Monday Night Raw:
December 2nd:
Nashville, Tennessee
(I know they used this first in 2020 in real life but it was released in 2019 and I love this song. Will use the actual edited version for the intro from next week on)
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Michael Cole: It's Monday Night, you know what means! Welcome to Monday Night Raw and we have a big night in store. Ain't that right Big Show?
Big Show: You've got that right, Michael. Later on tonight we will see AJ Styles, Chad Gable, and our World tag team champions The Authors of Pain all in action!
Michael Cole: Not only that but we will see Jimmy Uso in singles action against Oney Lorcan and we will find out the Number one contender's for the WWE Women's tag team titles as The Divas of Doom take on The Real Horsewomen!
*NEXT BIG THING*
A massive pop from the live crowd as Paul Heyman makes his way out and he is joined by his client Brock Lesnar! Paul Heyman walks to the ring with a purpose as Brock follows after him and has a smug smile on his face. They make their way to the ring as Brock smirks to himself as Paul Heyman gestures for a microphone from someone at ringside.
Big Show: At Survivor Series, just over a week ago Brock Lesnar took on Bobby Lashley in what for many people was a dream match. Bobby Lashley matched Brock Lesnar for power, something we have never seen before.
Michael Cole: But Brock Lesnar in one last desperate move caught Bobby Lashley's arm and locked him in the Kimura! So Lio Rush threw in the towel for his friend.
Big Show: Well I'm sure we will hear more from those two later on tonight but it looks like Paul Heyman is ready to speak.
Big Show is correct as Brock is now stood in the ring behind Paul Heyman who has the microphone in hand and looks extra smug tonight as he gets ready to speak.
Paul Heyman: Bobby Lashley.
Mixed reaction from the crowd.
Paul Heyman: A lot of people were surprised by how far you pushed my client Brock Lesnar. No one saw you being able to overpower him at points in the match coming but I did. I knew how good you were...
Paul lets out an evil smile.
Paul Heyman: But I also knew that Brock Lesnar is better.
Brock chuckles as we get a mixed reaction to Paul Heyman being smug.
Paul Heyman: Bobby Lashley you may be a once-in-a-lifetime athlete but Brock is an all-time great. Brock Lesnar is better than any wrestler past present or future.
Brock looks ahead at the camera jogging on the spot as always.
Paul Heyman: No one is better than him. And Bobby you may have dreamed of facing Brock Lesnar ever since returning to the WWE but you now see why I told you it would be a nightmare.
Paul is feeling very smug right now.
Paul Heyman: I will give your hype man Lio Rush credit. He wanted to look out for his asset and knew Brock was about to break your arm in two.
Brock does a snapping motion behind Heyman as he carries on.
Paul Heyman: But Lashley can see what I saw before. Lio Rush is a bad manager.
Mixed reaction with some of the fans feeling a bit of sympathy for Lio recently.
Paul Heyman: He overstepped his boundaries and gave up on behalf of his client. Do you know what he would do to me if I ever did that?
Heyman points at Brock Lesnar.
Paul Heyman: If I ever tried to give up on his behalf, Brock would rip me limb from limb.
Brock nods and looks at Heyman as off-mic he shouts “ya damn right I would Paul”.
Paul Heyman: But Bobby after you lost to Brock at Survivor Series it's time for my client to move on to getting his Universal title back!
That gets loud boos from most of the crowd but still some cheers.
Paul Heyman: And after his win at Survivor Series, my client should be first in line. My client should be fighting Andrade at Starrcade, not Rey Mysterio.
Brock jumps up and down nodding along with Paul Heyman here.
Paul Heyman: However our esteemed commissioner Paige didn't see fit to reward my client with a Universal title match at Starrcade so I proposed something else instead.
Paul has that devilish smile, he always has a plan.
Paul Heyman: I want to make sure my client finally gets the title match he deserves and the best way to guarantee a title shot. Win the Royal Rumble!
Massive mixed reaction from the crowd as Paul Heyman.
Paul Heyman: That's right. My client Brock Lesnar is officially entering the Men's Royal Rumble!
And that gets mostly cheers with the crowd excited for Brock Lesnar in a rumble match.
Paul Heyman: So let me send a warning to anyone thinking of entering the Royal Rumble match.
Paul is serious as the camera zooms in on his face.
Paul Heyman: If you enter that match, you will be one of twenty-nine victims as my client tosses everyone out who gets in his way and goes onto WrestleMania to once again become your reigning undisputed Universal champion BRRRRRROCK LESNAR!
Paul Heyman drops the microphone and leaves the ring soon joined by the Beast Incarnate. Both men look smug as they head up the ramp.
Michael Cole: What a blockbuster announcement made by Paul Heyman just now. Brock Lesnar is in the Royal Rumble!
Big Show: I don't envy any wrestler in that match having to step into the ring and face off against Brock Lesnar.
*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*
Michael Cole: Well this man has already done just that!
A massive pop from the crowd as Aleister Black makes his signature entrance and starts to slowly walk down the ramp as he comes face to face with Brock Lesnar! Both men look at each other before Brock and Heyman walks past him heading backstage. Black meanwhile stands on the ramp staring at them as they leave.
Big Show: It seems Black still has his eyes on Brock Lesnar and still wants revenge!
Michael Cole: Well I think for the moment Black has The Ungovenables in his sights especially after what happened on last week's Raw. Up next we are going to hear from the man himself. Don't go anywhere.
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When we return from the commercial break, we see Aleister Black is already sat down in the ring in a cross-legged position getting a decent reaction from the fans as he looks to speak.
Aleister Black: Brock Lesnar one day I will come back for you and get my revenge.
Black looks angry as he talks about Brock.
Aleister Black: But right now I have a different target in my sights. Last week, I made my intentions clear. I'm coming for the Universal title.
Cheers from the crowd as Black remains seated.
Aleister Black: However Zelina, she fears what's coming for her client. She remembers how Andrade's time as NXT Champion came to an end!
Michael Cole (On commentary): Aleister Black was the person who ended Andrade's reign as NXT Champion.
Aleister Black: And that's why she keeps putting roadblocks in front of me. Whether it's her team at Survivor Series or Dominik Dijakovic last week.
Black at this point gets to his feet and points at the announce table at the top of the entrance ramp.
Aleister Black: Last week I was sent through the announce table and you can see the damage it did to my back.
Black turns and removes his usual black leather jacket showing the bruises and welts on his back.
Aleister Black: But I believe in a famous saying. An eye for an eye.
Don't worry I'm not doing an eye versus eye match. Black meanwhile rolls out of the ring and grabs a steel chair from the timekeeper's area!
Aleister Black: So Dijakovic? You better come out here right now or I'll go back there myself and destroy every one of the Ungovenables myself until I get my hands on you!
Black tosses the microphone to the mat, clearly fired up as he waits for either Dijakovic all by himself or the rest of the Ungovenables...
*COAT OF ARMS*
Dominik Dijakovic makes his way out all by himself initially getting a decent pop but it soon turns to boos as Zelina Vega walks out and she is joined by the rest of the Ungovenables including the Universal Champion Andrade Cien Almas! Zelina Vega has a microphone as the rest of the Ungovenables join Dijakovic halfway down the entrance ramp.
