Raw 11/05/2015 *Spoilers*

JP Liz V1

Tonight, WWE is broadcast this week’s edition of Raw from The U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The following has been confirmed for tonight:-Stephanie McMahon and Triple H will make their TV returns.
-WWE United States Champion John Cena and Rusev will face off.
-Tonight is the final Raw before this Sunday night’s Payback PPV.
WWE.com is hyping the following story line points for Raw tonight:
-How will Lana play into the John Cena and Rusev confrontation, given the recent adoration she’s received from the WWE Universe?
-Have Erick Rowan and Luke Harper joined forces once again?
-Can anyone stand up to the new Naomi and Tamina alliance? Will The Bella Twins be able to withstand this new threat?
-How will things play out for King Barrett, Dolph Ziggler, Neville and Sheamus
-Who will gain the upper hand on Raw heading into the Fatal Four Way WWE Title match at Payback?


http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/578181-tonights-wwe-raw-preview-40

connemara man

awh no numbers

Mr.Nice Guy

connemara man wrote: »

awh no numbers

Much like the Raw rating of late.

I expect HHH and Steph to be all over this show in the hope that they will help bring in more viewers.

Stereomaniac

I sincerely hope we don't see Kane force Seth Rollins to team with one of his opponents against the remaining 2. Has there been no mention of the United States Open Challenge yet?

the groutch

That US Title challenge has been a complete embarrassment, there was no need for them when he's in the middle of a feud, and zero chance of him dropping the title, making his matches as exciting as watching paint dry.

Insect Overlord

the groutch wrote: »

That US Title challenge has been a complete embarrassment, there was no need for them when he's in the middle of a feud, and zero chance of him dropping the title, making his matches as exciting as watching paint dry.

The Sami Zayn debut was pretty cool, to be fair. And the match with Ambrose was a good one.

JP Liz V1

http://www.wrestlingrumors.net/jimmy-wang-yang-teases-wwe-return-raw-appearance/


Jimmy Wang Yang to challenge Cena

Agent Coulson

Major Rumor

Daniel Bryan will be vacating the Intercontinental Title if he isn't cleared today.

ricero

Stereomaniac wrote: »

I sincerely hope we don't see Kane force Seth Rollins to team with one of his opponents against the remaining 2. Has there been no mention of the United States Open Challenge yet?

But how will the co-exist ?

rovert

https://twitter.com/DeathToAllMarks/status/597907881204277248

ricero

Daddy's home. Love it.

Mr.Nice Guy

How anyone can care about this storyline is beyond me.

tramoreman77

where is raw its not on

ricero

Haha Jamie noble is gas

martyos121

Why does Sheamus insist on dressing like a hipster farmer when not wrestling?

jaykhunter

martyos121 wrote: »

Why does Sheamus insist on dressing like a hipster farmer when not wrestling?

His clothes set him apart from everyone else. Suits him even if enjoys the stereotype.

Mr.Nice Guy

My Blarney-o-meter just short-circuited thanks to Sheamus.

ricero

Seamus is killing it lately

Mr.Nice Guy

Wait, Rowan's a heel now?

Tssk

Jeez matches shorter than entrances should be banned. Poor ol Fandango, the man has some charisma and is a good wrestler,pity

seandotcomm

well guys, whether you love him or you hate him, you have to admit, nobody evokes as much emotion out of the WWE Universe as John Cena.


*Rolleyes

Mr.Nice Guy

seandotcomm wrote: »

well guys, whether you love him or you hate him, you have to admit, nobody evokes as much emotion out of the WWE Universe as John Cena.


*Rolleyes

In fairness his promos as US Champ have been extremely good and he has definitely raised the prestige of the title.

Moneymaker

Great match that.

Neville had it won. Clearly they are high on him.

Mr.Nice Guy

Yeah I really enjoyed that match. Neville was booked very strong.

Looks like Rusev's new opponent will be Neville, after the PPV.

Rjd2

Kane v Reigns again?

Who the **** needs to see this match again?

