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Russian UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks after wining against UFC fighter Dustin Poirier, of Lafayette, La., during Lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 242, in Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday , Sept.7 2019. (AP Photo/ Mahmoud Khaled)
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Another month, another pay-per-view show.

The UFC completed yet another multi-week run with a Saturday blockbuster in its Fight Island playpen, topping a 12-bout card with an undisputed lightweight championship fight between dominant incumbent titleholder Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim claimant Justin Gaethje.

A main event-worthy match between Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier was in co-main slot this time around, providing the winner a path to a shot at the middleweight belt.

The action got going with early prelims at 11 a.m. ET and ran all the way through the main event finish just before 5 p.m., with ESPN+ broadcasters Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier and Megan Olivi manning the mics.

The B/R combat sports team was there from end to end to record the results and decide upon the biggest winners and losers, winding up with a list of 10 for your perusal and discussion.

Head on down to the comments section to let us know how we did.

   

Winner: Mic Drop Exits

Khabib Nurmagomedov did everything he promised he'd do during Fight Week.

He attacked Justin Gaethje. He got him to the floor. And he finished him in dominant fashion.

But then he did something no one saw coming: He retired.

The unbeaten Russian boosted his record to 29-0—including 13-0 in the UFC—then pulled a shocker by saying his career was over, fulfilling a promise he made to his mother after his father died in July to never again compete without him.

This was my last fight," he said. "My last fight."

The exit by a reigning UFC champion on live TV was the second of 2020, following bantamweight kingpin Henry Cejudo's surprise announcement after a second-round defeat of Dominick Cruz in May.

Nurmagomedov knelt in the center of the cage and sobbed after the end of Saturday's fight, which came when he locked in a triangle choke and put Gaethje to sleep at 1:34 of the second round.

He spoke to Anik moments later and made his exit speech, during which he asked that the UFC install him in its rankings as the world's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter ahead of Jon Jones.

"I'm 13-0 in the UFC and 29-0 in my pro MMA career," he said. "I think I deserve one more thing. Put me on No. 1 pound-for-pound in the world. I deserve it."

Not even Gaethje would argue that point in the aftermath of their six-plus minutes of interaction, during which the challenger landed several leg kicks and a few clean punches but was never able to stop the champion's perpetual forward movement. Gaethje was taken down in the final 30 seconds of the first round and emerged unscathed when the buzzer sounded, but he wasn't so lucky after the break.

He connected with a hard kick to the side of Nurmagomedov's left leg, but the Russian turned it into an advantage by successfully getting another takedown and quickly transitioning from a would-be armbar to the triangle choke. Gaethje tried to escape by pulling backward and lifting his tormentor a few inches off the floor, but he was unsuccessful in loosening the grip and began tapping to signal surrender.

Referee Jason Herzog didn't see the signal, however, and the choke stayed on until Gaethje was unconscious.

Gaethje joined Nurmagomedov in the center of the mat to console him during the subsequent emotional moments, and the champion acknowledged him in his remarks, poignantly advising his foe to "be close with your parents. You never know what's going to happen tomorrow."

Cormier, a longtime teammate and friend of the champion, was surprised by the exit.

"It breaks my heart," he said. "I thought we had at least one more."

   

Loser: Israel Adesanya's Career Arc

No disrespect to Robert Whittaker, but this wasn't what Israel Adesanya wanted.

The incumbent middleweight champ won his belt from the Australian a year ago, has defended twice since and made no secret of the fact that he hoped for a fresh new challenge after Saturday night.

In fact, he mentioned No. 2 contender Jared Cannonier by name after beating Paulo Costa last month, suggesting Cannonier was on the cusp of a title shot if he did away with ex-champ Whittaker.

Didn't happen.

The 29-year-old former titleholder landed the most impactful and memorable shots of a tactical three-rounder, scoring a thudding knockdown in the third to secure a close unanimous-decision victory.

Whittaker earned the victory by a trio of 29-28 scores.

"I feel good. I'm very happy it's all over," Whittaker said. "I got the result I wanted. Work's done. Time to go home. I'm going straight home and putting up the Christmas tree."

Whittaker was on the receiving end of punishing leg kicks in the opening five minutes, but he rallied in the second round with left jabs following by jarring right hands. He continued that flow in the third, landing a left-right combination followed by a head kick that sent Cannonier wobbling drunkenly before falling face-first to the mat.

Cannonier fought off submission attempts and gamely got to his feet with 90 seconds remaining, then landed a few powerful punches of his own. But he was unable to get the finish and prevent Whittaker from securing his second victory of 2020 after he'd fought just once in 2018 and and once in 2019.

Whittaker never mentioned Adesanya's name in his post-fight interview, which suggests that a rematch may not necessarily be imminent.

"Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya have been on each other's radars," Anik said. "Meanwhile, anyone else in the middleweight division is going to have to deal with Robert Whittaker."

  

Winner: Blowing Out the Candles 

We're not sure what Alexander Volkov wished for, but it couldn't have been much more than he got.