Zelina Vega: Aleister, you should know by now. When you want to fight one of us. You have to fight all of us.
Zelina turns to her clients and points towards the ring as The Ungovenables make their way to the ring and they surround him by climbing onto the ring apron. Black though ain't waiting for the attack as he takes down Dijakovic with a CHAIR SHOT! Dijakovic falls to the floor as Shinsuke charges into the ring but Black takes him out with one as well! The numbers game soon becomes too much as Andrade catches Black from behind! Ilja and Cesaro start laying into him as it turns into a 3 on 1 beatdown until...
*ROAR OF THE LION*
A loud pop from the fans Rusev and Dolph Ziggler make their way out. We see Lana following suit as she looks at Zelina Vega looking to keep the managers of the Ungovenables from getting involved. In the ring, Rusev and Ziggler go after Cesaro and Ilja Dragunov! It's a fair fight in the ring as the faces start to gain the upper hand over the Ungovenables... UNTIL DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC makes his way back into the ring and clobbers Black from behind with a big boot saving Andrade from Black Mass. The beating is carrying on until...
*GO HARD*
The Cruiserweight Champion sprints down the ramp and climbs onto the ring apron as he SPRINGBOARDS OFF THE ROPES AND TAKES DOWN DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Ali gets back to his feet as he sees the man who attacked him last week Ilja Dragunov and the pair start brawling, hitting each other with several strikes. Back in the ring, it is even with Shinsuke, Cesaro, and Andrade fighting Black, Ziggler, and Rusev but Dijakovic gets back to his feet ready to carry on the fight until...
*BOOYAKA 619*
A massive pop as the number one contender for the Universal title Rey Mysterio sprints down the ramp and leaps over the ropes attacking Andrade with a SPRINGBOARD HURRICANRANA sending Andrade out of the ring. Dijakovic though clobbers him from behind with a NORTHERN LARIAT! Rey falls to the mat as Dijakovic turns around and gets hit with BLACK MASS! Dijakovic falls over the ropes as Rusev and Ziggler take care of Nakamura and Cesaro will Ali send Ilja Dragunov to the outside. The Ungovenables on the outside looks furious as Zelina talks to them as they look to regroup until...
*STARS IN THE NIGHT*
Loud cheers from the crowd as Paige, the Raw commissioner makes her way out with a microphone in hand getting the attention of everyone in the ring and outside the ring.
Paige: Zelina, I'm getting really sick of the chaos your group is causing in my house!
Cheers from the crowd as Zelina Vega shouts at Paige off-mic “We'll keep doing whatever we want”. Paige does not look impressed however.
Paige: Well you may think that Zelina but at Starrcade Dominik Dijakovic will fight Aleister Black!
Cheers from the crowd as Dijakovic lets out a small smile as Zelina is not happy but Paige hasn't finished.
Paige: And if Aleister Black wins or any other members of the Ungovenables get involved, he will get a Universal title shot at the Royal Rumble!
Zelina looks furious upon that announcement. In the ring, Aleister Black remains stoic as Paige carries on.
Paige: And that's not all. In tonight's main event it will be The Ungovenables versus Rey Mysterio, Aleister Black, Mustafa Ali, Rusev, and Dolph Ziggler in a ten-man tag!
A massive pop from the crowd with a blockbuster main event being made official for tonight. The faces talk to each other in the ring whilst on the outside, Zelina can be speaking to the Ungovenables.
Michael Cole: Well Big Show, a blockbuster main event has been made our commissioner Paige!
Big Show: You got that right, Michael. The Ungovenables going head to head with five of the top superstars on Monday Night Raw.
Michael Cole: But that's not the only match on tonight's Raw. Up next we are going to see The Divas of Doom take on The Real Horsewomen with the winners facing Team Kick at Starrcade. Don't go anywhere!
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*LEGENDARY*
Boos from the crowd as The Real Horsewomen make their way out to the ring. They are joined by Shayna Baszler but there is no sign of Ronda Rousey with them this week. The trio walk to the ring getting boos from the crowd.
Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back. Well it looks like Ronda Rousey isn't out here with the rest of The Real Horsewomen.
Big Show: I mean Ronda is a big-name celebrity and probably has other business to take care of.
Michael Cole: Well, it isn't just Ronda Rousey who is very busy. The Women's Tag team champions have been given a challenge from NXT this Wednesday as they take on Robert Stone's clients Aliyah and Deonna Purrazzo!
Big Show: So we may see new champions by the time we get to Starrcade.
Mod note: As I don't write NXT, spoiler here. You won't. Team Kick will retain on Wednesday.
*GLAMAZONE*
The Divas of Doom make their way out next getting a decent reaction from the live crowd. The two veterans of the Women's division walk to the ring and looks focused on not only getting some revenge tonight but also on getting a Women's tag team titles shot at Starrcade.
Michael Cole: Natalya and Beth Phoenix will both be looking for payback after Shayna broke their arms.
Big Show: I think they should be focused on winning tonight. Obsessing over revenge can take your career down a dark path.
In the ring, we see Beth Phoenix step into the ring starting for the Divas of Doom whilst Marina Shafir starts for the Real Horsewomen!
Match 1: Number one's contender's match: Divas of Doom vs Real Horsewomen w/Shayna Baszler
Match summary: The veterans carry most of the ring action and control the majority of the match, showing their superior skills. They control the match and stay in control until Shayna Baszler gets involved. The Real Horsewomen stay in control until FIRE AND DESIRE RUN DOWN THE ENTRANCE RAMP! They get to the ringside area and Shayna looks shocked as Fire and Desire attack her two on one! Cheers from the crowd distract Duke and Shafir allowing Natalya to take care of Duke and Beth to layout Shafir with a clothesline! Beth then lifts her up and hits her with the GLAM SLAM! Beth makes the cover and the Divas of Doom pick up the win!
Winners via pinfall: Divas of Doom (5:09)
Cheers from the crowd as The Divas of Doom get to their feet whilst on the outside Fire and Desire smirk with their distraction paying off tonight!
Michael Cole: It looks like Divas of Doom weren't the only ones out for revenge tonight!
Big Show: The Real Horsewomen may have made an impact on Raw but they have made a load of enemies.
The camera then cuts to the entrance ramp as RONDA ROUSEY makes her way out! A massive mixed reaction from the crowd as she has a steel chair in hand! She sprints down the ramp and Fire and Desire wisely get out of there heading through the crowd. They get to the top of the stairs in the crowd and taunt Ronda as she fumes with Shayna joining her in scowling at Fire and Desire. Meanwhile, The Divas of Doom carry on celebrating as we cut backstage.
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We see Renee Young walking through the hallways backstage as she approaches Dolph Ziggler, Rusev, and Lana.
Renee Young: Rusev, Dolph it looks like you are not finished with The Ungovenables?
Rusev nods.
Dolph Ziggler: You got that right Renee. The Ungovenables have caused Rusev and I several issues over the last few months. So, we are far from done with them.
