Raw Review 11/13/2017

Tonight Is the Go-Home Edition of Monday Night Raw as Survivor Series is this Sunday! Brock Lesnar returns to address his new opponent for this Sunday The Phenomenal AJ Styles. Plus The Big Dog Roman Reigns is back. What will Team Raw do as last week it was announced that John Cena will be joining Team SmackDown for the traditional Survivor Series match. Also, we will see a triple threat match as Bayley faces Mickie James and Dana Brooke with the winner being the final member of the Raw Women’s Survivor Series team. Kane has been on the hunt for Braun Strowman, after trying to attack him last week what will Kane do next to The Monster Among Men?

Raw is live tonight from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Raw kicks off with us being welcomed to the show by Michael Cole, Corey Graves & Booker T.

In Ring Segment: Stephanie McMahon
Stephanie welcomes everyone and tells that as Commissioner she has to make a lot of decisions. She says that she needs true leaders that can help her execute those decisions like the GM of Monday Night Raw. Stephanie then introduces Kurt Angle.
Kurt says he understand that Stephanie might be upset but he was prepared for the raid. Stephanie asks how The New Day got into the building last week. Kurt says he doesn’t know. Stephanie then asks if there was actually a raid. Stephanie asks again if there was a raid or if he was manipulated again. Stephanie tells the actions SmackDown has taken and tells how Kurt lead the Raw locker room out to face no one last week. Stephanie then asks about the fifth member of the Raw team Jason Jordan. She asks who is Jason Jordan, Kurt says he’s my son. Stephanie asks what makes him a valuable member. Kurt says he’s very talented. Stephanie then reminds that John Cena is the final member of Team Raw. Stephanie says that Kurt either chose Jordan over Cena, or he was too embarrassed to be on Team Raw. Stephanie tells him she’s gonna give him another chance and asks what’s the first thing he’s gonna do at Survivor Series. Kurt says he’s gonna break her brother’s ankle. Stephanie tells him that Shane is gonna let everyone else do his dirty work. She says that she thinks Kurt is soft and she made a mistake naming Angle as captain. She tells that nothing Kurt has said has changed her mind. She says that she wants SmackDown gone. She says he has no other choice but is interrupted by The Shield.
Dean tells Stephanie that there is no better leader than Kurt Angle and says Angle still has it. Stephanie says he may still have it but questions Ambrose and Rollins on losing their titles. She then asks them if they are competing at Survivor Series or not. She then goes on to ask Roman Reigns where he’s been, Reigns then asks her where she’s been. Reigns then says that maybe in her time off she forgot how this is run but they don’t do what she tells them to do. Reigns then says they want to fight The New Day. He says if they have any balls and except then they will be booked at Survivor Series. Reigns says Kurt will lead Team Red and they will whip The New Day.
My Opinion:
This was a good way to open the show. It good seeing Reigns back and seeing The Shield get right back into things. I wasn’t the biggest fan of Stephanie tonight, she seemed to just be complaining and it dragged on and didn’t click for me. It’s the same stuff a different year, but The New Day versus The Shield will be a good match.

Match 1: Bayley vs Mickie James vs Dana Brooke:
Winner will be the Fifth Member of Raw’s Women’s Survivor Series Team
All three women lock up. Mickie gets the advantage and flips Bayley and Dana. Mickie is dragged out of the ring by Bayley. Bayley goes for a cover on Dana but Dana kicks out. Mickie comes back in and is thrown into Bayley in the corner. Dana lands a big splash but Bayley comes back with a clothesline. Bayley is sent to the outside as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Dana has Mickie in the corner. Bayley comes in and hits a suplex on Mickie and Dana. Mickie battles back and heads to the top. Bayley catches Mickie with a forearm and meets her on the top rope. Mickie sends Bayley to the mat and flies to take down Bayley. Dana comes in and breaks up the pin. Mickie hits Dana with a series of forearms and takes her down with a cross body. Mickie then takes it to Bayley. Dana hits Asuka on the outside as she tries to help her. Asuka takes out Dana with a huge kick. In the ring, Mickie rolls up Bayley but Bayley kicks out. Bayley tries for a pin but Mickie now kicks out. Bayley hits the Bayley to Belly on Mickie and gets the 1 2 3.
Winner: Bayley:
Fifth Member of Raw Women’s Survivor Series Team.
My Opinion:
This was a pretty good match. I like Bayley winning because it makes the most sense. I think Bayley will be a good addition to the team but it will interesting to see how the match goes since Asuka needs to be protected and look strong. I was really hoping to see Paige back tonight and have her be the fifth member because it definitely would have been a good shake up instead of leading us to the team we could’ve figured out since the start.

