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Albany, December 4 - Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on December 4, 2023, at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY. ##
Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ##
WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ##
WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ##
WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ##
Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ##
WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ##
WWE Monday Night Raw, December 4, 2023: Live Coverage ##
Drew McIntyre strides purposefully into the ring, an air of intensity surrounding him. He takes a moment to acknowledge the audience and remarks that it's been a while since he last welcomed everyone to Raw. He goes on to express his frustration with the current state of affairs, describing the roster as filled with hypocrites, liars, and idiots. Drew notes the peculiar scenario where individuals can get fired and then welcomed back with open arms.##
Drew shifts his attention to the recent title situation, criticizing the decision to grant a title match to the man he previously defeated. He recounts the headbutt he delivered to Seth Rollins and mentions Jey Uso, suggesting that Jey owes him an apology for his recent actions. Drew asserts that he's coming for Jey.##
Just as Drew begins discussing Sami Zayn, Sami's entrance music hits, and he confidently makes his way to the ring. Sami challenges Drew to address him directly and not behind his back.##
Drew responds by asserting that Sami deserved the betrayal by the Bloodline, citing Sami's past as a lapdog and errand boy for the faction. He contends that Sami brought the situation upon himself and needed to face the consequences. Drew emphasizes that he's speaking the truth.##
Sami, conceding his mistake, acknowledges that he initially believed they were similar but now recognizes the stark differences between them. He rejects Drew's habit of pointing fingers at others for their shortcomings. Sami then contrasts his own response to a defeat, staying motivated and driven, leading to a triumphant moment at Wrestlemania. He questions whether Drew is making his family proud.##
Drew responds with a bold declaration, stating that only one of them will leave the ring victorious tonight. He calls for a referee to ring the bell and officiate their impending clash. ##
Singles Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn ##
Drew executes a powerful overhead belly-to-belly suplex, delivering a sharp chop and punch to Sami in quick succession. The action spills to the outside, with Sami rebounding by sending Drew into the ring post, then following up with a spectacular flip dive onto Drew.##
As the broadcast returns from commercial, Drew delivers another punishing chop, causing Sami to retreat to the floor. Engaging in a fierce exchange, Sami lands kicks and chops, but Drew retaliates by Irish whipping Sami into the ringside barrier. Undeterred, Sami cleverly lands on the barrier, executing a moonsault. He sends Drew back into the ring, but Drew responds with a clothesline, followed by more chops, causing Sami to slump to the mat.##
Drew continues his assault with kicks, head stomps, and a methodical approach. Anticipating Sami's movements, Drew runs into an elbow, allowing Sami to mount the turnbuckles. Sami connects with an elbow and a kick, setting up for a suplex that Drew initially blocks. After a series of reversals, Sami manages a tornado DDT, attempting a pinfall.##
In a swift turn of events, Drew seizes control, catching Sami mid-air off the turnbuckles for consecutive overhead belly-to-belly suplexes and a neck breaker. Sami responds by clotheslining Drew out of the ring, then attempts a pescado, only to be caught by Drew and tossed over the announce table.##
After the break, Drew goes for a reverse Alabama Slam, but Sami counters with a quick victory roll. Drew responds with a spinebuster and a sit-out powerbomb, narrowly securing a near fall. He hoists Sami onto his shoulders, aiming for a super Air Raid Crash. Sami counters into a sunset flip powerbomb, nearly securing the victory.##