Rusev: Aleister lead our team to victory so we both figured we owed him a favor tonight.
Renee Young: That brings me to my next question. Are you two now a team? You two have been spending a lot of time working together recently?
Ziggler goes to answer but Rusev speaks first.
Rusev: We ain't friends or tag team partners. We are allies with a common enemy. The Ungovenables
Ziggler looks a bit unsure but nods.
Rusev: We may not be a team but we have each other's backs against The Ungovenables and until we crush them, we are allies.
Rusev and Lana walk off as Ziggler hangs around for a moment.
Dolph Ziggler: I mean I was kind of hoping we would team...
Ziggler follows after Rusev bringing the interview to an end as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we see Rey Mysterio is backstage and he is with his son DOMINIK MYSTERIO! Rey is once again training his son as Charly Caruso walks into the room looking for an interview.
Charly Caruso: Rey, earlier tonight we saw you head to the ring to help Aleister Black and save him from an attack by The Ungovenables. Now in tonight's main event, you will be teaming with Aleister Black, Mustafa Ali, Rusev, and Dolph Ziggler. How are you feeling ahead of that match two weeks away from your match for the Universal title at Starrcade?
Rey nods to his son Dominik who carries on working out in the background.
Rey Mysterio: You saw what the Ungovenables were going to do to Aleister Black. And from my time in WCW, I learned when an invading group arrives you need to work together to stop them.
Rey sighs.
Rey Mysterio: And the most disappointing thing about this? Andrade has all the talent in the world. He is one of the best wrestlers I've stepped into the ring to face.
Dominik stops for a moment shocked at the praise Rey is giving Andrade.
Rey Mysterio: But for all his talent, he has a horrible attitude and wants to do things the easy way. Look at my son Dominik.
Rey sticks his arm out and points at his son.
Rey Mysterio: He is learning from me and doing things the right way. Andrade? He's always been about surrounding himself with groups to make his life easier even before he came to States.
Tranquilo.
Rey Mysterio: But at Starrcade, I will make sure Andrade if he beats me, he has to earn it and he will do it alone.
Rey smiles and goes back to training his son as we cut to the commentary team at ringside.
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Michael Cole: It seems Rey might have a plan to deal with the Ungovenables Big Show. Any ideas what his plan is?
Big Show: I couldn't possibly say Michael but Rey is a veteran and will always go into a big title match with some kind of plan at this stage of his career.
*DONE WITH THAT (DAY ONE REMIX)*
A pretty decent reaction as The Usos make their way out. The duo are in their signature hoodies as they walk to the ring but it is only Jimmy Uso who is going to be in action tonight.
Michael Cole: Well a big match for Jimmy tonight. We have very rarely seen either of The Usos compete in singles action but Jey had to get used to it whilst Jimmy was on the shelf and was able to pick up some shock victories on Main Event.
Big Show: The Usos may be tag team specialists but they are still very talented wrestlers and tonight Jimmy will have a point to prove. He spent months on the shelf watching his brother wrestle. Now it's his chance to shine!
*COMBATIVE*
Boos from the crowd as Oney Lorcan makes his way out with his angry look on his face. He walks to the ring with a purpose and as soon as he steps inside he gets in Jimmy's face. Oney keeps up the intensity as Jimmy Uso tells him to bring it. The referee then calls for the bell which gets this match underway!
Match 2: Jimmy Uso w/Jey Uso vs Oney Lorcan
Match summary: Once the match begins Oney starts the match off in signature fashion by laying into Jey Uso with several hard strikes. Jimmy does struggle early on but starts to fight back hitting Oney with several strikes and kicks of his own. Whilst the match goes on Jimmy Uso starts to take control and catches Oney off-guard with a SUPERKICK! Jimmy Uso then climbs to the top rope and dives off connecting with a DIVING SPLASH! Jimmy Uso hooks the leg and picks up the shock win!
Winner via pinfall: Jimmy Uso (7:28)
Jimmy Uso gets to his feet and is soon joined in the ring by his brother Jey. The Usos celebrate the victory as Oney Lorcan comes to his feet as he shakes his head, angry to have lost this match.
Michael Cole: Jimmy Uso picks up the win!
Big Show: It feels good to get your first singles win after being out for some time out with injury.
The Uso are still celebrating as they head up the ramp whilst back in the ring Oney glares at them before he suddenly starts smirking? And we soon see why as DANNY BURCH appears behind the Usos! He has a snooker cue in hand as he clobbers the Usos from behind! He gets off a few shots as he lays into the Usos, taken by surprise by this attack. Jey Uso tries to fight back but is clobbered from behind by Oney Lorcan. He lays out Jey Uso with a HALF AND HALF SUPLEX ON THE RING FLOOR! Danny meanwhile grabs Jimmy and plants him with a SPIKE DDT! The One Twos get to their feet as they fist bump each other look at the damage they have caused, proud of their handiwork.
Michael Cole: Danny Burch is back!
Big Show: And the One Twos wasted little time going back to the work. You have to wonder what The Usos response will be.
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We cut to a hallway backstage as we see the ALL-MIGHTY BOBBY LASHLEY on his way to the ring.
Michael Cole: Well up next we are going to hear from Bobby Lashley. You don't want to miss it!
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*DOMINANCE*
Once we return from the commercial break, Bobby Lashley makes his way out once again cutting an imposing figure as he walks to the ring. He looks in a foul mood and doesn't waste any time as he heads straight to the timekeeper's area!
Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back to Mon...
Bobby Lashley: Cut my damn music!
Bobby isn't even waiting for Cole or the rest of the commentary to finish recapping as he shouts to the people in the back. He starts to climb the steel steps.
Bobby Lashley: Braun Strowman!
Bobby Lashley climbs over the ring ropes and into the ring. And he looks furious.
Bobby Lashley: I ain't waiting till Starrcade! Get your ass out here right now!
Bobby keeps it short and sweet as he drops the microphone to the mat and waits for the Monster Among Men to make his way out! However...
*I CAME TO COLLECT*
Lio Rush makes his way out with a microphone of his own as he walks to the ring and puts an arm out looking to calm the All-Mighty down.
Lio Rush: Bobby Bobby. We need to talk.
Bobby shakes his head and grabs the microphone off the mat.
Bobby Lashley: You need to stay the hell away from me before I hurt you!
Lio climbs onto the ring apron and jumps into the ring as he walks towards Bobby Lashley with puppy dog eyes.
Lio Rush: Bobby, I was looking out for your best interests. I was trying to be a good manager. I knew you were about to lose and...
Bobby grabs Lio by the throat furious at that line. Lio looks very nervous as Lashley holds onto his throat. Lashley then snatches the microphone from his hype man.
Bobby Lashley: If you don't leave me alone I will destroy you. This is your final warning before I...
*BRAUN/ I AM STRONGER*
A loud pop as Braun Strowman walks out with a microphone in hand. Bobby lets go of Lio Rush and sort of tosses his self-proclaimed hype man to the side.
Braun Strowman: I don't give a damn if I have to fight just you Bobby or I have to fight that little pipsqueak as well but if you want a fight you can get these hands!
