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Author: ProWrestling.net Editor Jason Powell (@prowrestlingnet)

WWE Raw (Episode 1,485) KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky aired on the U.S. network on November 8, 2021

[First hour] Raw opened the game and reviewed the main game of Big E vs. Kevin Owens last week... Big E and Owens were sitting on the production crate in the backstage area. Owens told Big E that he has been working hard to prove that he is a better person. He claimed to be groggy and could not see when Seth Rollins hit Big E last week. Big E said he had a game and didn't care. "Well, I do," Owens said after Big E walked away...

Seth Rollins enters the field at the check-in of the broadcast team of Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, and Byron Saxton. Rollins wore a blue trench coat and brought him to the ring with his WWE title contract. Rollins said that he will lead Team Raw to defeat Team Smackdown in the Survivor Series.

The slogan "You look silly" sounded. "It's like you Louisville idiots know nothing about fashion," Rollins replied. He asked Kevin Owens who exactly was. Rollins asked the crowd if they thought Owens was a liar. Rollins said he and Owens entered the industry together.

Rollins said that one thing Owens can always count on is that he will stabb you from behind whenever he has the opportunity. Rollins said Owens' level is already very low. He called Owens a snake and a coward, and he was a liar without courage and soul.

Kevin Owens (Kevin Owens) enters and chases Rollins in and out of the ring. Owens tried to bomb Rollins on the tarmac, but Rollins slipped away and ran onto the stage. Rollins smiled. Owens threw Rollins' contract to the ground...

The video of Omos that aired last week cost The Street Profits against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode...

Backstage, Riddle and Randy Orton discussed the formation of a super team with The Street Profits. Orton said that as champions, they have no reason to fight with the giants. He recalled telling Riddle not to get involved, just to make Riddle try to save profits.

"Street Profiteering" Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins appeared. Orton told them that if they had a vendetta with Omos, then they would be on their own. Orton’s music played, and then he and Riddle entered... [C]

Powell's POV: Orton is not the one who gave up AJ Styles and RKO for no reason. Will this definitely upset his partner Omos? At the same time, I like the way they create mystery about Orton. I have a feeling that we are under a triple threat, but I would love to see him turn around again, even in line with Rollins.

1. Randy Orton, Riddle, Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins play against AJ Styles, Omos, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. A chart lists the five-man duel between Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, Queen Zelina and Carmella in order to participate in the Raw Women’s Championship later in the show. Riddle caught Stiles on the armrest. Stiles cheered him up, and they all rolled from the rope to the floor. [C]

After some back and forth movements, Orton threw Stiles over the top rope, and then Omos caught Stiles at the side of the racecourse. Ormos put down Stiles, climbed onto his apron, and gritted his teeth at Orton who was about to rest again. [C]

Omos took a late tag, killed Dawkins, and threw Ford to the floor. Although Orton tried to persuade him, Riddle joined. Riddle knelt on Omos' head, but Omos threw him down with his tree. Orton tried to enter the ring, but Roode and Ziggler pulled him to the side of the racecourse.

Stiles wanted this label, Omos planned to give him, but Ziegler put himself in the game. Rudd pulled Styles off his apron and pushed him. Omos ran Rudd into the barricade of the circus. Ziegler finally entered the ring and covered Riddle for the three count.

AJ Styles, Omos, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode defeated Randy Orton, Riddle, Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins at 22:05.

After the game, Orton hit Ziegler with RKO. Orton told Riddle about violating his advice and talked about how their goal should keep the original label title...

Powell's point of view: When Raw lacks some staff to participate in the European tour, I want to know why so many talents are invested in an eight-man tag competition. But the game lasted for more than twenty minutes and took up a lot of TV time.

Backstage, Kevin Owens approached Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio. Owens said he respected Rey throughout his career and needed to know that he believed he did not lie to Big E. Rey's opening music played and he told Owens that he believed him. Rey and Dom entered. WWE authority figure Adam Pearce is waiting for them in the ring. The broadcast team said they don’t know what’s going on... [C]

Powell's point of view: Pierce waiting for Rey and Dom in the ring is a good hook to get the audience into commercials.

A Veer Mahaan video package was broadcast and listed that he is about to join Raw...

Ring announcer Mike Rome introduced Pierce, who was in the ring with Rey and Dom. Pierce talked about the Survivor series and mentioned that the undertaker, shield and rock all made their debut at the event. He talked about Raw vs. Smackdown elements, and recalled that Team Raw swept Team Smackdown last year.

