chant “Yes” as he and Shane leave. Sami and Owens are not happy about this.

– Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable are backstage getting ready to head to the gorilla position.

– Jey Uso vs. Shelton Benjamin: Gable and Jimmy Uso are at ringside for this one. Benjamin and Jey lock up off the opening bell and they end up throwing blows in the corner. Shelton drops Uso with a shoulder tackle. Uso puts up a fight, but Shelton decks him again, this time with a flying knee to the face. Shelton controls the next few moments of the match until Jey fires back with a Samoan Drop. Gable and Jimmy now get into it at ringside, while Shelton and Jey go at it in the ring. Jey hits a superkick for a two count. More distraction from Gable and Jimmy leads to Uso staying in control, but Shelton counters a shot off the top rope and comes back with the Paydirt for the three count.

Winner: Shelton Benjamin

– We go backstage where Owens and Zayn are trying to befriend Baron Corbin. Corbin asks what’s in it for him, and Owens talks about how good it’ll be to stick it to Shane. Corbin says he can’t stand either of them, so they should go try to befriend someone more weak-minded. Owens and Zayn find Bobby Roode next, and ask him to stand with them and be different from the rest of the pack. Roode asks if their out of their minds — he was in the match they ruined on Sunday. Roode says he owes them both a receipt tonight.

– We see a teaser video for The Bludgeon Brothers – Luke Haper and Eric Rowan. They return next.

– Naomi is backstage getting her makeup done when Ruby Riot from NXT interrupts. She says she wants to introduce Naomi to two of her fiends – Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan. They all gang up on Naomi and beat her down. Becky Lynch tries to make the save, but they beat her down too. Refs call for a doctor to help Becky.

– Shane McMahon approaches Daniel Bryan backstage and tells him he thinks it was an awesome call to sign the women from NXT, and a genius idea to make the Lumberjack Match tonight. Shane says now that he’s cooled down he realizes Bryan’s way is best. Shane says he’s going to go back to his hotel and relax, leaving Bryan in charge.

– The Hype Bros vs. The Bludgeon Brothers: Rowan and Mojo start off and Rowan takes control early on. Meanwhile on the outside, Harper takes out Ryder on the floor and throws him into the ring steps. Mojo tries to mount a comeback, but Rowan and Harper double team him for the finish after a short squash match.

Winners: The Bludgeon Brothers

– Dasha Fuentes is backstage to interview Natalya. Natalya trashes Ric Flair’s appearance last week, and talks about how she plans to beat Charlotte later tonight.

– We see a look back at Sunday night’s Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles match.

– AJ Styles comes out to the ring to a loud ovation from the crowd. AJ says the match against Lesnar at Survivor Series didn’t go as planned. He appreciates everyone congratulating him on surviving against “The Beast,” but this is the WWE and you don’t get trophies for second place. He moves on to the topic of tonight, and calls out Jinder Mahal. AJ takes his shirt off and tells Jinder to come on out. Jinder appears on the big screen and says that if he was facing Lesnar on Sunday, he would have beaten him and would be called “the beast master.” AJ tells Jinder he sounds stupid, and tells him to come out and try to take the WWE Title from him now. Jinder says the rematch will be on his terms, when he says, and he says it’ll happen at the Clash of Champions PPV. Jinder does his belt supervillain laugh into the camera, then the Singh Brothers attack AJ from behind. AJ fires up and starts beating them down. AJ hits the Styles Clash on one of them, and holds up the WWE Title. Jinder is still on the big screen and tells AJ he’ll see him at the Clash of Champions.

– Kevin OWens and Sami Zayn are backstage, still looking for people to help them. They hear Aiden English singing, and enter his locker room. They find English and Rusev, and they do their best to appeal to them and recruit them. They start talking trash about The New Day to Rusev and English, and they walk off. Rusev and English seem to be considering their appeal.

– Charlotte (c) vs. Natalya: Charlotte’s Women’s Title is on the line in this one. Natalya is fired up right out of the gate and takes down Charlotte. Charlotte fires back with some chops to the chest and Natalya answers with a clothesline. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter early on, but Charlotte escapes. Natalya slams Charlotte face-first into the turnbuckle and works on keeping her grounded. Charlotte starts to fire up, but Natalya shuts her down with a sit down powerbomb for a two count. Natalya locks in the Sharpshooter but Charlotte reaches the ropes to break the hold. Charlotte comes back with a backbreaker and a shot face-first into the turnbuckle. The Champion goes up top for a moonsault, but Natalya gets her knees up to block it. Charlotte hits a spear and Natalya rolls outside for a breather. Ruby Riot, Sarah Logan, and Liv Morgan run in through the crowd and beat down Natalya at ringside. The ref calls for the bell.

Winner via DQ: Natalya

– They turn their attention to Charlotte now, and the three of them hit the ring to beat down the Champion. They stand tall in the ring and raise each others’ hands as we go to commercial.

– Daniel Bryan is backstage when an interviewer asks him for his reaction to what just happened to Natalya and Charlotte. Bryan says it was an interesting situation, and he has no comment. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn walk up to him, and tell him that if he fires them, it would be the biggest mistake he ever made. Bryan wishes them good luck and walks off.

– Members of the SmackDown roster including Nakamura, Corbin, and The Usos among others come out to surround the ring for our Lumberjack Match main event.

– The New Day vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn: The New Day hand out pancakes to fans on the way to the ring. Owens starts off and sends Kofi to the outside early on. The lumberjacks leave Kofi alone and let him go back in the ring on his own. Zayn tags in now and goes at it with Kofi. Zayn gets dumbed outside and the lumberjacks start beating on him. Sami tries to run away up the ramp, but the lumberjacks grab him and physically put him back in the ring. Owens tags in and The New Day uses frequent tags to control the match. They do the Unicorn Stomp on Owens in the corner. Owens connects with a shot on Kofi, then tags in Sami. Sami stomps on Kofi in the corner, then he pulls him out for a short-arm clothesline for a two count. Owens comes back in now and headbutts Kofi down, then stomps on his hand. Owens goes for a senton bomb but Kofi blocks it with his knees. Big E gets the hot tag and Sami tags in too. Big E hits a series of belly to belly overhead suplexes, then runs the ropes and hits the splash. Big E goes for a running powerslam but Sami escapes. Sami drops Big E in the turnbuckle, but Big E fires back with an elbow to the face. Kofi tags in and hits a flying cross body. Owens breaks up the tag, then Big E runs in and they collide with a double clothesline. All four competitors are down. Kofi dumps Sami outside and he crashes into a couple of lumberjacks. Corbin misses a shot on Sami, and he accidentally cracks Roode in the face. Now the lumberjacks start fighting each other at ringside. The lumberjack fight spills into the ring and all Hell breaks loose. The dust settles and Kofi knocks Owens outside, then Zayn runs up behind Kofi and rolls him up for the three count. As Owens and Zayn try to escape, Big E confronts them and blocks their way. Rusev runs in and decks Big E, allowing Owens to escape through the crowd. Kofi hits a splash off the top on Rusev and English at ringside. Zayn tries to escape through the crowd next, but Xavier grabs him and carries him back into the ring. Zayn is surrounded by Big E, Kofi, and Xavier. The New Day starts beating him down, with Kofi hitting the Trouble In Paradise, then Woods and Big E hitting the Midnight Hour. The New Day taunts Zayn on the mat

Winners: Kevin Owens & Sami Zyn

– The New Day dances and plays trombone in the ring to celebrate their win.

– We see Owens storming through the backstage area. He finds Daniel Bryan and begs him not to fire them. Bryan asks if he’s at all concerned about what just happened to his partner. Owens says he is, and that Sami wants to know too. Owens gets on his knees and begs, but Bryan says he was never going to fire them. Bryan says he recognizes their talent, and Owens better show up next week because he’s going to face to face Randy Orton. Owens starts to protest, but ends up just thanking Bryan and walking off. Bryan smiles as SmackDown goes off the air.

The November 20th edition of WWE RAW was the first show after Survivor Series 2017, and aired live from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

– Michael Cole, Corey Graves and Booker T welcome us to the Toyota Center again tonight for RAW.

– RAW commissioner Stephanie McMahon comes out to the ring to kick off RAW. She discusses the happenings at last night’s Survivor Series pay-per-view, and says Kurt Angle’s job is secure because Shane was defeated. She then brings out her husband, Triple H, to congratulate him on the win. Before Triple H can say anything, Kurt Angle interrupts. Kurt gets in the ring right in Triple H’s face, and says he doesn’t care that much about this job — if Triple H ever screws him like that again, the Olympic gold medalist is coming for his ass. Stephanie warns Kurt, and then Jason Jordan interrupts. Jordan is not happy about Triple H turning on his father last night and giving him a Pedigree. Jordan wants The Game tonight, but Triple H declines. Jordan says he’s scared, but Stephanie backs up Triple H saying that he isn’t afraid of anyone in that locker room. Those words bring out Braun Strowman. Strowman storms down to the ring and gets in Triple H’s face. Triple H slowly backs off and climbs out of the ring. Stephanie joins her husband as the crowd chants “you’re a coward” at him. Stephanie says since Jordan is so fired up to fight tonight, he can take on Strowman. Strowman and Jordan have a stare-down with Angle in the middle to end the segment.

– Samoa Joe and Finn Balor are backstage getting ready for their match against each other tonight.

– We see some still shots from Survivor Series last night, also at the Toyota Center.

– Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe: The opening bell sounds and Joe gets right to business with right hands on Balor. He backs Balor in to the corner, but Balor fights back with kicks. Joe shuts Balor down with an elbow to the face, then he works on keeping Finn grounded. Joe sits up on the top turnbuckle, but Balor jumps up and kicks Joe in the head. Joe falls all the way down to the ringside floor, and Balor follows up with a big suicide swanton bomb on him. Back in the ring, Balor tees off on Joe with a series of kicks. Joe manages to drop Balor out to the ringside floor and he immediately follows up with a big suicide dive. Back in the ring, Joe goes for the Rock Bottom but Balor blocks it. Joe fires back with a chop to the chest, and Balor answers with a Sling Blade. Balor goes for a running dropkick, but Joe side-steps it and hits a senton bomb for a two count. Joe locks in the Coquina Clutch but Balor escapes and hits a stomp on Joe. Balor dropkicks Joe into the corner then climbs up top. Joe stops Balor and pulls him down, then locks Balor in the Coquina Clutch again. Balor goes to sleep and Joe wins via TKO.

Winner: Samoa Joe

– We see a video package promoting next year’s WrestleMania.

– Later tonight, Roman Reigns will appear on Miz TV. Up now, Cole introduces a look at last night’s Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles match.

– Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows cut a pre-taped promo for WWEShop.com, including a Steve Austin impersonation from Gallows.

– Jason Jordan approaches Kurt Angle and asks if he’s really going to let the match with Strowman go on tonight. Angle says he thought Jordan said he was 100%, but Jordan admits he’s hurt. Angle says he wish Jordan told the truth about his health. Jordan says he’ll go through with the match tonight because he’s the only one on the roster who can beat Braun. He says since Angle beat guys almost a hundred pounds heavier than him, and his blood is flowing through his veins, Jordan knows he can beat Braun tonight. Jordan walks off and Angle has a smile on his face.

– Asuka vs. Dana Brooke: Asuka drops Dana early on and works her over with strikes. Asuka applies a submission on the ropes then stomps on Dana. Dana drops Asuka across the middle rope then slaps her across the face. Asuka fires back with some strikes to the head and a kick for the three count after a short squash match.

Winner: Asuka

– The Miz, Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas are in the ring for an edition of Miz TV. Miz briefly cuts a promo on Baron Corbin, before introducing his guest tonight, Roman Reigns. Reigns makes Miz wait, and then he finally comes out through the crowd with Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. The Miz says he only wanted Reigns tonight, and he also tells The Shield to thank him for being the one who made them reunite. The Miz says he should also get royalties from their new shirt sales. The crowd chants “Miz is awesome” and Reigns says that’s the first time he’s ever heard that. Miz seems confused how to react. The lights start cutting out, and Miz demands a spotlight be put on him. The Miz points out that he’s the one with a Championship belt right now, not the Shield members. Rollins says him and Ambrose will be getting the Tag Titles back soon, and that means Reigns will need a title belt so he’s not left out. Reigns tells Miz he’s free tonight, and wants a shot at Miz’s Intercontinental Title belt. Bo Dallas interrupts and says if you want The Miz, you gotta go through him and Axel. Reigns decks Dallas with a right hand, and then The Miz immediately sprints backstage. Axel asks for mercy since he has a neck brace on. The Shield appears to be letting Axel leave, but Rollins ends up kneeing him in the face and Rollins hits the Dirty Deeds. Next, they surround Dallas and beat him down before delivering the triple powerbomb.

– Braun Strowman does an interview in the back where he says he’s glad Jason Jordan isn’t afraid of him since that makes him different from everyone else – including Triple H.

– Sheamus vs. Dean Ambrose: Sheamus backs Ambrose up into the corner to start things off. Ambrose fights out and arm drags Sheamus down. Sheamus comes back and goes for the Ten Beats of the Baron, but Ambrose fights out and gives some strikes right back to Sheamus. Sheamus boots Ambrose down, and then the fight spills out to ringside. Back in the ring, it’s all Sheamus as he takes control of the match. He hits a vertical suplex on Ambrose then stomps on him. Ambrose taunts Sheamus and Sheamus goes for another suplex, but Ambrose elbows him away then slaps him across the face. Sheamus charges at Ambrose in the corner, but Ambrose dodges and Sheamus crashes into the ring post. Ambrose goes for the Dirty Deeds but Sheamus escapes. Ambrose tees off with punches on Sheamus then drops him with some clotheslines. Sheamus kicks Ambrose, but ambrose comes back with a forearm shot that sends Sheamus falling out to ringside. Ambrose attempts a suicide dive, but Sheamus punches him through the ropes. Back in the ring, Sheamus goes for the Brogue Kick but Ambrose ducks and knocks Sheamus outside once again. Ambrose goes for the suicide dive again, and this time it connects. Ambrose takes Sheamus back in the ring. Cesaro attacks Rollins at ringside, and the distraction leads to Sheamus rolling up Ambrose for two. Ambrose drops Sheamus on the middle rope, then Ambrose climbs to the top turnbuckle. Cesaro gets on the apron for the distraction, allowing Sheamus to elbow Ambrose in the face. Sheamus goes up top and grabs Ambrose, then hits a rolling senton off the middle rope for a two count. Rollins attacks Cesaro at ringside now, distracting Sheamus. Ambrose grabs Sheamus from behind and hits the Dirty Deeds for the three count.

Winner: Dean Ambrose

– Matt Hardy is backstage in the locker room. Jason Jordan approaches him and asks Matt for advice for facing Strowman. Matt says he’s faced many giants in WWE like Brock Lesnar and Mark Henry, but Strowman is different and “inhuman.” Matt says one of the lessons he’s learned in WWE is that some nights, it’s just not your night. Matt walks off as Jordan looks concerned.

– RAW Women’s Champ Alexa Bliss comes out to the ring next and cuts a promo about taking Charlotte to her limit last night. She says Charlotte got lucky, but Alexa is still the goddess of WWE. She get interrupted by Mickie James who comes out to the ring and trashes Alexa. Sasha Banks interrupts next, and then Alicia Fox interrupts. Bliss says none of them are deserving of a title shot, and she starts to leave. Kurt Angle comes out and stops her. The Olympic gold medalist says Bliss will get another chance to prove why she’s champ, because she’ll face the winner of a Fatal 4 Way match starting right now.

