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7 Takeaways From WWE RAW (11/6)

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7 Takeaways From WWE RAW (11/6)
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The November 6th episode of WWE RAW was taped in Manchester, England. Here are 7 takeaways from this week’s episode of RAW:

Kurt Angle Revealed How He Got Braun Strowman To Join Team RAW At Survivor Series

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Miz TV kicked off this week’s episode of RAW. Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel joined him in the ring. Axel was sporting a neck brace after getting destroyed by Braun Strowman last week. The Miz had a message for Baron Corbin. The Miz said that he was going to beat Corbin so badly at Survivor Series, he was going to finally make the United States Championship relevant. The Miz then introduced RAW GM Kurt Angle as his guest for Miz TV.

Footage of Stephanie McMahon warning Kurt Angle last week was shown. Angle said that he is not going anywhere and added that SmackDown will always be known as the “B” show. The Miz then showed footage of SmackDown invading RAW a couple of weeks ago. The Miz then showed Kane attacking Daniel Bryan last week and Kurt Angle denied having involvement in that attack.

The Miz then blamed Kurt Angle for Braun Strowman’s attack last week and demanded an apology. Kurt Angle said that was not going to happen and The Miz told him to shut up. Angle then got in Miz’s face and Miz told him to calm down. The Miz asked why Angle put Strowman on Team RAW at Survivor Series. Angle stated that Strowman only agreed to be on the team if he could have a match with The Miz tonight. Angle then exited the ring as The Miz got on his knees and begged Angle to cancel the match.

The Miz was able to escape Strowman last week, but he won’t have that opportunity tonight as he will be trapped inside a ring with him. The Miz continues to be one of the more entertaining Superstars on RAW and this was a decent edition of Miz TV to kick off WWE RAW.

Finn Balor & Samoa Joe Joined Team RAW For Survivor Series

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Samoa Joe was scheduled to have a match with Titus O’Neil tonight on RAW. Titus and Apollo Crews made their way to the entrance ramp and Samoa Joe appeared behind them. Joe threw Crews off the ramp and then locked Titus in the Coquina Clutch. Joe finally let go and marched towards the ring.

Joe grabbed the microphone and stated that he will put anyone down that stands in his way. Joe challenged anyone from the back to come down to the ring and try to prove him wrong. Finn Balor answered the challenge and made his way down to the ring. Finn Balor and Joe proceeded to have a great back and forth match. The match ended in a double count-out, but the brawl continued on the entrance ramp. After the match, RAW GM Kurt Angle came down to the entrance ramp and said that both Balor and Joe will be on Team RAW at Survivor Series. Balor then connected with one more shot on Samoa Joe after the announcement.

The finish to the match was lame, but I’m fine with it because neither Balor or Joe needed to take a pinfall tonight. The match itself was very entertaining. Team RAW is now comprised of Braun Strowman, Finn Balor, Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle. It is hard not to see Team RAW as the favorites heading into Survivor Series.

Kurt Angle Announced His Son As The Final Member Of Team RAW

Kurt Angle reveals that Jason Jordan is his son on RAW 7/17. Photo Credit: WWE.com

Elias and Jason Jordan had yet another match tonight on RAW. This time it was a Guitar On A Pole match. The crowd wasn’t into this match at all and the few that made noise cheered for Elias. Jason Jordan wound up picking up the victory after he struck Elias in the back with the guitar. One can only hope that this feud is finally over.

Later during RAW, Kurt Angle was shown on the phone. Angle left a message for Daniel Bryan and told him to call him back when he was feeling better. Angle explained that he had no idea that Kane was going to attack Bryan. Jordan then arrived and Angle made him the 5th member of Team RAW. Angle said that there was nobody on the roster he trusted more than his own son. Jordan and Angle then shared a hug.

I guess this is interesting because it could lead to some friction between Angle and Stephanie McMahon, or anyone that calls Angle out for placing his son on Team RAW without having to earn a spot. I’ll just say that Jason Jordan is an afterthought right now and he simply hasn’t shown that the is capable of cutting a competent promo. If Jason Jordan is at the center of everything that goes down at Survivor Series, that would mean that he would be featured prominently on RAW after the PPV. I’m not sure if that is a good thing because he hasn’t been able to generate any reaction so far.

Sasha Banks Joined Team RAW At Survivor Series

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Sasha Banks teamed up with Bayley to face Alicia Fox and Nia Jax tonight on RAW. The match went back and forth for several minutes. Sasha and Bayley teamed up to knock Nia Jax out of the ring. Back in the ring, Sasha locked in the Bank Statement on Alicia Fox for the submission victory.

After the match, Alicia Fox grabbed a microphone. Fox said that she needed Sasha Banks on the women’s team at Survivor Series. Sasha nodded her head in approval and then her themed played. Bayley looked dumbfounded that Alicia Fox didn’t ask her to be a part of the women’s team at Survivor Series as well.