The mammoth Russian spent his 32nd birthday contending with equally imposing Walt Harris, but his wish came through in the form of a straight right kick that abruptly ended matters in Round 2.

The top-10 heavyweights were neck and neck, exchanging strikes and feints through the initial five minutes before Volkov came forward with a straight right kick that landed square on Harris' belly and instantly dropped him gasping to his knees.

Volkov came in with a quick half-dozen strikes that ended matters at 1:15 of Round 2.

"I feel very good. I feel like I'm going back to a winning streak and I'm ready for a new challenge," he said. "He was a good ranked opponent. This means I'm staying in the top 10 for a long time and I can go for that belt. I've worked on landing that body shot and then coming back to punch.

"[Give me] any guy with a big name. [Alistair] Overeem. [Junior] Dos Santos. [Jairzinho] Rozenstruik. Anybody who can take me on a belt run."

Cormier was particularly impressed with the finishing shot.

"Everything shuts off when you get hit with a strike like that," he said. "That was beautiful."

   

Winner: Overcoming Career Adversity

Phillip Hawes was worth the wait.

The 31-year-old middleweight was denied a UFC contract following an appearance on the Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series show three years ago, but he didn't quit the pursuit.

He capitalized on a second opportunity with a win on the same show last month, then debuted in spectacular fashion against fellow newbie Jacob Malkoun on Saturday, dropping him with his first volley of strikes on the way to an impressive 18-second triumph.

"I feel great. I feel awesome," he said. "If I land, someone's going to sleep. So I've just got to land."

He wobbled Malkoun badly and drove him backward to the cage with the first right hand he threw, then followed with a right-left-right combination that sent the Australian woozily to the floor.

Hawes pounced with a right-handed chop to his opponent's head and was pushed away as referee Herzog intervened, giving the winner the second-fastest middleweight debut finish in UFC history.

"Phil Hawes just made the most impressive UFC debut that you can make," Cormier said.

Malkoun lost for the first time in five career fights, while Hawes improved to 9-2 since turning pro in 2014.

"I'm healthy. I head back home next week," Hawes said. "When's the UFC going back to Vegas? Let's do it."

   

Loser: Disrespecting Lauren Murphy

Liliya Shakirova didn't expect much from Lauren Murphy.

Her American opponent was slower and not as dynamically skilled, Shakirova claimed, and a victory over her would instantly propel the Uzbekistan native into UFC stardom in her Octagon debut.

As it turned out, Murphy wasn't quite so ready to concede.

The fifth-ranked flyweight contender turned down her foe's offer for a pre-fight handshake, then spent the next eight-plus minutes proving her worth before ultimately getting a second-round stoppage in the scheduled three-rounder at 125 pounds.

"I feel amazing. This has been one of the best weeks of my life," she said. "To get my first submission win in the jiu-jitsu capital of the world, it tops everything. I'm one of the most well-rounded fighters, not only in this division but in the whole UFC."

Murphy pursued her mobile opponent in the first five minutes before getting the fight to the fence in the second. She secured a body lock about midway through the round and threw Shakirova to the floor, then got behind her as her opponent turned to her knees.

She locked her right arm around Shakirova's neck and put her left hand behind her head, pushing the neck into the choking arm and prompting a rescue at 3:31 of the second.

Murphy rolled away with a big smile, then shared her future plans with Cormier.

"I've proven I'm the true No. 1 contender in this division," she said. "The next time I step into this cage, it will be to fight for a UFC belt. The next time I step out of it, I will be wearing it."

  

Winner: Going Back for Seconds

Russian light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev left the Octagon in February having to explain his abruptly halted victory over Ion Cutelaba more than reveling in it.

This time around, it wasn't a problem.

The hulking 28-year-old put an exclamation point on the rematch with the fiery Moldovan, dropping him with a right-left combination and following up for a legitimate stoppage at 4:19 of Round 1.

"Everyone's opinion was that it was stopped prematurely last time," he said. "So it was interesting to run it again and prove that I could beat him, and I did."

Ankalaev, whose first fight with Cutelaba lasted just 38 seconds, bided his time in the second bout while moving around the cage and waiting for an opening to counter his aggressive foe.

The opportunity arrived after about four minutes, when he looped a right hand and followed with a straight left that dropped Cutelaba flat on his back. Ankalaev quickly pounced and delivered seven consecutive strikes to the prone fighter, prompting the intervention of referee Anders Ohlsson.

"There is no question anymore as to who is the better fighter between Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba," Cormier said. "The rivalry is over."

The official end came at 4:19.

"I wanted to make a statement with my performance," Ankalaev said. "I knew that he's slower than me. I waited for my moment and caught him."

   

Winner: Making Good Preliminary Matches

If you fancied one fighter, you liked the result. If you favored the other, not so much.

Regardless, there's no debate the bout between Nathaniel Wood and Casey Kenney was a winner.

The three-round catchweight affair featured 135 landed strikes to the head and 35 to the body, not to mention 71 leg kicks and a pair of takedowns in just 15 minutes.