– Alicia Fox vs. Mickie James vs. Bayley vs. Sasha Banks: The winner of this one will be the #1 contender for the Women’s Championship. Bayley and Sasha trade holds early on until Fox runs in. Banks drops Fox with the Backstapper and then the Banks Statement. Bayley breaks it up, then Sasha sends Bayley outside with a knee to the face. Mickie runs up and hits a neckbreaker on Sasha for a two count. Paige’s music hits, and Paige comes out to the stage to make her WWE return. The crowd chants “yes” and Paige apologizes for interrupting but she has something to say to the fans – I’m back. Paige says she didn’t come back alone, and then Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose run in the ring. They drop Mickie, and then Banks. Paige runs in and boots down Bayley. Fox has seen enough and she runs to the back. They beat down the three women and Paige hits the RamPaige on Bayley. They pose in the ring and then we go to commercial.

Winner: No contest

– Paige, Mandy and Sonya are backstage for an interview, but they quickly get interrupted by Alexa Bliss. They end up beating down Bliss and throwing her into some gear in the hallway. They leave Bliss laying on the floor.

– Braun Strowman vs. Jason Jordan: Braun and Jordan have a stare-down in the middle and Jordan gives Braun a shot to the face. Braun rushes Jordan out to the floor. As Jordan runs back in the ring, he dodges a shot from Braun and Braun crashes into the corner hard. Jordan tries to double-leg takedown Braun and he manages to lift him up, but Braun is just too heavy and he drops him. Braun tosses Jordan across the ring and then sends him out to ringside again. Jordan is selling the bad leg hard. Kane then runs in from behind and attacks Braun. The ref calls for the bell.

Winner via DQ: Braun Strowman

– After the match, Kane beats down Braun with a steel chair all over ringside. Kane drives a chair into Braun’s neck by slamming it into the steps. Braun gasps for air as refs tell Braun to let them help him. Braun refuses help and heads to the back.

– Cruiserweight Champ Enzo Amore comes out to the ring with Noam Dar, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, and Drew Gulak. Enzo cuts a promo about retaining his title at Survivor Series, and talks about how he has improved 205 Live and also improved the lives of his crew in the ring with him now. Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali and Akira Tozawa come out to the ring next to interrupt. The two sides briefly trade insults, and we have a match.

– Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann & Akira Tozawa vs. Drew Gulak, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari & Noam Dar: Gulak and Swann go at it to start. Gulak gets a two count early on, then Swann decks him with a dropkick. They go out to ringside where Swann gets cornered by heels, but his partners come around to help out. Enzo runs around to the other side of the ring for safety, which leads to a chase on the outside. They run through the ring and Gulak hits Swann with a flying knee to the face for a two count. Daivari comes in and they double team Swann for another two count. Nese comes in but Swann throws him outside to ringside. The match falls apart with run-ins, and Enzo tries to get Swann but misses. Swann finally gets the clean tag to Cedric and Cedric cleans house. He unloads on Dar, then sends Gulak out to the floor. Tozawa runs the ropes and hits a dive on Gulak. Nese hits an elbow on Cedric, but Ali gets the blind tag on Cedric. Ali drops Dar, then Cedric hits the Lumbar Check on Nese. Ali follows up with the reverse 450 splash for the three count.

Winners: Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann and Akira Tozawa

– Renee Young tries to get an interview with Kurt Angle about Strowman. Angle says Strowman declined medical attention and left the building, and now Angle has to check on his son. Angle rushes in to the trainer’s office and checks on Jordan, who is still selling the leg injury. The Miz runs in and asks Kurt to cancel his match against Reigns tonight, but Kurt declines and tells Miz to go get ready. Jordan tells Kurt that Matt was right earlier, and Braun is not human.

– The Miz (c) vs. Roman Reigns: The Miz’s Intercontinental Title is on the line in this one. Miz stalls at ringside early on until Reigns chases him bc in the ring. Reigns decks Miz with a right hand and Miz rolls out to the apron. Miz chokes Reigns across the top rope, then they brawl into the ring. Reigns hits a sit-out powerbomb on Miz for a two count, then the Miz rolls back outside for a breather. Back in the ring, The Miz starts mounting a comeback, but Reigns shuts him back down with a flying clothesline. Reigns hits a series of clotheslines in the corner, then a running big boot on the Champion. Reigns looks for the Superman Punch, but Miz rolls outside. Reigns follows and comes leaping from the ring steps, but Miz catches him and DDTs him at ringside. Back in the ring, Miz follows up with a second DDT for a two count. Miz now locks Reigns in a chin lock and tries to keep him grounded. Miz hits a knee strike and a neckbreaker for another two count. Reigns tries to get back in the game and delivers some big strikes to the Champion. Miz charges at Reigns in the corner, but Reigns dodges and Miz crotches himself on the middle turnbuckle. They trade more punches, then Miz starts with a series of kicks on a grounded Reigns. Reigns ducks out and hits a Samoan Drop on Miz for a two count. Reigns goes for the Superman Punch, but Miz dodges it. Reigns goes for another one, but Miz ducks and trips Reigns. Miz boots Reigns in the face for a two count, and Reigns is selling a knee injury now. Miz hits a flying clothesline on Reigns in the corner, then he climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Miz comes flying off the top, but Reigns hits the Superman punch on him for a two count. Sheamus and Cesaro run out onto the apron to distract Reigns, which leas to Miz hitting the Skull Crushing Finale for a two count. Rollins and Ambrose run out now and start brawling with The Bar at ringside. Reigns and Miz are both slow to get to their feet in the ring, but when they do, Reigns hits the spear on Miz. Reigns scores the three count to win the Intercontinental Championship.

Winner & new Intercontinental Champion: Roman Reigns

– Ambrose and Rollins hit the ring after the match and hand Reigns the IC Title. Reigns stands on the turnbuckle with the belt in the air as RAW comes to an end.

The November 14th, 2017 edition of WWE SmackDown Live took place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC and was the go-home show for Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-view.

– This week’s broadcast opens up with the entire SmackDown roster backstage with show commissioner Shane McMahon. Shane hypes up Sunday’s pay-per-view and gives his crew a pep talk heading into the show. She mentions Triple H joining Team RAW, but he’s not worried because SmackDown’s team is the best Survivor Series team ever assembled. Shane says no one can stop them now – not Kurt Angle, his sister Stephanie, and not The Shield. The New Day members talk about accepting The Shield’s challenge to a fight, and they start a “SmackDown rocks” chant.

– Tom Phillips welcomes us to the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, and he’s joined by Corey Graves and David Otunga on commentary.

– SmackDown GM Daniel Bryan comes out to the ring and we see a replay of him being attacked by Kane. Bryan says he feels lucky to be here after the chokeslam from Kane, and it was his own fault for going to RAW alone. He says he should have known better when he saw that Stephanie McMahon was backstage that something would go badly for him. He says RAW is afraid that SmackDown is going to hit them back harder on Sunday, and that’s why they added Triple H to their team. Bryan says RAW is embarrassed by the fact their 25th anniversary is coming up and they were just ransacked by SmackDown. Bryan says there’s a good chance RAW will strike back tonight, but SmackDown is ready. Bryan says they’ll prove on Sunday that SmackDown has the superior performers, and he mentions John Cena being on their team. Speaking of top performers, Bryan introduces the WWE Champion AJ Styles. Bryan says he’ll be AJ Styles’ personal advocate tonight, since RAW’s champion Brock Lesnar has one. Bryan imitates Paul Heyman’s introduction and cuts a promo about how AJ will beat Lesnar on Sunday. Bryan says AJ will find a way to beat Lesnar and prove tht SmackDown is the “A” show, and the house that AJ built. AJ’s music hits and they head to the back.

THAT'S RIGHT! Please say hello to your #WWEChampion, the PHENOMENAL @AJStylesOrg! #TheyDontWantNone #SDLive #SurvivorSeries @WWEDanielBryan pic.twitter.com/UrYDTgF6JU

— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2017

– United States Champion Baron Corbin and Sin Cara are seen (separately) backstage getting ready to head to the gorilla position.

– Jinder Mahal confronts AJ Styles backstage after the commercial break. Jinder tells AJ that his loss to Lesnar on Sunday will be nothing compared to what Jinder will do to him to win back the WWE Title after Survivor Series is said and done.

– Baron Corbin (c) vs. Sin Cara: Corbin’s United States Championship is on the line in this match, and the winner of this will also face IC Champion The Miz on Sunday. Cara strikes first right off the opening bell and delivers a flurry of strikes to Corbin. Corbin fires back and drops him, taking control of the page. Cara tries to turn things around and starts kicking out Corbin’s legs. Corbin drops Cara down face-first, then smacks him around and talks trash to him. Cara fights back with strikes and hits a springboard back elbow. Cara knocks Corbin outside and follows up with a suicide dive through the ropes onto the champion. Back in the ring, Cara looks to keep the momentum going. Corbin goes for a chokeslam backbreaker, but Cara escapes and hits a cross body for a two count. Corbin comes back and hits the Deep Six for a two count of his own. Corbin fights up and sends Corbin back out to ringside. Cara hits a second rope moonsault onto the Champion on the floor. Back in the ring, Cara goes for a Swanton off the top, but Corbin moves. Cara lands on his feet and Corbin catches him with the End Of Days for the three count.

Nothing but PASSION and FIRE from @SinCaraWWE! Could he become the new #USChampion tonight? #USTitle #SDLive @BaronCorbinWWE pic.twitter.com/L0Fcscs2f8

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 15, 2017

Winner & still U.S. Champion: Baron Corbin

– Corbin celebrates in the ring with the strap after the match as Sin Cara recovers at ringside.

– We see members of the Charlotte Hornets sitting at ringside at the Spectrum Center.

– The commentary team introduces a new video package looking at what lead to the SmackDown vs. RAW matches at Sunday’s Survivor Series.

– Shane and Daniel Bryan are backstage and Shane talks about how important cohesion is to the show, and says they might have to have a talk about that after Sunday. Bryan reiterates that he doesn’t agree with attacking RAW, and says he doesn’t appreciate being attacked by RAW as a result. Bryan walks off and Shane looks concerned.

– Natalya (c) vs. Charlotte: The Women’s Title is on the line in this one, and the winner will face RAW’s Women’s Champ Alexa Bliss on Sunday. The opening bell sounds and this fight is evenly matched in the opening moments. They fight into the corner, and as the ref separates them, Natalya hits a cheap shot. Natalya unloads with strikes on Charlotte and they will out to ringside. Charlotte throws Natalya into the barrier, then brings things back into the ring. Charlotte hits a big boot and goes for a pin but Natalya rolls back outside. Back in the ring, Natalya drops Charlotte and puts her in a surfboard submission. Charlotte escapes and starts delivering chops to the chest of the Champion. Natalya fires back with a discus clothesline for a two count. Natalya boots Charlotte down again and works on keeping the challenger grounded. Flair manages to come back with a spear out of nowhere for a two count. Charlotte tries to follow up with a Figure Four, but Natalya pushes her off into the turnbuckle. Natalya fires up and attempts several pins on Charlotte. The Champion is now getting frustrated and goes for the Sharpshooter. Charlotte fights out and blocks a discus clothesline, answering with a suplex in the corner. Charlotte hits a big boot and Natalya drops to the outside. Charlotte hops up on the fan barricade and goes for a moonsault, but Natalya knocks her down and into the ring post. Natalya works over Charlotte more on the floor before taking things back in the ring. Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter again and locks it in. Flair tries to reach the ropes but Natalya drags her back in the middle of the ring. Charlotte finally reaches the ropes to break the hold, and Natalya stomps on her as the ref warns her to back off. Natalya charges at Charlotte, but the challenger side-steps and throws Natalya outside. Natalya rolls back in and immediately walks into a big boot from Charlotte. Charlotte locks in the Figure Eight in the ring to win via submission.

Winner and new SmackDown Women’s Champion: Charlotte

– Charlotte does an interview after the match where she talks about winning the Women’s Title and gets a “you deserve it” chant from the crowd. Charlotte thanks them and says she’s going to make Bliss bow down to the queen at Survivor Series. Charlotte says she knows her dad Ric Flair is home watching like he does every week and dedicates her match tonight to him. The music hits and as Charlotte starts to make her exit, Ric Flair himself comes out to a big pop from the crowd. Charlotte runs up and they embrace before heading backstage together.

WOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Who better to congratulate NEW #SDLive #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE…than her father @RicFlairNatrBoy?! pic.twitter.com/mamS9lsTvQ

— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2017

– The Usos are backstage heading towards the gorilla position. Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable are also shown backstage.

– We see a new video package hyping up Erick Rowan and Luke Harper’s returns as The Bludgeon Brothers. They return next week.

– Jimmy Uso vs. Chad Gable: The Usos cut a promo before the match about facing The Bar on Sunday. The opening bell rings and Uso unloads on Gable with offense, sending him out to the ringside floor early on. Back in the ring, Gable starts working over Uso’s knee and keeps him grounded. Jimmy comes back with a Samoan Drop and now has control of the match. The fight spills out to ringside again, and this time Jey confronts Gable on the floor. This leads to Jey kicking Shelton at ringside, and then in the ring Jimmy takes advantage of the distraction and superkicks Gable for the three count.

Winner: Jimmy Uso

– After the bell, The Usos head up the ramp with mics and talk more trash as Shelton checks on Gable in the ring.

– Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are backstage getting ready for their match against The New Day. Owens gives Zayn a pep talk and mentions SmackDown being The Sami & Kevin Show. Sami seems appreciative and corrects him, calling it The Kevin & Sami Show.

– The New Day comes out first and cuts a promo about their match against The Shield on Sunday. They talk about how they actually care about their teammates, while The Shield members have all already turned on each other before. They say after Survivor Series, The Shield won’t be together anymore, but The New Day will. They start a “New Day rocks” chant as we go to commercial.

– The New Day vs. Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens: Woods and Zayn will start this one off. Woods and Big E trade quick tags early on for the Unicorn Stomp on Zayn. The New Day continue to use double team moves on Zayn to control the opening moments and get a two count early on. Sami fights back and rams Woods into the corner with Owens. Owens tags in and they return the favor, double-teaming Woods and beating him down. Woods ends up dodging a shot from Owens and dropping him across the rope. Woods follows up with a dropkick to Owens, then Big E tags in. Big E beats on Owens and scores another two count before he tags back in Woods and slams his own partner onto Owens’ body. Sami runs in but Woods drops him and sends him outside. Woods goes for a suicide dive, but Owens trips him up and takes him out to ringside himself. Owens drops Woods on the floor, then hits a senton drop. Owens continues to beat on Woods at ringside before taking him back in the ring. Back in the ring, Owens and Zayn take turns working over Woods until Big E finally gets the hot tag. Big E unloads with suplexes on Zayn and Owens, then dances over Sami before running the ropes for the big splash. Owens runs in but Big E throws him into a kick from Woods. Owens falls outside and Woods hits a suicide dive on him. The Shield’s music hits, and everyone looks for them around the arena. Reigns, Rollins and Ambrose appear in the crowd wearing RAW & Shield t-shirts sewn together. The Shield hits the ring and all Hell breaks loose.

Winners: No contest

– The Usos come out to face off with The Shield but they get beat down. The New Day comes back into the fight but The Shield fends them off until RAW Tag Champs Sheamus & Cesaro come in through the crowd to join the fight in the ring alongside The Shield. The camera cuts backstage where Alicia Fox, Asuka, Sasha Banks, Nia Jax and Bayley are in the building. They barge in the women’s locker room and start fighting with the women of SmackDown. They beat down everyone and save the new Champion Charlotte for last.

