The Big Takeaway
Miz and Morrison pinned Keith Lee, Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt played hide-and-seek, and Lana pinned Nia Jax. Lana was injured by Jax and Shayna Baszler so Asuka will need a new partner on Sunday.
AJ Styles laid out Drew McIntyre to close another bad Raw show.
Show Recap
The announcers ran down tonight’s card, including an “ascension ceremony” with Drew McIntyre and AJ Styles where the WWE title belt will be suspended above the ring.
The Nightmare Before TLC
Miz was in the ring to read the story of “The Nightmare Before TLC.” He had a picture book with Styles on the cover. It was apparently written by Styles as well. The lights were off and the spotlight was on Miz. He snapped his fingers and a spotlight revealed Styles was standing in the ring the entire time.
AJ Styles def. Sheamus
Sheamus looks to defend the honor of his friend Drew McIntyre in a battle against AJ Styles just days before Styles’ WWE Title opportunity at WWE TLC. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. AJ Styles has been trying to put together the perfect game plan for taking the WWE Title from Drew McIntyre at WWE TLC. The Phenomenal One was happy to needle Sheamus about his Brogue Kick to the WWE Champion last week, and the fight broke out soon after. Styles had his own insurance plan for the encounter, as his associate Omos thwarted an early powerbomb attempt from Sheamus. With a hobbled ankle, Sheamus attempted to take Styles up to the top rope, but a reversal helped The Phenomenal One lock up the win in a matchup of former WWE Champions. Styles was far from finished, as Omos tangled a charging Sheamus in the ropes and allowed The Phenomenal One to tee off with a series of kicks and a brutal chair attack to the defenseless Supers
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WWE has announced several matches for Monday’s RAW broadcast. First, AJ Styles will take on Sheamus in singles competition.
Also, The New Day & Jeff Hardy will face The Hurt Business in a six-man tag-team match. );
AJ Styles will also present “The Nightmare Before TLC” to preview his match with Drew McIntyre at TLC.
As previously announced, Bray Wyatt and his cast of characters will take a “Field Trip” to the ThunderDome. ); );
AJ Styles’ championship dreams equate to nightmares for Drew McIntyre.
The Phenomenal One plans to bring “The Nightmare before TLC” to Raw this Monday to display what’s in store for the WWE Championship Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match. The Miz & John Morrison will back up Styles for his terrifying display, as Mr. Money in the Bank has his own hopes of delivering sleepless nights to the King of Claymore Country.
WWE has announced a couple more matches for this week’s episode of Raw. The company announced on Sunday that AJ Styles will face Sheamus while The New Day & Jeff Hardy will battle The Hurt Business. In addition, AJ Styles will present “The Nightmare Before TLC” to preview his match with Drew McIntyre at TLC. These are added to the the previously-announced Bray Wyatt “Field Trip” to the ThunderDome.
The announcements read:
AJ Styles’ championship dreams equate to nightmares for Drew McIntyre.
The Phenomenal One plans to bring “The Nightmare before TLC” to Raw this Monday to display what’s in store for the WWE Championship Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match. The Miz & John Morrison will back up Styles for his terrifying display, as Mr. Money in the Bank has his own hopes of delivering sleepless nights to the King of Claymore Country.
WWE Raw preview (Dec. 14, 2020): Live in harmony
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The Headliner
Anyone who’s spent much time watching pro wrestling can see it coming.
Sheamus, a man who not long ago was forcing the newly sober Jeff Hardy to provide in-ring urine samples on Friday nights, is
WWE champion Drew McIntyre main ally on Monday nights. This is based on their real-life friendship, one that dates back to the European independent circuit more than a decade ago. And it’s been really charming to see it depicted on
Raw. We even got a giant sword out of the deal!