The two continue to exchange high-impact moves, with Sami attempting a Blue Thunder Bomb, but Drew thwarting the move. Drew goes for a Claymore, but Sami counters with a boot. The action intensifies as Sami executes a Blue Thunder Bomb for another close near fall. Sami and Drew exchange chops, with Sami landing a kick and attempting to leapfrog over Drew. However, Sami's leg gives out from earlier damage. Smelling an opportunity, Drew clips Sami's leg, prompting a stern warning from the referee. Unfazed, Drew patiently waits for the right moment, eventually hitting the Claymore and securing the three-count for the win. ##
WINNER: Drew McIntyre ##
After the match, Drew ensures that the referee raises his hand in victory.##
In the backstage area, Shayna Baszler is joined by Zoey Stark when Byron Saxton ambushes them for an interview. Shayna confidently declares that she put Nia Jax on the shelf two years ago, and tonight, she plans to remind her of that fact, limb by limb.##
The broadcast goes to commercial.##
A segment featuring Jey Uso airs, where he expresses his emotions about tonight's match. Jey reflects on the opportunity he had a few months ago to win the Universal title against Roman Reigns, only for it to be taken away by his own twin brother. He shares how Cody Rhodes motivated him not to quit and to forge his own legacy. Jey emphasizes that tonight, he's fighting for himself, predating the Bloodline and all the accomplishments. He singles out Seth Rollins, acknowledging the history between them but asserting that tonight is about proving why he's called Main Event Jey Uso.##
The focus shifts to Sami Zayn being attended to in the background, recovering from Drew's post-match assault.##
Drew attacks Sami, vehemently expressing that Sami is nothing like him and that he brought this upon himself. Drew ruthlessly stomps on Sami's knee before officials intervene, prompting Drew to leave.##
The broadcast goes to commercial.##
Upon returning, a recap is shown of Drew's attack on Sami in the "Moments Ago" segment.##
Sami, being checked out by medical personnel, receives a supportive visit from Jey, who reassures him that everything will be alright.##
Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch in the backstage area. As Byron begins asking about last week, Nia Jax interrupts, asserting that she can handle the interview. Nia questions Becky about having anyone in particular on her mind. Becky confidently states that Nia is at the top of her list, emphasizing that she still owes Nia a receipt. Nia responds, stating that once she's done dealing with Shayna, she's all Becky's. ##
Singles Match: Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler ##
Nia fails to connect with a clothesline, and Shayna responds with a series of kicks. Nia retaliates with a corner splash followed by a forceful biel. However, her attempt at another corner splash goes awry. Seizing the opportunity, Shayna lands a knee in the corner. Capitalizing on the moment, Shayna applies a Kimura in the ropes, but Nia counters with a one-arm sit-out powerbomb. Shayna retreats to the floor, with Nia in pursuit.##
Nia forcefully hurls Shayna into the announce table and then drives her into the apron. Attempting to lift Shayna onto her shoulders, Nia faces resistance, and Shayna cleverly maneuvers to her feet, sending Nia crashing into the ring post. Shayna focuses on Nia's arm, delivering a kick and attempting to stomp on the elbow, but Nia counters with a swift leg sweep. Nia concludes the sequence with a impactful leg drop to the back of Shayna's head.##
The action intensifies as we head into a commercial break. ##
We return to action with Nia applying a neck vice on Shayna. However, Shayna counters with a jawbreaker and a series of punches, followed by kicks and forearms. Nia responds with authority, executing a uranage in the corner. Shayna misses a shoulder strike in the corner, allowing Nia to deliver a running hip to the head against the ring post, earning a near fall.##
Tempers flare as Nia slaps Shayna, who retaliates with a barrage of forearms. Nia regains control with a powerful side slam, slamming Shayna's head into the mat for a near fall. Shayna fights back with kicks to the leg and a chest kick, followed by a running kick that Nia withstands. Undeterred, Nia executes a Samoan drop. In a strategic move, Shayna sends Nia into the turnbuckles and follows up with a running knee to the head, securing a near fall.##