Pierce said that after announcing Team Raw's knockout against Team Smackdown over the weekend, he felt he had made a huge mistake. He said that Dom is the only person in Team Raw who is not a former champion. Pearce said Dom will join Team Raw unless he loses the game "with this person". Pearce walked to the back, and then Bobby Lashley played with the returning MVP. Smith said that the winner of this game will be Team Raw... [C]

2. Bobby Lashley (w/MVP) vs. Dominik Mysterio (w/Rey Mysterio). Dom chose the early messenger bag. Lashley caught Dom, but he slipped away. When Lashley charged, Dom held down the rope, causing Lashley to fall beside the circus. Dom jumped onto Lashley, who caught him, then threw him onto the ring post.

Adam Pierce watched the game on the backstage monitor. Graves said that this game rule may not be a popular decision, but he understands it wholeheartedly. Back in the ring, Lashley put Dom in the Hurt Lock, but instead of letting Dom knock it out, he released it. Lashley threw Dom from the bottom rope to the side of the circus.

[Second hour] Lashley walked to the floor and picked up Dom. Rey pulled Dom from Lashley's shoulder. Lashley responded by guiding Rey, then picked up Dom and threw him onto the ring pole again. Lashley threw Dom back into the ring and pierced him with a spear. Lashley applied Hurt Lock and won the submission...

Bobby Lashley defeated Dominik Mysterio 5:10 and took a place in the Survivor Series knockout round.

Powell's POV: A fun game with Lashley destroying Dom. Graves is good at color criticism. He said that Lashley was just "playing with his food" and asked the referee to stop the game because he was worried that Lashley would not stop hurting Dom. Obviously, this is a strong return for Lashley.

The new image lists "Team Raw" Bobby Lashley, Rey Mysterio, Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, and Seth Rollins as well as "Team Smackdown" Drew McIntyre, King Woods, Happy Corbin, Sami Zayn and Jeff Hardy as knockout matches for the Men's Survivor Series …

The highlight clip that aired last week was Big E boasting about Chad Gable's proposal to train him... Gable and Otis appeared backstage. Seth Rollins joined them. Gable bragged to Rollins about his achievements at Full Sail, and then said he could confirm that Kevin Owens was a liar, just like Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers (very good). Rollins said he hated that man. Gable said he is offering free courses offered by Alpha Academy...

WWE Champion Big E comes out... [C] Chad Gable and Otis come out...

3. In a non-championship game, WWE Champion Big E played against Chad Gable (w/Otis). Big E pulled the gable under the lowest rope, then stood on the floor and threw a few shots into his chest. Big E followed, splashing water on the apron, then returned to the ring, covered Gable, and counted twice.

Gable rallied and almost fell. Gable shouted that it was for the college, and then put the big E on the electric chair. Big E slipped away and finally performed a uranage slam. Big E puts down the straps on the vest, then hits Big Ending and scores...

WWE champion Big E defeated Chad Gable 4:55 in a non-championship match.

Powell’s POV: It’s interesting when it continues, but you know these two have more capabilities. Although Gable's creativity is much better than he was in the short G era, they still haven't positioned him as a threat to defeat the main event players. By the way, I mentioned earlier that some Raw wrestlers were wrong when they were participating in the European Tour. I believe it is just the staff of Smackdown at this time. I'm very sorry. I am still working hard to maintain the integrity of these new lists.

Backstage, Kevin Owens asked someone if he believed him. The camera pulled back, showing R-Truth, and he said he believed him. R-Truth listed a series of stupid things he believed...The broadcast team hyped Owens vs. Rawlins late in the show... Smackdown's ad hyped Roman Rains vs. King Woods...[C]

Adam Pierce and Sonia Deville talk to the female wrestler in the background. They introduced the members of Team Raw and pointed out that they will participate in the five-a-side competition to compete for the chance of the Raw Women's Championship. Doudrop and Dana Brooke both complained that they did not join Team Raw. Nikki ASH stood up and expressed her disappointment. Carmella and Queen Zelina mock ASH, which leads Rhea Ripley to defend her partner...

The broadcast team hyped the futsal game, and then hyped the WrestleMania ticket will be on sale. They set up a video package at the last WrestleMania event in the Dallas area, and then hyped the tickets that went on sale on Friday...Broadcast Tam also reviewed Lashley’s defeat of Dom Mysterio to replace his team at Team Raw Location......

Backstage, Kevin Patrick was talking to Rey while Dom was putting ice on his neck. Rey said Dom would be fine with a sprained neck. He said that when everyone is questioning the integrity of Kevin Owens, they should question the integrity of Adam Pierce. He said that Pearce could let Lashley participate in the game if he wanted him. Austin Theory appeared and took a selfie, while Rey preferred Dom...