Lio Rush grabs the microphone off the floor in the meantime and looks to speak.
Lio Rush: You want a fight? Do you want to fight us? Let's do this right...
Bobby Lashley: There is no us. Do you not get that? Do I need to beat that into you or...
Braun Strowman: I don't care if you two want to fight his other but I ain't waiting for ano...
*FOR THE BETTER*
A pop from the crowd but it is fairly quiet as Drew Gulak makes his way out in ring gear. Braun looks angry as he glares at Drew Gulak who holds his arm up defensively.
Drew Gulak: Braun I know you are a bit of a loner but may I offer my assistance?
Braun stares at him before speaking.
Braun Strowman: I don't need any training or guidance.
Drew shakes his head.
Drew Gulak: Oh that's not why I'm out here. No Braun I don't want to teach you. I want to team with you tonight against those two.
Lio Rush chuckles.
Lio Rush: Bobby already beat you. Get loss.
Lio smirks as looks at Bobby who is unimpressed as Gulak responds.
Drew Gulak: And that's why I want to fight you two. You showed me total disrespect a few weeks ago Lio and after a few wins, I feel I have my mojo back! So Braun do you want a partner?
Braun looks at Gulak.
Braun Strowman: I don't need a partner. I won the tag team titles with a ten-year-old remember?
Who remembers that angle?
Braun Strowman: But if you want to fight them, I don't care as long as you don't get in my way!
Braun drops the microphone and heads to the ring with Drew Gulak following after him. Lio tries to psyche Lashley up for the fight but Bobby turns and threatens him again! However, before any fighting can happen...
*STARS IN THE NIGHT*
The Raw commissioner Paige walks out and she is joined by a referee who starts heading to the ring.
Paige: Well if you four want to fight let's make the match right now. It will be Braun Strowman and Drew Gulak versus Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush right now!
Cheers from the crowd as Braun carries on marching to the ring, followed by a happy Drew Gulak. Lio Rush in the ring looks delighted whilst Bobby Lashley fumes in the middle of the ring as we cut to a commercial break.
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Match 3: Braun Strowman and Drew Gulak vs Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush
Match summary: When we return from the commercial break, Bobby Lashley is in the ring as he tosses Drew Gulak around and uses his size to dominate the match! Lio Rush shouts from the ring apron and hypes the main man up. Lashley though ignores him and carries on working over Drew Gulak. Every time it looks like Drew might make the hot tag to Braun, Bobby Lashley cuts him off or Lio Rush runs into the ring blocking the path!
None of the help from Lio cheers Lashley up though who glares at his former hype man. Lio keeps asking for the tag and in the end, this pisses off Bobby who responds by slapping Lio in the chest! Lio reels from the impact before jumping into the ring by springboarding off the ropes for a BODY SPLASH... BUT GULAK GETS HIS KNEES UP! Lio rolls away as Lashley looks on furious. Meanwhile, Gulak makes his way over to the corner and tags in BRAUN STROWMAN!
Braun charges into the ring and destroys Lio Rush as he tosses the Cruiserweight around the ring like a rag doll! Braun then looks at Bobby Lashley and picks up Lio Rush tossing him towards the corner demanding a tag from Lashley! Lashley though looks at Lio and drops off the apron leaving his former hype man to it as he walks off to loud boos from the crowd. Braun seeing this looks to Drew Gulak and tags him into the match!
Drew steps into the ring as Braun climbs over the ropes and meets Bobby on the ramp as the TWO MEN START BRAWLING WITH EACH OTHER! The two big men are battering the hell out of each other as the brawl carries on up the ramp and the two men end up brawling through the curtain. Back in the ring, we see Drew Gulak laying into Lio Rush with several strikes before grabbing hold of the Lio Rush and locks him in the GU-LOCK! Lio looks for a way out but he is trapped and quickly taps out!
Winners via submission: Braun Strowman and Drew Gulak (8:20)
Drew Gulak lets go of the hold and gets to his feet as he celebrates his third win now in the space of two weeks! The crowd cheer for the submission specialist as Lio Rush struggles to get back to his feet after the beating he got from Braun and being trapped in the Gu-lock by Gulak.
Michael Cole: Drew Gulak picks up the win and he is on a bit of a roll at the moment. Big...
Big Show: Michael sorry to interrupt but I think we have a cameraman backstage as Lashley and Strowman are still brawling through the backstage area!
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We cut backstage and we can see Braun Strowman brawling with Bobby Lashley! The two men clobber each other with several wild punches. We see a bunch of security guards arrive on the scene but Lashley and Braun ain't letting that stop them as they START ATTACKING THE SECURITY GUARDS SO THEY CAN FIGHT EACH OTHER! Both men lay waste to the security guards leaving a pile of bodies in their wake before carrying on their brawl down the hallway.
Braun is starting to win the brawl as he lifts Bobby Lashley up and slams him back first into a brick wall! He follows up with a series of shoulderblocks as he hammers on Lashley and gives the All-Mighty a beating. Braun backs away for a moment as he looks around for something to hit Lashley with but as he turns around BOBBY LASHLEY SPEARS BRAUN AND SENDS THEM CRASHING THROUGH THE GLASS WINDOW BEHIND THEM! Lashley takes a moment to get to his feet as we can see the two giants are now in what looks like a loading dock!
Bobby looks over and sees a ledge with a sheer drop. He turns to Braun and picks him up as we can see A CUT ON HIS ARM!He lifts Braun onto his shoulders looking to GORALLIA PRESS TOSS HIM OFF THE LEDGE BUT BRAUN SLIPS OUT! Braun lands behind Lashley and lays into him with a few punches before charging at him and SENDS BOTH MEN FLYING OFF THE LEDGE DOWN BELOW! The camera pans over and we see a truck with a hole in it where the two men have landed though we can't see the giants!
Michael Cole: Guys we are going to get our team of cameras down there to see what happened. We will right back! Don't go anywhere.
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When we return from the commercial break, we see a swarm of medics heading into the truck as they are checking on Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley. We see a couple of stretchers come out of an ambulance as they look to make sure the two men are OK. We then cut back to the commentary team at the top of the ramp stood in front of their commentary desk.
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Michael Cole: Well as you can see, our world-class medical team are checking on Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley.
Big Show: Michael I know these two men are meant to meet at Starrcade but I'm not sure a ring can contain them!
Michael Cole: That's if they make it to Starrcade after what just happened!
*KILLER INSTINCT*
Mojo Rawley makes his way out to the ring getting little reaction from the crowd. He looks angry as always upon stepping in the ring. He mocks the fans as he waits for his opponent.
Michael Cole: Well right now we are going to see Chad Gable in what can be seen as a warm-up match ahead of his United States title match at Starrcade.
Big Show: Chad Gable earned the shot when he pinned Samoa Joe at Survivor Series in the Team Black versus Team Vega match and I wonder if he can do it again at Starrcade?
*ELITE*
Cheers from the crowd as Chad Gable makes his way out and is joined by his mentor Kurt Angle! Chad Gable looks pumped up as he heads down the ramp and slides into the ring facing off with Mojo Rawley. Rawley talks some trash as he tells Gable he ain't worth the hype. The referee is about to call the bell until...
