The Road to Survivor Series continues this week on WWE Raw live from the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Seth Rollins defended the US Title against Finn Balor. In addition to the takeaways below, WWE announced the official rules for the upcoming WarGames matches at Survivor Series.
WWE Raw Results (11/14)
- Bobby Lashley def. Mustafa Ali
- Mia Yim def. Tamina Snuka
- Chad Gable def. Matt Riddle
- Dominik Mysterio def. Shelton Benjamin
- IYO SKY def. Dana Brooke
- Dolph Ziggler def. Austin Theory via DQ
- Seth Rollins def. Finn Balor to retain the United States Championship
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show
Bobby Lashley Confronted Seth Rollins
United States Champion Seth Rollins made his way to the ring to begin tonight’s show. Rollins cut a promo to begin the show and said something seems a little bit different about the title. Seth boasted that he’s made the title feel different before Bobby Lashley interrupted.
Lashley made his way down to the ring and Seth poked fun at him for losing to Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel. Mustafa Ali then made his way to the ring as a referee pleaded with him not to for some reason as two other superstars just walked to the ring alone. Bobby threw Ali out of the ring as Seth retreated. The All Mighty challenged Mustafa to a singles match as RAW went to a break.
Bobby Lashley Dominated
Bobby Lashley battled Mustafa Ali in the first match of the night. Lashley beat the hell out of Ali and launched him into the ring post. Ali beat the count to get back into the ring but The All Mighty hit him with a Chokeslam. Bobby followed it up with a Spear for the pinfall victory.
AJ Styles Challenges Finn Balor, Mia Yim Picked Up A Win
Cathy Kelley interviewed The OC backstage. AJ challenged Finn Balor to a singles match at Survivor Series: WarGames.
Mia Yim battled Tamina Snuka tonight on RAW in her return match. The Judgment Day’s Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio watched the match from the entrance ramp. Tamina hit a Body Slam as Rhea laughed. Tamina went for a Splash but Mia dodged it. Mia battled back and hit her finisher for the pinfall victory.
Damage CTRL approached Mia Yim backstage and tried to recruit her to the group for a WarGames match. Mia declined and Damage CTRL retreated when The OC showed up.
Chad Gable Stole A Win
Matt Riddle and Elias were supposed to face Alpha Academy but it was changed to a singles match. Riddle said Elias was off booking musical gigs for the duo in a backstage interview. Matt battled Chad Gable in a singles match with Otis ringside. Gable hit a chop to start off the match and followed it up with a Side Slam for a near fall.
Gable connected with a Dragon Screw but Riddle battled back with a flurry of strikes. Otis distracted Riddle and Gable hit a ridiculous release German Suplex as RAW went to a break.
When Raw returned, Riddle connected with a Brainbuster and both superstars fell to the canvas. Gable applied an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring but Matt was able to escape. Matt applied a Triangle submission but Gable countered into a Cliffhanger DDT for a near fall. Riddle connected with the draping DDT and geared up for an RKO. Otis distracted him and Gable capitalized with a roll-up. Otis put Gable’s boots on the ropes for leverage but the referee didn’t see it.
Akira Tozawa Beat Baron Corbin & JBL in Poker
JBL and Baron Corbin played poker backstage and drank some whiskey. Akira Tozawa revealed that he never played poker and sat down. Corbin and JBL laughed as the camera cut away.An hour later, Akira Tozawa had won all of Corbin and JBL’s money.
The Miz will Battle Dexter Lumis in Two Weeks
Byron Saxton interviewed The Miz tonight on a special edition of Miz TV. Bryon asked The Miz if he wants to explain why he paid Dexter Lumis. Miz asked for complete silence as the crowd chanted “what?!”. The Miz put on a pair of glasses and claimed that he was putting on a performance and spun the truth to the Hollywood executive.
Miz claimed that he was a devoted father, a loving husband, and depressed about everything that has happened. Johnny Gargano interrupted and said that Miz always takes the easy way out. The Miz wondered why he would ever take the hard way. Johnny poked fun at Miz’s sweater and called him Mr. Rodgers.
Gargano stated that he talked to WWE officials and announced that this will come to an end in two weeks. If Dexter Lumis defeats The Miz in two weeks, Miz will pay Lumis everything he owes and Dexter will finally get a WWE contract. Lumis was revealed to be the cameraman and Miz retreated.
Domink Mysterio def. Shelton Benjamin
Shelton Benjamin squared off against Dominik Mysterio tonight. Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest were ringside for the match. Priest and Rhea distracted Shelton and Dominik capitalized with a few strikes. Shelton took control and Dominik retreated out of the ring. Benjamin once again got distracted and Dominik rolled him up for a near fall.