– Back in the ring, Samoa Joe, Finn Balor, Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil all hit the ring to join the fight on behalf of RAW. The SmackDown roster comes out to put up a fight. Shane McMahon knocks Balor off the apron in the commotion. The Hype Bros and Ziggler are out next to help SmackDown. Kurt Angle appears on the stage next, and he’s got Braun Strowman with him. Strowman charges down the ramp and starts decking SmackDown stars left and right. Strowman hits the ring and drops Nakamura, throwing him to the floor. Shane hits Braun but it does nothing, and Braun drops Shane with one shot. Braun heads out to ringside and slams Ziggler into the barricade. The Shield has got Shane in the ring with them and they taunt him as they watch the SmackDown stars get beat down around ringside. The Shield now beats down Shane and holds him for Sheamus to kick him. Joe breaks Woods’ trombone over Big E as Kurt Angle enters the ring. The Shield holds back Shane as Kurt grabs him by the face and asks him how it feels. Kurt tells Shane to just wait until Sunday if he thinks this is bad. Angle gives The Shield the thumbs down signal, and on queue The Shield delivers a triple powerbomb to Shane. Strowman has now run out of people to beat up and he’s looking antsy. Kurt Angle now grabs Shane and delivers and Angle Slam to McMahon. The Shield powerbombs Shane again, and Angle talks more trash to the SmackDown commissioner.

Angle, Strowman, The Shield, and the others from RAW now start to leave up the ramp. Some SmackDown stars crawl into the ring to check on Shane, as the RAW roster stands tall on the stage and SmackDown goes off the air.

What goes up, must come CRASHING DOWN! Believe that.#TriplePowerbomb #SurvivorSeries #SDLive @shanemcmahon @WWERollins @RealKurtAngle pic.twitter.com/1rpOPivZgg

— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2017

.@shanemcmahon and the entire #SDLive roster are officially SEEING RED! #UnderSiege #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/uWrMzwNktl

— WWE (@WWE) November 15, 2017

The November 13th, 2017 edition of WWE RAW was the last episode before Survivor Series and aired live from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Keep refreshing this page for live results starting at 8 PM ET!

– Michael Cole welcomes us to the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia as he is flanked by Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. Stephanie McMahon comes out to the ring to welcome us to the show and she receives a mixed reaction from the crowd. Stephanie says she has to make important decisions that the fans couldn’t handle making. She says she needs top people here to help her make these decisions, and that’s why she has this next person working with her. And with that, Olympic gold medalist and RAW GM Kurt Angle makes his way down to the ring. Angle steps in the ring and begins to apologizing for SmackDown’s assault on RAW two weeks ago, and Stephanie says she’s not upset but she does want to know how The New Day got in the building last week. Angle says he doesn’t know. Stephanie appreciates his honestly and says she knows he’ll make up for it. They talk about Jason Jordan being added to Team RAW at Survivor Series, and Stephanie asks what accomplishments he has that qualify him for the team. Stephanie doesn’t seem happy with Kurt’s decision, and blames Kurt for costing RAW the chance to have John Cena. Stephanie says the fans believe in Kurt so she’s going to give him one more chance. Stephanie asks Kurt what the first thing he’ll do at Survivor Series is, and Kurt says he’ll break Shane’s ankle. Kurt says as team captain he’s starting the match, and if Shane has any balls he’ll start too. Stephanie says Kurt needs to get it through his skull that this isn’t the 90’s anymore and Shane won’t start the match, he’s going to let the others do the dirty work. Stephanie says Angle might have gone soft and can’t even break anyone’s ankle anymore. She continues to trash Angle, and it seems like she might be ready to fire him, but The Shield comes out to interrupt. They hit the ring and Ambrose says Angle is the best leader he’s seen in WWE, and that Angle proved he’s their leader and that he can still go in the ring. The fans chant “You still got it” and Stephanie is not happy. Stephanie starts trashing The Shield next, and Reigns asks where Stephanie has been for the last seven months since Triple H put her through a table. Reigns says they don’t listen to Stephanie, they do what they want, and what they want is to fight The New Day at Survivor Series. Reigns says if The New Day has any balls they’ll accept, and The Shield will handle them while Angle leads RAW to victory. Reigns drops the mic and The Shield’s music hits to finish the segment.

"We wanna FIGHT #TheNewDay!" – @WWERomanReigns #RAW pic.twitter.com/RnFqh9u8ZL

— WWE (@WWE) November 14, 2017

– Bayley vs. Dana Brooke vs. Mickie James: Alicia Fox, Asuka, Nia, and Sasha are at ringside to watch this one. All three competitors in this match meet in the middle of the ring for a test of strength right off the opening bell. Mickie starts throwing kicks and takes down both Bayley and Dana. Mickie dropkicks Bayley out to ringside, then works over Dana in the ring. Bayley pulls Mickie out to the floor, then rolls in and starts working over Dana. Mickie runs back in and Dana hits a splash on both of them in the corner. Bayley comes back with a shot on Dana, which leads to Mickie and Dana briefly joining forces to throw Bayley to the outside. Back in the ring, Bayley mounts a comeback and starts handing out suplexes to both opponents. Bayley starts working over Dana, which leads to Mickie dropping Bayley. Mickie goes up top but Bayley stops her with a forearm shot to the face. Mickie headbutts Bayley away from her, then hits the Thesz Press off the top on Bayley. Dana and Mickie start going at it now, and Bayley rolls outside for a breather. Mickie slams Dana, then Dana also rolls outside. Asuka checks on Dana, then Dana gets in her face and punches her down. Dana rolls back in the ring and taunts Asuka, and Asuka chases Dana out the other since of the ring. While Asuka and Dana are at ringside, Mickie and Bayley are going back and forth with pin attempts in the ring. Mickie kicks Bayley and goes for a DDT, but Bayley escapes and hits the belly to belly suplex for the win. Bayley has won the final spot on Team RAW at Survivor Series.

Winner: Bayley

– After the match, the now-complete Team RAW celebrates in ther ing.

– Drew Gulak and WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore are backstage warming up.

– Gulak and Amore make their way out to the ring next and Enzo cuts a promo about his match with Kalisto on Sunday. Kalisto and Akira Tozawa interrupt, and we have a match.

– Akira Tozawa and Kalisto vs. Enzo Amore and Drew Gulak: Gulak and Tozawa start off, but Enzo quickly tags in and blindsides Tozawa. Enzo and Gulak double team until Kalisto tags in and springboards onto both of them. Enzo and Gulak roll out to ringside for a breather, then Gulak attacks Tozawa from behind. Gulak beats down Tozawa until Kalisto manages to get the tag. Enzo comes in too, and Kalisto unloads with kicks. Kalisto hits a cross body for a two count on Enzo as Gulak breaks it up. Tozawa tags in and hits a missile dropkick on Gulak. They throw Gulak and Enzo outside, then Tozawa hits a suicide dive on them. Kalisto runs the ropes next and hits another dive onto the heels. Back in the ring, Tozawa puts the boots to Enzo then goes up top. Tozawa goes for a Senton but Gulak pulls Enzo away. Kalisto takes out Gulak, then Enzo shoves Tozawa into Kalisto. Enzo hits the Jawdonzo on Tozawa for the three count.

Winners: Enzo Amore and Drew Gulak

– The Miz, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel are backstage getting ready to head out.

– We see a replay from earlier showing what happened between Kurt and Stephanie.

– Angle is backstage giving a pep talk to the male Team RAW. He says they all need to get along until the end of Sunday because they have too much of lose. He sets up a team building exercise for Finn Balor and Samoa Joe — they will team up tonight against Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in tag action. He also books Jason Jordan vs. Bray Wyatt, and before he can address Braun Strowman, Strowman interrupts. Strowman wants Kane, so Angle books him against Kane in the main event tonight. Braun says it’s true, it’s damn true.

– The Miz and The Miztourage are out to the ring for another edition of Miz TV. The Miz discusses Sunday’s Survivor Series pay per view and tonight’s six-man match with The Shield, then introduces his guests – RAW Tag Champs Sheamus and Cesaro. We see a recap of The Bar winning the Tag Titles last week, and the Miz asks the crowd to give it up for them. They discuss the win, then shift their focus to the topic of the SmackDown roster. They trash The New Day and The Usos, as the crowd chants “you look stupid” at Sheamus. Miz tells the crowd to shut up and show respect for the champions. Sheamus says they are the “A” tag champs, and SmackDown’s Usos are the “B” tag champs. Cesaro says on Sunday, they’re going to jailbreak the “Uso Penitentiary.” The Miz chimes in and says just like they will destroy The Shield tonight. The Miz says The Shield’s happy reuinion tour ends tonight, and he wraps things up for this segment.

– We see a promo video recapping the events leading to Team RAW vs. Team SmackDown this Sunday.

– Michael Cole shows us a Tweet from John Cena as he trains for Sunday’s pay-per-view.

– Bray Wyatt vs. Jason Jordan: Jordan goes for the takedowns and leg holds right off the opening bell. Jordan wrestles Wyatt into the corner and the ref breaks them apart. Wyatt tries to play mind games with Jordan, but Jordan decks him with a dropkick. Wyatt comes back with a cheap shot and a headbutt, as Kurt Angle is shown watching backstage on a monitor. Jordan takes Wyatt back into the corner, then lifts him up and charges him into the opposite corner. Jordan backs up and hits a spear in the corner, then a suplex. Wyatt rolls outside to recover and Jordan follows. Jordan charges but Wyatt moves and Jordan crashes into the fan barrier by himself. Wyatt taunts the downed Jordan then takes him back in the ring. Wyatt is now focusing on working on Jordan’s knee. Wyatt drops him and hits a running senton for a two count. The ref checks on Jordan as he continues to sell the bad knee, and Wyatt goes right back to work on it. Wyatt suplexes Jordan down and then turns upside down in the corner. Wyatt wants to his the Sister Abigail, but Jordan evades it and manages to roll up Wyatt out of nowhere for the three count.

Winner: Jason Jordan

And just like that, the momentum swings to the #EaterOfWorlds…#RAW @WWEBrayWyatt pic.twitter.com/HWmQjoOEGX

— WWE (@WWE) November 14, 2017

– Kurt and Stephanie are backstage watching, and Stephanie looks impressed as they applaud Jordan’s win. Before Jordan can leave the ring, Wyatt attacks him from behind and beats him down around ringside. Wyatt slams Jordan’s bad knee into the ring post. We see Kurt and Stephanie backstage again, and Kurt walks off looking concerned. The fans chant “thank you Wyatt” as the ref checks on the son of Kurt Angle. Jordan tries to leave on his own, but requires help from the refs to make it backstage as the fans sing him out with “goodbye.”

– We’re told that Brock Lesnar is in the building.

– Jason Jordan is backstage icing his knee, and Kurt Angle comes to check on him. Angle doesn’t think Jordan can compete on Sunday, but Jordan insists. Jordan tells his father that Sunday is his big break and he needs it, and Angle looks conflicted.

– WWE Universal Champion and Paul Heyman are out to the ring next. Heyman says he’s going to give you the top 5 selling points for the WWE Network right now. 1) Sunday will have the first ever Universal Champion vs. WWE Champion match, and the first Lesnar vs. AJ Styles match. 2) Heyman says AJ is an interesting challenge for Lesnar because of the contrast in styles. 3) Before Heyman can start, the crowd reacts to a couple who just got engaged in the crowd by chanting “she said yes.” Heyman briefly riffs on this before starting on his third point. He says Styles is the ultimate underdog and is a respected and admired champion, but Lesnar will prove he’s the #1 Champion on Sunday. 4) Heyman says AJ is like a Rocky movie in real life, and discusses his wins against John Cena, Shane McMahon and Jinder Mahal. 5) For his final point, point F-5, this ain’t no Rocky movie. Heyman says Lesnar will dominate AJ on Sunday and prove that he’s the top Champion in the company, then he drops the mic. Lesnar shakes hands with few fans at ringside on his way out.

"This ain't no freakin' Rocky movie, THIS IS #SURVIVORSERIES!" –@HeymanHustle #RAW pic.twitter.com/JZOgsDcNBW

— WWE (@WWE) November 14, 2017

The Miz, Cesaro and Sheamus vs. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins: The Shield makes their traditional entrance through the crowd. Rollins and Cesaro start off from the opening bell with a collar and elbow tie up. Rollins and Cesaro go back and forth until Ambrose tags in for the quick double team. Ambrose and Cesaro start trading chops to the chest, then Ambrose takes down Cesaro and beats him down on the mat. Rollins tags back in and they again briefly double team Cesaro. Cesaro fights over to his corner to tag in Sheamus, who blindsides Ambrose. Sheamus hits a big bot on Ambrose then stomps on him. Sheamus beats on Ambrose in the corner until the ref pulls him off. Miz tags in and puts the boots to Ambrose while Sheamus holds him. The Miz and the Bar continue to beat down Ambrose for several moments until he’s able to tag in Rollins. Rollins and Ambrose clear the ring and then hit suicide dives n tandem on The Bar at ringside. Miz tries to cheap shot Reigns, but decides against it. Rollins beats down Bo at ringside, and Ambrose drops Axel. Miz runs away through the crowd as The Shield looks on. Back in the ring, The Bar comes back and they take turns beating on Rollins. Reigns finally gets the hot tag and unloads on the Tag Champs. Reigns hits clotheslines on Cesaro in the corner and follows up with a Samoan drop. Reigns goes for a spear but Miz grabs his leg, which leads to everyone else in the match getting involved. Rollins and Sheamus start brawling at ringside while Reigns drops Cesaro in the ring. Reigns goes for the spear but Cesaro blocks it with an uppercut. Reigns comes back with a Superman Punch on Cesaro, but Miz blocks that too. More chaos in the ring leads to Ambrose hitting the Dirty Deeds on the Miz, and Sheamus and Cesaro get dumped outside. The Miz is now left alone with The Shield, and Reigns drops him with a spear. They hit the triple powerbomb on Miz for the three count to win it.

Winners: The Shield

– We see a video package highlighting how tonight’s main event between Kane and Braun Strowan came to be.

– Kane does an interview backstage where he says he can’t wait to show Strowan that there are things he can do to him that are worse than the garbage truck incident.

– RAW GM Kurt Angle comes out to the ring and says he’s made a tough decision about Jordan at Survivor Series – he has to replace him due to injury. Jordan comes out and interrupts, begging Angle to keep him in the match so he can fight alongside his father. Angle says he can’t, but Jordan insists he’ll be fine by Sunday. Jordan says Angle was injured when he won a gold medal, and he wants to be just like Angle. Jordan walks all the way down to the ring, then Stephanie McMahon interrupts. Stephanie says she can’t believe Angle is falling or this, and demands Angle to make the announcement now. The music hits and Triple H comes out to make his return, and he comes down to the ring. Triple H gets in Angle’s face and says if Angle won’t make the announcement, he will. Triple H announces that he’s the fifth member of Team RAW on Sunday, not Jordan. Triple H has words with Angle before turning his attention to Jordan and giving Jordan the Pedigree. Triple H heads to the back while Angle looks on in shock.

– Finn Balor and Samoa Joe vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson: Balor and Joe argue before the match, and as the opening bell rings Anderson gets a cheap shot on Balor due to the distraction. Balor comes back and tags in Joe, and they take control the match early on. Balor comes back in and works over Anderson until Gallows runs in. Joe runs in and drops Gallows, and it appears Balor and Joe are doing well as a team. Balor and Joe double team Anderson now and then Balor knocks Anderson to the outside. Back in the ring, Balor geos up top but Anderson crotches him on the top rope with the assist from Gallows. Gallows tags in and they turn things around on Balor. Gallows puts the boots to Balor and tries to keep him grounded. Gallows drops some elbows on Balor before tagging Anderson back in for some double teaming n the corner. Balor tries to fight up, but Anderson drops him with an elbow to the face for a two count. Anderson keeps Balor grounded and then hits a spinebuster. Balor finally breaks away and makes the hot tag to Joe. Joe runs in and unloads offense on Anderson. Joe hits an atomic drop, a big kick, then a senton on Anderson. Joe hits a shot on Gallows on the apron, then turns his attention back to Anderson before tagging in Balor. Joe throws Gallows to the floor as Balor climbs to the top rope. Balor comes off the top with a boot to Gallows, while Joe drops Anderson with a suplex. Joe hits a dive on Gallows on the floor, while in the ring Balor hits the Coup De Grace on Anderson for the three count.

