The final episode of Monday Night Raw before Survivor Series aired last night, and it was full of intense action and surprises. The show took place at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with Michael Cole and Wade Barrett providing commentary for the evening.
The main event of the night was a match between Jey Uso and Drew McIntyre, with the winner earning the advantage for their team in the upcoming WarGames match at Survivor Series. McIntyre, who recently aligned himself with Judgment Day, delivered a passionate promo before the match, expressing his anger and disappointment over his recent actions. He made it clear that he hadn’t joined Judgment Day but would team with them at WarGames. McIntyre ultimately defeated Uso with a Futureshock DDT, securing the advantage for his team.
Another highlight of the night was a match between Becky Lynch and Xia Li. The two superstars put on an impressive display of athleticism and skill, with Lynch ultimately emerging victorious after hitting Li with her signature move, the Manhandle Slam.
There were also several other matches throughout the night, including Nia Jax defeating Raquel Rodriguez with her devastating Annihilator move, Johnny Gargano defeating Ludwig Kaiser with the One Final Beat, and Natalya and Tegan Nox winning a four-way tag team match to become the number one contenders for the Women’s Tag Team Titles.
Throughout the show, tensions were high as various teams and factions prepared for the upcoming Survivor Series pay-per-view. The participants in the men’s and women’s WarGames matches continued to clash, with Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, and Sami Zayn confronting McIntyre and Judgment Day. It was announced that Cody and his team would need to find a fifth member before the end of the night, leading to speculation and anticipation among the fans.
Overall, Monday Night Raw delivered an action-packed episode that set the stage for an explosive Survivor Series event. The matches were intense and showcased the incredible talent of the WWE roster. With the advantage secured for WarGames and the anticipation of the fifth member of Cody Rhodes’ team, fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming pay-per-view.
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