I’d be surprised if Bayley isn’t added to Team RAW next week. I’m sure Alicia Fox will make Bayley prove herself again and she will wind up joining the team. I find it odd that everyone on Team RAW has to earn their spot on the team, while SmackDown’s women’s team is already set. It was also announced tonight that Asuka will be joining the RAW women’s team for Survivor Series.

Braun Strowman Could Not Keep Kane Down

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Braun Strowman faced The Miz tonight on RAW. RAW GM Kurt Angle made the match during Miz TV earlier tonight. Strowman demolished The Miz the entire match and whipped him around the ring. Bo Dallas charged at Strowman outside the ring and Braun punched him in the face. Bo Dallas hilariously sold the punch and sat up in a daze. Back in the ring, Strowman continued to beatdown The Miz until Kane came down to the ring.

Kane and Strowman stared at each other and then Kane grabbed Braun’s throat. Kane went for a Chokeslam but Braun blocked it. Strowman then used his strength to break Kane’s grip and then lifted him onto his shoulder. Strowman planted Kane with a Running Powerslam. Kane quickly sat up and Strowman Clotheslined him out of the ring. Kane landed on his feet outside the ring and Strowman couldn’t believe it. Braun was then attacked from behind by The Miz and Bo Dallas as Kane walked back up the entrance ramp. Strowman launched Dallas out of the ring and then hit The Miz with a Running Powerslam. Strowman then celebrated in the ring.

I’m glad it wont be at Survivor Series, but Strowman and Kane are clearly going to have a match in the near future to determine who is the monster on RAW. As of now, Kane doesn’t have anything to do at Survivor Series, so I am nervous that he is going to show up during the 5v5 match at the PPV. I just think Strowman is far past the point of needing to be put over by aging giants. He’s already defeated Big Show a few times, I don’t understand what a victory over Kane is going to do for him. He’s ready to become Universal Champion, unfortunately that belt seems to be stuck on Brock Lesnar most likely until WrestleMania.

Pete Dunne Made His RAW Debut

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Enzo Amore came down to the ring and cut an unnecessarily long promo. Kalisto came down to the ringside area and took a seat. Pete Dunne’s music hit and RAW GM Kurt Angle came down to the entrance ramp. Angle announced that tonight it would be a “cruiserweight versus the Bruiserweight” and Pete Dunne came down to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd.

Enzo actually controlled the majority of the match. Enzo went for a pinfall while using the ropes for leverage but Kalisto alerted the referee. Enzo then shouted “snitches get stitches!” at Kalisto several times. Dunne got up and hit Enzo with the Bitter End for the pinfall victory. After the match, Kalisto raised Dunne’s hand in the ring.

It was great to see Dunne on RAW tonight. I thought the United Kingdom Championship Tournament was excellent on the WWE Network earlier this year, and Dunne quickly became one of my favorite Superstars in the tournament. I love his style of wrestling and think he has unlimited potential. Unfortunately for Dunne, this was kind of a lame main roster debut. He was used as a prop for a feud between Enzo Amore and Kalisto that very few people care about. I would have enjoyed this segment much more if Dunne leveled Kalisto with a Clothesline while they were celebrating after the match. It would have made more sense because it would fit in with Dunne’s character.

New Day Cost Ambrose & Rollins Their RAW Tag Team Championships

The New Day
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Sheamus and Cesaro asked RAW GM Kurt Angle for another chance at the RAW Tag Team Championships earlier tonight. Angle said it would be their last shot at the titles and made the match the main event of this week’s RAW. Rollins and Ambrose controlled the match early and leaped onto Sheamus and Cesaro outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Cesaro booted Ambrose in the face and hit him with an uppercut. Sheamus entered the match and continued the beatdown on Ambrose. Dean eventually was able to battle back and leaped across the ring to tag in Rollins. Seth hit a Suicide Dive onto Sheamus outside the ring and then planted Cesaro with a Falcon Arrow in the ring for a two count.

Cesaro connected with a massive uppercut on Rollins for a two count. Rollins connected with a Superkick to Cesaro and Sheamus. Ambrose then hit the Dirty Deeds on Sheamus but Cesaro broke up the pinfall. The New Day’s theme hit and Woods, Kingston and Big E appeared in the crowd. Kurt Angle rallied his troops backstage and the RAW roster surrounded the ring. Angle then instructed them to chase after the New Day in the crowd. Sheamus capitalized on the distraction and Brogue Kicked Seth Rollins in the ring. Sheamus then pinned Rollins and Cesaro prevented Dean Ambrose from breaking it up. The Bar are once again the RAW Tag Team Champions.

Sheamus and Cesaro will now face The Usos at Survivor Series. I’m all for this if it leads to a match between The Shield and New Day at the PPV. I think that match would be awesome. I was looking forward to the match between The Usos and Ambrose & Rollins, but I’m not going to complain about Sheamus & Cesaro becoming the champs again and getting a spot on the Survivor Series card.

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