Winners: Finn Balor and Samoa Joe

He was patiently waiting, and @SamoaJoe is doing DAMAGE on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/S3CmnOsto6

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 14, 2017

– Balor celebrates the win after the match, but Joe doesn’t stick around.

– RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss does an interview in the back where she trashes Charlotte Flair and SmackDown Women’s Champion Natalya, who will be competing in a title match on SmackDown tomorrow. Bliss teases that she might show up on SmackDown tomorrow. She adds that whether Charlotte or Natalya win tomorrow, Alexa will beat either one of them at Survivor Series.

– A birthday celebration for Kalisto is announced for 205 Live.

– We see a recap of the events leading up to Kane vs. Strowman tonight, and that’s happening now.

– Kane vs. Braun Strowman: The two monsters come face to face in the ring before the bell and have a stare-down before they start trading punches. Braun drops Kane and stomps on him until Kane rolls out to ringside. Braun follows Kane outside and uppercuts him against the barrier. Kane fights back but Braun controls the pace and lands some big strikes. Braun talks trash to Kane and he is obviously still not happy about being left for dead in a garbage truck. The opening bell still hasn’t rang. Kane sends Strowman into the steel steps, then pulls a table out from under the ring. Kane puts the boots to Braun while he’s down, and he also pulls a steel chair out from under the ring. Kane delivers a couple of chair shots to Strowman which slightly phase him. Kane looks for a chokeslam but Braun blocks it and drops Kane. Strowman now delivers a chair shot of his own, and another one. He takes Kane up to the ring and tries to superplex Kane through the table at ringside, but Kane fights away. Strowman headbutts Kane, then comes off the turnbuckle with a double axe handle to the Big Red Machine. Braun picks up Kane and hits the running powerslam — except they go right through the ring. Both men are now completely under the ring and there’s a huge hole in the corner where they crashed through. The crowd looks on in shock as RAW goes off the air.

Winner: No contest

Now you see them… NOW YOU DON'T! WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!#RAW @KaneWWE @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/wyjZvtKTq4

— WWE (@WWE) November 14, 2017

The November 7th, 2017 edition of WWE SmackDown was taped in Manchester, England and will air in the evening on the USA Network.

– SmackDown commissioner Shane McMahon comes out to open the show to a loud ovation from the crowd. Shane says SmackDown will be called the “A show” after Survivor Series. Shane mentions the winner of AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal going on to face Brock Lesnar. He says Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon will personally be held responsible for Kane attacking Daniel Bryan, and mentions that Bryan isn’t here tonight. Shane promises to get revenge on Angle, and they’re ready incase RAW tries to attack them tonight. Shane brings out The New Day and thanks them for showing up on RAW last night. They briefly talk about their battle with RAW, then Shane dances with them. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn interrupt and call them all stupid. This leads to Shane booking Kofi vs. Sami in a singles match, and that takes place right now!

– Kofi Kingston def. Sami Zayn: Lots of back-and-forth fighting in this one, with Kofi and Zayn trading Blue Thunder Bombs and Trouble In Paradise kicks. Kofi ends up getting the three count on Zayn after taking him down from the top rope. After the bell, Owens attacks Kofi immediately after the bell, but Big E and Woods make the save and chase off Owens and Zayn.

– Jinder Mahal cuts a promo backstage about how he thinks AJ Styles is beneath him.

– A new video package aired for The Bludgeon Brothers, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper.

– Randy Orton def. Rusev: If Rusev wins, he earns a spot on Team SmackDown at Survivor Series. Aiden English treats us to a song before the match. Rusev controlled the majority of the match, but Orton hits the RKO out of nowhere for the three count.

– Naomi, Charlotte Flair, Lana and Tamina all come out to ringside to watch Becky Lynch take on on James Ellsworth. Ellsworth is out with Carmella. Big pop for Becky during her entrance

– Becky Lynch def. James Ellsworth: Ellsworth stalls in the opening moments which just makes Becky more angry. Becky tries to get Ellsworth in the Disarm Her, but he evades it. Fans chant “Where’s your chin?” at Ellsworth. Becky takes Ellsworth down a few times as he scrambles to escape. Ellsworth manages to shove Becky out of the ring and gets big heat from the crowd. Becky comes back on the offensive and Ellsworth tries to escape, but the other women at ringside stop him. Becky finally locks Ellsworth in the Disarm Her for the win via submission.

– SmackDown Women’s Champ Natalya confronts Shane McMahon and Charlotte backstage. Natalya and Charlotte argue, and Shane decides to book them in a match next week. The winner of next week’s match will face RAW Women’s Champ Alexa Bliss at Survivor Series.

– Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable def. The Usos via countout: The Usos’ SmackDown Tag Titles are on the line in this one. This one starts off with good back and forth action in the ring until spill things out onto the floor. Gable hits a suicide dive on Jimmy Uso at ringside, which leads to the Usos getting counted out. Gable celebrates the win, but Shelton doesn’t look happy since Championships don’t change hands for countouts.

– AJ Styles does an interview backstage about his Title match against Jinder Mahal. That’s up next.

– AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal: The Singh Brothers mock Paul Heyman as they introduce Jinder. This was described by our correspondent at the arena as a great match. The Singh Brothers interfere at one point and AJ gets bumped ontop of the announce table. Back in the ring, AJ comes back with a springboard 450 splash on Jinder, then he hits the Phenomenal Forearm on both Singh Brothers are they try to interfere again. Jinder takes advantage of the distraction with the Khallas, but AJ kicks out at two. Jinder takes AJ up top and attempts a Super Khallas off the top, but AJ escapes and hits the Phenomenal Forearm for the three count. The arena goes wild and AJ celebrates his WWE Championship win for a few minutes. Jinder and the Singh Brothers are furious.

Winner & new WWE Champion: AJ Styles

The November 6th edition of WWE RAW was taped in Manchester, England and will air in the evening on the USA Network.

– WWE Intercontinental Champ The Miz opens the show with a special edition of Miz TV. He briefly cuts a promo about United States Champion Baron Corbin, before introducing tonight’s guest, RAW GM Kurt Angle. Angle comes out to the ring to a loud ovation from the UK fans. Miz complains to Angle about Braun Strowman attacking him last week, and he blames the whole situation on the Olympic gold medalist. Angle decides the proper way to deal with this is booking The Miz in a singles match against Braun Strowman, tonight!

– Jason Jordan def. Elias: This one was a “Guitar on a Pole” match. Elias sang a song about the UK and Jason Jordan before the match. Elias reached the guitar on the pole first, but moments later Jordan snatched it away and used it on Elias for the win.

– There’s a backstage segment with Kurt Angle and The Bar.

– Asuka def. A jobber: Asuka defeated a local enhancement talent in a quick match. This one was described as a squash match similar to Asuka’s previous RAW squash.

– Samoa Joe vs. Titus O’Neil – No Contest: Before the match, Joe attacks Titus and beats him down. With Titus laid out, Joe gets on the mic and issues an open challenge to anyone in the back. Finn Balor’s music hits and it appears he’s answering the challenge.

– Samoa Joe vs. Finn Balor – No Contest: This one is called off as turns into a big brawl at ringside with officials desperately trying to break it up. Kurt Angle comes out to try to help restore order and he announces that both Joe and Balor are on Team RAW for the eight-man Survivor Series match.

– It’s announced that the Tag Team Champs Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose will defend their Titles tonight.

– We see Kurt Angle backstage with Jason Jordan. Angle decides that Jordan will be the 5th member of Team RAW for Survivor Series.

– Sasha Banks & Bayley def. Alicia Fox & Nia Jax: Sasha Banks scores the win for her team after locking the Banks Statement on Fox for the submission. After the match, she chooses Bayley and Sasha for the women’s Team RAW at Survivor Series

– Braun Strowman def. the Miz via DQ: This one was a non-title match. Things came to an end when Kane ran in and attacked Braun, causing the ref to call for the DQ. Strowman starts to get the upper hand oan Kane, but The Miz and Miztourage join in and beat down Strowman. Strowman powers up and ends up fighting them all off one by one.

– Cruiserweight Champ Enzo Amore comes out to the ring for a promo about Kalisto, who is at ringside. Kurt Angle comes out and announces that Enzo will be taking on UK Champion Pete Dunne in a surprise match.

– Pete Dunne def. Enzo Amore: This one was a non-title match. Dunne wins with the Bitter End. Kalisto celebrates with Dunne after the match

– It’s announced that WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will be appearing on next week’s RAW

– There’s a backstage segment with RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss.

– It’s announced that several WWE UK competitors will be on this week’s edition of WWE 205 Live.

– RAW Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro & Sheamus: The Tag Team Titles were on the line in this one. During the match, The New Day’s music hits and they come out to tease another attack on RAW. Before The New Day can do anything, Kurt Angle shows up with members of the RAW roster behind him. The distraction leads to Sheamus hitting a Brogue Kick on Ambrose for the three count, and we have new Tag Team Champs.

Winners & new RAW Tag Team Champions: Cesaro & Sheamus

The October 31st, 2017 edition of WWE SmackDown took place at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA and was the latest stop on the road to Survivor Series.

– Tom Phillips is back on the job this week, flanked by Corey Graves and Byron Saxton at the broadcast table.

– Greg Hamilton introduces SmackDown Comissioner Shane McMahon, who comes out to kick off the show. He talks about RAW’s upcoming 25th anniversary milestone, and he has a chip on his shoulder about people looking down at SmackDown. He says they’ve been trying to change the perception about SmackDown being the #2 show, but it wasn’t enough. He says attacking RAW was the best way to make a statement, and he thanks all of the fans for their support. The crowd chants for Shane as he goes on talking about Survivor Series. Shane reveals that he will be the team captain for SmackDown in the eight-man tag at Survivor Series, facing Kurt Angle and his RAW team. Shane says that is then, but this is now, and it’s time to get the show started with a two of three falls match.

Commissioner @shanemcmahon says #RAW will have HELL to pay at #SurvivorSeries, & HE will lead the way as #SmackDown's Team Captain! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/ZnykxO5AJz

— WWE (@WWE) November 1, 2017

– Best of 3 Falls Match: Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler takes control early on after a stare-down. Roode comes back and blocks a dropkick, he attempts the Glorious DDT, but Ziggler escapes. Roode keeps the pressure on Ziggler and hits a blockbuster for a two count. Roode lays into Ziggler with chops to the chest, then tosses him outside. Roode follows him out, and the two brawl around ringside. The ref counts and they roll back in the ring, where Ziggler immediately hits a superkick for the three count and the first fall of the match. Roode picks up the second fall of the match after sending Ziggler head-first into the ring post, then rolling him up for the three count. It’s now 1-1. They trade blows in the middle of the ring, then Ziggler attempts a Fame-asser but misses. Roode drops Ziggler then goes for the Glorious DDT, but Ziggler escapes. Ziggler and Roode trade pin attempts until Ziggler hits a DDT of his own and both men are down. The two brawl around the ring until Roode fires up with a spinebuster on the former Spirit Squad member. Roode goes to follow up with the Glorious DDT, but Ziggler escapes again and this time counters with the Zig Zag for a two count. Ziggler goes for a superkick, but Roode evades it and they trade more pin attempts. Roode finally hits the Glorious DDT on Ziggler and pins for the three count to win the match. Roode will be going on to join Team SmackDown at Survivor Series.

Winner: Bobby Roode

– After the match, Roode does an in-ring interview where he says RAW is going down at the pay-per-view.

– The broadcast team hypes up Nakamura vs. Owens later tonight.

– The New Day is backstage in the Halloween spirit. Xavier is dressed as Jimmy Hart, Kofi is Brother Love, and Big E is Akeem The African Dream. They’re interrupted by Rusev and Aiden English, who don’t like Halloween and say that Rusev Day is a better holiday. Rusev dumps out Big E’s Halloween candy, so Big E challenges him to a match later tonight.

– Becky Lynch is backstage with Naomi, Charlotte, Tamina, Lana, Carmella, and Ellsworth. Becky says she’s tired of hearing about how SmackDown is the B brand, and plans to crush RAW at Survivor Series. Becky says they need to focus on beating RAW, so if anyone has any problems with each other, tonight is the night to air them out. Ellsworth grunts, and Becky sprays him in the face with a water bottle. Natalya walks in and says it’s too bad she’s not the leader of the team at Survivor Series, because she’ll be busy beating Alexa Bliss. She says every team has a weak link, and Becky should get rid of theirs. She taunts Charlotte and Naomi as maybe being the weakest links. Natalya tells charlotte not to crack under pressure, or else everyone will blame her for SmackDown losing at the pay-per-view.

– Baron Corbin vs. Sin Cara: This one is a non-title match. Sin Cara has new entrance music. They lock up off the opening bell and Corbin shoves Cara back into the corner. they trade strikes and Corbin tries to rip off Cara’s mask. Cara warns Corbin and Corbin mocks him. Cara tries to mount some offense but Corbin decks him with a big boot. Corbin taunts the fans, then throws Corbin out to ringside. Corbin follows him out and throws Cara into the barrier, then goes for the mask again. Cara dodges a clothesline, and Corbin crashes into the barrier. Cara gets back in the ring and goes for a suicide dive on Corbin, but Corbin blocks it with a forearm shot to the face. Back in the ring, Corbin goes for the mask again until Cara fights him off. They end up on the floor again and Cara is really fired up now. He throws Corbin into the steps and stomps on him. The refs tries to pull Cara off of Corbin, but Cara tackles Corbin on top of the announce table and pummels on him until the ref calls for the bell.

Winner via DQ: Baron Corbin

– After the match, Cara continues taking out his rage on Corbin. Cara pounds on Corbin, and as Corbin tries to retreat cara throws a chair at him. Corbin escapes through the crowd as Cara stares him down.

– SmackDown Tag Champs The Usos do an interview backstage where they talk about preparing for their match against Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose at Survivor Series. They say they’ll prove that they’re the A team of the so-called B brand. They say SmackDown is the true premiere show. Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable interrupt, and inform The Usos that Shane is giving them a shot at their Tag Titles next Tuesday. If Gable and Benjamin win, they would get the match against Rollins and Ambrose at the pay-per-view.

– The Singh Brothers are backstage with WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, and they’re heading towards the gorilla position.

– The Singh Brothers are out next, and they introduce WWE Champion Jinder Mahal. they come down to the ring and Jinder gets on the mic. Jinder trashes AJ, and then turns his attention to Brock Lesnar. He says he put fear into Brock, and he will victimize The Beast at Survivor Series. He says after the pay-per-view, he’ll forever be known as the Beast Master. But tonight, he says Samir Singh will teach the disrespectful AJ a lesson. Jinder then speaks to his people in his language, but AJ interrupts.

– AJ Styles vs. Samir Singh: AJ and Samir have words in the middle of the ring, then Samir punches AJ in the face. AJ fires back and takes control. AJ quickly hits the Styles Clash on Samir for the win after a very short squash match.

Winner: AJ Styles

Thanks for comin', Samir…@AJStylesOrg is VICTORIOUS on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/ghbBS9W5ox

— WWE (@WWE) November 1, 2017

– Jinder and Sunil Singh attack AJ immediately after the bell. Jinder pummels on AJ on the mat, and the Singh Brothers join in on it. They take AJ outside and Jinder whips him into the ring post. Back in the ring, Jinder drops AJ with the Khallas, then poses wit hthe WWE Title. They go to leave, but Jinder has second thoughts and hits the ring again. He hits the Khallas on AJ again, then leaves while talking trash about AJ and Lesnar.