Shayna continues her assault with kicks to the chest. Despite Nia blocking one kick, Shayna counters with a round kick to the head. Nia rebounds with a body block against the ropes, succeeded by a running back senton for another near fall.##
Nia attempts the Bansai drop, pulling Shayna into the corner. However, Shayna cleverly gets to her feet, applying an ankle lock with Nia in the ropes. Shayna then executes a German suplex while Nia is perched on the middle turnbuckle. Transitioning smoothly, Shayna locks in the Kirifuta Clutch, and although Nia briefly stands, she eventually falls to the mat. As Nia summons the strength to rise again, she ultimately falls back to the mat, prompting the referee to declare Shayna the victor after Nia's attempt at the Bansai Drop. ##
WINNER: Nia Jax ##
Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano vs Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a Two Out of Three Falls Match ##
Fall Number One: ##
The action kicks off as Kaiser and Ciampa engage in a lock-up, with Kaiser gaining the upper hand and backing Ciampa into the corner. Ciampa skillfully dodges a punch and retaliates with a series of punches and chops. Kaiser attempts an Irish whip, but Ciampa counters with the Nein Punch. Kaiser then sends Ciampa into the turnbuckles, and Vinci tags in, delivering a headbutt to Ciampa's midsection. Vinci follows up with punches and a European uppercut, engaging in a punch exchange with Ciampa before executing a cross body. Vinci continues the assault with kicks, a European uppercut, and forearms to Ciampa's lower back. Kaiser tags back in, landing a punch to Ciampa's midsection and raking his eyes with his boots. A back elbow from Kaiser earns him a near fall, and he proceeds with an arm bar. Ciampa responds by sending Kaiser face-first into the turnbuckles through an Irish whip, but Kaiser manages to keep Ciampa from making the tag. Ciampa fights back with forearms, avoiding a clothesline in the process. ##
Johnny Gargano tags in, delivering kicks to Kaiser and executing a rollup followed by a kick to Vinci. Gargano applies La Mistica, but Kaiser sends him to the apron. Gargano retaliates with a kick and kicks Vinci from the apron, setting up a slingshot spear. Ciampa tags back in, and they aim for the knee and super kick combination. However, Vinci pulls Gargano out of the ring, allowing Kaiser to roll up Ciampa with a handful of tights for the three count. ##
Fall Number Two: ##
Ciampa responds by kicking Vinci and executing a pescado on Kaiser. ##
[Commercial Break] ##
We return to see Gargano using forearms against Kaiser. Kaiser counters with a reverse suplex, knocking Ciampa off the apron and sending Gargano into the ring post. Vinci and Kaiser team up for a double dropkick, and Vinci secures a near fall with a nerve hold. Vinci attempts the Imperium Bomb, but Ciampa intervenes by grabbing Vinci's leg. Gargano seizes the opportunity, executing a victory roll for the three count. ##
Fall Number Three: ##
Ciampa unleashes punches and chops on Vinci and Kaiser, hitting a double clothesline. He follows up with a reverse DDT on Vinci and a flatliner on Kaiser. Gargano tags in, and they execute a double team on Vinci, concluding with a belly-to-back suplex and spear combination for a near fall. Gargano sends Kaiser over the top rope to the floor, then delivers a kick to Vinci. Vinci counters with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a near fall. Kaiser tags back in, attempting the Imperium Bomb, but Gargano counters with a rana on Vinci and a kick to Kaiser off the turnbuckles. Kaiser responds with a rolling Death Valley Driver and a kick. Vinci tags in, hitting a double jump moonsault for a near fall before Ciampa breaks up the cover. ##
Kaiser and Ciampa exchange forearms, while Gargano and Vinci are down. Gargano takes care of Kaiser, and Vinci handles Ciampa, with Gargano delivering kicks to both opponents. Gargano counters a powerbomb with a rana, securing a near fall. Ciampa sets Kaiser on the turnbuckles for a Super Air Raid Crash, and Gargano tags in to execute the super kick and knee combination for the three count. ##
WINNERS: Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa ##
After the match, Vinci expresses his dissatisfaction with Kaiser about the loss and insists on discussing it with Gunther.##
