Ludwig Kaiser attacks, The Miz deceives Wyatt Sicks, The Bloodline appears & more!
The 11/18 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw was telecasted from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. This week’s episode was pre-taped during the 11/11 episode of the Red brand at the Van Andel Arena.
The 11/18 episode of WWE Raw featured numerous major talents from the Red brand, including World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins, Damian Priest, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, The New Day, and Women’s Tag Team Champions Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair.
Get to know what happened this Monday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winner’s list for the 11/18 episode of WWE Raw.
WWE Raw Summary and Highlights
We started the Monday Night show as Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed, Sheamus, and Bron Breakker arrived in the arena ahead of their respective bouts.
Liv Morgan
The WWE Women’s World Champion, Liv Morgan, kicked off the show alongside Raquel Rodriguez. Morgan picked up the mic and welcomed the crowd to ‘Monday Night Morgan’.
The World Champion stated that she knew Bianca and Cargill were there, and she also knew the tag champs weren’t alone.
Morgan then mentioned that she hadn’t come alone either, as Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae walked to the ring. Jax grabbed the mic and said that she didn’t like or dislike Raquel, and she stated the same for the World Champion.
Jax then shared that she couldn’t stop thinking about Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi, as the tag champs, along with Naomi, interrupted their entrance. Bianca then said that she hadn’t come alone either, as Iyo Sky made her entrance.
Morgan stated that the tag champs weren’t smart because Liv still had five members on her side, while the rival team didn’t have the numbers advantage. Morgan then challenged Bianca, asking who would be brave enough to throw the first punch.
Rhea Ripley returns
Rhea Ripley’s music hit as she made her surprising return on Monday Night Raw. Ripley picked up the mic and yelled “WarGames!” before headbutting the World Champion.
A brawl breaks out as Ripley takes the fight outside and brutalizes Morgan, Iyo Sky takes out Raquel, Candice, and Jax. Bianca, Sky, Cargill, Naomi, and Ripley stood tall in the ring as Morgan’s team retreated.
LWO vs American-Made
Rey Mysterio, alongside Zelina Vega from the LWO faction, made their way into the arena for their mixed tag-team match against American-Made. Back from commercials, Chad Gable and Ivy Nile from the American-Made faction entered next for the match.
Before the match could officially start, Nile and Vega began brawling inside the ring. The bell rang as Vega and Nile took their fight outside, and Gable started the action against Mysterio. The WWE legend took control of the match, but a distraction by Nile helped Gable even the odds.
American-made double-teamed Mysterio, with Gable launching Rey into the ring post and attempting a cover. Mysterio rallied back and tagged in Vega, and the action shifted to Vega and Nile.
Vega quickly gained control, but Nile used her brute force to turn the tide, as the match rolled into a commercial break. Back from the commercials, Nile was in control, stopping Vega from making the tag.
Vega fought back and took out Nile, but Gable entered the ring and locked in a leg lock to prevent the tag. Zelina landed a kick and tagged in Mysterio. Rey quickly manhandled Gable with high-flying moves and went for the cover.
Gable kicked out and landed his own offense, climbing to the top rope, but the Hall of Famer at ringside stopped his attack. Vega and Mysterio double-teamed to catapult Gable from the top rope.
Zelina cleared Nile from interfering as Mysterio landed the 619 to secure the win via pinfall in the first match of the show.
After the match, Julius and Brutus Creed along with Ivy stepped into the ring to console Gable after the mixed-tag match defeat.
Backstage
Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, and Carlito were in their locker room when Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez walked in. Balor stated that he knew Liv had a lot on her plate, with Ripley back, Sky and Belair involved, and many other challenges.
Morgan asked Balor to take care of the team that night. Balor responded, “Of course, family takes care of each other.” He then turned to Carlito and Dominik Mysterio ahead of their match against the War Raiders, offering some advice.
Balor reminded Dominik of his victory over Damian Priest, pointing out that he had the capability to defeat the War Raiders.
As everyone left McDonough told Balor that he had something to discuss with him as we went into the commercial break.
The Miz & The Final Testament
Back from commercials, a pre-recorded video played where The Miz appeared, explaining the Wyatt Sicks fiasco and his abduction. Miz toots his own horn as he boats about his acting prowess.
Miz stated that he was only acting and wasn’t scared of the Wyatt Sicks. Miz also explained why he attacked the Wyatt Sicks and joined forces with the Final Testament.
Karrion Kross then appeared, stating that the Wyatt Sicks were not invincible; they were just wounded people.