WWE 24/7 champion Reggie has played... [C]

Powell's view: If anyone should question the integrity of Pierce's role, it is the Smackdown crew. After all, Pearce said he booked the Lashley vs. Dom game because he wanted Raw to win the game. I'm not sure why his role wants that, because he is responsible for overseeing these two brands. I think we will see if this is part of a larger storyline, or just nonsense of the survivor series' brand supremacy.

4. WWE 24/7 champion Reggie vs. Drake Maverick. The Mavericks are already in the ring, and his whistle music starts playing during the break. Maverick wrestled in jeans and boots, while Reggie wore his usual attire. Reggie avoided some of the Mavericks' strikes and kicked him. Reggie took off his jacket and made another move. R-Truth ran out and was attacked from behind by Cedric Alexander and Sheldon Benjamin. Maverick rolled up a distraught Reggie and pinned him.

Drake Maverick defeated Reggie 1:20 to win the WWE 24/7 Championship (it did not last).

Akira Tozawa appeared on the ring, rolled up the calf, and suppressed him. Tozawa went to the circus. Corey Graves rolled up the Mavericks and fixed him to win the championship. Byron Saxton rolled up Graves and fixed him to win the championship. The maverick rolled up Saxton and pinned him. Maverick returned to the ring, where he was suppressed by Reggie, and Reggie then walked back with his championship belt, while his challenger chased him. Saxton boasted that it was Saxton No. 1, Graves No. 0...

Powell's point of view: Well, at least they changed the formula, it's not just the usual Reggie game.

Raw women's champion Becky Lynch (Becky Lynch) appeared and joined the broadcast team to comment. It shows footage of women who will compete for the title in a five-a-side competition... [C] The broadcast team has carried out additional publicity for the upcoming WrestleMania tickets...

When Doudrop approached her, Bianca Belair was warming up backstage. Bel Air said that she did not have time to deal with any problems she encountered. Doudrop disputed Belair's loss and another chance to win. Doudrop said that she speaks on behalf of all other women. Belair interrupted her, saying that Doupdrop was not speaking for them, she was speaking for herself. Bel Air comes in...

The rest of the entrance happened. Both Carmella and Queen Zelina have short pre-recorded promos (Carmella touts her beauty and Zelina becomes her royal family). Once everyone was in the ring, Bel Air leaned against Lynch through the rope. Carmela and Vega pushed her to the circus. Before the bell rang, all five contestants were arguing on the floor. [C]

5. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Carmella vs. Queen Zelina compete for the chance to win the Raw Women's Championship in a five-a-side competition. Lynch is making a comment. Carmela wore her strange mask. Bel Air and Ripley immediately cleared the ring and teased each other, but Carmela and Zelena came back to stop it.

Bel Air and Ripley knocked them back and were locked up. Before Carmella and Zelina pulled Belair to the floor and smashed her into the barricade, neither of these women had the advantage. Ripley briefly repelled Carmela and Zelena, then Zelena's slash blocked her leg. Carmella and Zelina had worked together briefly, but Zelina interrupted Carmella's stitching attempts.

[Third hour] Belair works for Carmella and Zelina. Morgan came back and put Bel Air down with a password cracker. Carmela made an awkward facial destruction to Morgan (don't know who to blame), then went to get the pin, but Ripley broke it. Ripley kicked Carmela out of the ring. Zelina knocked down Ripley with a beautiful tornado DDT, causing him to almost fall. Lynch said she was very impressed with Zelena. Bel Air stood up, pressed Zelena on her head, and then placed her on the other three people in the circus. [C]

Bel Air, Morgan, and Vega built a place that looked like the Tower of Doom. Instead, Bel Air picked up Morgan and Vega, walked through the ring, and threw them on the mat. Rip used the missile drop to knock down Bel Air. Carmella played a super kick against Ripley and covered her twice, then covered every other contestant twice.

Bel Air and Ripley faced off again. Ripley escaped the KOD attempt and eventually hit the rapids and got the pin, but Morgan broke it. Rip hit Morgan with his head, and the latter returned with the hurricane. Ripley threw Morgan on the ring and went to find her Terminator, but Morgan escaped and hit his own Terminator, but Zelena broke the pin.

Belair hit Zelina's KOD and defeated her, but Doudrop appeared and pulled Belair off the ring, then bumped her onto the ring post. Carmela tried to steal the pin from Zelena, but Morgan rolled up Carmela and pinned her.

Liv Morgan defeated Carmella, Queen Zelina, Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a five-a-side game at 16:25 to win the Raw Women's Championship.

Then, Lynch climbed onto the broadcast station and raised his championship belt. Morgan sat on the table with her, staring at her. Lynch fell off the table and lifted her belt as she walked away...