For the record, Kenney escaped with a narrow but unanimous decision, taking two cards with 29-28 margins and a third with a 30-27 count.

Bleacher Report went with the majority and had it 29-28 for the winner.

"I'm not trying to bring it to the judges, but I knew if it did go to them I knew it'd be close so I had to go hard until it was over," said Kenney, who scored his third UFC win of 2020 and second in October, coming just 21 days after a three-rounder over Alateng Heili. "It was good. I knew Nathaniel was going to bring it. I like to have exciting fights."

The two 20-somethings came out with a frenetic first five minutes that featured prolonged exchanges early on, before Kenney took control with a series of sharp, jarring left-hand counter shots. Wood, who'd split two previous UFC bouts this year, rallied to take over the second round with a concentrated kicking attack on a tiring Kenney's legs.

The American bounced back in the third, though, scoring a pair of takedowns and surging in the final stand-up exchange until the final buzzer.

"I'll fight again next weekend," said Kenney, a newly minted Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who went home to the U.S. and returned to the Fight Island venue within three weeks between fights.

"This is what I love to do."

              

Loser: Spoiling the Celebration

Maybe it was birthday indigestion or first-time jitters.

But once Shavkat Rakhmonov found his comfort zone, it didn't take him long to make an impression.

The unbeaten Kazakh made his UFC debut a day after turning 26 and got to business in quick fashion, following up some well-placed strikes with a guillotine choke submission of veteran Alex Oliveira in a scheduled three-rounder at welterweight.

"I'm very thrilled and proud to raise the Kazakhstan flag," he said. "It's the best present I could ask for."

Rakhmonov looked stiff and slow in the opening moments as Oliveira, who'd arrived with 11 UFC wins, moved in and out and peppered him with quick, darting punches.

But a counter right hand changed the dynamic about two minutes in, driving Oliveira back to the fence, where a punishing follow-up knee landed to the midsection.

The two never moved out of close quarters in the aftermath, and Rakhmonov eventually responded to an attempted level change by wrapping his left arm around Oliveira's neck in a guillotine choke. He dropped to his back to lock in the hold and drew the tapout with 20 seconds of the round remaining.

"I felt I got the guillotine. It's one of my best moves," Rakhmonov said. "I knew if I found that it was there, I was going to go for it."

The win was his 13th in a row since turning pro in 2014—with six by submission and seven by TKO—but the successful newbie was measured when it came to future plans at 170 pounds.

"I'm going to go home and take a rest," he said. "Kazakhs say 'don't rush,' so I want to get closer to the title step by step."

                      

Winner: The Next Big Thing

Miranda Maverick made her UFC debut shortly before noon on the East Coast, but it won't be long before she's fighting much later on pay-per-view shows.

The charismatic 23-year-old breathed some violently fresh air into the flyweight division, battering Liana Jojua with a variety of strikes before splitting her nose with an elbow that led to a doctor's stoppage.

"I'm here to be the next big thing. I'm a young person coming into a division that needs someone new," Maverick said. "My striking's improved so much. It worked like clockwork. I went in there and did my job."

Maverick, who's pursuing a Ph.D. at Old Dominion University and brought part-time teaching assistant work with her to Fight Island, landed multiple elbows during stand-up exchanges throughout the first round.

She did so again in the final minute of the session, coming right down the middle and opening a jagged, bloody cut from which Jojua's team was unable to stop the flow after the round.

Referee Lukasz Bosacki consulted with the cageside physician and officially stopped the fight, leaving Jojua to cry "no, please no" from her corner while Maverick screamed "where's Dana?" from the Octagon's opposite side.

"Honestly, I wanted to show more. I wanted to show the finishes I could do," Maverick said. "Give me next month. I'm ready. School can't be in my way. Imagine what I can do when I don't have other work."

The win bumped her to 10-2 as a pro, while Jojua dropped to 8-5 overall and 1-2 in the UFC.

"(Maverick) is really making an impression on the UFC," Daniel Cormier said on the broadcast. "If you're at 15 to 20 (in the flyweight division), you need to watch out for Miranda Maverick. You need to fear the Maverick."

                    

Winner: Finishing the Job

The last thing Joel Alvarez wants to hear is a final buzzer.

So he does everything and anything possible to avoid it.

The 18-2 Spaniard stretched one of MMA's most remarkable streaks in Saturday's opener, getting a first-round submission from Russian veteran Alexander Yakovlev to maintain his run of never winning via a decision. The one time he has gone the distance in his career was in a unanimous decision loss to Damir Ismagulov at UFC Fight Night 145 in February 2019, his UFC debut.

"One more submission. One more on my record," said Alvarez, who won his third straight fight since losing to Ismagulov. "I'm an expert submission artist. One more for the books."

Alvarez has 16 wins by submission and two by KO/TKO.

Yakovlev, 36, came into his ninth UFC outing looking to improve a 3-5 record and immediately went on the attack, grabbing Alvarez's left leg for a takedown in the first minute. Alvarez quickly turned the aggression in his favor, however, cinching his left arm around his foe's neck for a guillotine choke.