Kross sent a warning to Uncle Howdy and the Wyatt Sicks faction, declaring, “An eye for an eye!” as the segment came to a close.
Backstage
Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser were backstage when Gunther reminded Kaiser that he didn’t speak for the champion.
Gunther told Kaiser to make a name for himself and be his own man.
He told Kaiser to stand his ground, then asked him to look him in the eyes and wondered if he still saw the old Ring General. Gunther stated that Priest hadn’t gotten under his skin. The Ring General then stared down the direction where Priest was sitting backstage.
Gunther then attacked Priest, and the two collided backstage. Priest fought back, landing a brutal shot that flattened the champion.
Damian stated that Gunther might be the General, but on the streets, he was the king. GM Adam Pearce walked in and inquired about the situation, to which Priest replied that it was nothing—his champion might just need some ice.
Bron Breakker vs Sheamus – WWE Intercontinental Title
The Celtic Warrior, Sheamus, was the first to make his way into the arena for the title match.
Sheamus had never won the Intercontinental Championship in his career, despite multiple title victories. Back from the commercial break, the Intercontinental Champion, Bron Breakker, made his way into the ring for his title defense. The bell rang, and the match was underway. The two titans stared each other down as Sheamus started the action, taking the fight outside the ring.
Breakker and Sheamus exchanged a couple of blows outside the ring, but the Celtic Warrior quickly brought the action back into the ring.
Breakker rallied back, landing a lightning-fast clothesline on the WWE legend. Breakker then took control of the match, landing a brutal splash from the ropes onto the announcer’s table, shattering the Celtic Warrior’s spine. As the match continued, the show rolled into a commercial break.
Back from the commercials, the crowd tried to rally behind Sheamus as the two brawled ringside. Breakker landed another brutal high-flying move from the top rope on Sheamus at ringside. Breakker broke the referee’s count at eight as both men stepped back into the ring.
Despite the damage, Sheamus fought back, regaining control of the match from the champion. Sheamus lined up Breakker in the ring to deliver his iconic ten shots to the chest. The Celtic Warrior then landed a frog splash and went for the cover.
Breakker kicked out at two, but the champion quickly followed up with a backbreaker on the challenger and tried for another cover, though it was unsuccessful. Amidst chants of “This is Awesome!” from the crowd, Sheamus climbed to the top rope as both men traded blows.
Breakker darted to the top rope, threw Sheamus off, and set up for a brutal spear. Sheamus intercepted the spear with a vicious knee and went for the cover. Breakker somehow kicked out at two. The Celtic Warrior then rallied the crowd for a Brogue Kick.
Instead, Breakker landed an earth-shattering spear on Sheamus and tried for the cover, but the challenger rolled out of the ring.
Breakker rallied back and went for a super spear ringside, but Ludwig Kaiser appeared and attacked the champion midway through the move.
Kaiser then brutalized the champion, turning his focus to Sheamus. He attacked the Celtic Warrior with a vicious kick to the steel steps. Ludwig reminded Sheamus that he wouldn’t stop until Sheamus was gone for good.
Backstage
Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Jimmy Uso talked to Seth Rollins, with Jey telling Rollins that they all had problems and differences with Roman Reigns and the OTC.
Jey pleaded with Seth to join the OG faction and help them in their fight against Sikoa’s Bloodline at WarGames.
Rollins responded that he would stand side by side with Sami, Jey, and Jimmy, but he would never stand with the “tyrant” Roman Reigns. He reiterated that he would never align with Reigns.
Rollins emphasized that while he would love to beat Bronson Reed inside the steel cage at WarGames, he would not help Reigns regain power.
Rollins declared that he would take out Reed tonight so he would be of no help to the rogue faction at WarGames. Jimmy Uso ended the segment by saying, “No Yeet!” as Zayn and Jey looked at him with curiosity.
Announcements
Back from the commercials, WWE recapped their tour at Comic-Con 2024. A pre-recorded clip played featuring Dakota Kai, where she recapped her injury and her journey back to the ring, culminating in her return last week.
WWE announced a WarGames match for Survivor Series 2024, featuring the team of Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Naomi, and Iyo Sky taking on Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax.
The promotion also announced an advantage match next week on Raw between Bianca Belair and Nia Jax ahead of their five-on-five clash at WarGames 2024.
Judgment Day vs War Raiders
Erick and Ivar made their way to the ring for their matchup, as Dominik Mysterio and Carlito stood in the ring. Erick started the action, taking control of the tag match against Carlito.