*DESTROYER*
A massive mixed reaction as the United States Champion Samoa Joe walks out in a business suit. He has the title over his shoulder as he looks at Gable and lifts his title into the air showing it off to the crowd.
Michael Cole: And there he is. Our United States Champion who has held onto the title for two hundred and seventy-two days!
Big Show: Joe has been unstoppable as United States Champion holding onto that belt for over nine months at this point!
Gable is distracted as he looks at Joe wary of an attack by the United States Champion and this allows Mojo Rawley to attack him from behind. Mojo lays into him and shouts at him demanding he starts the match. Joe watches from the ramp and smirks as he heads to the commentary desk. In the ring meanwhile, the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!
Match 4: Chad Gable w/Kurt Angle vs Mojo Rawley
Match summary: Mojo Rawley dominates the match early on thanks to the assault on Gable before the bell. Gable though survives the early storm as we see Samoa Joe watching from the top of the entrance ramp. In the end, Gable picks up Mojo lifting him into the air and hits AN OLYMPIC SLAM! Gable makes the cover and makes sure to look at Samoa Joe who is watching from the top of the entrance ramp as he picks up the win.
Winner via pinfall: Chad Gable (5:47)
Chad Gable gets to his feet as Kurt Angle joins him in the ring and raises his arm into the air as Gable picks up another victory on Monday Night Raw ahead of his United States title match against Samoa Joe. Mojo meanwhile kicks the ropes before leaving the ring as he walks past Samoa Joe. They share a look before the champion heads to the ring and joins Gable inside. Joe looks at Chad Gable and tells him it won't be that easy at Starrcade. Gable thinks about reacting but Angle tells him otherwise. Instead, the two men stare each other down inside the ring.
Michael Cole: Guys I'm getting word from backstage that these two men will share the same ring next week.
Big Show: That's right Michael. MVP arguably the greatest United States Champion of all time will be making a one-night return Monday Night Raw as he hosts a special edition of The Playa's lounge to interview Samoa Joe and Chad Gable ahead of their clash at Starrcade!
We return to the two men in the ring as they stare each other down, neither man wanting to give an inch as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break we see Mustafa Ali leaving an office titled “Paige's house”. He has a smile on his face as he leaves the room before being stopped by Renee Young.
Renee Young: Ali I can see you were just in Raw commissioner Paige's office. What did you two discuss?
Mustafa Ali smiles.
Mustafa Ali: Well last week you saw what Ilja Dragunov did to me after I gave Zelina Vega and our Universal Champion some hard truths.
Ali moves the Cruiserweight title off his shoulder.
Mustafa Ali: Do you know why being a champion is so important? It means you're someone to look up to. It means you set an example for the future. It means you're a role model.
Ali looks at his title again before looking at Renee.
Mustafa Ali: I remember the champions I grew up watching. Legends like Rey Mysterio. He would also do what's right no matter the odds and I plan to do the same as champion.
Ali places the title back on the shoulder.
Mustafa Ali: And Andrade isn't a true champion. Andrade and Zelina Vega use their numbers advantage to beat down anyone who poses a threat to them.
Ali looks annoyed as he carries on.
Mustafa Ali: Vega wants to use her clients in an attempt to bully me? I'm going to show her client what a role model looks like. Ilja Dragunov.
Ali looks at the camera now instead of Renee as he looks to send a message to the mad Russian.
Mustafa Ali: Zelina wants to use you to do her dirty work? That's fine but how about we settle it in the ring. And I don't just mean tonight.
He takes the Cruiserweight title off his shoulder and holds it up for the camera.
Mustafa Ali: I've spoken with Paige and as long as you agree I'm willing to put this on the line against you at Starrcade!
Cheers from the crowd who are watching this on the titantron in the stadium.
Mustafa Ali: We know you have to ask Zelina first but once you've asked her for permission I'll show you why I'm the Cruiserweight Champion and attacking me from behind was a big mistake.
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And we see Charly Caruso stood outside the Ungovenables locker room. She walks into the room as we can see Zelina Vega talking to her clients. She turns around and sees Charly Caruso stood there with a microphone.
Zelina Vega: What do you want? Can't you see we are busy right now?
Charly Caruso: I was originally coming in here to get your thoughts ahead of the main event but I've just heard that Mustafa Ali has issued a challenge to your client Ilja Dragunov for Starrcade with the Cruiserweight title on the line.
Zelina lets out a devilish smirk.
Zelina Vega: Wow Ali is even stupider than we thought. Of course, Ilja accepts.
Ilja lets out a wild crazy smile in the background as he nods ready for a fight.
Zelina Vega: We are always looking to add more gold to our collection. And Ali has just handed us the opportunity on a silver platter.
Zelina smirks once again.
Zelina Vega: At Starrcade, Ilja will take that Cruiserweight title from Ali and put it onto a true champion like Andrade.
Andrade steps forward dressed in a fashionable white shirt, holding his Universal title.
Zelina Vega: Ali thinks the most important thing is a champion who does the right thing? Well, Andrade does the right thing... for himself!
Andrade nods and smiles proudly showing off his title.
Zelina Vega: Andrade doesn't spend his time worrying about pleasing parents or pretending to care about little kids. Andrade only cared about becoming Universal champion and thanks to my guidance he turned Rey Mysterio's dream into a nightmare.
Charly Caruso: Are you not worried by the enemies you have made over the last few months?
Zelina Vega: Not at all. When you're on top, everyone wants to see you fail. But it doesn't matter who our enemies are because we run this show. No one can stop us and soon all of us will have gold just like Andrade. It's just a matter of time.
Charly Caruso: Are you not concerned that your clients may lose once again in tonight's main event?
Zelina looks furious but Andrade steps forward.
Andrade Cien Almas: No vuelvas a faltarnos el respeto. At Survivor Series they didn't have me.
That gets an eyebrow raise from Cesaro in the background.
Andrade Cien Almas: And tonight, I will lead them to victory!
Zelina Vega: Now the interview is over, you can leave. Go on get out of here.
Zelina shoos Charly Caruso and the cameraman out of the room as The Ungovenables slam the door shut. The camera then pans around to show the Women's Universal Champion Sasha Banks walking to the ring!
Michael Cole: Well up next we are going to hear from the Women's Universal champion Sasha Banks ahead of the triple threat against Ronda Rousey and Bayley at Starrcade! Don't go anywhere!
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*SKY'S THE LIMIT (REMIX)*
Loud boos from the crowd as Sasha Banks makes her way out with her signature shutter shades on. She takes a moment to pause before unhooking the Women's Universal title from her waist and lifting it into the air. She holds it up for a good 10-15 seconds before shaking her head and slowly walks down the ramp, selling the damage she took against Bayley at Survivor Series.
Michael Cole: At Survivor Series Sasha Banks and Bayley went to war over the Women's Universal title. And whilst it was ruled a draw, a lot of people feel Bayley was screwed due to the referee not noticing Banks swiping Bayley's leg out from out of her.