In the backstage area, Natalya and Tegan are approached by Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Green casually dismisses Natalya's emotional state, advising her to move on because no one is buying it. Despite the tension, Natalya restrains Tegan and asserts that they will be coming after the tag titles.##
A commercial break follows.##
The spotlight shifts to the Creeds, who have earned the status of the new number one contenders for the men's tag titles.##
In the backstage area, the Creeds engage in a workout routine, with Woods commenting on their need to focus on THE Judgment Day.##
Alpha Academy interrupts, expressing pride in the Creeds' achievement. Chad extends an offer to help train them, emphasizing that the road ahead will be more challenging. Julius appreciates the offer but asserts their reliance on their secret weapon, Ivy Nile, to handle Rhea.##
Damian Priest dismisses the likelihood of this plan, and the scene transitions to R Truth in the Clubhouse with a new TV.##
Truth humorously tells Jackie D that nobody likes him. JD retorts, stating that Truth will never be part of THE Judgment Day and instructs him to leave the clubhouse. Truth playfully insists that they need to address the issue with security.##
Damian discusses Drew, and Dominik shares his thoughts on Mami. Damian informs them that Rhea and Finn are absent, assigning Dom and JD the task of dealing with the Creeds.##
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven join the commentary team for the upcoming match. ##
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance vs. Tegan Nox and Natalya ##
Kayden and Nox initiate the match, with Carter applying a wrist lock, reciprocated by Nox. Natalya enters the fray, taking Carter to the mat and applying a front face lock. Carter responds with her own front face lock, and Chance tags in, securing a near fall with a rollup. Natalya delivers a punch and showcases her strength by pressing Chance overhead, executing a powerful slam for a near fall. While attempting a Sharpshooter, Chance manages to escape. Carter tags back in, executing a moonsault onto Natalya and securing a near fall. Carter follows up with a dropkick in the corner, and Chance misses a clothesline. Carter re-enters the match, executing a face plant.##
Nox tags in, and Natalya responds with a thrust kick. Tegan delivers uppercuts and clotheslines, attempting a suplex. Carter counters with a round kick, and Tegan evades a splash, responding with an uppercut. Unaware of Chance's tag, Tegan performs a back senton and a Molly Go Round. Chance tags in, but Nox is unaware. Tegan executes a back senton and Molly Go Round. Chance covers, and Natalya intervenes, breaking up the pin. ##
Natalya misses a discus clothesline, and Chance capitalizes with a Codebreaker. Chance tags in, and they attempt a double superplex. Natalya escapes, hitting a double powerbomb for a near fall. Natalya delivers a forearm and goes for a slingshot atomic drop, but Carter lands on her feet. Carter executes a thrust kick, tagging in Chance. Chance climbs onto Carter's shoulders, splashing onto Natalya for the three count. ##
WINNERS: Kayden Carter and Katana Chance ##
Cody Rhodes strides through the backstage area as we head into a commercial break.##
Cody makes his way to the ring, addressing the audience. He reflects on the first time he witnessed the poison mist as a child, courtesy of The Great Muta. Cody admits that, as a kid, he was terrified of the man who wielded the mysterious technique. Cody, however, refrains from pointing fingers or assigning blame, acknowledging that, if anyone is to blame, it's himself. He asserts that after announcing his participation in the Royal Rumble, he knew he had a target on his back, especially given the clues laid by Shinsuke Nakamura. Cody declares his readiness for a confrontation and challenges Nakamura to come out and fight now.##
Cody expresses his anticipation that Nakamura won't show up, and as he speaks, the lights suddenly go out. Cody appears on the TitanTron, stating that last week, he made his statement, and tonight, he will open Nakamura's eyes. He claims they've taken a similar path, climbing the mountain, winning the Royal Rumble, only to slip and fall into a bottomless pit. Cody suggests that Nakamura has awakened a devil in his mind, inspiring and unburdening him. Nakamura, according to Cody, is there to step into his shoes and finish the story that Cody couldn't complete.##