Mr.Nice Guy

Rjd2 wrote: »

Kane v Reigns again?

Who the **** needs to see this match again?

Could be worse. Could be Reigns vs Big Show. :pac:

mrkiscool2

Wow. The commentary are really sh1tting all over this. Awful

paconnors

Whos gonna be Miss Elizabeth?

BMMachine

I feel so sorry for sandow all that work...
and the ascension... good lord. 3/4 months in and just BURIED

Stereomaniac

ricero wrote: »

But how will the co-exist ?

Maybe Triple H is threatening both of them with El Torito backstage as we speak.

Professional Griefer

Pls no

rovert

https://twitter.com/WWEVacant/status/597946071478771712

mrkiscool2

rovert wrote: »

https://twitter.com/WWEVacant/status/597946071478771712

WWE IC, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and TNA Tag Team Champion. Unstoppable is Vacant!

Stereomaniac

Well that sucks. It's really sad. That moment was very real. I wonder if we'll ever see him again!

Mr.Nice Guy

I liked that line, "The IC Title should not be in a physiotherapist's chair; it should be in this ring."

Wonder what they will do with the title now.

If they add an over-the-top-rope battle royal to the PPV then I wouldn't be shocked to see Cena beating Rusev for the US Title only for Rusev to later emerge with the IC belt. I had been thinking Rusev would win the US Title but this could be a way to allow Rusev emerge somewhat strong despite a loss to Cena.

Alternatively, Finn Balor takes the belt at the PPV...

Professional Griefer

WTF?! Two PPVs. I do enjoy EC matches though.

rovert

https://twitter.com/Wiretaup/status/597952300171288576

Rjd2

Kane v Reigns continues on Smackdown, something to look forward to.:)

mrkiscool2

While I know Ambrose is either

going to turn and help Rollins or be pinned by Rollins

, I'm still ecstatic that on not one, but two Raws since he was added he has come out on top. Nice to see.

Lord TSC

It was a grand Raw. Not as good as last weeks, but better than the usual drivel.

Neville vs Cena was very, very good, and the fact they made it look like Neville had it won was a great moment for Neville. I actually did believe he'd win as a shock.
The New Superpowers had me smiling, and if Sandow is keeping the Mimic-Gimmick, then adding Axel to the mix opens up new possibilities (nWo, DX, etc).
Ambrose standing tall second week in a row. Also enjoyed the match with the Goons, and the commentary did an ok job reminding fans that Noble and Mercury had serious chops as wrestlers.
New Day continue to get awesome.

The copy/paste job on the Rollins/Kane feud is beyond boring now, it's outright embarrassing. Every show, it's the same script.
Bryan having to vacate again is heartbreaking.
Have zero interest in the Divas division; which is more interest than the writers have....

rovert

Cena/Neville was a must see TV match

Raw was fine for the first 2 hours, then Bryan vacated a belt and the crowd was so bummed out nothing that happened over the next hour really mattered. Orton and Rollins couldn't bring the crowd back.

Rock Lesnar

Probably in the minority but i found Curtis Axel and Sandow as Hogan and Savage very annoying and that was before i got to the DX skit.

Why cant Vince just let them develop their own characters.

rovert

The visual of JoJo interviewing Harper

"At Extreme Rules Dolph Ziggler tasted my arse"

rovert

The viewership reflected my own engagement. Daniel Bryan was a gut punch and the 3 hour on it's own terms was a big drop in quality. You could nearly hear people changing the channel during that Orton/Rollins match.

Raw viewership in millions:
H1: 3.824
H2: 3.853
H3: 3.385

CastorTroy

Had to laugh at Darren Young still being referred to as Mister No Days Off. How long was he off for recently?

DM_7

Cesaro was awesome. I hope he eventually fills the D Bryan void. Good to hear the tag match will be 2 out of 3 falls at payback.

Sad to see Bryan out again.

Neville and Bryan was must see. The booking at the end was actually perfect and i normally don't like those types of finishes.