#WWEChampion @JinderMahal definitely didn't want none from @AJStylesOrg… and he left The #PhenomenalOne DOWN to prove it! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/xErrjxmxi1

— WWE (@WWE) November 1, 2017

– Kevin Owens is backstage warming up with Sami Zayn. They talk about Shane making himself Team Captain, and bash the SmackDown commissioner. They talk about Orton and trash him for using a low blow last week, and Sami points out that Shane didn’t punish Orton for it. Owens says he’ll make up for it tonight by beating Nakamura, then leading SmackDown to victory at Survivor Series. Owens says Shane will owe them, and SmackDown will become his show — or rather, The Sami & Kevin Show.

– We see another promotional video for Luke Harper and Erick Rowan’s returns as The Bludgeon Brothers.

We LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE these costumes!#SDLive @WWEBigE @TrueKofi @XavierWoodsPhD pic.twitter.com/feGtl3J7td

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 1, 2017

– Big E vs. Rusev: Rusev and English start to cut a promo and sing a song, but they’re interrupted by The New Day’s entrance. Rusev takes control of Big E early on afer the opening bell. Rusev puts the boots to Big E, but Big E turns it around and applies an abdominal stretch. Big E stays in control as he whips Rusev into the corner and stomps on him. Big E tries to send Rusev outside, but Rusev fires back at Big E and sends him out to ringside instead. Big E hits the ring post and is down on the floor. Back in the ring, Rusev continues beating down Big E. Big E comes back with a belly to belly suplex, then he dances and runs the ropes for the big splash. Big E goes to follow up wit the Big Ending, but Rusev escapes. Rusev comes back with a boot to the face, but Big E is the still standing. Rusev charges but Big E catches him and drops him with a side suplex. Aiden English runs up onto the announce table and starts singing in an attempt to distract Big E. Woods interrupts, and English jumps off the table and hits Woods. Kofi comes over and chases English into the ring. Big E grabs English and hits the Big Ending on him as Kofi leaves the ring. Rusev takes advantage of the distraction with a big kick for the three count.

Winner: Rusev

– Rusev and English head backstage together after the match, with English still selling the Big Ending.

– Sin Cara does an interview backstage where he talks about the important of his mask. He says it’s part of him, and it represents his family. He says Corbin did the most disrespectful thing he can do to a luchador by trying to remove his mask, and says he’ll do whatever it takes to defend his honor.

– Shane McMahon is backstage in his office with Rusev and Aiden English, who are going on about Rusev Day. Rusev says he’s earned a spot at Survivor Series, and English sings in support. Shane cuts them off and books Rusev in a match against AJ Styles next week, where the winner will get a spot on Team SmackDown at Survivor Series.

– Now it’s time for a “Strangerer Things” edition of The Fashion Files with Tyler Breeze and Fandango. The Ascension are back, and it appears that they get beat down after seeing a photo on the wall of Luke HArper and Erick Rowan. We hear a voice say “let the games begin” as the segment fades to black.

– Kevin Owens vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: The winner of this one joins Team SmackDown at Survivor Series. The opening bell sounds and these two go right at it. Owens rolls outside for a breather early on as Nakamura taunts him from the ring. Owens gets back in the ring and Nakamura drops him with a knee to the midsection. Nakamura takes Owens to the corner for more strikes. Nakamura backs up and charges forward, but Owens stops him with a boot to the face. Owens mounts a comeback, then the fight spills out to ringside where Owens throws Nakamura into the apron corner. Owens and Nakamura brawl around ringside, with Nakamura getting the upper hand. Back in the ring, Owens comes back with a superkick that drops Nakamura for a two count. Owns pummels on his opponent while he’s down, then starts yelling about SmackDown being his show. Owens hits a DDT for another two count. Owens keeps Nakamura grounded and delivers some elbows to the face. Nakamura fights his way out and starts throwing leg kicks at Owens. Nakamura sends Owens into the corner and follows up with an elbow to the face. He lays Owens across the top turnbuckle and hits a running knee strike for a two count. Sami Zayn now makes his way down to the ring as fans boo. Owens takes advantage of the distraction by rolling up Nakamura from behind for a two count. Nakamura fires back with a boot to the face for a two count of his own. Nakamura takes Owens up top for a superplex, but Owens escapes and slams Nakamura down for another two count. Owens tells Sami to prepare the announce table for impact, and he does. Randy Orton’s music hits and the heels look up to the stage, but Orton comes down through the crowd and gets Sami from behind. Nakamura takes advantage of the distraction by nailing a shot to the face of Owens then following up with the Kinshasa for the three count. Nakamura will now be joining Team SmackDown at Survivor Series.

Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura

What? Did you think @RandyOrton could ONLY hit the RKO outta nowhere?! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/LBWWd9Hrax

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 1, 2017

– After the match, Nakamura and Orton both admire their handiwork as Owens and Zayn are both laid out. We get replays. Nakamura celebrates in the ring as Owens stumbles up the ramp and SmackDown goes off the air.

The October 30th edition of WWE RAW aired live from the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, MD, and was the first episode since the show was ambushed by SmackDown last week on the road to Survivor Series.

– This week’s broadcast begins with a video package looking back at last week’s attack by the SmackDown roster on members of the RAW roster.

– Michael Cole welcomes us to Baltimore as the entire RAW roster is on the stage, and General Manager Kurt Angle is in the ring. Angle gets on the mic and says normally he would start the show with a smile, but not this week. He says Shane McMahon went too far last week, and he apologizes for letting his friendship with Shane blind him. Angle says Shane slapped them all in the face, including the audience, and Kurt promises next to put his roster in harms way again. Angle says at Survivor Series he promises to…. — before he can finish his sentence, Stephanie McMahon’s music hits and the RAW Commissioner makes her return to the show. Stephanie comes out and says she can’t let Angle start the show on a sad note like that, and she mentions the RAW 25th Anniversary show in January. Stephanie says that Kurt is doing a great job since Vince gave him the job, despite the Jason Jordan incident and the recent virus going around the roster. Stephanie says her brother Shane attacked RAW to get to her, and she blames Kurt for allowing Shane to destroy the legacy of RAW. She says she will give Angle a chance to make up for everything, by being Team Captain for RAW at Survivor Series. She threatens Angle’s job if he doesn’t “annihilate” SmackDown. She says “it’s true,” as her music hits and she leaves.

"It takes twenty years to build a reputation, @RealKurtAngle, and only twenty seconds to lose it!" – @StephMcMahon to @RealKurtAngle on #RAW pic.twitter.com/HatWDFPK1S

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2017

– Michael Cole announces Kane vs. Seth Rollins for tonight. Cesaro vs. Finn Balor is announced, along with Alicia Fox vs. Bayley.

– We see Stephanie approach Kurt backstage. She tells him that she meant every word she said in the ring, and if Kurt doesn’t believe her, ask Mick Foley.

– A limousine pulls into the arena, and WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz steps out. The Miz is joined by Curtis Axel and the returning Bo Dallas. Kurt Angle walks up and informs Miz of Stephanie’s announcement. The Miz is upset that Angle is rewarded with a main event match for doing a bad job, and Angle tells him to shut up. Angle tells Miz he’s sick of hearing him talk, and asks where he was last night when SmackDown was attacking. Angle says h doesn’t want anyone like Miz representing RAW, and tells him to get his ass dressed right now because he’s going to defend the IC Title tonight. Miz pleads not to, but Angle’s decision is final.

– Alicia Fox vs. Bayley: Alicia Fox comes out, but gets on the mic and says she doesn’t have time for a match with Bayley tonight. Fox says tonight she has to focus on preparing for her upcoming duties as Team Captain at Survivor Series, but she did find a suitable replacement for Bayley to face tonight. Nia Jax’s music hits, and she makes her way out for her return to the ring.

Winner: No contest

– Nia Jax vs. Bayley: Fox is watching from the ramp. The opening bell sounds and Nia takes control early on. She throws Bayley to the outside and they brawl around ringside before Bayley dropkicks her off the apron. Back in the ring, Nia takes back control and tries to eep BAyley grounded. Bayley manages to send Nia out to the floor, and she follows out to continue the pressure. Bayley locks Nia in the guillotine choke, but Nia powers up and slams Bayley down ot the mat. Nia drops Bayley a couple more times, then runs the ropes and hits the leg drop for the win.

Winner: Nia Jax

– After the match, Fox gets on the mic and says Nia is her #1 pick for the women’s team at Survivor Series. As Nia is making her exit, Samoa Joe comes out and makes his return.

– Back from commercial break, Samoa Joe is in the ring and says that it sounds like some of the fans missed him. Joe says that’s amusing, because he didn’t miss a single one of them. Joe says he doesn’t care about the fans, and none of them reached out to him while he was gone. Joe says he’ll use their disrespect as fuel for his rage against anyone who steps in the ring with him. His first opponent back will be Apollo Crews:

– Samoa Joe vs. Apollo Crews: Titus is at ringside in Crews’ corner. Joe takes control early on, but Crews stuns him with a dropkick. Crews fires up and takes Joe into the corner for some strikes. Joe blocks a suplex attempt and turns it around. Joe throws him gum at Titus at ringside. Crews fires back with an enziguri on Joe, and takes the fight to Joe. Joe escapes a powerbomb attempt and answers with a Uranage. Joe follows up with the Coquina Clutch for the win.

Winner: Samoa Joe

– After the match, Titus gets in the ring and has words with Joe. Joe backs off as Titus checks on his client Crews. Joe comes back and puts Titus in the clutch next before finally leaving.

– The broadcast team confirms that the RAW 25th Anniversary show will air on January 22nd.

– WWE Intercontinental Title: Matt Hardy vs. The Miz (c): Dallas and Axel are at ringside for this one. Miz will face U.S. Champion Baron Corbin at Survivor Series if his retains his IC Title tonight. Matt Hardy’s music hits, and he’ll be Miz’s mystery challenger tonight. the opening bell sounds and Hardy scores a couple of quick pin attempts on Miz in the opening moments. Miz blocks the Twist of Fate early on, then rolls outside for a breather. Matt taunts Miz before they lock up again and Miz delivers knee strkes to Matt. Miz dumps Matt to the outside where Dallas and Bo surround him, but Matt rolls right back in the ring. Matt mounts Miz in the corner with right hands until Miz fights away. Miz hits a backdrop and a necbkreaker, and then works on keeping Matt grounded. Miz hits a knee and another neckbreaker for a 2 count. Miz chokes Matt over the second rope until the ref calls him off. Miz argues with the ref, allowing Bo to hit a cheap shot on Matt. Miz takes Matt outside and slams him into the apron, then he hits a running knee strikes. Back in the ring, Miz hits a dropkick in the cornerand continues working over Matt. Matt fires up and goes for a Side Effect, but Miz escapes. Miz starts selling a hamstring injury in the commotion. Matt blocks a punch and slams Miz into the turnbuckle, then hits a clothesline and a running bulldog. Matt follows up with a flying elbow off the middle rope, then an elbow drop for a two count. Matt gets the crowd pumped up as he waits for Miz to get to his feet. Miz blocks a Twist of Fate, then Matt blocks a Skull Crushing Finale and hits the Side Effect for a two count. Miz escapes the Twist of Fate again, but Matt drops him with an elbow to the face. Matt follows up with a moonsault off the top rope for a two count. They fight in the corner and Miz delivers some kicks. Matt blocks a kick and answers with the Twist of Fate, but Miz rolls outside to avoid the pin. Matt goes to grab Miz, but Miz drops him throat-first over the top rope. Miz follows up with the Skull Crushing Finale for the win. The Miz celebrates with his Title belt as the Miztourage heads to the back.

Winner: The Miz (c)

MOONSAULT!!!! But it's not enough to put away #ICChampion @mikethemiz! #ICTitle #RAW @MATTHARDYBRAND @RealCurtisAxel @TheBoDallas pic.twitter.com/CrloOJrlCV

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2017

– Alexa Bliss walks into Kurt Angle’s office backstage and congratulates him on becoming the leader of Team RAW at Survivor Series. Bliss says if Angle thinks his job is in jeopardy, maybe she can help, but suggesting that Angle releases some dead weight from the Women’s Division. Bliss suggests that Angle cuts Mickie James from the roster. Angle brings up that Mickie fought against SmackDown last week while Alexa ran away. Angle says he might bring in some new talent, but it doesn’t sound like Mickie is going anywhere as he books James vs. Bliss in a title match tonight.

– We see another video package promoting Asuka joining the WWE roster.

– Asuka vs. Stacie Cullen: Stacie Cullen is an enhancement talent. The opening bell rings and Asuka drops her opponent with a spinning backfist. Asuka follows up with some kicks and knee strikes. She drops Cullen with another strike then smiles. Asuka follows up with some offense in the corner and argues with the ref. More strikes from Asuka before applying the Asuka Lock for the win after a short squash match.

Winner: Asuka

– Kurt Angle is backstage when there’s a scare that SmackDown is invading again. The camera pans and we see SmackDown GM Daniel Bryan standing alone in Kurt’s office. Angle calms down when he sees that it’s just Bryan, and he asks him what the hell he’s doing here. Bryan smirks as the camera cuts away.

– Back from commercial, Angle and Bryan are still backstage. Angle asks Bryan if he’s here to finish the job Shane started, and Bryan says he has nothing to do with Shane’s invasion last week. Bryan says he came here alone tonight, and is taking a big risk by doing so because the whole RAW roster wants to rip him apart. Bryan says Shane doesn’t know he’s here tonight, but Angle doesn’t believe him. Bryan apologizes for everything, and reiterates that he doesn’t agree with what Shane did. Angle says he’s going to keep Bryan safe from the roster tonight so he can get back to Shane. Angle says he’s bringing his gold medals and the whole RAW roster to take out Shane and the SmackDown roster, and it’s damn true.

– Cole introduces a video package for the Jinder Mahal vs. Brock Lesnar match at Survivor Series.

– Daniel Bryan is backstage on the phone when the lights cut out. He tells the person on the other end of the line that he’ll call them back. Bryan thinks Angle is messing with him, and then realizes he’s locked in the room. Bryan then gets attacked by Kane, who delivers a chokeslam to the SmackDown GM. Booker T says on commentary that Bryan got what he deserved.

Oh, HELL NO! @KaneWWE just ATTACKED his former tag team partner @WWEDanielBryan!!!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/Cdt3sO4ULa

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2017

– Cesaro vs. Finn Balor: Sheamus is at ringside in Cesaro’s corner. They start off with a collar and elbow tie up until Cesaro backs Balor into the corner. Cesaro taunts Balor and gets a boot to the face for it. Balor puts Cesaro in the corner and unloads with strikes. Cesaro starts fighting back and hits a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Cesaro controls the next few moments as he works over Balor in the corner. Balor tries to mount a comeback, but Cesaro puts him down with a clothesline. Balor comes back with a boot to the face and a dropkick. The fight spills out to ringside where BAlor beats down Cesaro. Cesaro distracts the ref, allowing Sheamus to hit the cheap shot on Balor. Back in the ring, Balor hits some kicks on Cesaro until Sheamus gets involved again, this time on the apron for a distraction. Balor turns around into an uppercut from Cesaro for a two count. Balor escapes a Sharpshooter, but Cesaro comes back with a superplex for a two count. Cesaro successfully applies the Sharpshooter, then the crossface. Balor escapes and comes back with a Sling Blade. Balor stomps on Cesaro then goes up top. Cesaro kicks Balor off the turnbuckle and the fight spills out to ringside again. Back in the ring, Balor hits the Coup De Grace to the back of Cesaro’s head for the win.

Winner: Finn Balor

– Before Balor can get backstage, Kane comes out to interrupt. Balor tries to take him on, but Kane drops him with a big boot and a tombstone on the metal stage. Refs check on Balor as Kane marches down to the ring.

