RAW Review (December 2nd)
We're on the road to TLC and last week's edition showed Seth Rollins in a different way. After the conclusion of the show, Rollins sure did have some explaining to do involving AOP's attack on Kevin Owens. Also we have the aftermath of AJ Styles' United States Championship loss to Rey Mysterio thanks to the help of Randy Orton. How did Seth Rollins explain his actions? Did Styles get his revenge on Orton? Let's find out!
Show began rolling with Seth Rollins as he addressed what went down last week at the conclusion of the show. He apologized to the crowd for his actions at the beginning of last week's show then calls out Kevin Owens so he can apologize to him as well. KO arrives and immediately calls Seth's apology bulls**t as he believed the beatdown from AOP was intentional by Seth. AOP then arrives and proceeds to challenge both of them to a Tag Match in the main event. Rollins accepted, but KO hesitated as he didn't trust Seth. Seth then leaves and KO would then challenge AOP to a fight right then and there. AOP leaves, and KO wasn't going anywhere as he was in a fighting mood. After a commercial break, Lana comes out and banters with KO as he didn't want to hear her crap while she gloats about Bobby Lashley. Lashley then arrives with two personal cops behind him as their job was to keep Rusev away from him, and a match was made official between himself and Owens.
Show began rolling with Seth Rollins as he addressed what went down last week at the conclusion of the show. He apologized to the crowd for his actions at the beginning of last week's show then calls out Kevin Owens so he can apologize to him as well. KO arrives and immediately calls Seth's apology bulls**t as he believed the beatdown from AOP was intentional by Seth. AOP then arrives and proceeds to challenge both of them to a Tag Match in the main event. Rollins accepted, but KO hesitated as he didn't trust Seth. Seth then leaves and KO would then challenge AOP to a fight right then and there. AOP leaves, and KO wasn't going anywhere as he was in a fighting mood. After a commercial break, Lana comes out and banters with KO as he didn't want to hear her crap while she gloats about Bobby Lashley. Lashley then arrives with two personal cops behind him as their job was to keep Rusev away from him, and a match was made official between himself and Owens.
Bobby Lashley Vs. Kevin Owens
This match, honestly, was a bore. Not much to really note here other than Lashley was in control for a little til KO started making his comeback. As he was gaining momentum, AOP comes back out and attacks KO, ending the match in a DQ. They beat him down up to the entrance ramp, then proceeds to start dragging his proned body backstage. After a commercial break, Lashley and Lana were being interviewed in the ring while the cops were still standing outside of the ring. Suddenly from the crowd, Rusev arrives and knocks down Lashley with the Machka Kick. The cops were the worst as they didn't do anything to Rusev and let's him run away while Lashley was struggling to get back to his feet. Lashley yells at both of the cops til one of them admitted that they're wrestling fans and noticed how dirty Lashley and Lana has been doing Rusev lately. Lashley then shoulder bumps the cop and the cop didn't take that too well so he began arresting Lashley. Lana started going crazy by screaming at the cops then slaps the cop who was arresting Lashley, so now it was her turn and she was arrested as well! The couple would then be taken out of the arena by the cops and went on their way to jail.
Drew McIntyre Vs. Akira Tozawa
Good short match as McIntyre tried humiliating Tozawa but backfired as Tozawa put up a fight. Tozawa even hit a Suicide Dive but McIntyre wasn't near him enough to catch him and he took a nasty fall face first on the ground. McIntyre would then grab him and executes the Alabama Slam onto the floor. McIntyre continued toying with Tozawa til he fought back again, but Tozawa's momentum fell flat as McIntyre hits him with the Claymore for the pinfall win. Afterwards, McIntyre would start to cut a promo about wrestlers these days complaining on social media whenever they have a problem, and he wanted to show people that he doesn't follow that trend as he calls people out in person. He proceeds to call out Randy Orton and the two came face to face as Drew basically calls Orton the past and he's the present. Orton tells Drew that he personally doesn't have a problem with him but Drew still has a problem, then they could settle it in the ring. The O.C. then arrives and AJ Styles still blames Orton for his United States Championship loss last week. The trio would then jump Orton til he's aided by Ricochet, Humberto Carrillo, and Rey Mysterio! Orton backstage states that he appreciates their assists, but didn't need it whatsoever.
Aleister Black Vs. Tony Nese
Quick match as Tony Nese had some offense a bit, but Aleister would eventually turn the tables quickly. Aleister would take down Nese with his sick strikes before putting him away with the Black Mass for the win.
Andrade Vs. Eric Young
Not a bad match I was actually happy to see Eric Young getting the spotlight even for a bit. It was a competitive match for sure and even though EY had some momentum, it wasn't gonna last very long unfortunately. Andrade would stop him in his tracks with the Hammerlock DDT and picks up the win. Afterwards, 24/7 Champion R-Truth runs out and hides by special guest the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch and Michael Waltrip. Superstars come running down the ramp into the crowd as they hunt for Truth but couldn't find him. Truth begins celebrating with the two until Waltrip reveals a referee shirt under his jacket then Busch pins Truth for the title! Kyle Busch is the new 24/7 Champion, well at least temporarily
Erick Rowan Vs. No Way Jose
Not much to note here as well other than Rowan destroying Jose's conga line at ringside. Rowan would then beat Jose down more before putting him away with the Clawslam.
The Kabuki Warriors Vs. Charlotte Flair
Good match here as Charlotte indeed put up a fight! Throughout the match, Asuka and Kairi Sane had their moments where they would manhandle Charlotte. Charlotte had a lot of offense though as she would fight the champions in and out of the ring. Charlotte had both of them down for a Moonsault attempt, but they both got their knees up just in time. Charlotte then takes out Kairi and battles with Asuka for a bit as they both exchange submission holds. Charlotte would gain the upper hand as she applied the Figure 8 and as Asuka looked like she was about to tap, Kairi comes off the top rope for the Insane Elbow for the win!
The Viking Raiders Vs. Local Competiors
Another squash match for the Tag Champs as they totally destroyed their opponents. Viking Raiders nailed the Viking Experience for the win, continuing to demand competition from more tag teams as they rightfully should because competing in squash matches week after week is really repetitive at this point.
Rey Mysterio, Humberto Carrillo & Ricochet Vs. The OC
Good 6 Man Tag to conclude the show as both teams went at it fiercely. Mysterio's team was doing good as they were flying all over the O.C. with their amazing maneuvers. Ricochet in general was the star as he would gain the hot tag from Mysterio and went to town on their opponents. Humberto was no slouch as they took out Luke Gallows at ringside with a big Spaceman Plancha dive. Ricochet and Styles were on the top rope where Ricochet tries to go for the Hurricanrana but Styles countered it into the Avalanche Styles Clash for the win! As he celebrates alone, Randy Orton pops up from behind and gives him the RKO, leaving him laying to close out the broadcast.
Show Rating: 5/10
Show Rating: 5/10