Yakovlev gradually worked his way backward and out of the choke but sacrificed his left arm in the process, leaving it available for Alvarez to pull into an armbar. Yakovlev again pulled backward in an attempt to escape, but that allowed Alvarez to extend the arm and lock in the submission.

The tapout came exactly three minutes into the round.

"We train that submission a lot. He's got long arms like I do," Alvarez said. "The end was the result of that hard work. I'm going to take some time off and then we'll see what they put in front of me."

            

UFC 254 Full Card Results

Main Card

Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Justin Gaethje (triangle choke), 1:34, Round 2

Robert Whittaker def. Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Alexander Volkov def. Walt Harris by TKO (kick), 1:15, Round 2

Phillip Hawes def. Jacob Malkoun by KO, 0:18, Round 1

Lauren Murphy def. Liliya Shakirova by submission (rear-naked choke), 3:31, Round 2

Magomed Ankalaev def. Ion Cutelaba by KO, 4:19, Round 1

               

Preliminary Card

Tai Tuivasa def. Stefan Struve by KO (punches), 4:59, Round 1

Casey Kenney def. Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Alex Oliveira by submission (guillotine choke), 4:40, Round 1

Da-un Jung drew with Sam Alvey (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

Miranda Maverick def. Liana Jojua by TKO (cut, doctor's stoppage), 5:00, Round 1

Joel Alvarez def. Alexander Yakovlev by submission (armbar), 3:00, Round 1

Fight of the Night

Nathaniel Wood vs. Casey Kenney

Performances of the Night

Magomed Ankalaev, Khabib Nurmagomedov

Friday 23 October 2020

WWE SmackDown Highlights 23 October 2020

 

WWE SmackDown Live 10/23/20

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WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction, Highlights from October 23

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    This week's SmackDown was the go-home show before Hell in a Cell on Sunday, which means it was WWE's last chance to book more matches before the pay-per-view.

    Prior to SmackDown, management had only booked four bouts for the event, one of which will see Roman Reigns defend the Universal Championship against his cousin, Jey USO

    The Tribal Chief revealed the additional stipulation to their match on this week's show, and we also saw Otis head to court to fight The Miz for the Money in the Bank contract.

    Let's take a look at everything that happened on the final episode of SmackDown before Hell in a Cell. 

The KO Show

1 OF 7

    SmackDown opened with Kevin Owens in the ring for another episode of his talk show. He made a quick joke about the draft before introducing his guest, Daniel Bryan.

    They talked about how they look forward to facing each other again in the future and KO asked Bryan what he wants to see on SmackDown. Bryan talked about wanting to see the best young talent showcased on the show.

    Owens said he brought Bryan out to talk about the tag titles. He mentioned how he has never been a tag team champion and Bryan said it's because KO has betrayed a lot of friends. 

    Before they could talk any further, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode came out to talk some trash. It wasn't long before The Street Profits joined the party. Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura soon arrived to voice their complaints. 

    A huge brawl broke out as the show went to a commercial. We returned to see the eight-man tag match already in progress. It was the usual multi-team setup. All eight guys had a few good spots before they tagged out to someone else.

    Bryan landed hard on his right knee and the opposing team spent several minutes focusing on making the injury worse. After the obligatory sequence with every competitor, Montez Ford hit a huge frog splash for the win. 

                                

    Grade: C+

                                

    Analysis

    The idea of pairing Bryan and Owens together is very interesting. They are both main event talents who need something to do while they wait for a spot to open up in the universal title scene. This could be it.

    Bryan bringing up Owens' past betrayals was almost like WWE wanted to plant the seeds for a breakup right away, so this union could end up being short-term.

    The opening segment was a cut and paste brawl and talk show but the talents involved made it watchable. The match that followed was fine. Everybody played their part well but this was just as forgettable as every other random multi-team bout we see on a semi-regular basis.

    It would have been better if Bryan and Owens faced one team alone but this was a decent way to kick off the show. 

Bianca Belair vs. Zelina Vega

2 OF 7

    Bianca Belair backed Zelina Vega to the corner to get the match going. Vega slapped her across the face and Belair made her pay by throwing her to the mat. 

    The EST countered a headscissor takedown with a front handspring. She took Vega down and hit a standing moonsault. Vega hit a few kicks and a hurricanrana before Belair knocked her down with one hard right hand.

    Belair literally deadlifted Vega off the mat and dropped her on the top turnbuckle before hitting the KOD for the win.

                             

    Grade: B-

                              

    Analysis

    It's about time WWE started using Belair. She has been on the main roster for months just waiting for her chance to shine and she looked great in this bout.

    This was quick but it was long enough to allow both women to show off a few of their skills before The EST finished Vega off with her signature move.

    Both of these Superstars are capable of great things. Let's hope we get to see more of both of them in the near future. 

