WWE Raw Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights After Survivor Series

Invite to Bleacher Report’s live protection and wrap-up of WWE Raw on November 27.

The return of CM Punk at Survivor Series set social networks on fire Saturday night.

The very best worldwide was as soon as believed to be not likely to ever step foot in a WWE ring once again, however as the stating goes, never ever state never ever in expert fumbling.

Saturday’s pay-per-view likewise included the babyface groups getting wins in both WarGames matches, Rhea Ripley and Gunther maintaining their particular champions, and Santos Escobar scoring a win over Dragon Lee.

Monday’s Raw included the very first remarks from Punk following his return in addition to all of the fallout from the pay-per-view.

Let’s have a look at whatever that took place on the program.

Raw opened with a video summarizing what decreased at Survivor Series with a heavy focus on the return of CM Punk. We then got a brand name brand-new introduction for Raw consisting of various music.

Randy Orton came out to kick things off to a substantial pop from the crowd. He appeared actually delighted to be back and positioned for some photos with fans as he made his method to the ring. He even stopped and signed a figure for a young fan.

The Viper stated he gladly returned when Cody Rhodes called him up, not just due to the fact that of their relationship however likewise due to the fact that he wished to become part of WarGames with the child of the male who developed the match, Dusty Rhodes.

Orton stated he had some incomplete service with The Bloodline, consisting of Jey Uso. That is when Rhea Ripley came out by herself. She stated The Judgment Day had actually taken control of WWE while he has actually been gone. The Viper appeared not impressed and stated “Daddy’s back.”

The section ended with Orton assuring to get Dominik Mysterio on Monday night.

This was an excellent opening section. Orton did a fantastic task managing the crowd.

Grade: B

Noteworthy Moments and Observations

After Adam Pearce had a mini crisis recently, he scheduled a number of tag groups to contend in a Tag Team Turmoil match to see which duo would get the next chance at the titles.

Akira Tozawa and Otis represented Alpha Academy to begin the bout versus Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. Here is the order of removals:

Having the very first hour of the program be commercial-free was an excellent relocation since it permitted WWE to lastly provide the tag group department some attention, which it has actually sorely required for months.

The Creeds getting a lot time truly permitted them to display and offer fans who do not view NXT a much better concept of what they can do.

Outcome: The Creeds win a chance at the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships

Grade: B

Noteworthy Moments and Observations

Cody Rhodes stated himself as the very first entrant in the 2024 males’s Royal Rumble match. This caused Shinsuke Nakamura resolving him from the cinema.

The Artist utilized the video as a diversion so he might slip up behind The American Nightmare and blow red mist in his face.

After a break, Ivar and Bronson Reed satisfied for a battle.

Ivar and Reed are 2 of the greatest guys in WWE, however they are likewise both efficient in unexpected individuals with their speed and dexterity, so this wasn’t simply 2 huge men striking each other.

Both Superstars attempted to subdue each other with whatever they had. They each showed their huge strength and striking capability throughout the bout.

Matches like this are rare nowadays, so it was a great modification of speed to see 2 huge meaty males slapping meat. Huge E was most likely smiling from ear to ear while seeing this.

After Valhalla was ejected from ringside, both males were passed over while battling in the timekeeper’s location. They continued to hammer out the crowd till security attempted to break them up. They utilized the guards as weapons versus each other.

This was simply plain enjoyable from start to complete. The ending will disturb some, however it will result in a rematch that needs to be even much better.

Outcome: Double Countout

Grade: B+

Noteworthy Moments and Observations

After a backstage section, Zoey Stark and Nia Jax wound up in a songs match today.

Stark utilized her speed to prevent Jax and struck a couple of strikes early on, however The Irresistible Force’s size and power ultimately ended up being excessive for her to handle.

This wasn’t an especially interesting contest, however it did a great task demonstrating how much Jax enhanced throughout her time far from WWE while likewise making Stark appear like a proficient powerhouse babyface.

The 2nd half of the match was much better than the. You might hear the crowd responding more with each relocation. Jax scored the pin, however Stark had an excellent proving.

Outcome: Nia Jax beat Zoey Stark

Grade: C+

Significant Moments and Observations

Seth Rollins came out to provide a promotion however before he might state excessive, the crowd began to shout for CM Punk.

The Visionary called Punk a hypocrite and stated he didn’t wish to invest a single 2nd speaking about him. As he started to discuss who his next opposition would be, Drew McIntyre marched to the ring.

He stated he requires to get his focus back after losing at WarGames and the method to do it is to win the world title Rollins has today.

The Visionary exposed he is safeguarding the title versus Jey Uso next week, which resulted in the Scot striking him with a headbutt out of no place that busted him open a bit. Uso came out to assist Rollins drive him off.

After a break, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven put the ladies’s tag titles on the line versus Natalya and Tegan Nox.

The odd-couple champs had a tough time combating the just recently formed duo they were dealing with however handled to take control throughout the break.

Niven got the win for her group with a crossbody to Nox. She raised up both belts as Green commemorated at ringside.

This match was great, however it was essentially filler.

Outcome: Piper Niven and Chelsea Green beat Natalya and Tegan Nox

Grade: C

Noteworthy Moments and Observations

The centerpiece of this week’s program was the match in between Orton and Mysterio that was established throughout the opening section.

Dom attempted to take control early however was rapidly warded off when The Viper struck a shoulder deal with. JD McDonagh motivated his stablemate to return into the ring, which simply resulted in Orton beating him up some more.

Remarkably, Dom had the ability to get in some offense and The Legend Killer did a terrific task selling for him before he took control of once again.

Jelly Roll was being in the front row and entered an argument with McDonagh. He pressed JD and Dom before shaking hands with Orton.

The Viper and Dom placed on an enjoyable centerpiece that offered the crowd a lot of factors to shout and cheer. Orton scored the win with a great RKO.

Outcome: Randy Orton beat Dominik Mysterio

Grade: B

Significant Moments and Observations

The very first thing Punk stated when he got to the ring was “It appears like hell froze over.” He made a fast hockey joke to get a laugh before stating he was feeling more like himself once again.

He stated he has actually altered which he is lastly home, which got a huge “CM Punk” chant going. He thanked the crowd for always remembering him even when he wished to forget himself.

He stated his other half (and previous WWE wrestler) AJ Lee is succeeding and sends her relates to which he was invited back with open arms by nearly everyone.

All in all, this was a quite tame promotion when you consider what individuals anticipated him to state.

Today’s program had more energy than a lot of episodes of Raw, and while a few of that can be credited to Punk’s return, it wasn’t all him. It felt that method throughout the board.

Orton and R-Truth being back after long breaks was welcome by lots of fans, although The Judgment Day didn’t appear too pleased that Truth got powdered sugar all over their sofa.

The majority of the matches were good. If you just enjoy one, make it Reed vs. Ivar. Whenever you get to see 2 skilled huge guys battle, you need to take that chance. They pressed each other to their limitations.

Grade: B+