– Kane vs. Seth Rollins: Rollins and Ambrose enter through the crowd, and Ambrose will be at ringside in his partner’s corner for this one. Cole confirms that Reigns is still out with a viral infection. Rollins attacks right off the opening bell, but Kane overpowers and drops him. Kane sends Rollins to the floor early on and follows him out. Kane whips Rollins into the steel steps, but Rollins jumps up and lands on his feet, then gets back in the ring. Rollins dropkicks Kane through the ropes, then goes for a suicide dive but Rollins drops him with a right hand in mid air. Back in the ring, Kane clotheslines Rollins and pins for a couple of two counts. Rollins tries to rally up but Kane pushes him off. Rollins charges but Kane drops him with a right hand and stands on his body. More offense from Kane before he hits a side walk slam for a two count. Kane takes Rollins into the corner and Rollins fights back with a kick to the face. Rollins follows up with an enziguri, then Sheamus and Cesaro come out to ringside for a closer look. Rollins hits a Blockbuster on Kane, but the Big Red Machine rolls outside for a breather. Rollins hits a suicide dive, then he goes for a second one but Kane gets up and rolls in the ring first. The Bar distracts Rollins, and Kane drops him. Rollins hits enough shots to KKane to take the Big Red Machine down to one knee. The Bar is now double teaming Ambrose at ringside until Rollins breaks it up with a suicide dive. Rollins rolls back in the ring and Kane hits him with a chokeslam for the win.

Winner: Kane

– After the match, Kane goes for another chokeslam on Rollins, but Ambrose makes the save. Ambrose hits the Dirty Deeds on Kane. As Ambrose is checking on Rollins, Kane sits up. The Bar hits the ring and beats down Ambrose, then Kane Tombstones the Lunatic. Kane hits a Tombstone on Rollins too. Kane heats to the back and laughs on the stage as he admires his handiwork down the in the ring. Refs check on Rollins and Amborse, and The Bar leaves next.

We spoke too soon. #RAW @KaneWWE @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/dqx8JTQpS5

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2017

– Daniel Bryan is backstage being loaded on to a stretcher. D-von Dudley and Jamie Noble are assisting. The announcers say Bryan is seriously injured, and we see a replay of Stephanie cutting a promo on Angle in tonight’s opening segment.

– The Miztourage is backstage celebrating Miz’s win earlier, but Miz says something in his locker room smells really bad. Axel finds a trash bag, and Miz jokes that Strowman is here, as he was last seen being hauled off in a garbage truck. Axel and Dallas tell Miz they have his back, and he has nothing to worry about.

– Staff members are setting up Halloween decorations at ringside for a “Trick or Treat street fight.”

– The Miz approaches Kane backstage and priasesh I’m for his work tonight. They talk about Strowman’s garbage truck incident, and Kane says Strowman knows where to find him, and if Strowman comes back, The Miz is on his own.

– Trick or Street Fight: Rhyno and Heath Slater vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson Gallows and Anderson are dressed in Southpaw Regional Wrestling costumes, while Slater is Santa Claus and Rhyno is Mrs. Claus. There are Halloween decorations all over the ringside area. Gallows and Anderson take control early on and they dunk Slater in an apple-bobbing barrel at ringside. Rhyno puts a pumpkin on Gallows head and fights off the heels. Slater puts a pumpkin on Anderson, and the Good Brothers collide head-first. Slater and Rhyno throw some kendo sticks in the ring, then they set up a table in the middle. Gallows and Anderson make a comeback and they smear a bunch of smashed pumpkins onto Slater’s face. Gallows and Anderson turn their attention to Rhyno and hit him with a Styrofoam tombstone. Rhyno takes it and drops Gallows. Rhyno hits Gallows with a pumpkin pie, then Slater unloads on the Good Brothers with a kendo stick. Gallows boots Slater and starts working him over, then beats down Rhyno. Anderson comes back in and they put Rhyno on the table, and put a pumpkin on his head. Anderson goes up top, and Gallows puts a pumpkin on his own head to cheer his partner on. Gallows has trouble seeing, and Rhyno hops up and puts Anderson through the table for the three count.

Winners: Heath Slater and Rhyno

That'll do it! @HeathSlaterOMRB and @Rhyno313 get the win in an All Hallows’ Eve Trick or #StreetFight! #RAW pic.twitter.com/v4QIcLxNri

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2017

– Gallows looks to start celebrating after he hears the bell, but as he removes the pumpkin from his head, he realizes what happened.

– Elias is backstage walking through the arena.

– The Miz is backstage ranting to The Bar about how worried he is that Braun Strowman is back. The Bar tells Miz not to worry as there’s no way Braun could recover from what happened at TLC so quickly.

– Elias is in the ring with a new guitar, and he says he has a new song. He starts singing a song trashing Jason Jordan and the Baltimore Ravens until Jordan comes out to interrupt. Jordan hits the ring and beats down Elias. Elias retreats up the ramp, and Jordan grabs Elias’ guitar. Elias pleads with Jordan not give it back. Jordan sets the guitar down, but then he has second thoughts and decides to destroy the guitar. He smashes it and throws the pieces out to Elias on the ramp. Jordan’s music hits and Elias talks trash from the ramp and retreats backstage.

– The Miz tells Dallas and Axel that he wants to get out of here because he’s worried about Braun coming back for him. Angle walks over and trashes Miz for arriving late and trying to leave early. Angle tells Miz to stay until the end of the show, or else.

– Enzo Amore comes out to the ring and gives himself and Drew Gulak introductions. They take shots at Kalisto and call him soft. Enzo tells Gulak not to use his catchphrase, then Kalisto comes out to interrupt.

– Kalisto vs. Drew Gulak: Gulak charges at Kalisto off the bell but Kalisto ducks and unloads with kicks. Gulak whips Kalisto into the corner and hits a clothesline. Gulak runs for another clothesline but Kalisto stops him with a boot to the face. Kalisto lays into Gulak with strikes, then goes up top for a flying kick to the face. Kalisto hurricanranas Gulak down, then follows up with the Salida Del Sol for the win after a short match.

Winner: Kalisto

– After the match, Enzo hits the ring and attacks Kalisto from behind. Enzo beats down Kalisto and mocks him, then leaves with Gulak.

– The Miz is backstage with Axel and Dallas, and Miz tells them to have their driver get ready so they can leave the arena as soon as RAW is over.

– RAW Women’s Title: Mickie James vs. Alexa Bliss (c) The winner of this one will face SmackDown Women’s Champ Natalya at Survivor Series. The opening bell sounds and they lock up with a collar and elbow tie up. Bliss wants to break but Mickie keeps bringing the fight to her. Bliss tries to roll outside for a breather, but Mickie stops her. Bliss manages to take down Mickie in the corner and stomps a mud hole in her. Mickie fights off Bliss then climbs up top and hits a hurricanrana. Mickie sends Bliss out to the floor and dares her to step back in the ring. Bliss stays outside, so Mickie follows her out and Bliss throws Mickie into the ring post. Back in the ring, Bliss beats down Mickie and talks trash to her. Bliss hits a forearm shot to the face, but Mickie fires up and comes back with a neckbreaker for a two count. Fans have started a CM Punk chant. Bliss gets back in control again and tells Mickie to give up because her time is over. Mickie starts to fire up and goes to the top rope, but Bliss stops her short and throws her down to the mat. Bliss tries going up top next, but Mickie knocks her down to the mat too. Mickie goes up top and hits the thesz Press for a two count. Bliss tries to escae out to the floor but Mickie stops her. Mickie kicks Bliss for another two count. Mickie rolls up with a bridge for another near-fall. Bliss comes back and hits a right hand to the face of James and pins for the three count.

Winner: Alexa Bliss (c)

– We go backstage where The Miz, Axel and Dallas are hurrying into their limo. The Miz takes a sigh of relief, then tells the driver to get to the airport now. A trash truck pulls in and block their limo. The truck backs up and the back starts raising up. Braun Strowman appears from the trash and yells. The Miztourage hops out of the limo and retreats back into the arena, and Braun runs after them. Bo gets thrown from the backstage area to the stage, and Axel and Miz are out next. Axel and Bo tries to fight off Braun, but Strowman beats them down on the stage. He throws Miz into the LED board, then brings him over to the announce table. Axel and Dallas once again try to fight off Braun but he drops them both and sends them flying down the ramp. Miz tries to crawl away, but Braun grabs him and throws him down the ramp too. Braun brings Miz into the ring as Dallas and Axel still keep coming at him. Strowman hits a running powerslam on Axel, then grabs him for another one. Miz and Bo start running up the ramp so Braun picks up Axel and starts walking to the back. Before Braun gets to the curtain, he notices the announce table. Braun runs over and slams Axel through the table with another running powerslam. Braun stands tall and marches towards the back as RAW goes off the air.

A monster RISES! @BraunStrowman is HERE!!!! @mikethemiz @TheCurtisAxel @TheBoDallas #RAW #MonsterAmongMen pic.twitter.com/MvtpG7Zv4C

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2017

NEVER cross The #MonsterAmongMen… or THIS will be your future! #RAW @mikethemiz @RealCurtisAxel @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/9VbW7t7mtq

— WWE (@WWE) October 31, 2017

The October 24th, 2017 edition of WWE SmackDown Live aired from the BMO Harris Bank Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI and was the first episode after Shane McMahon & SmackDown’s attack on the RAW roster.

– Tonight’s broadcast begins with a video package looking back at last night’s assault by the SmackDown brand on RAW. Michael Cole is replacing Tom Phillips again this week as Phillips is “on assignment.”

– SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon comes out to the ring to kick off the show. Shane talks about undergoing physiotherapy following his Hell In A Cell match against Kevin Owens, and says he’s glad to be back on SmackDown and in charge. Shane says he learned at a young age that it’s always best to strike first in a big fight, and that’s why he struck first last night on RAW. Shane says they caught RAW by surprise with their attack on the locker room last night, and he guarantees that SmackDown won’t be caught the same way because they’re ready. Sami Zayn’s music hits and he comes out to interrupt. Zayn dances down to the ring and offers his hand out to shake Shane’s. Zayn says there are no hard feelings from Hell In A Cell, but Shane says there are hard feelings. Zayn says he won’t beat up Shane the Commissioner, but he would drop Shane the competitor in one second. Zayn says he’d hurt Shane worse than he got at Hell In A Cell. Zayn says that’s another conversation for another day, and he’s here to tell Shane that he and Owens have decided to join Team SmackDown for Survivor Series. Shane says he doesn’t need them on Team Smackdown, but he’ll give them a chance. All Sami has to do is defeat his opponent tonight, and the winner will be on the team. Sami accepts, and then Shane announces Randy Orton as his opponent. Shane’s music hits and he heads backstage as Sami shakes his head.

– The New Day is shown walking through the arena. They see a table labeled “raw fruit,” and they destroy all of the fruit because it’s “raw.” They take on Shelton and Gable next.

– The New Day vs. Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable: Tag Champions The Usos are on commentary for this one. The #1 contenders Shelton and Gable are out next. Kofi and Xavier will represent The New Day in this one. Gable and Woods start off and it’s evenly matched in the opening moments. Kofi and Benjamin tag in and they trade counters. Shelton drops Kofi but Kofi comes right back with a dropkick to Shelton’s knee. Woods tags in and they briefly double team Benjamin. Kofi comes back in but he gets thrown outside. Big E pours some Booty-O’s onto Kofi to revive him. Back in the ring, Shelton suplexes Kofi for a two count. Gable and Woods come in and start going at it. Woods gets the upper hand and dropkicks Gable in the back of the head for a two count. Benjamin tags in and Woods starts firing up for a comeback. Gable tags back in and goes up top for the double team, but Kofi breaks it up. This leads to Benjamin booting Woods in the head behind the ref’s back, and then Gable rolling him up for the three count.

Winners: Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable

– Charlotte Flair, Lana, Tamina Snuka, Becky Lynch and Naomi are backstage talking. Carmella joins and says she’s looking for James Ellsworth. Becky disses Ellsworth. SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan walks in and jokes about sending a search party for Ellsworth, and then he announces a Fatal 5 Way tonight with the winner becoming Team Captain of the women’s team at Survivor Series. They all leave and Lana particularly doesn’t look happy.

– Still to come: A Reservoir Dogs-inspired edition of The Fashion Files with Tyler Breeze, Fandango, and The Ascension.

– We go to the broadcast table where Cole informs us that there’s extra security on hand tonight due to concern over RAW stars possibly invading the arena.

– And now for the latest installment of The Fashion Files. Konnor and Viktor have James Ellsworrth tied up in a room, saying they say him with Breezango’s missing briefcase. Breezango walks in, and then Carmella. The Ascension says they want to cut open Ellsowrth’s chin to see what he’s hiding. Carmella has her Money In The Bank briefcase, which is what Ellsworth was actually seen with. Carmella cuts a promo on Ellsworth for not doing his job. A pair of Ellsworth’s dirty underwear is revealed to be inside the briefcase. The Ascension changes their angle and tries to convince Breezango that “The Bludgeon Brothers” Rowan and Harper are to blame for their problems. Next week’s Fashion Files will be inspired by Stranger Things.

– Still to come: Randy Orton takes on Sami Zayn for a position on Team Smackdown at Survivor Series.

– Shane McMahon walks into Daniel Bryan’s office backstage, and Bryan asks why Shane didn’t tell him about the RAW invasion last night. Shane says he wanted to strike first and show RAW who’s boss, but now Daniel questions if he and Shane are on the same team. Shane says it’s in his job description to take action and make things happen, and Bryan walks off disgruntled.

– Sin Cara vs. Baron Corbin: This one is a non-title match for U.S. Champion Baron Corbin. Sin Cara charges forward off the opening bell but Corbin stops him and takes him into the corner for some punishment. Corbin hits a series of knee strikes on Cara then throws him across the ring. Corbin continues to dominate the next few moments of the match until Cara finally fires back with an elbow to the face and some kicks. Cara makes a comeback and hits a springboard back elbow, then sends Corbin out to the ringside floor. Cara follows up with a suicide dive, and Corbin is stunned but still standing. Cara runs back in the ring and hits another suicide dive to take Corbin down. Back in the ring, Cara hits a missile dropkick off the top turnbuckle for a two count. Corbin rolls out for a breather, and when he comes back in he drops Cara with some knees. Corbin mounts Cara on the mat and pummels on him. Corbin ignores the ref’s warnings to get off Cara, and the ref calls for the bell.

Winner by DQ: Sin Cara

– After the match, Corbin takes Cara out to ringside and hits the End of Days on the floor. Corbin holds up his U.S. Title and leaves as refs check on Sin Cara.

– We see a shot of the back door of the arena as Cole reminds us about the increased security tonight.

– We see another video highlighting SmackDown’s attack on RAW last night, along with social media videos from SmackDown wrestlers.

– The Singh Brothers come out to the stage and do their own introduction, then introduce WWE Champion Jinder Mahal. The Singhs call themselves the advocates for Jinder, then they head to the ring. Jinder gets on the mic and says Paul Heyman is a liar. Jinder says he started from the bottom but now he’s the most powerful man in WWE, and he’s not Lesnar’s equal, he’s Lesnar’s worst nightmare. Jinder says he will prove at Survivor Series that the Modern Day Maharaja Era is just beginning. Jinder says that tonight his loyal brother Sunil Singh will face AJ Styles, and that brings out The Phenomenal One. AJ comes out to the ring, and we have a match.

– Sunil Singh vs. AJ Styles: Jinder and Samir slowly leave the ring, and the ref orders Jinder to leave the ringside area. Jinder argues but eventually leaves and heads backstage. The opening bell rings and AJ starts off with a headbutt. Samir immediately hops on the apron for the distraction, but AJ grabs him and throws him outside, then boots Sunil. AJ locks the Calf Crusher in on Sunil and gets the quick win via submission.

Winner: AJ Styles

– Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are backstage and Owens reveals that he also has a Survivor Series qualifying match. Owens says he has to face Shinsuke Nakamura next week to hear his spot on Team SmackDown. Sami says he’ll beat Orton tonight, then Owens will beat Nakamura next week, and they’ll run Team SmackDown. Sami says it’ll be “Team Kevin and Sami,” but Owens corrects him and says “no, it will be Team Sami and Kevin.” Owens walks off and Sami can’t believe how good of a guy Owens is.