Big Show: But if the referee doesn't see it, he can't call it and Sasha Banks once again escaped with her title.
Michael Cole: Well it remains to be seen if she can escape with her title still intact at Starrcade.
Big Show: Both Banks and Bayley have faced off against Ronda Rousey and both have lost to her. They might have to work together to defeat her.
Michael Cole: Do you think Bayley would want to work with Banks after what she did to her?
Big Show: Desperate times call for desperate measure Michael.
Sasha Banks is now in the ring as she has the Women's Universal title around her waist. She looks at the crowd with disgust before lifting the shutter shades up and placing them onto the top of her head. She shakes her head before speaking to the live crowd.
Sasha Banks: And still your Women's Universal champion!
Loud boos from the crowd as Sasha Banks smirks and soaks in the heat from the crowd.
Sasha Banks: Some of you may not like how I did it but I'm the champion for a reason.
Sasha is feeling herself as she carries on her gloating.
Sasha Banks: Not matter who steps up to face me I win. I stop giving a damn about you people and remembered who the hell I am!
More heat from the crowd as Sasha smirks.
Sasha Banks: Did I beat Bayley at Survivor Series? No, but I already beat her at Armageddon! All I needed to do what make sure I didn't lose and guess what? I did just that.
The crowd really don't like that line, laying in the boos to the Boss.
Sasha Banks: See Bayley is too naïve to make it to the top and I was naïve to think I could be a real champion whilst holding onto excess baggage!
Banks places the glasses back over her eyes and carries on.
Sasha Banks: However I don't hate you Bayley, I pity you. I just want you to see the world for what it really is. And right now I want to speak to you face to face right now!
The crowd seems a bit confused as Sasha faces the ramp but no sign of Bayley just yet.
Sasha Banks: I said I wanted to speak to you Bayley so don't keep me waiting or else!
Boos from the crowd but she doesn't have to wait much longer as...
*TURN IT UP*
Bayley walks out and there is no smiling as the Hugger marches down the ramp and quickly slides into the ring giving Sasha a death glare. Sasha Banks moves away a little putting her hands up in peace as Bayley grabs a microphone from someone at ringside and turns back to the Boss.
Bayley: Give me one reason why I don't just kick your ass right now after everything you've done to me this year!
Cheers from the crowd as Banks nods before responding.
Sasha Banks: Y'know what? That's fair. I deserve that.
A few fans respond with a “yes you do” which annoys Banks slightly.
Sasha Banks: But the reason I brought you out here is to propose an alliance.
Louder boos from the crowd as Bayley looks angry Banks would even suggest that after what's happened earlier this year.
Bayley: You think I'm going to work with you after what you've done to me?
Sasha Banks: You may not like it but at Starrcade, we face Ronda Rousey. And it's going to be a triple threat. Do you know the rules of a triple threat?
Bayley glares at her and slowly nods as Banks spells it out for the fans at home.
Sasha Banks: Anything goes in a triple threat match.
Banks looks angry as he says that before getting a little closer to Bayley who doesn't move.
Sasha Banks: Which means Ronda's friends are liable to get involved at any moment and ruin the match for us.
Boos from the crowd but Bayley looks unsure as Banks has a point here.
Sasha Banks: Now I know you hate me and you have every reason to. I'm everything you're not.
Bayley side-eyes Banks but the Boss carries on.
Sasha Banks: But who do you want to beat for this title more? Me or Ronda?
Bayley pauses for a moment before staring at Sasha Banks.
Bayley: You!
A mixed reaction from the crowd with some concerned Bayley is about to agree to something she will regret. Sasha though has a massive grin on her face.
Sasha Banks: If we take care of Ronda and make sure her friends don't get involved, we can settle this one on one.
Bayley takes a moment to think as Sasha makes her way over to Bayley and offers her a handshake. Bayley looks at her hand and... SHAKES IT! A massive mixed reaction as the crowd are stunned Bayley would agree to work with Sasha. The Boss looks happy as she looks to pull away from the handshake but Bayley holds on! Banks looks confused as Bayley CLOCKS HER WITH THE MICROPHONE! Banks falls to the floor selling the impact and rolls out of the ring. Bayley then walks to the ropes and looks at Sasha selling on the floor!
Bayley: You think for one second I would work with you? That I would trust you? At Starrcade, I don't need you. At Starrcade, I'll not only beat you but Ronda Rousey as well and become Women's Universal champion!
Bayley drops the microphone as the live crowd pop for the Hugger as she poses outside the ring as Sasha Banks look at one of her challenger from the outside furious...
*BAD REPUTATION*
Loud boos from the crowd as Ronda Rousey makes her way out and she isn't alone as she is joined by the rest of the Real Horsewomen! They all walk out as Banks looks at Bayley and says off-mic “I warned you”. The Real Horsewomen ain't going to wait as Duke and Shayna sprint down the ramp attacking Banks whilst Ronda and Shafir slide into the ring as they attack Bayley. Banks and Bayley try to fight them off doing an OK job against the goons Duke and Shafir respectively but Shayna and Ronda soon takes them down. Baszler chokes out Banks whilst Ronda lifts Bayley into the air and drops her with PIPER'S PIT! The Real Horsewomen look happy with their handiwork as Ronda sees the microphone on the mat next to Bayley and picks it up.
Ronda Rousey: Tonight is a warning. At Starrcade, I show you what a real Horsewoman looks like and I take back my title!
Ronda drops the microphone leaving it short and sweet as she joins her friends on the outside, having left her two opponents at Starrcade laid out in her wake. They walk to the top of the ramp as they pose and taunt the crowd.
Michael Cole: Ronda Rousey sending a message to her opponents this Sunday!
Big Show: And maybe Bayley is going to have to reconsider Banks' offer if she wants to win the Women's Universal title.
Michael Cole: You might be right Big Show.
We once again cut to The Real Horsewomen posing at the top of the ramp before cutting back to the ring and the ringside area as Banks and Bayley both stare at The Real Horsewomen as we cut to a commercial break.
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*BRING THE SWAG*
When we return from the commercial break we see The Street Profits make their way out as they dance and clink their red cups together. They then head to the commentary desk and take a seat next to Michael Cole and Big Show.
Michael Cole: Montez, Angelo welcome!
Montez Ford: Thank you Michael. We are here to do some scouting. We want to see what we have to face at Starrcade when we FINALLY become tag team champions in WWE!
The camera cuts to the ring as we see The Ascension stood in the ring as they look angry and focused ahead of this match...
*PAIN*
The World tag team champions make their way out mean-mugging the camera as they walk out cutting an imposing presence. They don't even look at The Street Profits on the commentary desk as they step into the ring and have a staredown with the Ascension.
Big Show: Do you two have a plan to take down the Authors of Pain?
Angelo Dawkins: Listen the bigger they are the harder they fall and we will make them fall.
Montez Ford: It's our time and it doesn't matter how tough they are we want the smoke and we will take the titles.
In the ring, Akam steps inside to start for The Authors of Pain whilst Viktor starts for The Ascension as the referee calls for the bell.
