On Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, the Cena family settled in their family room to WWE Monday Night RAW. They saw "Then Now, Forever" as a video that leads them into the Monday Night RAW; stills photos showcase Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose battling in the main event of the Survivor Series. Reigns nail Ambrose with a spear and then pin him to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H came out to congratulate him, but Reigns speared him down. Sheamus then ran in and cashed in his Money in the Bank contract. Sheamus connected with a Brogue Kick, but Reigns kicked out. Roman Reigns fought back, but Sheamus floored him with a second Brogue Kick to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
The Authority's music hits and outcomes Stephanie and Vincent McMahon together to pop and make them look rather angry. Finally, Stephanie welcomes the crowd to Monday Night RAW.
Stephanie said, "Vincent and I know that Triple H would pull what he pull last night."
Vincent said, "Yes, absolutely, Steph. Triple H is a power-hungry man. Hunter, let me remind you that Stephanie and I are the Authority, not you. Sheamus is going to has to defend the title against the former Champion Reigns." The WWE Universe cheers
Stephanie said, "That's right, Sheamus, you need to be ready for all challengers. Triple H will not dictate who you face; Vincent and I will."
He said, "Be prepare to face all challenges."
Sheamus comes out to the stage, and he is boo mercilessly by the WWE Universe. He looks at Vincent and Stephanie McMahon, who are in the ring.
Sheamus said, "Are you kidding me here."
"No, we are not kidding you here, Sheamus, Roman Reigns is due to a rematch, and it will happen."
Stephanie said, "When it does happen, there will be stipulations to where no one can interfere on your behalf."
Sheamus whine, said, "This is unfair. I am Sheamus, not Daniel Bryan."
"Sheamus, it doesn't matter who you are. You are the Champion, and you must defend the title against all challengers, and one of those challengers is the former Champion Roman Reigns."
Reigns attack him from out of nowhere, forcing him to be ringside, until out of nowhere, Rusev attacks Reigns from behind and then 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 before leaving. Vincent and Stephanie check on Reigns as Trainers come out to attend to him, as replays are shown of what just happened before the commentators talk about it.
More still photos of the Undertaker's 25th-anniversary match at Survivor Series. Taker and Kane defeated Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper. They Chokeslam Braun Strowman through a table before giving Wyatt and Harper stereo Chokeslams. The Dudley Boyz will take on Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper next, as RAW goes to commercials. Back from the break and a pre-taped promo with eh Wyatt family shows. Bray said, "The Dudley Boyz will pay for the Brothers of destruction's sins."
Back to the ring, and the Dudley Boyz come out first, followed by The Wyatt Family. The bell sound and the nonstop action start when Bubba and D-Von hit a double team flapjack before catch Harper with 3D II and then set up for 3D, but Wyatt pulls Harper out of the ring. RAW goes back to commercials. During the commercials, Sara had asleep, and Sabrina carried her upstairs to bed, laid her down, and then kissed her head. She walks out of the bedroom, back down the staircase, and toward the family room went inside and sit down next to John, who put his arm around her pulled her to him. They watch as Bubba turns into a Discus Clothesline from Harper, who covers him for the win.
After the match, Erik Rowan comes into the ring and gives D-Von a full Nelson slam. Braun Strowman comes in the ring next 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 Buzzard!"
RAW goes back to the commercials. Back from the break and another video package highlights the Phenomenal 25-year career of The Undertaker. After the video back to the ring, Sasha Banks makes her way to Team BAD. She'll face Becky Lynch next, as RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break, and Becky Lynch in the ring, the referee signal for the bell, and it sounds here we go, with the nonstop action until Becky catches her with the Dis-Arm-Her but Naomi pulls Sasha under the rope as Tamina distracts the referee. Becky yells at Naomi before Sasha rolls her up with a handful of rights for the win.
After the match, Michael Cole talks about how Sasha Banks could be the next #1 contender. Paige interrupted and said, "
Charlotte is a cheater."
Cole said, "She tapped out last night."
Paige said, "Charlotte cheated last night. How could they not see it?"
She went on and said, "She'll show the footage" footage is shown of Charlotte half under the bottom rope when she got Paige to tap out.
She said, "She's just like her father- a dirty- player. She'll show that Charlotte is nothing but an embarrassment, just like her daddy."
RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break and in-ring involving the New Day, Lucha Dragons, and The Usos. They have words before a challenge is issued, but The New Day declined the challenge, and The Usos and Lucha Dragons attack the New Day and knock them out of the ring. The Usos finish it off by giving Woods a double-team superkick.
Michael Cole announced that Roman Reigns would face Rusev later tonight. Then, they see Charlotte defend the WWE Divas Championship against Paige. They will hear Charlotte next, as RAW goes back to commercials. During the break, John took Sophia upstairs while Sabrina watches the boys brush their teeth. Once Sophia, Joshua, and Julian were in bed, Sabrina and John went backstairs to finish watching RAW. They settle on the couch cuddle together, and they listen to an interview where Renee asks about Paige, labeling Charlotte as a cheater. Charlotte said, "That doesn't surprise her. She always has and always will respect Paige as a competitor. Paige can moan, cry, and politic all she wants, but she'll be facing her tonight. Woo!"