Benjamin applied an Ankle Lock but Damian dragged him to the ropes as the referee was distracted. Shelton continuously kept taking his eyes off Dominik and it eventually caught up to him. Dominik connected with a Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.
Austin Theory Challenged Dolph Ziggler
Austin Theory was interviewed backstage by Cathy Kelley. Theory said people don’t understand the pressure that he is under and the whole world looks at him and wants him to fail. Theory claimed that he didn’t fail last Monday, and he feels more alive than he ever has.
Theory stated that the MITB contract was an anchor around him. Austin added that Roman Reigns is unstoppable and the scenario for him to cash in didn’t exist. Theory noted that Bobby Lashley cost him his cash in and he would have had the greatest cash in ever.
Dolph Ziggler interrupted and told Theory that his ego was to big to listen to him a couple of months. Theory stated that he is the “now” and challenged Ziggler to a match tonight.
IYO SKY def. Dana Brooke, Mia Yim & Rhea Ripley Picked a Team for WarGames
IYO SKY battled Dana Brooke tonight on RAW. Dana got in some offense early but IYO quickly battled back. Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Nikki Cross were ringside for the match. IYO hit a German Suplex and Double knees in the corner of the ring. SKY followed it up with a Moonsault for the pinfall victory.
After the match, Mia Yim said that WarGames is an event where everyone picks a side. Mia Yim joined Bianca, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss’ team for the WarGames match at Survivor Series.
Later on RAW, it was announced that Rhea Ripley will join Damage CTRL for the WarGames match.
Austin Theory Has Lost It
Austin Theory battled Dolph Ziggler in a singles match tonight. Theory came to the ring without his cell phone and dominated the match early. After RAW returned from a break, Theory went for A-Town Down but Ziggler countered into a Sleeper Hold.
Theory escaped and Ziggler caught him with a Fameasser in the middle of the ring for a two count. Austin launched Dolph into the ring post a couple of times but Dolph battled back. Ziggler launched Austin into the ring post and followed it up with a Zig Zag but Theory kicked out at two.
Dolph set up for a Superkick but Austin countered with a forearm to the face. Theory followed it up with A-Town Down but didn’t go for the cover. Austin hit another A-Town Down and dragged Dolph out of the ring. Theory bounced Ziggler’s head off the announce table several times and threw him over the barricade. Theory threw some chairs on top of Ziggler and continued to punch him until security broke it up. Dolph Ziggler technically won the match via DQ.
Baron Corbin def. Akira Tozawa
Baron Corbin battled Akira Tozawa tonight after losing to him in poker. Tozawa controlled the action early and knocked Corbin out of the ring. Akira went for another dive but Corbin caught him and sent him into the barricade.
Back in the ring, Tozawa hit a Hurricanrana and then a running knee strike to the face. Tozawa climbed the top rope and hit a flying shoulder tackle. He went back to the top rope but Corbin caught him this time. Corbin hit the End of Days for the pinfall victory.
Seth Rollins Retained, Austin Theory Attacked
Seth Rollins defended the United States Championship against Finn Balor in the main event of this week’s episode of Raw. Rollins applied an armbar to start of the match but Balor countered into a Headlock in the middle of the ring.
When RAW returned from a break, Finn slammed Seth’s shoulder into the announce table and controlled the action for the next couple of minutes in the ring. Seth battled back and sent Finn out of the ring. Rollins connected with a Suicide Dive and rolled Balor in the ring.
Rollins hit a springboard knee to the face and went for the cover but Finn kicked out at two. Seth hit a Superkick and went for a Frog Splash but Balor got his knees up as RAW went to the final commercial break of the night.
When RAW returned, Seth was in control and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Balor avoided the Phoenix Splash and connected with a Dropkick. Finn climbed to the top rope but Rollins tripped him up. Rollins brought Balor to the mat with a Superplex and went for Falcon Arrow but Finn countered into 1916 for a near fall.
The OC and Mia Yim then battled with the Judgment Day through the crowd. Damian launched Karl Anderson over the announce table. Balor climbed to the top turnbuckle but AJ Styles tripped him up as the referee was distracted. Seth capitalized with the Stomp for the pinfall victory. Seth Rollins is still the United States Champion.
After the match, Austin Theory attacked Rollins and hit him with the A-Town Down. Theory launched Seth into the barricade several times before rolling him back into the ring. Austin delivered another A-Town Down and stood tall in the ring as the crowd booed to close the show.