– Jinder Mahal storms into Daniel Bryan’s office in the back and demands that Samir Singh gets a shot at AJ Styles next week. Bryan obliges and the match is made.

– Fatal 5 Way: Becky Lynch vs. Naomi vs. Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Tamina Snuka This match will determine the leader of the women’s SmackDown team at Survivor Series. Lana is at ringside in Tamina’s corner. Women’s Champion Natalya interrupts before this one starts and she has Greg Hamilton do a big introduction for her. Natalya then leaves without saying anything. The opening bell rings and all five women start going at it. Carmella takes Charlotte into one corner, while Tamina hits a double suplex on Naomi and Becky. The fight spills out to the floor and Charlotte gets decked by Tamina next. Back in the ring, Carmella tries to strike up a partnership with Tamina, but Tamina grabs her and hits a Samoan Drop. Charlotte fires up and takes out both Tamina and Carmella. Becky goes after Charlotte and drops her, then Naomi takes out Becky, Charlotte comes back and throws Naomi outside into the barrier. Charlotte grabs Tamina, but Lana comes from behind for the distraction. Tamina capitalizes on the distraction with a superkick to Charlotte, then throwing her outside. Becky brawls with Tamina in the ring, then Naomi gets back in and joins. Naomi dropkicks Tamina through the ropes, then Becky rolls up Naomi from behind for a two count. Carmella runs in next and sends Naomi into the ring post and then out to the ringside floor. Carmella gets a couple of near-falls on Becky, then she argues with the ref. Carmella turns her attention back to Becky, but Becky grabs her and locks in the Did-arm-her for the win via submission. Becky will now serve as the Team Captain for the women’s team at Survivor Series.

Winner: Becky Lynch

– We see another video vignette about Erick Rowan and Luke Harper teaming up as the “Bludgeon Brothers.”

– Dolph Ziggler does an interview backstage where he continues to rant about other wrestlers’ catchphrases and gimmicks. Ziggler says Bobby Roode is a fraud and nothing but an elaborate entrance. Roode walks in and interrupts, leading to Roode challenging Ziggler to one more match to determine who the better man is. Roode proposes a 2 of 3 falls match for next week, and Ziggler accepts. Ziggler says he hopes Roode’s ego can handle losing to him twice in their match next week. Roode says he has a feeling next week will be glorious.

– Sami Zayn vs. Randy Orton: The winner of this one will be the team captain for SmackDown at Survivor Series. Sami agitates Orton early on until Orton decks him with a big uppercut. Orton takes Sami into the corner for more punishment until Sami slides out to the floor for a breather. Orton follows him outside but Sami stuns the Viper with a kick. Sami beats down Orton on the ringside floor, then hits a moonsault off the apron. Back in the ring, Orton tries to mount a comeback but Sami shuts him down with a spinning heel kick. Orton hits a back body drop on Sami then follows up with a clothesline and a powerslam. Sami rolls outside and tries to use the announce table, but Orton knocks him down onto it from mid-air. Back in the ring, Orton hits a suplex for another two count. Sami comes back with a flying crossbody for a two count of his own. Orton goes for an RKO, but Sami slips out and kicks Orton down. They go up to the top turnbuckle where Orton hits a superplex for another near-fall. They fight out to ringside again, where Sami hits his patented tornado DDT leaping through the ropes. Back in the ring, Sami misses the Helluva Kick and Orton answers with a DDT. Orton hits the mat, and Kevin Owens runs in. Orton goes for a DDT but Sami rolls him up for a two count instead. The ref argues with Owens, who is at ringside now. Orton hits a low blow on Sami behind the ref’s back and Owens freaks out. Orton picks up Sami and hits the RKO for the three count. Orton will now lead team SmackDown at Survivor Series.

Winner: Randy Orton

– After the match, Orton and Owens have a stare-down as replays are shown. Orton poses on the corner as his music plays, and Owens helps Sami backstage.

– We go backstage where Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan are talking about tonight’s show, and how RAW didn’t strike tonight. Bryan believes RAW will attack them eventually. Bryan tells Shane that he better be ready when RAW does strike, because it’s his job description. Bryan walks off as SmackDown goes off the air.

The October 23rd, 2017 edition of WWE RAW aired live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI, and was the first episode after TLC 2017.

– Tonight’s broadcast opens with highlights from last night’s TLC pay-per-view main event.

– RAW GM and WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle comes out to the ring to kick off RAW. Angle thanks the fans as they chant “You still got it.” Angle talks about writing a new chapter in his career last night, and it was a dream come true. Angle says last night was great, but now we’re facing tonight. He announces several RAW vs. SmackDown matches for Survivor Series: US Champion Baron Corbin vs. Intercontinental Champion The Miz; SmackDown Women’s Champion Natalya vs. RAW Women’s Champ Alexa Bliss; and SmackDown Tag Champs The Usos vs. RAW Tag Champs Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose. Angle also announces that there will be two traditional Survivor Series tag matches: and eight-man match and an eight-woman match. Before Angle can wrap up and leave, he gets interrupted by The Miz. Miz says he’s so sick of Angle, and demands that Angle resign after TLC last night. Angle brushes him off and says he’s going to his office, but Miz stops him and the Miztourage surrounds Angle. Rollins and Ambrose come out for the save to back up Angle before anything happens. Miz accuses The Shield of being sell-outs and sucking up to the bosses. Miz says the numbers are still in his favor, but Angle says he’s got a trick up his sleeve: SmackDown’s AJ Styles. Styles’ music hits and he comes out to the ring as Angle leaves.

#RAW just got PHENOMENAL!@AJStylesOrg will team with @TheDeanAmbrose and @WWERollins against @mikethemiz and #TheBar NEXT! pic.twitter.com/jkWYFjKAO1

— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2017

– AJ Styles, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Cesaro, Sheamus and The Miz: Sheamus and Rollins start off this one and go back and forth until Ambrose and Cesaro tag in. The heels turn it around on Ambrose until Rollins tags back in. Rollins drops Cesaro and keeps him grounded as fans chant for AJ Styles. Styles tags in next and works over Cesaro in the corner with strikes. Cesaro comes back when he trips up Styles on the apron and dumps him outside. AJ rolls back in as Cesaro tags in The Miz and they double team the Phenomenal One. Rollins pulls Cesaro outside and throws him into the fan barricade as Ambrose and Sheamus start brawling in the ring. The babyfaces clear the ring and then hit suicide dives in tandem onto their opponents on the ringside floor. Back in the ring, Cesaro mounts a comeback against Ambrose. Sheamus tags in and they double team Ambrose in the corner. Ambrose fires up but Sheamus is able to escape a Dirty Deeds attempt. Ambrose hits a lariat and both men are down. Miz and Rollins tag in and Rollins hits a springboard clothesline on Miz. Rollins clears Sheamus and Cesaro off the apron, then hits a Blockbuster on Miz. Rollins hits a Falcon Arrow on Miz but Sheamus breaks up the pin. Styles comes in and hits the Pele kick on Sheamus, then Cesaro boots AJ in the face. Ambrose clotheslines Cesaro, then Miz kicks Ambrose down. Rollins dumps Sheamus to the outside, then Miz kicks Rollins from behind and hits a DDT for a two count. Miz and Rollins continue to go at it in the ring until The Miz throws him out to ringside. Ambrose stops The Bar from attacking Rollins at ringside. Ambrose throws Sheamus into the timekeeper’s area, then jumps off the barrier onto Sheamus in the crowd. Back in the ring, Cesaro throws Miz in the ring after Rollins rolls back in. Cesaro tags himself in on Miz, and Rollins tags in AJ. AJ cleans house and hits the fireman’s carry backbreaker on Cesaro for a two count. Everyone runs in the ring and The Shield members throw Sheamus and Miz out to ringside. Ambrose and Rollins hit suicide dives onto Sheamus and Miz at ringside, while in the ring AJ hits the Phenomenal Forearm on Cesaro. AJ pins and scores the three count.

Winners: AJ Styles, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose

– As AJ and the Shield celebrate their win, the lights go out and Kane comes out. Kane walks down to the ring and starts brawling with both the babyfaces. The Miz and The Bar hit the ring to help Kane beat down the winners. Kane chokeslams Rollins before leaving, as some fans chant for Roman Reigns.

The #BigRedMachine @KaneWWE is not afraid…of anything. #RAW pic.twitter.com/jRWmnIruN8

— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2017

– We see a graphic promoting Asuka’s Monday Night RAW debut later tonight.

– Back from commercial, Kane is still waiting in the ring. Kane gets on the mic and says he kept hearing stories about Braun Strowman wanting competition. He says he heard Strowman bragging about surviving and ambulance crash and breaking Big Show and Roman Reigns. Kane says he wanted to see what all the hype was about, but all he saw on Sunday was a pile of trash. Kane says Braun was afraid of him, and that he is the only true monster of RAW. Kane says now that Braun is gone, he wants competition, or else. Finn Balor’s music hits and he comes out to the ring.

– Kane vs. Finn Balor: As the opening bell sounds, Cole mentions that Braun Strowman may be out of action for several weeks or months. Kane throws Balor out to the floor early on, but he comes right back in and takes the fight to Kane. Kane sends him into the corner but Balor fights back with kicks. Balor gets fired up but Kane shuts him down with a big boot to the face. Balor comes back with a dropkick that sends Kane to ringside. Balor goes to follow Kane outside but Kane catches him and slams him into the barride and then the apron. Back in the ring, Kane whips Balor hard into the corner and stomps on him. Balor rolls outside for a breather and KAne follows him out. Balor drops Kane into the steel steps then rolls back in the ring. As Kane crawls back in the ring, Balor unloads on him with kicks. Balor hits the Slingblade on Kane then goes up top, but then Kane sets up. Kane grabs Balor by the throat but Balor escapes. Kane grabs Balor again and this time he successfully hits the chokeslam. Kane hits a second chokeslam, and then a third chokeslam. Kane covers for the three count.

Winner: Kane

– Kurt Angle is backstage on his phone when Shane McMahon knocks on the door and walks in. Angle hugs Shane and calls him a crazy son of a b**ch. Shane says he’s still healing from Hell In A Cell, and mentions how good Angle looked at TLC. Angle thanks Shane for letting him borrow AJ Styles, then they discuss Survivor Series. Shane feels that Kurt is out of line for a comment made about SmackDown, and Shane says the blue brand will destroy the red brand at Survivor Series.

– Asuka vs. Emma: This one is a rematch from last night’s TLC PPV and marks Asuka’s first match on RAW. The opening bell rings and the women brawl up against the ropes. The ref breaks them up and Emma hits a cheap shot kick. Asuka answers with kicks of her own and an armbar. Emma reaches the ropes to break the hold, then Asuka knocks Emma down to the ringside floor. Back in the ring, Emma sends Asuka into the ring post and follows up with strikes. Asuka fires up and hits a German suplex, then a hip attack. Emma tries to fight back and rolls up Asuka with a handful of tights, but Asuka kicks out at two. Asuka grabs Emma and applis the Asuka Lock for the win via submission. Asuka celebrates her win as we go to replays.

Winner: Asuka

– RAW Women’s Champ Alexa Bliss is backstage walking towards the gorilla position.

– Alexa Bliss comes out to the ring and cuts a promo about beating “leader of the old folks home” Mickie James last night. She said Mickie is in the past, and she’s ready to talk about Survivor Series. Bliss says she will disable the cat lady Natalya at Survivor Series. Bliss cuts a promo on the fans for not appreciating her enough and wants them to show more respect for her. Bliss says the fans are jealous of her, and says the people of the Midwest are slow. She says she deserves their respect and continues trashing the fans until Mickie James runs out. Mickie hits the ring and decks Bliss then hits a DDT. Mickie takes the rope and says Bliss deserved that.

– Kurt Angle is backstage watching the show on a monitor when Sasha Banks and Bayley walk in and interrupt. Alicia Fox interrupts next and demands that she is in the Survivor Series tag match. Angle says he’s going to book a triple threat match, where the winner will be Team Captain for the RAW women’s team at the pay-per-view.

– Elias is shown walking through the arena with his guitar.

– Elias comes out to the ring for a song. Elias talks about how Jason Jordan kept interrupting him last night, but tonight he’ll perform uninterrupted. Elias starts singing but has some technical issues. Elias stops the songs and warns the audio technicians that he’s coming for them. Jason Jordan’s music hits, and we have a match.

– Jason Jordan vs. Elias: The opening bell rings for this TLC rematch and Elias unloads on Jordan with right hands. Elias backs Jordan into the corner and keeps the pressure on him. Jordan finally starts to mount a comeback but Elias takes him back to the corner with chops to the chest. Jordan fights his way out of the corner and hits a side suplex on Elias. Jordan hits a belly to belly suplex that sends Elias rolling outside. Jordan brawls with Elias at ringside and throws Elias into the fan barricade. Jordan repeatedly rams Elias into the barricade in front of some Green Bay Packers in the front row. Jordan charges towards Elias, but Elias grabs his guitar up off the floor and smashes it over Jordan’s head. The ref calls for the DQ as Elias walks away. Medics check on Jordan at ringside as we see a replay.

Winner via DQ: Jason Jordan

.@IAmEliasWWE has left the building…#RAW @JasonJordanJJ pic.twitter.com/wogpbOK6a3

— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2017

– WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar comes out to the stage with Paul Heyman, and they make their way down to the ring. We see a recap of WWE Champion Jinder Mahal challenging Lesnar for a match at Survivor Series. Lesnar and Heyman laugh at the footage, and Heyman does his introduction for Lesnar. Heyman says Jinder has barely survived his challenges from Orton and Nakamura, while Lesnar has destroyed the best heavyweight roster in WWE history. Heyman says everyone wants to talk trash these days, and he’s the best trash talker there is. Heyman says he doesn’t trash Lesnar’s opponents though because anyone who is willing to face Lesnar must be a real man. He says he didn’t trash any of Lesnar’s other opponents, but he will trash Jinder. He calls Jinder the “make-believe Maharaja” and says the Singh Brothers stole his introduction gimmick. Heyman says Jinder is not Lesnar’s equal and isn’t a worthy WWE Champion. He says when fans think of WWE Champions they think of Bruno, Hulk, Savage, Flair, HHH, Michaels, Cena, and Lesnar — not Jinder. Heyman says Lesnar makes RAW the #1 brand and the flagship show. He adds that at Survivor Series, Jinder will be going to Suplex City — but that’s not the only bad news. He says the last time a SmackDown star got in the ring with Lesnar they had to stop the match. He says Lesnar breaks the rules of the PG Era, and he has no problem accepting Jinder’s challenge for Survivor Series. Lesnar’s music hits again and they head to the back.

The advocate for #TheBeast @BrockLesnar is @HeymanHustle, and he doesn't think too highly of @WWE Champion @JinderMahal… #RAW pic.twitter.com/XK6VkWvW6x

— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2017

– Kalisto does an interview backstage about his match last night. He says physically he feels fine, but it is his dream to be Champion. Kalisto says it would be different if he lost to someone he respects, but he lost to Enzo. He says he’s getting a rematch on 205 Live tomorrow. Gran Metalik, Cedric Alexander, Rich Swan, and Mustafa Ali walk in and they take part in a “lucha” chant.

– Still to come: Kurt Angle has another Survivor Series announcement.