Match 2: Enzo Amore & Drew Gulak vs Kalisto & Akira Tozawa
Tozawa starts off with Gulak. Gulak works the arm of Tozawa and holds him on the mat. Enzo comes in and blindsides Tozawa. Gulak and Enzo double team Tozawa. Kalisto gets the tag and sends Enzo and Gulak to the floor as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Gulak has Tozawa on the mat. Tozawa fights to his feet and tries for the tag. Tozawa hits Gulak with a right hand a big kick but Gulak stops him from getting the tag. Kalisto gets the tag and so does Enzo. Kalisto takes it to him and catches him with a kick. Kalisto hits a crossbody and Tozawa gets the tag. Tozawa hits him with a missile dropkick. Kalisto and Tozawa both fly to take out Gulak and Enzo. Tozawa throws Enzo back in the ring and hits him with a huge kick. Enzo sends Kalisto to the outside and capitalizes on Tozawa. Enzo is able to take down Tozawa and gets the win for his team.
Winners: Enzo Amore & Drew Gulak
My Opinion:
This was an okay match. I think they need to add more people to the cruiserweight division because it’s getting kinda old with the same four people now over and over. Hopefully, something new will come after Survivor Series and the excitement will come back to the division.

Backstage Segment:
Kurt tells Team Raw that he’s not taking any chances. He tells Joe and Balor they are gonna team up tonight to make sure they get along. He then tells Jason Jordan he’s facing Bray Wyatt. Strowman says he wants Kane. Angle makes the match for the main event tonight.

In Ring Segment: Miz TV w/ Cesaro & Sheamus
Miz welcomes everyone. Miz tells about Baron Corbin and tells that he keeps ruining opportunities. He says there is a level that he is on and a level that Corbin is on and he just can’t compete. He says he takes advantage of opportunities and tells how he will be facing The Shield tonight with his guest Cesaro and Sheamus.
Miz congratulates Sheamus and Cesaro on winning the tag titles back. Sheamus says it was no surprise because they keep their eyes on the prize. Cesaro says all they cared about was taking back what belongs to them. Cesaro says they took advantage of the opportunity and now they are three-time Raw Tag Team Champions. Sheamus says they are the real tag team champions of the WWE, unlike The Usos. Miz tells the crowd to be quiet as they break out in you look stupid chant. Sheamus says they are the A-Team tag team champions, they are the Raw Tag Team Champions and at Survivor Series they’re gonna jailbreak The Usos penitentiary. Miz chimes in and says tonight they will break The Shield. Miz says they are the champions and this is their moment. He tells that the happy reunion tour ends tonight. Cesaro ends with saying we don’t just set the bar we are the bar.
My Opinion:
This wasn’t a bad Miz TV. I think some of the stuff is getting repetitive but this did its job. It’ll be awesome to finally see The Shield in a match again tonight. Both teams can use the momentum heading into Sunday so it’ll be interesting to see who goes over.
*** The New Day accepts the challenge of The Shield

Match 3: Bray Wyatt vs Jason Jordan
Jordan backs Wyatt to the ropes in the early going. Jordan works around Wyatt but is backed into the corner. Jordan side steps Wyatt and sends him into the corner. Jordan is able to land a dropkick but Wyatt comes back with a headbutt. Jordan lifts Wyatt and slams him into the corner and does it once more after. Jordan lands a huge spear in the corner and lands a big belly to belly suplex. Jordan goes to the outside and tries to spear Wyatt but Wyatt moves out of the way and Jordan crashes into the barricade as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Wyatt has Jordan grounded on the mat. Jordan works to a vertical base but Wyatt sends him back to the mat and hits a running senton. Wyatt stomps on Jordan and toys with him. Wyatt continues to work on the left knee of Jordan. Wyatt lands a huge kick and follows with a uranage. Wyatt looks for Sister Abigail but Jordan rolls him up and gets the 1 2 3.
*** After the match Wyatt attacks Jordan. He hits a big clothesline on the outside and slams Jordan’s leg against the ring post.
Winner: Jason Jordan
My Opinion:
This wasn’t a bad match. I was glad to see Bray back and I’m glad they let him attack Jordan after the match so he could gain his edge back after being gone. I liked Jordan facing Wyatt as it was unique and fresh. I think Wyatt looked strong but Jordan showed his smarts and showed he can be a strong member to represent Raw.

Backstage Segment:
Kurt asks Jordan if he’s okay. Jordan says he’s fine but Kurt says he doesn’t think he’s ready. Jordan tells him to let him compete and that he deserves this. He pleads with Kurt and says please dad.