Chad Gable vs. Lars Sullivan

3 OF 7

    Kayla Braxton interviewed Chad Gable before the match. He said he is fed up with not getting drafted and he decided to call out the big man in order to get back on the right track. 

    Shorty G tried to hit a crossbody from the middle rope right away but Lars Sullivan caught him and threw him across the ring. He smiled as he propelled Gable into the air and let him fall back to the mat. 

    Gable actually managed to get in a few surprising shots before Sullivan sent him into the corner and flying across the ring with a throw. 

                              

    Grade: D

                             

    Analysis

    WWE is still trying to make Sullivan matter. Nobody is asking for this but we are going to get it whether we like it or not. After the match, Gable told Braxton that he quits. 

    This was a typical squash. Nobody will remember it by the time the show is over. Gable quitting could lead to a return to NXT, which would be the best place for him. 

The Boss Gets the Signature

4 OF 7

    Bayley sat in the ring and said she is annoyed she even has to address why she didn't sign the HIAC contract last week to face Banks. 

    After she ranted a little, The Boss came out with the contract in hand. Bayley tried to hit her with the chair but Banks ducked it and picked up the belt. 

    Banks eventually forced Bayley to sign the contract while holding her in The Bank Statement with some help from the chair. She posed with the title over her former friend and promised to take the title from her.

                             

    Grade: B

                              

    Analysis

    This was short and effective. Delaying the contract signing until this week didn't make much sense but Banks and Bayley are so good together that they made this segment work. 

    Bayley has become one of the best heels in all of WWE. She is really stepping up her game as a solo act and Banks has fallen back into the babyface role with ease. 

    Their match on Sunday could easily steal the show. Regardless of who wins, this will not be over anytime soon. 

Law and Otis

5 OF 7

    The first segment began with Ron Simmons acting as the bailiff to introduce judge JBL. The Miz talked over his own lawyer while Otis represented himself. The opening statements were quick and to the point.

    The second segment saw Rey Mysterio, Asuka and Tucker give their testimonies. Teddy Long had a quick cameo as the court reporter.

    JBL returned after the break to give his verdict. He said Otis has done nothing wrong and was about to rule in his favor when The Miz said he had one last piece of evidence. It was a briefcase filled with money. JBL looked at it and immediately ruled in Miz’s favor.

    He ordered Otis to battle The Miz at Hell in a Cell for the MITB contract. 

                                   

    Grade: C

                            

    Analysis

    This had some humorous moments but it wasn't nearly as funny as WWE wanted it to be. A huge opportunity was missed by not including David Otunga. 

    It was also predictable. It was obvious this would all lead to a singles match at HIAC for the contract. If WWE books Miz to win, then Heavy Machinery was broken up for nothing.

    JBL, Simmons and Long were the best parts. John Morrison just kind of sat there and Otis barely said two words. 

Murphy vs. Seth Rollins

6 OF 7

    Seth Rollins gave a quick interview before the match where he talked about how he would have fun beating up Murphy. They locked up and fought for control in the corner.

    The Messiah taunted him and kept calling him a disciple until Murphy grabbed his arm and wrestled him to the mat in an armbar. Rollins reversed the hold and decked him in the face after a few more counters. The Juggernaut returned the favor with a punch of his own. He sent Rollins out of the ring and backdropped him onto the announce table. 

    We came back from a break to see The Savior of SmackDown in control. Rey and Dominik were shown asking Aalyah why she was watching the match backstage. Murphy started to fight back and nailed a missile dropkick. 

    He sent Rollins out of the ring again and hit a big dive over the top rope. He hit Rollins with a huge meteora but appeared to hurt his shoulder and wrist when he landed. He rolled out of the ring to pop his shoulder back in and Rollins used the opportunity to hit a suicide dive.

    He scored a near fall and looked shocked when Murphy kicked out. We returned from another commercial to see Rollins hit a buckle bomb. Murphy fired back with a knee to the face for a close two-count. After several close calls, Rollins hit The Stomp for the win. 

    Aalyah tried to get Rey and Dom to help Murphy when Rollins grabbed a kendo stick but they wanted to stay out of it. She went to the ring to plead with The Messiah to stop as he unloaded on his former disciple. Dom eventually came out and Rollins took him out. This led to Rey making the save with a chair.

                          

    Grade: A

                            

    Analysis

    The storyline with Aalyah and Murphy is strange given their age difference but the match between Rollins and Murphy lived up to expectations.

    This showdown should have taken place at a PPV but getting it on SmackDown is fine as long as it's not their last encounter. They worked well together and will only get better as they face each other more. 

    The Juggernaut's arm injury seemed like it would be an easy excuse to give Rollins the win but Murphy ended up looking even more resilient by fighting through it. 

    This is the kind of match Murphy used to have every week on 205 Live and it's great to see him get the chance to perform at this level again. 

Roman Reigns Names His Stipulation

7 OF 7

    Reigns and Paul Heyman came to the ring but before they could talk, Jimmy Uso appeared in Reigns' special suite. He revealed himself and Jey attacked Reigns from behind. 

