RAW Thread 11/23/15: It's A Nashville FELLAbration!

[Steveweiser]

RAW is live tonight from Nashville, and the Celtic Warrior Sheamus is back on top of the WWE pile... and a lot of people aren't happy about it.

Roman Reigns felt that he had reached his destiny by pinning his friend Dean Ambrose to win the tournament to crown a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion... and then Triple H came out. Reigns knew something was up at least, as he decided to spear the WWE COO right where he stood. But then Sheamus snuck up, cashed in his Money in the Bank Briefcase, and gave Reigns two Brogue Kicks to claim his 4th World Championship. It appears that Sheamus is Triple H's new guy - what will they say about it tonight, and how will Reigns respond?

As for the other three men in last night's tournament, how will they move on? Alberto Del Rio and Kevin Owens are still the US and IC Champions respectively, and no doubt Dean Ambrose will want another crack after getting so close to the WWE World Title once again. With TLC three weeks away, we should be seeing new directions emerge quickly.

Was there any real possibility that The Undertaker would lose on his 25th Anniversary? Well, he didn't, as he and Kane defeated Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper. No doubt that we won't be seeing Taker again for a while, so how do the Wyatt Family bounce back? There was an interesting development when the Brothers of Destruction double chokeslammed Erick Rowan, and Rowan "left the building" immediately afterwards, so is there anything in this?

It appears as though Paige is in the rear view mirror when it comes to the WWE Divas Championship, as days removed from very controversial comments in last week's main event segment, Charlotte defeated her with the Figure 8 to retain her title. TLC in three weeks is in Boston, and speculation is that Boston's own Boss, Sasha Banks, is next in line for Charlotte. Will this come to fruition, and what's next for Paige after her loss?

Tyler Breeze earned his first PPV victory with an Unprettier on Dolph Ziggler, and the victory seemed pretty conclusive. However, is this the end of their rivalry, or will Ziggler want more with Prince Pretty?

All this, and The New Day explaining why they left their Survivor Series team in the lurch, tonight on RAW from 8/7c on USA!

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I'm sure the first half hour will be, "Sheamus is best for business, tag match in the main event!", but I'll have to see for sure in a replay, watching Gravity Falls first.

Though learning earlier the series finale isn't until next year did kind of kill my hype on that.

[Big Poppa Pumpkin]

Probably gonna give it a miss, read the results and then watch the one-hour version if anything looks interesting to me. I hope it's a good show, anyway.

[Bang Bang Bart]

My guess on what's next for the Wyatts: Cut a new, vague, creepy promo on their next opponent, then the cycle begins anew.

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Nov 23, 2015 10:28:22 GMT -5 Bang Bang Bart said:

My guess on what's next for the Wyatts: Cut a new, vague, creepy promo on their next opponent, then the cycle begins anew.

Nah, I'd say more likely is the Wyatts will be MIA for a couple of weeks then when Kane's in the middle of or just finished up a match they'll show up and attack him so to some degree Bray can get his win back.

[CeilingFan]

New Day will be punished. Sheamus is not the forgive-and-forget type.

[Welfare Willis]

Nov 23, 2015 10:28:22 GMT -5 Bang Bang Bart said:

My guess on what's next for the Wyatts: Cut a new, vague, creepy promo on their next opponent, then the cycle begins anew.

That sounds like a nature documentary narrated by Werner Herzog.

I'll be there if WoW doesn't drag me down.

[Zone Was Wrong]

I noticeably winced at this title. Terrible pun for a terrible champion. Can't wait for Raw.....................................................................................................

[PrinceD]

Nov 23, 2015 10:27:37 GMT -5 Big Poppa Pumpkin said:

Probably gonna give it a miss, read the results and then watch the one-hour version if anything looks interesting to me. I hope it's a good show, anyway.

Ditto.

I'm probably going to catch up on Lucha Underground tonight.

[Big Bad Kahuna]

Predictions:

Brock returns, challenges Sheamus for a PPV title match

Sheamus vs Reigns title match ends in a lame schmozz finish

Goldust/Stardust feud begins

Ambrose/Owens feud begins for realsies

Another parttimer/legend returns (Jericho? RVD?)

Bray blames Harper for loss vs BOD

[mhamm05]

Nov 23, 2015 13:01:36 GMT -5 PrinceD said:

Nov 23, 2015 10:27:37 GMT -5 Big Poppa Pumpkin said:

Probably gonna give it a miss, read the results and then watch the one-hour version if anything looks interesting to me. I hope it's a good show, anyway.

Ditto.

I'm probably going to catch up on Lucha Underground tonight.

Off-topic, but is there a legit place to watch it? Not really concerned on getting in trouble, but seems like El Rey could have replays or DVDs somewhere...

[The Kevstaaa]

Even though Roman Reigns overcame insurmountable odds to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament at Survivor Series, it was the opportunistic Sheamus who would leave Atlanta with the coveted prize around his waist. One night after Triple H held The Celtic Warrior’s hand high in victory, Sheamus brings his new title to Raw. Will Reigns get some payback tonight, or will The Authority place even more obstacles in the path of The Big Dog?