Back to ring for Mark Henry vs. Neville, and there was nonstop action through the match until Neville manage to escape the World's Strongest Slam, but Neville catches him with a kick to the temple, and then Henry collapses to the mat. The Miz is seen watching backstage as Neville connects with the Red Arrow for the win. After the match, Neville high five a kid at ringside and leaves, but Henry stands in his way. Neville prepares to fight, but Henry extends his hand instead. They shake hands, and Henry said, "You're gonna be good, boy." Henry walks off as Neville's music play.
Backstage for a segment involving Stardust and Titus O'Neil walks in said, "he must have taken a wrong turn somewhere." O'Neil points out all the constellations before scaring him with some barks. RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break and the match in progress, and the nonstop action until O'Neil hit the Clash of the Titus on Konnor for the win. RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break and State of MexAmerica address, as Del Rio and Colter address, the fans boo them mercilessly until Jack Swagger's music hits to cut them off, and out he comes with a mic in his hand and shaking his head. Swagger is disappointed in Colter's choices to represent Del Rio. Del Rio took a offers that and call Swagger a "stupid American." Swagger tells Del Rio he promised to protect this country and tells him to do something about it if he doesn't like what he's saying. Swagger heads to the ring, then enter and go face to face with Del Rio. Alberto holds the WWE United States Championship in Swagger's face and leaves the ring. The crowd in Nashville starts to boo Alberto as he holds up the title at ringside. Colter and Del Rio leave the ringside area and start heading up the entrance ramp. Swagger leads laud "We The People" to close the segment with the audience.
They see coming up next. Charlotte defends the WWE Divas Championship against Paige in a rematch. RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break and Lilian Garcia introduces the challenger Paige and champion Charlotte. The bell sounded, and the action began with a lot of back and forth action until Charlotte tackle Paige, and they go flying out of the ring to the floor. The referee starts the count as Paige sends Charlotte into the ring barricade. The referee reaches 10 and calls for the bell. After the match, Paige sends Charlotte back first into the steel ring steps, and Charlotte screams out in pain. Then, 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. They see footage of Rusev and Sheamus attacking Roman Reigns earlier tonight. Tonight's main event will feature Roman Reigns vs. Rusev with Sheamus. RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break and Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger for this Thursday's WWE SmackDown. Heath Slater is in the ring a guitar and talks about he will blow your mind in Nashville, but before he can do that, Ryback's music hits. He comes out and heads to the erring, and enters the ring, and poses against the ropes. Slater cracks the guitar over the back of Ryback. Ryback takes out Slater with a big spinebuster, followed by a big clothesline, and then shell-shocked.
Next, Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler take Kevin Owens and Tyler Breeze, as RAW goes back to the commercials. Back from the break and Dean Ambrose comes out first and head to the ring follows by Dolph Ziggler. Tyler Breeze is out first for his team, and then Kevin Owens is out next and heads to the ring. He enters the ring, and the bell sound and the nonstop action begun until Ambrose counters an unprettier with dirty deeds for the win.
After the match, JBL points out that Kevin Owens had an opportunity to break up the pinfall and instead decided to watch the finish from the outside. Owens grabs the WWE Intercontinental Championship and stares down Ambrose from ringside. RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break with Hardee's plug involving JBL, Mark Henry, and El Torito. After the Hardees plug highlights from Survivor Series, last night are shown.
RAW goes back to commercials. Back from the break and the main event, Roman Reigns makes his entrance through the crowd. Rusev comes out with Sheamus as Reigns watched on from the ring. Rusev gets the ring, and the bell sounded. The action began with back and forth action until Reigns nails a superman punch and covers Rusev for a two-count. Reigns fire himself up, and Rusev bailed when Reigns was setting up for a spear. Reigns charges at him at ringside, and Rusev catches him with a big superkick.
The referee starts the count, Rusev throws Reigns into the barricade at even count, and then rolls in to break the count. Rusev sends Reigns into the barricade neat the timekeeper area. Rusev throws Reigns back in, Reigns with a big kick to Rusev on the ring apron and follow with a superman punch. Rusev falls back and lands hard on the outside. The referee stat the count. Rusev is up at eight counts when Reigns runs out and kicks him in the ring apron. Rusev appears when King Barrett comes out of nowhere and nails Reigns with his bull hammer shot. The referee calls for the bell and Disqualification Rusev for outside interference.
After the match, Barrett and try to sue a chair on Reigns, but Reigns grabs the chair and fights off Barrett. Rusev is attacking Reigns with kicks, but 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. Reigns crack the chair over his back as well. Michael Cole reminds the fans at home chairs will be legal in a few weeks in the main event of TLC. Reigns hold up the chairs fired up. Reigns set up the chairs and rake a seat in the corner as everyone watched Sheamus crawling away. RAW close with Reigns staring down Sheamus with the chair in hand.