As Cody looks behind him, there's no sign of Nakamura. Cody questions whether Nakamura truly believes their stories are the same. Cody appreciates Nakamura's attempt to explain him but emphasizes that he neither hates nor respects him. Cody asserts that he never runs from a fight and challenges Nakamura to prove their similarities.##
Next, we revisit Sami's injury during his match against Drew McIntyre.##
Adam Pearce is seen on the phone, seeking an update on Sami's condition.##
Jey Uso enters Adam's office, inquiring about Sami. Jey mentions his plans to deal with Drew after his business with Seth.##
Adam cautions Jey not to let a vendetta against Drew derail his focus.##
Jey reassures Adam that he is laser-focused.##
Gunther appears, expressing his desire to talk to Adam. ##
Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh vs Julius Creed and Brutus Creed (with Ivy Nile) ##
Dom and Brutus initiate the match, with Brutus displaying his dominance through double-leg takedowns. Dom responds with a well-placed kick, attempting a suplex that Brutus skillfully blocks. Instead, Brutus effortlessly transitions into a marching delayed vertical suplex. Seizing the opportunity, Brutus tags in Julius and smoothly passes Dom during the delayed suplex. Julius showcases his strength by holding Dom high in the air. The suplex sequence unfolds seamlessly as Truth, a member of Judgment Day, joins his brothers at ringside. ##
JD tags in, facing Julius's relentless forearms. Brutus re-enters the match, executing a fireman's carry and passing JD to Julius for another fireman's carry. Brutus follows up with a back body drop, and JD retaliates with kicks. Brutus applies an arm bar after a fireman's carry, delivering a forearm to JD. Julius returns, tagging in and passing JD across the ring with knee strikes to the midsection, securing a near fall. Brutus resumes, shouldering JD in the corner, and Dom tags in, causing Brutus to go over the top rope to the floor. Dom knocks Julius off the apron, and JD capitalizes with an Asai moonsault. ##
A commercial break interrupts the action. ##
Upon returning, Dom resumes the offense with kicks to Brutus, eventually removing his shirt. Dom executes a suplex, rolling through for a second one, and attempts the third Amigo. Brutus counters with a deadlift suplex. Julius and JD tag back in, with Julius delivering a clothesline to Dom and an overhead belly-to-belly suplex to JD, repeated for both opponents. Dom and JD attempt to fight back with punches and kicks, but Julius showcases his power by sending Dom over the top rope to the floor. JD responds with a back elbow, and Julius positions him on his shoulders. JD goes for a poisonrana, but Julius blocks it. Dom interferes by pulling Brutus off the apron, allowing JD to connect with a poisonrana. Dom tags in, executing a 619 to Julius for a near fall. Julius responds with a double Northern Lights suplex to both JD and Dom. Brutus tags in, showcasing his strength by pouncing Dom onto the announce table. Julius secures JD on his shoulders, and Brutus finishes the match with the Brutus Ball, resulting in the three-count. ##
WINNERS: Julius Creed and Brutus Creed ##
We're provided with a recap of Randy Orton's deliberation regarding which brand he will join from SmackDown.##
In the backstage area, Seth Rollins is conversing with Adam Pearce. Pearce informs Seth that he has extended an invitation to CM Punk to appear on Raw next week for a contract signing.##
Seth responds by stating that when Punk reveals his true colors, and it inevitably goes awry, Pearce should stay out of his face. Seth emphasizes the need to prepare for his upcoming match against Jey Uso.##
Jey Uso enters the scene, prompting Pearce to step away.##
Expressing gratitude for the respect and kind words, Jey mentions that he has worked for 15 years to reach this point. He boldly declares that Seth is gazing at the future World Champ. Seth, in response, asserts his intention to stomp Jey's face into the mat at the first opportunity. Jey fires back, promising to kick Seth's face off the first chance he gets, emphasizing that this is his night.##
A commercial break follows.##