In Ring Segment: Brock Lesnar
Heyman presents the selling point of why to watch Survivor Series. He says this is the first time in history the Universal Champion faces a WWE Champion and it’s the first time Lesnar will face AJ Styles. His next selling point is he wants to see Brock Lesnar versus AJ Styles. He tells how he’s never seen him step into a ring with anyone who claims to be better than Lesnar. Heyman tells about Styles and how he’s mastered speed. He then goes to his next point which is that Styles is the single greatest in-ring performer of this generation. Heyman says that Styles has to come from behind and be the ultimate underdog because he’s gonna step into the ring with Brock Lesnar. He tells that Lesnar will show he’s the number one champion in WWE then, now and forever. His fourth point he makes is that if you want to see a Rocky movie come to life it’s AJ Styles. He tells about the victories Styles has recorded this year. He gives selling point F5 and says styles can’t survive the onslaught of the beast. He says that Styles will be beaten, victimized and conquered by Brock Lesnar.
My Opinion:
Great promo by Heyman. I loved how he played to the crowd and really sold this match. I can’t wait to see Lesnar versus Styles, I think it could be one of the best matches of the year. One thing I really liked tonight was how happy Lesnar looked to be there. I can’t wait to see him wrestle again and against Styles it’s gonna be insane. I think Lesnar will ultimately beat Styles but I think Lesnar will be tested and Styles will put on a good showing.

Match 4: The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose) vs
Sheamus & Cesaro & The Miz
Rollins and Cesaro start off the match. Cesaoro works Rollins but Rollins hits a nice takedown. Cesaro lands a big kick and an uppercut to follow. Cesaro hits a clothesline on Rollins. Rollins comes back and hits a dropkick. Ambrose gets the tag and he and Rollins double team Cesaro. Ambrose chops away on Cesaro and is able to land a single leg takedown. Ambrose works Cesaro on the mat with a crossface. Rollins gets the tag and he Ambrose double team, Cesaro, again. Ambrose gets the tag and lands a big ax handle from the top. Cesaro gets in control and tags in Sheamus. Sheamus hits a big boot and hammers on Ambrose in the corner. Miz gets the tag and stomps on Ambrose in the corner. Cesaro gets the tag and he and Sheamus double team Ambrose in the corner. Sheamus gets the tag and hits Ambrose with a big right hand. Sheamus works Ambrose to the mat and keeps the pressure on. Ambrose is able to take to Sheamus. Rollins and Reigns come in to assist. Reigns sends Sheamus to the outside and do the same to Sheamus. Rollins on the outside takes down Bo Dallas and Ambrose takes out Axel. Miz runs away from Ambrose and Rollins as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Miz is in control of Rollins. Miz throws Rollins out of the ring. Rollins gets back in and takes down Miz. Sheamus and gets the tag and prevents Rollins form getting to his corner. Sheamus hangs up Rollins on the top rope and flies from the top but is hit with a big kick from Rollins. Reigns gets the tag and takes out Miz and takes it to Cesaro. Reigns hammers on Cesaro in the corner. Reigns then hits a big Samoan drop and looks for the Superman Punch. Ambrose takes out Miz but Reigns gets caught by an uppercut and a cheap shot from Sheamus. Cesaro hits another uppercut but can’t get the three on the pin. Cesaro gets distracted by Rollins taking out Sheamus. Reigns hits the Superman Punch and looks for the spear. Cesaro catches him with an uppercut. Miz gets the tag and tries to steal one on Reigns. Rollins comes in to take out Miz. Ambrose hits dirty deeds on Sheamus and The Shield stands tall. Reigns hits the spear on Miz and The Shield hit the triple powerbomb on Miz. Reigns goes for the cover and gets the 1 2 3.
Winners: The Shield
My Opinion:
Awesome to see The Shield teaming. They look very strong heading into Sunday and I think they can beat The New Day. I loved the teamwork form The Shield and tonight they showed what a real team looks like. It’ll be interesting to see if The Shield stays teaming after Survivor Series but either way, it’s been entertaining to watch them back together.

Backstage Segment:
Kane tells that even someone who’s sick can smile. He tells that all he has to do is remember what he did to Braun Strowman and says tonight he is gonna show him that there are worst things in life than death and that’s him.