Match 5: The Authors of Pain vs The Ascension
Match summary: This is a squash. The Ascension don't even get a move in as The Authors of Pain clobber their opponents and finish them off in decisive fashion with the SUPER COLLIDER!
Winners via pinfall: The Authors of Pain (1:20)
The Authors of Pain get to their feet as they stand tall over the laid-out Ascension having sent a message of pure dominance to their opponents at Starrcade.
Michael Cole: Did you see that performance from our tag team champions?
The Street Profits stay silent as Big Show speaks instead.
Big Show: Are you guys still confident ahead of Starrcade?
Again the Street Profits stay silent before Montez Ford speaks.
Montez Ford: We are. We know how good and how dominant these two are but we want the smoke! We want to be the best and that means we have got to beat the best!
Dawkins nods and agrees with Montez Ford as we cut back to the ring as The Authors of Pain are passed the World tag team titles and lift them into the air, once again have destroyed their opponents tonight.
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We then cut backstage as we can see Mojo Rawley walking through the back and he looks pissed off as he slams some bottles off the side of a table sending them crashing to the floor! He then turns to the camera staring into it with an intense glare.
Mojo Rawley: This keeps on happening. I keep on losing to overhyped people!
Mojo Rawley sees the one water bottle he didn't knock off so picks it up and tosses it to the side in anger.
Mojo Rawley: I will find a way to make this change you will see.
Mojo walks off on that note as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break we can see Zack Ryder is stood in the ring, ready to compete.
*PHENOMENAL*
A mixed reaction from the crowd but it leans towards boos as The Club make their way out and AJ Styles is stood front and center with a microphone in hand.
AJ Styles: Now some people have been criticizing me for my actions last week and I just want to make one thing clear. It's all Seth Rollins fault!
A mixed reaction but surprisingly that gets cheers from a vocal portion of the crowd.
AJ Styles: Last week he showed me nothing but total disrespect and I taught him a lesson.
The Good Brothers nod as they make their way to the ring. Zack Ryder meanwhile watches on looking unimpressed.
AJ Styles: I should have been in that match. I was robbed of my rightful one-on-one match for the Universal title and Seth responds by mocking me? Well, now he knows what it's like to be screwed.
AJ Styles steps into the ring now as Zack Ryder looks on warily.
AJ Styles: And Zack, I'm going to show you why I should be the Universal Champion!
AJ tosses the microphone out of the ring to The Good Brothers as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 6: AJ Styles w/The Good Brothers vs Zack Ryder
Match summary: AJ controls the match and acts fairly cocky throughout. Zack Ryder gets a bit of offense in thanks to this. In the end, AJ gets Zack Ryder down to the mat and grabs hold of his right leg as he locks him in the CALF CRUSHER! He yanks back on the hold and Ryder is forced to tap out giving AJ Styles the win!
Winner via submission: AJ Styles (4:32)
AJ Styles gets back to his feet as he lets go of Zack Ryder's right leg and poses to a mixed reaction from the live crowd. The Good Brothers on the outside meanwhile applaud their leader's performance tonight.
Michael Cole: AJ Styles picks up the win against Zack Ryder in decisive fashion tonight.
Big Show: Wins like this are important if AJ wants to get back in contention for the Universal title. If he feels he is being overlooked, prove Paige wrong by picking up win after win.
Michael Cole: Well speaking of a message, did you see that from Seth Rollins?
Big Show: AJ Styles screwed Seth Rollins and his boys paid the price!
AJ Styles is shown in the crowd holding his head in his hands as Seth Rollins stands over the Good Brothers having left them in his wake as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break we see AJ Styles walking through the back as he looks a bit nervous. He then turns around as he sees the Raw commissioner Paige stood there.
AJ Styles: Did you see what your golden boy Seth just did to me?
Paige: Oh I saw. Did you not think he was going to come looking for revenge after you screwed him last week?
AJ Styles: And what about me being screwed out of my title shot? I showed Seth exactly what he went through. My boys got attacked with a steel chair after I have gone through a match! So are you going to do your job and punish Seth?
Paige doesn't look impressed.
Paige: Tell you what. I'll give you the chance to punish Seth Rollins at Starrcade.
Pop from the live crowd excited to see the two men go head to head once again.
Paige: And I'll even give one of the Good Brothers the chance to punish him. You can even pick which one of Gallows and Anderson faces him next week!
AJ doesn't look happy.
AJ Styles: And that's it?
Paige: I suggest you take it before I change my mind.
AJ stares at Paige before shaking his head and muttering to himself as he leaves whilst we cut to the commentary team at the top of the entrance ramp.
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Michael Cole: A massive match made official for Starrcade!
Big Show: But can AJ Styles get revenge against Seth Rollins for tonight?
*THE NEXT VOYAGE*
Kairi Sane makes her way out as she has her telescope with her as she looks at the ring before heading towards it getting a decent pop from the live crowd.
Michael Cole: Kairi Sane is someone who I feel could be on the verge of breaking through. She is a former NXT Champion and has come this close to taking the Universal Women's title from Sasha Banks.
Big Show: It's been a good year for Kairi Sane and she has proven to be a tough opponent even in her short time on Monday Night Raw.
*NUMBER ONE*
Mia Yim makes her way out getting a subdued reaction from the crowd though she gets a good portion of boos from the fans due to her attitude as of late. She ignores the fans as she walks to the ring and steps inside, trash-talking to Kairi Sane. Kairi though remains calm as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway.
Match 6: Kairi Sane vs Mia Yim
Match summary: Early on the two women lock up in the center of the ring. Mia Yim takes control of the early exchange and makes sure to gloat about it as she taunts Kairi. The pirate princess remains unphased however and starts to fight back as she backs Mia Yim into the corner of the ring with several chops. She follows up with a series of strikes and kicks as Mia Yim can't seem to find a way to get back into the match. In the corner, Mia Yim seems hurt as Kairi Sane backs away for a moment allowing the referee to check on her.
But this works to Mia's advantage as she uses the distraction to attack Kairi Sane and get in control. Mia Yim works over Kairi at this point and makes sure to use the referee's count to her full advantage holding onto submissions for as long as she possibly can. Mia though eventually gets into it with the referee about the count and Kairi uses that to roll up Mia Yim and picks up the win!
Winner via pinfall: Kairi Sane (8:26)
Mia Yim kicks out just after the bell but it's too late as Kairi Sane picks up the win. Mia Yim sits on the mat and looks angry she lost like that. She glares at the referee whilst Kairi Sane celebrates to the delight of the live crowd.
Michael Cole: Kairi Sane picks up the win!
Big Show: Mia Yim let herself get distracted and spent too long arguing with the referee.
Back in the ring, Mia Yim is back to her feet as Kairi Sane approaches her opponent and offers her a handshake. Mia Yim looks at the hand and then looks Kairi Sane in the eyes before walking off shaking her head! Kairi Sane looks a little hurt by the rejection of the handshake but goes back to celebrating her victory as we cut to a hallway backstage...
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As we can see The Ungovenables walking down the hallway and heading towards the ring!
