WWE Raw Show Recap – November 18, 2024
Location: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
Air Date: November 18, 2024 (Taped November 11)
Opening Segment:
Wrestlers arrived at the arena, building excitement among fans. Liv Morgan greeted the audience, announcing “Monday Night Morgan.” She revealed her alliance with Raquel Rodriguez, drawing the attention of Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae. Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi joined next, creating a tense standoff. Rhea Ripley entered wearing a face mask due to an injury and demanded “War Games!” The action escalated as Iyo Sky executed a moonsault, leaving the babyfaces standing tall in the ring.
Match 1: Mixed Tag Team Match
Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega defeated Chad Gable & Ivy Nile (10:00)
The match started with chaos as Gable controlled Mysterio. Vega tagged in, gaining momentum, but Nile regained control. Mysterio and Vega showcased impressive teamwork, concluding with a victory after a series of high-impact moves.
Segment:
Finn Bálor checked in on Morgan, stating he would handle Judgment Day’s plans for the evening.
Video Promo:
The Miz appeared with a message from Karrion Kross, discussing the Wyatt family and hinting at their downfall.
Segment:
Gunther advised Ludwig Kaiser to assert himself. Tensions rose between Gunther and Damian Priest, leading to a brief confrontation.
Match 2: Intercontinental Championship
Bron Breakker defeated Sheamus by Disqualification (13:33)
The match featured intense back-and-forth action. As Breakker gained the upper hand, Kaiser interfered, resulting in a disqualification. The crowd reacted negatively to the ending.
Segment:
Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Sami Zayn sought cooperation from Seth Rollins, who agreed to team up but stayed wary of Roman Reigns.
Match Confirmation:
A Women’s War Games match was announced for Survivor Series, featuring a star-studded lineup.
Match 3:
The War Raiders defeated Carlito & Dominik Mysterio (9:30)
After a solid performance, the War Raiders secured victory, followed by an attack from Judgment Day that left Erik incapacitated.
Segment:
Bo Dallas sent a chilling message to The Miz, warning of dire consequences.
Video Package:
A promo featured Lyra Valkyria.
Backstage Segment:
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods faced tension over their partnership. Kingston encouraged Woods to remember their roots, setting up a challenge for next week.
Main Event:
Bronson Reed defeated Seth Rollins (17:27)
Amid distractions from the Bloodline, Rollins and Reed delivered a highly competitive match. Reed capitalized on a distracted Rollins to secure a decisive victory with the Tsunami.
Also to be considered::
The show featured significant matchups and storytelling, paving the way for future storylines leading into Survivor Series.
