WWE Monday Night Raw returned with a bang tonight, featuring all the latest build-up to the upcoming Survivor Series event. The show took place at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, and had some exciting matches and developments in store for the fans.
The night kicked off with Cody Rhodes making his entrance and addressing the crowd. Rhodes expressed his desire to make another memorable moment in the arena by regaining the tag team titles from Judgment Day. He introduced his team for the upcoming WarGames match, which included Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Seth Rollins.
Judgment Day, consisting of Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, interrupted Rhodes and his team, trash-talking them and questioning their ability to work together. Zayn emphasized that WarGames would be the most brutal match of their lives. Rhodes called out Judgment Day for not having their leader, Rhea Ripley, with them. The confrontation escalated, and a match was set between Judgment Day and Zayn/Rollins.
The match between Judgment Day and Zayn/Rollins was intense, with both teams giving it their all. However, the match ended in a disqualification victory for Zayn and Rollins after interference from Damian Priest and Finn Balor. Chaos ensued, and Adam Pearce, the authority figure, banned everyone not involved in the night’s main event from the building.
Rhea Ripley confronted Pearce, but Zoey Stark interrupted and challenged Ripley. Stark claimed that she could defeat Ripley and become the champion at Survivor Series. The tension between the two escalated, and a match was scheduled for next week.
Other notable matches included Otis facing Shinsuke Nakamura, Tegan Nox taking on Piper Niven, Indi Hartwell going up against Xia Li, and Ludwig Kaiser facing Tommaso Ciampa. All the matches showcased the talent and athleticism of the wrestlers involved.
Throughout the night, there were also backstage segments and interactions between various superstars. Drew McIntyre approached Seth Rollins and extended a handshake, acknowledging that he had no one to blame but himself for his loss at Crown Jewel. McIntyre expressed his determination to work hard and earn another title shot.
The Miz was interviewed backstage, expressing his desire to restore the respect of his legacy as an Intercontinental Champion. He was interrupted by Ivar and Bronson Reed, leading to a confrontation between the three.
The night concluded with the main event, a tag team championship match between Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso and Judgment Day (Damian Priest & Finn Balor). The match was hard-fought, but Judgment Day emerged victorious, retaining their titles.
Overall, WWE Monday Night Raw delivered an action-packed show with exciting matches and compelling storylines. The build-up to Survivor Series continued, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming event.
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