Powell's view: Good for Morgan. There is no reason to think that she will win the Raw Women's Championship from Lynch, but it is nice to see her appear in the title picture after so many stops and starts. I fully support Doudrop's heel turn. Hope it comes with a name change. I just hope they don't let her complain more about the opportunity Belair got, because it is very similar to the mistake they made with Drew McIntyre on Raw.

When Seth Rollins approached him and said that he was not looking for trouble, Big E was shown walking in the background. He told Big E that he shouldn't believe a word that Kevin Owens said. Rollins told Big E that it is better to believe in the devil you know than to believe in the devil you don't believe in. Big E said he didn't trust any of them. He added that he will be next to the circus during the game to make sure everything goes smoothly...

The broadcast team hyped a special program to pay tribute to the troops, which was broadcast after the NFL football game on Sunday (please check the local list because the start time is different)...

When Big E appeared, the broadcasting team hyped his championship-to-championship match with the Roman Reigns for Survivor Series. Big E talked to the broadcast team and said that he couldn't wait to face Reigns in the Survivor Series. Graves hyped the game between Owens and Rollins...[C]

The Smackdown review video was broadcast, and then the broadcast team hyped the WWE Universal Champion Roman Rains vs. King Woods in a non-championship game...

Austin Theory enters and takes a photo with Graves. Theory tried to strike up a conversation with Big E, and Big E snatched the phone from him...

Seth Rollins (Seth Rollins) played, and next week Raw in Indianapolis was hyped. Rollins picked up the microphone and said that before facing Kevin Owens, he had something to say. Rollins recalled that Kevin Owens was a liar. Rollins said it was true, but he was not the only one who lied.

Rollins told Big E that what happened last week was a plan between him and Owens. Rollins said he would treat each other frankly, because he was a man of integrity. Kevin Owens’ entrance music rang, and he walked to the ring and immediately punched Rollins, who eventually stood beside the circus. Owens followed close behind, but Rawlins avoided him by avoiding the roadblock... [C]

The "This Week in WWE History" video was played, focusing on the Survivor Series. Montreal screw work in 1997 attracted much attention...

6. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins. The bell rang and the two wrestlers punched each other. The fighting spread to the circus, and Owens fired cannonballs at Rollins, who was sitting next to the roadblock. Back in the ring, Owens stepped on Rollins with both feet, then climbed to the top, but Rollins rolled under the rope.

Owens fell off the rope and kicked Rollins. Owens was ready to take action on the tarmac, but Rollins broke free and was blocked by Owens. Owens threw Rollins from his apron onto the broadcast station. Owens threw a splash from his apron, but Rawlins knelt on his knees. Rollins ran Owens into the broadcast station. [C]

After the break, Rollins controlled the situation. He gritted his teeth at Big E who was sitting next to the broadcast team but did not participate in the game commentary. Owens finally returned with a kick and DDT. Owens tried to lift Rollins to move, but he was sold because of a rib injury. Rollins put him down on the clothesline with a sling blade. Rollins chose the top rope splash that Owens avoided. Owens climbed to the top and splashed Rollins with a frog. Owens sold a rib injury and then counted twice. [C]

Later in the game, Rollins rushed towards Owens, who stood up and moved on the floor near the big E. Rollins and Owens hit the floor. Rollins got up and returned to the ring. Owens got up and tried to return to the ring, but he encountered a big E, which caused Rollins to pass the countdown to win.

Seth Rollins defeated Kevin Owens at 23 minutes and 45 seconds.

After the game, Owens attacked Big E and gave him a pop-up power bomb on the ring apron. Owens let out a few primitive screams, then punched the big E. Several referees and producers ran out to persuade Owens. Owens blew them away and continued to treat Big E roughly. "Look at Kevin Owens' eyes, it's a dangerous, dangerous person," Graves said. Owens let out a few more screams to end the show...

Powell's point of view: Big E's back was turned when Owens hit him, so the idea was that Big E accidentally blocked Owens's way and prevented him from winning the game. Owens then did a good job stealing. There is no sign of an alliance between Owens and Rollins, so they may be establishing a triple threat.

Overall, they did a three-hour job better this week than they did before the draft. Raw is a deeper brand. With the emergence of new faces, Big E, Owens and Rawlins all follow him, which makes the show feel very fresh. I will be back soon to provide Dot Net members with an audio commentary every Monday night. Let me know what you think of this show by rating it below.

Let's take a look at Raw, because it's more exciting than the bear's terrible offense.

The number of times I have read "rolling up" XX as a pin is absurd.

If you think this is bad, wait until the Survivor series

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