After refusing Triple H’s offer to align with The Authority in the wake of Seth Rollins’ knee injury, Roman Reigns instead scratched and clawed his way to the final round of a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament for the vacant prize. Yet, even after earning a hard-fought victory over his former Shield brother Dean Ambrose in the conclusive bout of the tourney — and shockingly spearing Triple H after the match — the then-fatigued Big Dog faced a surprise Money in the Bank cash-in by Sheamus, who sealed Reigns’ fate with two swift Brogue Kicks. Much to the delight of The Game, WWE had a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion at the end of Survivor Series, and it wasn’t Reigns. Trading in his shiny briefcase for WWE’s greatest gold, The Celtic Warrior brings the WWE World Heavyweight Title to Raw, where Reigns will no doubt be looking for retribution. However, following The Big Dog’s defiant actions at Survivor Series, has Triple H devised new ways to keep Reigns away from the championship for the foreseeable future? We’ll find out tonight.


Twenty-five years to the day after his chilling Survivor Series debut, The Deadman stood triumphantly beside his brother Kane in the middle of the ring last night, having vanquished The Wyatt Family and affirming that WWE’s true master of the dark side is still The Demon from Death Valley. Now that The Brothers of Destruction have settled their score with Bray Wyatt and his cruel kin, what mysterious forces will hold sway over Raw? Might buzzards circle Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, or have The Undertaker & Kane forced The Eater of Worlds into exile to plan his next move?


The 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match is as much a Thanksgiving mainstay as grandma’s stuffing, and it was Ryback, Jey Uso and Kalisto — one-half of The Lucha Dragons — who stood tall in this year’s 10-man bout last night, defeating a squad that included WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day, King Barrett and the man who would become WWE World Heavyweight Champion at the end of the night, Sheamus.

However, even though The New Day’s teamsuffered a loss, neither Kofi Kingston nor Xavier Woods were defeated in the match, having abandoned The Celtic Warrior to take their fallen “unicorn,” Big E, up the ramp and to the trainer’s room. As the relentlessly upbeat trio continues to celebrate their one-year WWE anniversary despite their loss last night, will their Survivor Series opponents The Usos and The Lucha Dragons ride their wave of momentum against the WWE Tag Team Champions on Raw?


In one of the most personal Divas Championship Matches in WWE history, Charlotte defended both her title and her pride against Paige last night at Survivor Series, making the bitter Diva of Tomorrow tap out to her signature Figure-Eight Leglock.

Even though Charlotte turned back her former friend, it’s clear that Paige’s mission to become a three-time Divas Champion is far from over. Will we see fireworks between these one-time PCB allies on Raw?


All hail The King of Cuteville.

At Survivor Series, Tyler Breeze overcame the frenetic offense of Dolph Ziggler to earn a huge victory over a former World Heavyweight Champion, cementing his place on the main WWE roster.

Prince Pretty might not be the most beloved competitor in WWE — he definitely loves himself more than enough to compensate — but he’s undoubtedly earned a great deal of respect following his win over The Showoff. How will Breeze and Summer Rae celebrate on Raw? Moreover, will Ziggler crash the festivities?

Don’t miss Raw at 8/7 C on USA Network, and be sure to tune in to Raw Pre-Show at 7:30 ET, only on the award-winning WWE Network.

[Dub H]

On the bright side,they seem to be pushing kalisto

[Jeff Mangum PI]

Can we just fast-forward to the Raw after WrestleMania?

[Johnny Flamingo]

The Reigns-HHH-Ambrose-Shaemus storyline has me interested.

Also hoping they put either Sasha or Becky into the Diva's title picture.

I'm thinking this will be a solid Raw.

[mhamm05]

Nov 23, 2015 14:53:42 GMT -5 Johnny Flamingo said:

The Reigns-HHH-Ambrose-Shaemus storyline has me interested.

Also hoping they put either Sasha or Becky into the Diva's title picture.

I'm thinking this will be a solid Raw.

Also patiently waiting for Lynch and Banks to get thrown into a meaningful feud...

[TWERKIN' MAGGLE]

How Russo will this thread go tonight?

I expect it to go 45% Russo after page 76 in the third hour.

[Johnny Flamingo]

Nov 23, 2015 15:14:39 GMT -5 mhamm05 said:

Nov 23, 2015 14:53:42 GMT -5 Johnny Flamingo said:

The Reigns-HHH-Ambrose-Shaemus storyline has me interested.

Also hoping they put either Sasha or Becky into the Diva's title picture.

I'm thinking this will be a solid Raw.

Also patiently waiting for Lynch and Banks to get thrown into a meaningful feud...

Way too much talent being wasted by not having them involved in something meaningful. Especially with the fans obviously wanting to get behind Sasha.

[xCompackx]

I didn't see the PPV last night, but just based on the results I've read, there's just about nothing I want to see on Raw tonight.

[mhamm05]

Nov 23, 2015 16:03:55 GMT -5 Johnny Flamingo said:

Nov 23, 2015 15:14:39 GMT -5 mhamm05 said:

Also patiently waiting for Lynch and Banks to get thrown into a meaningful feud...

Way too much talent being wasted by not having them involved in something meaningful. Especially with the fans obviously wanting to get behind Sasha.

I know I'm in the vocal minority, but I'm actually more excited to see Becky Lynch finaly get some meaningful ring time.

Either way, I completely agree the sentiment. More time for them is definitely due.