Returning, Damian Priest seeks clarification on what transpired between JD and Dom.##
Dom responds by acknowledging the Creeds as the real deal, advising Priest to be concerned about them.##
Next week, the scheduled match features Cody Rhodes facing Shinsuke Nakamura. Additionally, CM Punk is expected to appear on Raw, where he'll be courted by Adam Pearce. ##
Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins for the World Championship ##
Engaging in a lock-up, Seth Rollins initiates a clean break. They lock up once again, with Seth transitioning into a wrist lock. Jey Uso counters with a waist lock, but Seth regains control with a side headlock. Seth executes a shoulder tackle, resulting in a near fall.##
Jey responds with a shoulder tackle of his own, securing a near fall as well. Seth attempts a rollup for another near fall. The intensity between them escalates, leading to a staredown as we head into a commercial break. ##
Returning from the break, Seth delivers a punch to Jey, setting up for a springboard swanton that connects successfully. Following up, Seth executes a quebrada for a near fall. Continuing his offense, Seth lands kicks to Jey's ribs and follows with a belly-to-back suplex, securing another near fall. Jey skillfully lands on his feet during a belly-to-back suplex attempt, countering with a pop-up neckbreaker for a near fall. ##
A punch and a backbreaker from Jey earn another near fall. Seth forces Jey to the apron, but Jey retaliates with a kick. Jey ascends to the top rope, prompting Seth to respond with an enzuigiri, knocking Jey back to the apron. Seth positions himself on the apron, attempting a pedigree, but Jey blocks it and manages to get Seth on his shoulders. Seth escapes to the floor, initiating a buckle bomb attempt, but Jey counters, getting to his feet and delivering a DDT. ##
A commercial break ensues. ##
As the action resumes, Seth unleashes a series of forearms and a clothesline, sending Jey sprawling to the floor. Seth follows up with a well-executed suicide dive. Ready for another attempt, Seth prepares for a second dive, but Jey re-enters the ring and clotheslines Seth over the top rope, causing him to crash to the floor. Jey seizes the opportunity for a suicide dive of his own, and both competitors collide mid-air on a cross body press, resulting in a simultaneous impact that leaves them both down.##
Jey retaliates with a barrage of punches, and Seth counters with a back heel kick followed by a clothesline. Seth aims for a forearm in the corner, but he misses the second attempt. Jey capitalizes with a kick and a well-connected punch. Demonstrating agility, Jey executes a dragon whip, causing Seth to slump into the corner. Jey continues the assault with a running hip into the corner. ##
Seth executes a sling blade on Jey and ascends to the top rope for a frog splash, successfully connecting and earning a near fall. Following up, Seth delivers a kick and prepares for a pedigree, but Jey counters with a back body drop. Seth attempts a sunset flip, but Jey blocks it and drops down. Engaged in a punch exchange, Jey climbs to the top turnbuckle and delivers a frog splash, securing another near fall. ##
Jey rolls to the apron, deciding to ascend to the top turnbuckle once again. Seth, however, anticipates the move and leaps to the turnbuckles, executing a superplex and smoothly transitioning into a Falcon Arrow for a near fall. Seth attempts a Pedigree, resulting in another near fall. Seth misses Black Out, allowing Jey to capitalize with a spear for a near fall. Jey readies himself for another spear, but Seth counters with a kick and sets up for a buckle bomb, executing it successfully. Jey responds with a spear and heads to the top rope, delivering a frog splash for a near fall. Surveying the situation, Jey lands a super kick, but Seth counters a spear with a Pedigree. Seth gears up for Black Out, hitting it and securing the three-count. ##
WINNER: Seth Rollins ##
Following the match, a mutual show of sportsmanship occurs as they share a handshake.##
While Seth celebrates within the ring, Jey heads to the floor.##
Suddenly, Drew McIntyre storms the scene, delivering a Claymore to Jey. As Seth attempts a suicide dive, Drew intervenes, halting Seth's momentum. Drew proceeds to power bomb Jey through the announce table. ##
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