WWE RAW Results - 11/23/15
The Authority’s music hits. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon make their way to the ring looking rather chipper. Triple H wants to introduce them to a man that knows how to seize opportunity: the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, the Celtic Warrior, Sheamus.
Sheamus makes his way to the ring as the crowd lightly boos him. Sheamus says it doesn’t get any better than this. Sheamus thanks Triple H and Stephanie for the great introduction.Roman Reigns’ music hits, and he makes his way to the ring through the crowd smiling. Sheamus says speaking of stupid, it’s the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion.The crowd loudly boos this. The Authority turns to leave when Rusev sneaks into the ring and connects with a big thrust kick. Sheamus waits for Reigns to get up before taking him out with a Brogue Kick. Sheamus and Rusev shake hands in the ring before leaving.
The Dudley Boyz vs. Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper
Winners by Pinfall: Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper
Erick Rowan comes in the ring and gives D-Von a full nelson slam. Braun Strowman comes in the ring and scoops Bubba up with a head and arm choke. Bubba collapses to the mat as Wyatt arcs his back and looks at D-Von. Wyatt then takes D-Von down with Sister Abigail. Wyatt kneels next to the Dudley Boyz and shouts, “Follow the buzzards!”
Sasha Banks w/ Naomi and Tamina vs. Becky Lynch
Winner by Pinfall: Sasha Banks
The New Day’s Country Music Jamboree
The New Day makes their way to the ring riding horse sticks and jumping around. Kofi Kingston’s hair is done up like a unicorn horn. Kingston yips into the microphone. They scream “Yee haw” before Kingston says this is the official one-year anniversary of The New Day. Xavier Woods says they’re turning one. Big E says, “Yippie kay ay mother…” but the others cut him off. Kingston says they’re being forced to spend their one year anniversary in the capital of… he can’t say it. Big E tries, but he almost throws up. Woods says they’re being forced to spend their anniversary in the capital of country music. Kingston says that’s awful.The Lucha Dragons’ music hits, and they come out to the stage. Kalisto says he doesn’t think New Day rocks. It’s more like “New Day runs.” Kalisto tries to start the chant, but it fails miserably. Kalisto says if they’re serious about putting the titles on the line, they’re serious about the challenge. Sin Cara wishes them a happy anniversary. The Lucha Dragons get in the ring, so The New Day tries to back out. The Usos’ music hits, and they come out to the ring. Woods says they don’t deserve an opportunity at the titles. Kingston says open challenge is just a figure of speech. Jey Uso says Nashville is ready for a title match. Sin Cara says they were out here first, but the more the better. Cara says they should make this a triple threat.
Mark Henry vs. Neville
Winner by Pinfall: Neville
Stardust & The Ascension vs. Goldust & The Prime Time Players
Winners: Goldust & The Prime Time Players
WWE Divas Championship Match
Charlotte (c) vs. Paige
Winner: Double Count Out, Charlotte retains the WWE Divas Championship
After the match, Paige sends Charlotte back first into the steel ring steps and Charlotte screams out in pain. Paige starts clearing off the announce table and tosses Charlotte on top of it. Paige applies the PTO on Charlotte on top of the announce table. A second referee runs down to break it up. Paige gets in a stomp to the lower back of Charlotte
Dean Ambrose & Dolph Ziggler vs. Kevin Owens & Tyler Breeze
Winners: Dean Ambrose & Dolph Ziggler
Roman Reigns vs. Rusev w/ Sheamus
Rusev sends Reigns into the barricade near the timekeepers area. Rusev throws Reigns back in. Reigns with a big kick to Rusev on the ring apron and follows with a Superman. Rusev falls back and lands with a thud on the outside. The referee starts the count. Rusev is up at 8 when Reigns runs out and kicks him in the face over the ring apron. Rusev appears to be out when King Barrett comes out of no where and nails Reigns with his Bull Hammer shot.
Winner via DQ: Roman Reigns
After the match, King Barrett grabs a steel chair and throws it in the ring. Reigns grabs the chair and fights off Barrett. Rusev is in attacking Reigns with kicks. Rusev grabs the chair, Reigns with an uppercut, hits Rusev in the gut with the chair and then cracks it over his back repeatedly. Sheamus jumps in and takes a shot to the gut from the chair by Reigns and Reigns cracks the chair over his back as well. Michael Cole reminds us that chairs will be legal in a few weeks in the main event of TLC. Reigns holds up the chair fired up. Reigns sets up the chair and takes a seat in the corner as we see Sheamus crawling away. The show comes to a close with Reigns staring down Sheamus with the chair in hand.
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Quick Match Results
* Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper def. The Dudley Boyz
* Sasha Banks def. Becky Lynch
* Neville def. Mark Henry
* Goldust & The Prime Time Players def. Stardust & The Ascension
* Charlotte vs. Paige for the WWE Divas Championship ended in a Double Count Out
* Dean Ambrose & Dolph Ziggler def. Kevin Owens & Tyler Breeze
* Roman Reigns def. Rusev via DQ
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