    Uce grabbed a chair but The Tribal Chief kicked him in the face. Uso fired back with a superkick and climbed up to hit a Superfly Splash. Jimmy joined his brother on the stage to celebrate but Reigns quickly recovered.

    He asked for the mic and told Jey that if he lost on Sunday, Uso will have to acknowledge him as his Tribal Chief and fall in line or both Usos are out of the Anoa'i family. 

    After the cell lowered around the ring, Jey climbed up the wall and stared down at his cousin. 

                          

    Grade: A

                           

    Analysis 

    WWE rarely uses the twin magic trick for the Usos, so it worked in this segment perfectly. The added stipulation certainly upped the stakes for their match quite a bit.

    The threat of being cut off from the most prestigious family in pro wrestling is huge. Both Usos and Reigns made this another great chapter in this ongoing story. 

    This was a great way to send us into this weekend's event. The match between Reigns and Uso is going to be epic. 

Monday 19 October 2020

WWE Raw Full Show Live Streaming 19 October 2020

 

WWE Raw 10/19/20

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WWE Raw Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from October 19

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    The new era of WWE Raw began Monday night, with a roster full of fresh faces and new rivalries for the flagship faithful to sink their teeth in.

    The show, headlined by the final hype for Sunday's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, featured a championship clash and a monster mash featuring two of the biggest and baddest on the roster.

    Who emerged from the night's matches victorious, which storylines captured the attention of fans moving forward and how did the brand balance hyping the upcoming extravaganza while looking forward?

    Find out with this recap of the October 19 broadcast.

Match Card

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    Already announced for Monday's show are:

        

    • Keith Lee vs. Strowmen
    • Raw Women's Championship Match: Asuka vs. Lana
    • Eight-Man Tag Team Match: The Hurt Business vs. Retribution
    • Matt Riddle vs. AJ Styles
    • Kofi Kingston (with Xavier Woods) vs. Sheamus
    • The latest edition of The Firefly Funhouse

        

    Coverage begins at 8:00 PM.

The Fiend Arrives; The Hurt Business vs. Retribution

2 OF 10

    Credit: WWE.com

    The Season Premier of WWE Raw kicked off with a new opening, set to NF’s “The Search” before giving way to the arrival of “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt, introduced to the WWE Network by Alexa Bliss. 

    The former Universal Champion made his way to the ring, joining Bliss hand-in-hand before Retribution’s music played and the renegade faction made its first appearance under the guidance of Mustafa Ali. The arena darkened and when the lights came up, The Fiend and Bliss disappeared. The Hurt Business’ music played and a brawl between the factions broke out.

    MVP, Cedric Alexander, Shelton Benjamin and Bobby Lashley cleared the ring as the show headed to break.

    After the commercial, Lashley started the advertised Eight-Man Tag Team Match off for his team, taking T-Bar down with a Flatliner. Alexander teed off on Slapjack, catching him with a knee and kick for two. A momentary distraction by his teammates allowed a wobbly Slapkack to tag Ali into the match and seize control of the bout for Retribution.

    The Fiend appeared on the video screen as the show headed back to the break, halting Ali and his followers’ onslaught.

    Back from the timeout, The Hurt Business worked over Mace, cutting him off from his partners. The action broke down and Lashley applied the Hurt Lock to T-Bar for the win. 

    After the match, The Fiend reappeared and laid waste to Mace, Slapjack and T-Bar, who rescued Ali from punishment at the hands of the masked madman of Monday night. The Fiend stood tall as a video of Bliss aired on the video screen, Bray Wyatt’s voice dubbed over her’s, “let me in” sounding throughout the ThunderDome.

        

    Result

    The Hurt Business defeated Retribution

        

    Grade

    B

        

    Analysis

    The Fiend is never not a compelling part of whatever show he is a part of and here, we got a feel for what his run on Raw is going to look like. Is he a heel or babyface? Who will he target? It looks like he will be a bit of a tweener and that anyone is fair game for The Fiend’s wrath.

    As they should be.

    An unhinged entity straight out of a John Carpenter flick, he should not be bound by dated storyline tropes or formulas. He should be free to be unpredictable and chaotic, unprejudiced by the idea of heels and babyfaces.

    He was off to a great start here.

    Not off to a great start was Ali’s Retribution, which was soundly defeated by The Hurt Business and wiped out by The Fiend. It feels like an act dead in the water, already destined to be beaten down and rebooted as WWE Creative appears uninterested in continuing the act as it currently stands.

    Perhaps that is for the best as the names alone doomed the group to mediocrity, at best.

Matt Riddle vs. AJ Styles (with Jordan Omogbehin)

3 OF 10

    Credit: WWE.com

    Flanked by his massive new bodyguard Jordan Omogbehin, AJ Styles made his way to the ring to cut a braggadocious promo about his return to Raw in last week’s WWE Draft. This brought out Matt Riddle, also formerly of SmackDown, for their scheduled match.