– Sasha Banks vs. Bayley vs. Alicia Fox: The winner of this one will be the team captain for the women’s match at Survivor Series. The opening bell sounds and Fox starts off strong, taking down both Bayley and Banks. Fox focuses on Bayley and Sasha takes her out from behind. Fox fights off Banks, then hits a Northern Lights suplex on Bayley for a two count. Fox then gives a Nothern Lights suplex to Sasha for another two count. Sasha fights her way up but Fox decks her with a forearm shot. Fox then fights off Bayley and throws her to the outside. Sasha grabs Fox and takes her into the corner for some kicks. Bayley runs back in the ring and joins Sasha in a double dropkick on Fox, sending Fox out to the floor. Fox throws a temper tantrum at ringside before rolling back in the ring. She charges at Bayley and Sasha, but they throw her outside again. Fox tries to climb back in, but they dropkick her off the apron. Sasha takes control of the match and hands out knee strikes to both opponents. Fox mounts a comeback and takes Sasha up to the top turnbuckle for a superplex attempt. Bayley runs in and interrupts the superplex, powerbombing Fox down and also sending Sasha flying down to the mat. Bayley lays into Fox with knee strikes. Fox comes back and drops Bayley with a kick. Fox rolls outside and walks to the timekeeper area to repeatedly ring the bell. Fox rolls back in the ring and icks Sasha away. Bayley runs over and rolls up Fox from behind ofr a two count. Bayley hits the belly to belly suplex on Fox for a two count as Banks breaks up the pin. Banks and Bayley start going at it in the middle of the ring now. Fox interrupts and suplexes Bayley. Sasha hits the Banks Statement, but Fox reaches the ropes to break the hold. Fox bumps Sasha into Bayley hard, then Fox rolls up Bayley for the three count. Afer the match, Alicia celebrates and kisses the referee.

Winner: Alicia Fox

– Enzo Amore, Drew Gulak, Noam Dar, Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese vs. Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Mustafa Ali, Rich Swann and Cedric Alexander: Before the match, Gulak mentions his powerpoint presentation being cut, and he reads a statement for Enzo because he has a vocal cord injury. Kalisto and Daivari start off, but Kalisto wants to get his hands on Enzo. They tease tagging in Enzo, but decie against it and just taunt Kalisto. Kalisto unloads with kicks on Daivari until Daivari tags in Nese. Metalik tags in and goes at it with Nese and hits a missile dropkick. Dar and Daivari run in, but Swann and Alexander stop them short. Kalisto charges at Enzo but Enzo retreats to the outside. Kalisto appears to go for a suicide dive, but Gulak stops him. Team Kalisto knocks Gulak off the apron with superkicks, and all of he heels are now regrouping at ringside. Back in the ring, Dar takes control of Swann and then tags in Gulak. The heels beat down Swann in their corner and keep him grounded. Daivari tags in and collides with Swann with a crossbody and both men are down. A big brawl breaks out at ringside now, minus Enzo who is watching from the apron. Swann boots Daivari in the head, then Daivari tags in Enzo when Enzo isn’t looking. Swann tags Kalisto and Kalisto is locked in on Enzo. Enzo begs Kalisto to take it easy on him, then they charge each other. Kalisto ducks a shot from Enzo and fires back with kicks. Enzo hits up hitting a tornado DDT for a two count. The heels all get dumped out to ringside and Swann and Ali hit suicide dives in tandem on them. Metalik and Cedric then go flying out of the ring onto their opponents on the floor. Back in the ring, Kalisto hits the Salida Del Sol on Enzo for the three count.

Winners: Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali

A BEAUTIFUL #SalidaDelSol seals the deal as @KalistoWWE builds momentum for tomorrow night's #Cruiserweight Title match! #RAW #205Live pic.twitter.com/aUODGLkNKK

— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2017

– Kurt Angle is backstage walking towards the gorilla position.

– RAW GM Kurt Angle makes his way out to the ring to talk about Survivor Series. He is quickly interrupted by Shane McMahon and the bulk of the SmackDown roster behind him, walking down towards the ring through the crowd. The New Day, Becky Lynch, WWE United States Champion Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler, Zack Ryder, Mojo Rawley, Shinsuke Nakamura, Chad Gable, Shelton Benjamin, SmackDown Women’s Champion Natalya, Carmella, Bobby Roode, Tamina Snuka, Tye Dillinger, Rusev, and AJ Styles are among the wrestlers with Shane, now surrounding the ring. Shane gets in the ring and Kurt’s Survivor Series announcement will have to wait, because RAW is now “under siege.” We see the backstage area where the SmckDown roster is now walking through the hallways. Shane tells the SmackDown stars to “go get ’em,” and they charge up the ramp towards he backstage area. Kurt Angle follows with a concerned look on his face. The first people they see are Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil, so they attack them. The SmackDown stars in blue shirts make their way through the locker rooms, beating down every RAW star in their path and destroying property and equipment. The SmackDown women start brawling with the RAW women in the locker room as well. We see Shane nodding in approval in the ring as the SmackDown roster swarms Ambrose and Rollins next. The blue mob grabs Angle and carries him back out towards the ring now. They bring Angle in front of Shane, and Shane tells Angle to bring his gold medal and what’s left of RAW to finish what they started. The SmackDown wrestlers surround the ring and hit their hands on the apron as Shane’s music hits, then they all make their exit through the crowd. Angle looks on as RAW goes off the air.

The #SurvivorSeries announcement will have to wait, @RealKurtAngle… because #RAW is officially UNDER SIEGE!!!! pic.twitter.com/XQuHtcQuIh

— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2017

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/922659652126482432

Where did this come from!?!? #RAW #SDLive pic.twitter.com/2nCtOcbfoX

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 24, 2017

The October 17th edition of WWE SmackDown Live took place at the KeyArena in Seattle, WA.

– Tonight’s broadcast begins with Daniel Bryan coming out to the ring to a loud ovation from his hometown crowd. Michael Cole is filling in for Tom Phillips on SmackDown for Tom Phillips. We’re told Phillips will be “on assignment” for a few weeks. Bryan says tonight’s show will be special, as the crowd chants “welcome home.” Bryan announces a six-woman tag match featuring Natalya, Tamina & Lana vs. Naomi, Becky & Charlotte, and he announces Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler tonight in a rematch from Hell In A Cell. He also says WWE Champion Jinder Mahal has a special announcement tonight. Speaking of Hell In A Cell, Bryan says Sami Zayn disappointed him. Bryan starts talking about how he always wanted Zayn on SmackDown, and then Sami comes out to interrupt. Sami gets in the ring and says he’s still the same guy he always was, but he just took back control of his career. Zayn and Bryan go back and forth, with Zayn taking a shot at Bryan for no longer being an active wrestler. Sami gets booed, but he says he just doesn’t care what the fans think anymore and it feels amazing. Zayn says he used to look up to Bryan, but now Bryan is the last person he wants to be like. He calls Bryan a housewife, and then Kevin Owens comes out to interrupt with a smile on his face. Owens gets on the mic and says Zayn is finally taking his advice. Owens says he wants to clear up a few things. Owens says he also thinks of Bryan as Mr. Bella now, and that Bryan is a hypocrite. Bryan says Owens only cares about himself, and that Owens resents him because he does what’s best for the fans. Owens and Zayn continue to antagonize Bryan until Bryan storms off. Before he goes behind the curtain, Bryan says he’s going to find opponents for Owens and Zayn tonight.

– We see a video package recapping the recent history between Natalya and Charlotte.

– Charlotte Flair, Naomi and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya, Lana and Tamina Snuka: Carmella is on commentary for this one, with Ellsworth chained up beside her. The opening bell sounds and Natalya takes control of the match early on against Naomi. Naomi comes back with a kick and sends Natalya outside. Naomi hits a suicide dive to the outside, then back in the ring her and Natalya brawl back and forth. Becky tags in and starts working over Natalya’s arm. Becky hits a kick and an arm drag, then a leg drop for a two count. Natalya rolls outside for another breather. Tamina tags in and hits a superkick on Naomi. Lana comes in next and continues to work over Naomi. Lana hits Becky and swings at Charlotte on the apron. Charlotte tries to run in but the ref stops her, allowing the heels to hit some cheap shots on Naomi in their corner. Lana gets distracted talking trash to Charlotte, and Naomi comes back with kicks. Charlotte gets the hot tag and cleans house. Charlotte lays into Lana with chops then hits some knee drops and a T-bone suplex. Lana starts to fight back, but Charlotte shuts her down with a big boot. Charlotte goes for the Figure Four but Natalya breaks it up and throws Charlotte into the corner. Becky runs in and suplexes Natalya, then Tamina superkicks Becky. Naomi hits a cross body on Tamina an they both fall out to ringside. It’s down to Charlotte and Lana in the ring, and Charlotte locks in the Figure Four on Lana for the win via submission.

Winners: Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi

– After the match, Natalya beats down Charlotte around ringside and throws her into the announce table. Natalaya grabs a steel chair but misses and Charlotte chases off the Champion. Natalya retreats through the crowd as Becky stands beside Charlotte.

– Daniel Bryan approaches Zayn and Owens backstage and informs them that several superstars have volunteered to face them tonight. Bryan says Randy Orton is one of them, and the other is Shinsuke Nakamura. Zayn and Owens storm off as Bryan smiles at them.

– And now for a Pulp Fiction-inspired edition of The Fashion Files with Tyler Breeze and Fandango. Breeze chokes on a cheeseburger while interrogating The Ascension. The Ascension gives Breeze CPR in exchange for Breeze and Fandango being their friends. After he’s revived, Breeze realizes their briefcase is missing. The Ascension wants to “assemble” with Breezango to find the briefcase together, but Breeze and Fandango just walk off on their own instead.

– WWE United States Champion Baron Corbin is out to the ring next.

– Baron Corbin vs. Sin Cara: This one is a non-title match. Corbin gets on the mic and asks the fans if he should make this a title shot, but says he won’t because he only cares about his own opportunities, and he says he U.S. Title Open Challenge is closed for good. The bell rings and Corbin takes Cara to the corner for strikes. Cara fights back and hits a dropkick that sends Corbin rolling outside. Corbin gets on the apron but Cara kicks him right back outside, then hits a suicide dive on Corbin on the floor. Cara keeps Corbin at ringside then goes up top, and Cara hits a big splash on Corbin on the floor. Cara rolls back in the ring, and Corbin gets counted out by the referee. Cara celebrates on the ramp as Corbin looks disgruntled at ringside.

Winner via Count Out: Sin Cara

– Tag Team Champions The Usos do an interview backstage where they address #1 contenders Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin. the Usos say they feel good because they know they have the tag division on lock, and then Gable and Benjamin interrupt. They taunt the Usos and say they’ll take those Tag Titles real soon. Benjamin and Gable leave The Usos hanging on handshakes, and they walk off.

– WWE Champion Jinder Mahal is backstage with the Singh Brothers, and they’re heading towards the gorilla position.

– We see a new vignette promoting Erick Rowan and Luke Harper as The Bludgeon Brothers.

– Michael Cole cuts a promo for the new WWE 2K18 video game.

– A video package is shown highlighting Jinder Mahal’s promotional tour of India last week.

– Back to the ring, The Singh Brothers introduce WWE Champion Jinder Mahal. Jinder gets on the mic and talks about how he received a hero’s welcome in India last week. Jinder says he knows who he wants to face at Survivor Series, and that is none other than The Beast, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. Jinder says he must beat The Beast, and then everyone must kiss his feet as he proves he’s the best champion of all time. On that note, AJ Styles comes out to interrupt. AJ says Jinder hasn’t beaten every worthy contender on SmackDown yet because he hasn’t beaten him. Jinder says AJ is a loser, and AJ says if he’s such a loser then Jinder shouldn’t have a problem with giving him a WWE Title shot. Jinder says AJ is delusional just like the fans. AJ hits the ring and fights off the Singh Brothers, then he drops Jinder with the Pele Kick. The crowd pops for AJ as the Singh Brothers pull Jinder to safety and they retreat up the ramp. The Champion heads to the back as AJ stares him down from the ring and pumps up the crowd.

– Jinder and the Singh Brothers are furious backstage as they storm into Daniel Bryan’s office. Jinder says he wants revenge on Styles, so Bryan asks what he wants to do. Jinder says next week, Sunil Singh will challenge AJ on behalf of the Modern Day Maharaja, and Bryan says that sounds like a phenomenal idea.

– Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler makes his way to the ring with no music or entrance video as per usual lately. The opening bell sounds and Ziggler starts off on the offensive. Ziggler beats down Roode until Roode fires back with a big lariat, and Ziggler rolls outside for a breather. Roode rolls outside too, but Ziggler rams him into the apron then dropkicks him. Back in the ring, Ziggler continues to wear down Roode. Roode fights out of a sleeper and throws Ziggler into the corner. Roode hits a spinebuster for a two count. Roode misses a shot off the middle rope, and Ziggler rolls up Roode with the tights for a two count. A series of counters leads to Roode rolling up Ziggler for a two count of his own. Ziggler comes back with a roll up out of the corner with a handful of tights for the three count. Ziggler leaves saying “I told you so” as Roode looks upset in the ring.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

– We go to the announce table where Michael Cole briefly promotes WWE TLC on the WWE Network.

– Michael Cole announces on commentary that Brock Lesnar will be on RAW on Monday to respond to Jinder Mahal’s challenge for Survivor Series.

– Aiden English is backstage singing when he gets interrupted by The New Day. They start mocking English, then Rusev interrupts. Rusev says no more New Day, and the only thing that matters now is Rusev Day. The New Day continues to crack jokes on Rusev. English starts to sing in Rusev’s defense, but Rusev cuts him off and they leave.

– Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn: Zayn and Nakamura start off in the main event as the opening bell sounds. Zayn takes Nakamura down with an arm drag, but Nakamura pops right back up and tells Zayn to bring it. Nakamura fires back with a knee strike and then drops Zayn with a kick to the face. Nakamura stomps on Zayn in the corner, then Orton tags in. Zayn backs up and tags in Owens. Orton backs Owens into the corner then charges at him, but Owens stops him with a boot to the face. Owens misses a lariat, but then blocks an RKO and rolls outside for a breather. Orton rolls outside but Zayn distracts him and Owens takes control with a cheap shot. Owens whips Orton into the ring post, then sends him flying into the fan barrier with a fall-away slam. Back in the ring, Nakamura tags in and goes at it with Owens. Nakamura starts getting the upper hand until Zayn runs in and makes the save. The ref sends Zayn back to his corner as Owens stomps away on Nakamura. Owens starts targeting Nakamura’s leg, then Zayn tags in and continues to apply the pressure on the leg. Owens quickly tags back in and hits a running senton on Nakamura for a two count. Owens works on keeping Nakamura grounded, and continues to try to damage Nakamura’s knee. Nakamura dodges a splash in the corner and fires back with kicks and knees. Orton and Sami both tag in and Orton unloads with offense. Zayn finally catches Orton with a suplex and both men are down. The fight spills outside where Orton gets distracted by Owens. Orton slams Owens into the fan barricade, then Zayn goes for a suicide dive on Orton but Orton punches him from the apron. Orton goes for a draping DDT on the floor, but Zayn escapes and shoves Orton into the announce table. They brawl around the table until Orton gets the upper hand and slams Zayn through the announce table to a big pop from the crowd. Orton brings Zayn back in the ring for a pin, but Owens breaks it up. Owens superkicks Orton, then Nakamura throws Owens outside. Sami goes for the big boot on Orton, but Orton dodges and hits a powerslam for a two count. Meanwhile at ringside, Owens slams Nakamura into the steel steps. Owens distracts the ref and Zayn low-blows Orton from behind. Sami follows up with the Helluva Kick on Orton for the three count.

Winners: Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens

– After the match, Zayn and Owens celebrate as they head backstage. As soon as they get behind the curtain, we see them begin taunting Daniel Bryan. They ask what Bryan has in store for them next week, and Bryan says it won’t be up to him, it’ll be up to SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon. Bryan walks off, as Cole confirms on commentary that Shane will return to SmackDown next week. Owens and Zayn come back out to the stage while Orton and Nakamura are still recovering at ringside. Owens gets on the mic and says they “are” SmackDown, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. Owens says that he and Zayn truly are best friends, and they hug as SmackDown goes off the air.