Back from commercials, Judgment Day was in control as Dirty Dom softened up the War Raiders. Erick and Ivar quickly regained control, flattening Carlito and Dirty Dom with multiple splashes. Dirty Dom fought back and went for a splash on Erick, but he accidentally hit his own teammate, Carlito.
As Carlito recovered, Erick and Ivar took out Dirty Dom, with Ivar back body dropping Dom and power slamming him off the ropes. The War Raiders then landed their finishing move, the Freight Train Crossbody, on Carlito to secure the win.
The World Tag Team Champions, Finn Balor and JD McDonaugh attacked the War Raiders after the match to send a message.
The Wyatt Sicks
The Wyatt Sicks glitch appeared again, followed by a recorded video of The Miz, showing the moment he was abducted.
The word “Liar” was written across Miz’s chest as he was tied up with his hands raised.
Bo Dallas then appeared, his look eerily similar to that of his late brother Bray Wyatt. He stated that he had tried to warn The Miz, and now Miz had damned himself.
Dallas apologized for what was about to happen, reiterating that The Miz and the Final Testament had chosen “this,” and the blood would be on their hands.
Dallas finished the segment by declaring that The Miz and the Final Testament would lose, once again stressing that he never wanted things to come to this. The segment ended as the screen cut to commercials.
Backstage
Alpha Academy and Kofi Kingston were backstage, congratulating Kingston on New Day’s 10-year anniversary. Alpha Academy asked Kofi how he felt about the issues between him and his tag team partner Xavier Woods.
Xavier Woods then walked in, and he and Kingston quickly started arguing again. Otis tried to calm them down, but Woods shut him down, reminding everyone that New Day was the best tag team in the world.
Woods then challenged Alpha Academy to a tag match next week, stating that a win against these “jokers” would put New Day back in title contention.
Bronson Reed vs Seth Rollins
“Big” Bronson Reed was the first to make his way into the ring for the final match of the 11/18 episode.
Seth Rollins was the last to enter, making his way into the Van Andel Arena. The bell rang, and the match was underway. The rogue Bloodline appeared to aid their new member, Bronson Reed.
The Usos’ music hit, and they, along with Sami Zayn, took out Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa.
The Usos and Zayn then took the fight outside the ring and into the audience stands as Rollins and Reed continued their match. Rollins landed a suicide dive onto Reed and rallied the crowd as the show cut to commercials.
Back from the commercials, Reed was in control against Rollins when Seth landed a neck breaker on the “Lostralian.” Rollins rallied back with multiple shots, but Reed fought back, landing a clothesline and tossing the former champion outside the ring.
Reed then threw Rollins into the steel post and charged at him near the steel steps. Rollins moved out of harm’s way just in time, and Reed crashed hard into the steel steps. Seth took charge of the match, bouncing Reed’s head onto the steel steps.
Rollins then tried for a curb stomp onto the steel steps, but Reed managed to move and rolled back into the ring. Reed responded with a big sit-out powerbomb on Rollins, as the match continued after a short break. Rollins regained control, landing a springboard moonsault and going for the cover.
Reed kicked out at just one count, leaving Rollins in disbelief. Seth lined up Reed for a Pedigree, but Reed countered.
Rollins charged again, climbed to the top rope, and landed a frog splash. However, Reed kicked out at two and a half. The Visionary rallied back, but Reed landed a clothesline and went for the cover. Rollins kicked out at two.
Reed climbed to the top, but Rollins rolled out of the way just in time. Rollins then tried again for the Pedigree and successfully landed the move on his third attempt.
Despite The Visionary’s best efforts, Reed kicked out, and the crowd rallied behind Rollins. Rollins went for the Stomp, flattening Reed, then climbed to the top rope to land a frog splash.
Just as Rollins was about to make his move, Solo Sikoa arrived. Reed took advantage of the distraction, landing a Death Valley driver followed by his Tsunami splash to seal the deal.
Reed picked up the win with the help of the Tribal Chief. Sikoa stepped into the ring and raised Reed’s hand while the official checked on Rollins.
Raw Results
- Rhea Ripley returned
- Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega (LWO) defeated Chad Gable & Ivy Nile (American Made)
- Bron Breakker retained via disqualification against Sheamus – WWE Intercontinental Title
- War Raiders defeated Judgement Day (Dominik Mysterio & Carlito)
- Bronson Reed defeated Seth Rollins
- Solo Sikoa appeared to help Bronson Reed
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