    After a minute or two of the referee insisting the former bouncer for Raw Underground leaves the ring, the action kicked off with Riddle dominating. A brief encounter with the giant stunned Riddle, allowing Styles to take control during the bout.

    Following the break, Riddle fought his way back into the match, delivering a wicked Fisherman Buster into a cradle for two. The Original Bro found himself knocked to the floor, where he was again distracted by Omogbehin.

    Back inside, Styles capitalized and delivered the Styles Clash for the hard-fought, pin-fall victory.

        

    Result

    Styles defeated Riddle

       

    Grade

    B

       

    Analysis

    Riddle and Styles aren’t going to have very many bad matches. Both are quality workers whose styles mesh well. They could conceivably have an above-average match with their eyes closed.

    The added element of the enormous bodyguard is intriguing, to say the least, but is not necessarily one Styles needs. He can talk, he can work and is perceived as a main eventer. And therein lies why he is the perfect choice to pair with Omogbehin.

    WWE clearly wants to get the big man on television and what better way to convince the audience that he is a big deal, both literally and figuratively, then by teaming him with a guy the WWE Universe has been conditioned to buy into as a legitimate main event talent?

    The newcomer will benefit exponentially and Styles will have the opportunity to freshen things up a bit at a time when his character could probably use it. A win-win for all involved.

    Except for Riddle, who ate another clean pin in a strong of them of late.

Raw Women's Championship Match: Asuka vs. Lana

4 OF 10

    Credit: WWE.com

    After an impassioned promo from WWE Champion Drew McIntyre ahead of his title defense against Randy at Sunday’s Hell in a Cell, Lana made her way to the ring for a Raw Women’s Championship Match against Asuka, earned by way of her victory in last week’s Dual-Branded Women’s Battle Royal.

    Lana scored a quick counter early but Asuka reversed that into an Asuka Lock attempt, forcing the challenger to scurry to the ropes for the break. The Ravishing Russian executed a few more surprising takedowns and reverses before The Empress finally trapped her in the submission for the tapout victory.

    After the match, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler attacked Asuka. The former delivered a Samoan Drop to Lana, driving her through the announce table for the fifth consecutive week before Asuka fended them off to close out the segment.

        

    Result

    Asuka defeated Lana

       

    Grade

    C-

       

    Analysis

    Well, that was anticlimactic. 

    All of that effort into setting up Lana’s clever win last week gave way to an excuse for Jax to put her through the damn table again.

    Leave it to WWE to beat that angle into the ground.

    This seems to be setting up a potential Women’s Tag Team Championship Match pitting Jax and Baszler against Asuka and a partner of her choice (maybe Lana?) and while there are worse options, it feels like a poor use of two different titleholders, when they could be utilized against the wealth of women’s talent the Raw brand suddenly finds itself with.

Fatal 4-Way Women's Tag Team Match

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    Credit: WWE.com

    Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax asserted their dominance in a promo and issued a challenge to anyone in the locker room refuting their reign over the Raw and SmackDown women’s divisions. Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke, The Riott Squad (now of SmackDown) and the new team of Lacey Evans and Peyton Royce all answered, giving way to a Fatal 4-Way Nontitle Match.

    A chaotic brawl saw Royce, Evans, Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan soar through the air, wiping the opposition out ahead of the break.

    Back from the break, action eventually broke down, with each competitor getting the opportunity to shine through some signature offense. Morgan and Riott rolled, the latter delivering a Riott Kick that nearly scored the win.

    Baszler pulled her to the floor and put her to sleep with the Karafuji Clutch before Jax tagged in and delivered the Samoan Drop to Evans for the win.

        

    Result

    Jax and Baszler defeated Evans and Royce, Riott Squad, and Rose and Brooke

        

    Grade

    C

        

    Analysis

    What, exactly, was the point of this?

    To put Jax and Baszler over as an even more unbeatable force? We get it. They’ve steamrolled everyone. They beat The Golden Role Models. They demolished The Riott Squad. They have conquered any and all competitors and this was no different.

    That Riott and Morgan were again sacrificed to accomplish something we already have countless times before is proof positive that some things never change in the WWE Universe, their stars dimmed as they embark on a run over on Friday nights.

Elias Performs, Jeff Hardy Crashes the Proceedings

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    Credit: WWE.com

    Elias returned to the stage this week, promising the greatest concert of all time ahead of the release of his new album, Universal Truth. 

    He performed a medley, beginning with his new single, “Amen.”

    Elias plugged his album again and ended with, “goodnight...I love none of you.” He teased an encore and demanded his guitar, only for Jeff Hardy to reveal himself as a mysterious guitarist. “I didn’t hit you with that car, man, and you know it!” he exclaimed after recklessly swinging said guitar.

    Elias retreated to close out the segment.

         

    Grade

    C+

       

    Analysis

    There was music. And singing. And a sneak attack by Hardy, but absolutely nothing that makes anyone want to see these two have a lengthy, drawn-out midcard program.