Michael Cole: Well up next we have our main event as Rey Mysterio, Aleister Black, Mustafa Ali, Rusev and Dolph Ziggler take on the Ungovenables. Don't go anywhere, we'll be right back!
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*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*
As we return from the commercial break, the Show Off Dolph Ziggler makes his way to the ring. The crowd gives a decent reaction to Ziggler as he walks to the ring and climbs over the ropes into the ring ahead of tonight's main event 10-man tag.
Michael Cole: Hello and welcome back to Monday Night Raw ahead of our main event.
Big Show: And we've just gotten word backstage from our Raw commissioner Paige that a blockbuster main event has been signed for next week's show.
Michael Cole: That's right Big Show. Next week we will for the first time see The Real Horsewomen compete as a four-woman team as they take on Women's Universal champion Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Fire and Desire!
Big Show: We know the history between Banks and Bayley but they also had a rivalry with Fire and Desire over the tag team titles earlier this year. Will they be able to co-exist?
*ROAR OF THE LION*
Rusev makes his way out to the ring and he is joined by his wife Lana. Rusev has a focused look on his face as he walks to the ring. Lana can be seen saying a few things to her husband before he steps into the ring and talks to Ziggler.
Michael Cole: We heard from these two earlier tonight and whilst they might not be a team, they have each other back.
Big Show: Do you think Rusev might be wary of teaming with someone after what happened earlier in the year with Shinsuke?
*GO HARD*
Mustafa Ali makes his way out to the ring with the Cruiserweight title around his waist. He does his usual power rangers light up entrance pointing towards the ring before walking down the ramp, joining Ziggler and Rusev inside the ring.
Michael Cole: Mustafa Ali has said in interviews that he wants to make up for lost time and defend that Cruiserweight title as much as he can now he is finished with Noam Dar!
Big Show: Well he might have bitten off more than he can chew by challenging the Mad Russian at Starrcade. The Ungovenables already have won champion and will be looking to add even more gold to their collection!
*BOOYAKA 619*
Rey Mysterio makes his way out next getting a loud pop from the fans. He does his usual entrance touching heads with the kids in the crowd before stepping into the ring and joining the rest of his team.
Michael Cole: Rey Mysterio became a four-time world champion when he beat Seth Rollins for the Universal title at Armageddon! At Starrcade, he looks to become a five-time world champion.
Big Show: He is one of my closest friends and I knew how much it meant to him. However, Andrade soon turned that dream into a nightmare when he cashed in and Rey will be desperate to take the title from him.
*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*
And last but certainly not least, Aleister Black makes his way out. He cuts the usual stoic presence he normally does as he rises up. He slows walks down the ring and makes his way to the ring joining his partners tonight.
Michael Cole: You have to wonder if there will be any tension between Black and Rey with these two being potential opponents at the Royal Rumble if they both win at Starrcade.
Big Show: Rey and Black are both smart enough to know they have to work together especially against a united front like the Ungovenables.
*COAT OF ARMS*
Boos from the crowd as The Ungovenables make their way out as a unit led by their leader Zelina Vega. All five men look focused and have a smirk on their faces as they head to the ring ahead of this main event.
Michael Cole: You have to think Big Show after four of the Ungovenables lost at Survivor Series, Zelina has been speaking to them about their teamwork.
Big Show: And this time they have Andrade with them. He clearly plans to lead by example tonight.
Big Show is right as Andrade steps into the ring looking to start for the Ungovenables whilst Mustafa Ali starts for the babyface team. The referee calls for the bell and the main event is underway.
Main event: Rey Mysterio, Mustafa Ali, Aleister Black, Rusev and Dolph Ziggler w/Lana vs The Ungovenables w/ Zelina Vega
Match summary: Early on we see a fun exchange between the Cruiserweight Champion Mustafa Ali and the Universal Champion Andrade as they battle for control. Both men show off their skills but it is evenly matched as both men tag out. From there it turns into a normal main event tag match with both teams evenly matched making frequent tags until we get to the halfway point. At the halfway point The Ungovenables end up isolating Ziggler and start to work over him in the corner of the ring.
Ziggler does his usual selling as The Ungovenables all take turns laying into him as the match builds to the hot tag. Ziggler eventually escapes when Shinsuke is the legal man and makes his way to the corner as he makes the tag bringing ALEISTER BLACK INTO THE MATCH! Aleister runs through the Ungovenables like a man of fire laying into them with several strikes and kicks peppering the Ungovenables.
He is lining up Cesaro who is in the ring up for BLACK MASS... BUT DIJAKOVIC HITS HIM WITH A BIG BOOT! Black falls back into the corner as Rusev tags in! From there though the match breaks down with everyone hitting each other with all their finishers leaving just the legal men in the ring. Rusev looks to go for the MACHKA KICK! He goes for Cesaro but the Swiss Superman counters scooping him up into the air and plants him with the RICOLA BOMB! Cesaro makes the cover 1 2 3! The Ungovenables pick up the win!
Winners via pinfall: The Ungovenables (18:47)
Boos from the crowd whilst on the outside we can see the fights still carrying on as Ilja brawls with Ali, Black brawl with Dijakovic, Rey Mysterio brawls with Andrade and Ziggler fights Shinsuke.
Michael Cole: Well it looks like The Ungovenables have figured out how to work as a team.
Big Show: And that is a scary sign for the rest of the Monday Night Raw roster. Them all being on the same page could make them hard to stop.
Michael Cole: You might be right there Big Show but we are out of time. Don't forget to tune into next week's Raw for the go-home edition before Starrcade!
The show finishes with the Ungovenables brawling with Ali, Mysterio, Black, and Ziggler. The Ungovenables are starting to take control as the numbers game is telling with Rusev out in the ring and in the end, The Ungovenables stand tall over the bodies of their 5 rivals as the show fades to black.
Matchcard for next week:
Main event:
Bayley, Sasha Banks and Fire & Desire vs The Real Horsewomen
Singles match:
Seth Rollins vs Karl Anderson or Luke Gallows
The Playa's lounge returns:
MVP returns to interview Chad Gable and Samoa Joe
Matchcard for Starrcade:
December 15th:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Women's Universal title triple threat match:
Sasha Banks (c) vs Ronda Rousey vs Bayley
Universal title match:
Andrade Cien Almas (c) vs Rey Mysterio
US title match:
Samoa Joe (c) vs Chad Gable
World tag team titles match:
The Authors of Pain (c) vs The Street Profits
Cruiserweight title match:
Mustafa Ali (c) vs Ilja Dragunov
Women's tag team titles match:
Team Kick (c) vs The Divas of Doom
Singles match:
(If Aleister Black wins he will get a Universal title match at the Royal Rumble)
Aleister Black vs Dominik Dijakovic
Grudge match:
AJ Styles vs Seth Rollins
Grudge match:
Braun Strowman vs Bobby Lashley
Matchcard for Royal Rumble:
January 26th:
Houston, Texas
Men's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:
Brock Lesnar and 29 more
Women's Royal Rumble match:
Participants:
TBA
EWR Rating:
72%
also MVP returning 
. Named jobbers make booking easier lol