In Ring Segment:
Kurt tells that the decision he’s about to make may be one the toughest of his career. He tells that Jordan was injured tonight and therefore he can not allow Jordan to compete. He says he has decided to name a replacement. Outcomes Jordan who tells him not to do this. Jordan says he’s worked his whole life to get to this point. Jordan says this was gonna be the first time to fight side by side with his father. Kurt says he can’t let him do it. Jordan says by Sunday he will be fine. Jordan tells Angle that he was injured and won a gold medal. He pleads with Kurt that he can do it. Kurt says it’s not worth it. Jordan tells Kurt that he was his idol. Jordan says this has all been a dream come true. He tells Kurt he didn’t pick him out of favoritism, he picked him because he was the best option. He says it’s an honor to represent Raw and pleads again for Kurt to not take that from him. Stephanie comes out and asks Kurt if he’s really considering this. She tells him to make the announcement now. Out comes Triple H!
Triple H tells Kurt that if he won’t make the announcement then he will and announces he will be the fifth member of Raw’s Survivor Series Team!!!! Triple H then hits the Pedigree on Jason Jordan.
My Opinion:
OMG! What an announcement, I can’t believe Triple H is gonna be on the team now. This Survivor Series is shaping up to be something very special. I loved that right there and it really pushes forward the point that Raw is in this to win. The excitement is in the air and this is how you get people interested. I love this decision, I think Jordan is great but this is a whole new game with Triple H on the team.

Match 5: Finn Balor & Samoa Joe vs
The Club (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson)
Anderson attacks Balor from behind. Balor backs him into the corner and tags Joe. Joe tees off on Anderson and tags Balor back in. Balor lands a dropkick on Anderson Joe and Balor are in control as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Joe and Balor work Anderson in the corner. Balor side steps Anderson and lands a huge kick. Balor goes to the top but is knocked down by Anderson. Gallows gets the tag and keeps on Balor. Balor fights back with big rights but is taken down by a big boot. Gallows lands a series of elbows but can’t get the three on the pin. Anderson gets the tag and hits Balor with a big right. Anderson hits an uppercut in the corner and works Balor on the mat. Anderson goes to the chinlock on Balor. Anderson continues to work Balor on the mat. Balor fights to his feet and tries for the tag. Balor fights off Anderson but is hit by a spinebuster as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Gallows hits Balor with a big boot. Gallows tries to hit a leg drop but Balor moves out of the way. Balor hits a big kick and both men are down. Joe gets the tag and hits a big clothesline on Anderson. He hits a running senton and takes out Gallows on the apron. Balors hits a big kick on Gallows on the outside. Balor gets the tag and hits the Coupe de Grace on Anderson. Balor gets the 1 2 3 and picks up the win.
Winners: Samoa Joe and Finn Balor
My Opinion:
Balor and Joe looked very good together. I loved the teamwork and no doubt they will help Team Raw. Their styles are very similar and I loved how they actually came together. Gallows and Anderson put up a fight but Balor and Joe proved why they are top guys on the roster.

Backstage Segment:
Charly asks Alexa who she’d rather face at Survivor Series. Alexa says it’s unfair that she couldn’t have more time to prepare. She says she is interested in that title match and might show up to watch it live. She assures that she will reign supreme.

Match 6: Kane vs Braun Strowman
*** Before the bell rings Kane hits Strowman with a big right. Strowman drops Kane with a big kick and stomps on him. Kane goes to the outside but is met with an uppercut form Strowman. Strowman hits him with another right and hammers on Kane. Strowman stays on Kane on the outside and pounds on him. Kane is able to come back and sends Strowman into the steps. Kane grabs a table from under the ring. Kane stomps on Strowman and hits him with a big right. Kane then hits Strowman with a chair. Kane tries for a chokeslam but Strowman powers out. Strowman hits Kane with the chair now. Strowman brings Kane into the ring. Strowman knocks Kane down with a big headbutt. Kane grabs Strowman but is fought off and Strowman hits a double ax handle on him. Strowman hits a running powerslam and put both of them both through the ring.
My Opinion:
That was good but I don’t like that Raw ended that way. That was a little bit of a letdown and definitely didn’t deliver like it should’ve. That’s cool that they went through the ring but in my opinion, the show should’ve ended with a fight with the SmackDown Team.

Final Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this Raw, it was a great way to lead into Survivor Series. I love the decision to put Triple H on the Raw team. This really sets forth the importance of Raw winning and how bad they want to win. The Shield returning to action together tonight was awesome. They proved that they are on the same page and no doubt will be ready for The New Day. Samoa Joe and Finn Balor showed they can work together and do it well which is what Team Raw needs. Bayley being added to the Women’s team is a good addition as well. I would’ve liked to see Paige return and be named to the team but hopefully she’ll be back after Survivor Series. Overall tonight’s show really brought Survivor Series together. Obviously after tomorrow night we will know the official card but for now this show looks amazing. I can not wait for Sunday!!!
Overall Rating: 7/10