    Does it help elevate Elias, working with Hardy? Absolutely, but he’s worked with everyone from Undertaker to Roman Reigns. He’s always been a big deal and upper midcard act. A Hardy feud will not change that.

    What might help is that musical performance. Elias rocked it and the result was a three-minute break from the mat game that established the sinister songster as a legitimate vocal performer. A much better singer than wrestler, even.

Kofi Kingston (with Xavier Woods) vs. Sheamus

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    Credit: WWE.com

    Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods hit the ring, making their first appearance on Raw since being drafted a week ago. Sheamus interrupted their promo and after some back-and-forth that included “Johnny Appleseedin’,” The Celtic Warrior did battle with Kingston in a battle of former world champions.

    Sheamus used his strength advantage to seize the upper-hand heading into the break, grounding Kingston and pounding him with unforgiving strikes.

    With Big E watching as part of the ThunderDome audience, Kingston fought his way back into the match and scored a near-fall off a Boom Drop. Sheamus regained control with a uranage for his own near-fall. The Irishman delivered a big Alabama Slam as he pulled out every weapon in his arsenal in the name of a much-needed victory. 

    Kingston answered, delivering a Russian leg sweep from the middle rope for a two-count. Both men fought to their feet and Kingston delivered Trouble in Paradise for the hard-fought victory.

        

    Result

    Kingston defeated Sheamus

        

    Grade

    B

       

    Analysis

    This was an unexpectedly physical and longer match than expected. 

    Sheamus turned in his typically solid performance, and Kingston broke out some fresh offense, and the result was a fun match between two guys who know each other very well.

    There’s no indication this will continue beyond tonight, nor should it. New Day has exorcised the Sheamus demon from their closet and now it is time to move on to new things. Still, this was a fun match between two grizzled vets who have been atop the WWE mountain, back down and all around for the last decade.

Tucker and "El Gran Gordo" vs. The Miz and John Morrison

8 OF 10

    Credit: WWE.com

    Backstage, Ali cut a promo on behalf of Retribution in which he revealed that he was the SmackDown hacker  and that his motivation is to expose the greed and corruption within WWE. He vowed to shut anyone that opposed them down.

    Elsewhere, Titus O’Neil proposed joining The Hurt Business, only to catch a beatdown from them.

    John Morrison and The Miz made their way to the ring for a tag team match with Tucker, who they challenged to find a partner earlier in the night. He did, introducing the WWE Universe to “El Gran Gordo,” one of the most famous luchadors in the world.

    A luchador who looked and sounded a hell of a lot like Otis.

    Miz cut a scathing promo on Otis, calling him a joke and claiming he has bucked the system to this point and will continue to do so, until he wins the court case that will deliver him Money in the Bank. Tucker and “Gordo” hit the ring and cleared the heels out.

    Back from the break, Miz and Morrison worked over Tucker as the match got underway. They cut the ring off, isolating him from Gordo. The oversized luchador finally tagged into the match, bowling over the competition. 

    Midway through the match, R-Truth, Akira Tozawa, Drew Gulak and Lucha House Party interrupted, leading to Gordo delivering the Caterpillar and a Vader Bomb for the win. 

         

    Result

    Tucker and Gordo defeated Miz and Morrison

        

    Grade

    C-

        

    Analysis

    Take every Heavy Machinery vs. Morrison and Miz match you have ever watched, throw in a cameo from Truth that no one asked for, and you have this mess of a match that did nothing to help anyone.

    Miz and Morrison lose despite being labeled one of the best picks in last week’s draft, Tucker is completely overshadowed on the show he was drafted to and Otis continues to wallow in overly jokey segments despite holding a Money in the Bank briefcase that feels more like a prop than a gateway to bigger and better things.

    This was a miss on a night where there have not been many of those.

Keith Lee vs. Braun Strowman

9 OF 10

    Credit: WWE.com

    Bray Wyatt introduced the latest edition of The Firefly Funhouse, with a theme of fresh starts and new friends. It ended with poor Ramblin Rabbit getting devoured by Mercy The Buzzard and our host welcoming Alexa Bliss to the set. 

    Braun Strowman made his way to the ring for the night’s main event, a heavyweight battle with Keith Lee. 

    The former Universal Champion tried to steamroll Lee on the floor but the NXT alumnus was barely fazed by his decorated opponent. Lee targeted the ribs of Strowman, who was still impaired by the beating he endured Friday at the hands of Roman Reigns. 

    A resourceful Strowman delivered a creative low blow, blasted Lee with a big boot to the face and scored the win by dubious means. After the match, Lee delivered his own low blow and warned Strowman that he had messed with the wrong man.

        

    Result

    Strowman defeated Lee

        

    Grade

    C-

        

    Analysis

    It has to get better, right? 

    Strowman and Lee wrestled a strike-heavy match that was neither interesting or particularly good. Nor was it intended to be. This, like their first match, was a means to an end; that end being the continuation of a feud that has not been defined or explained to any extent.

    Strowman used a low blow to pick up the win. Lee returned the favor. So, like, I guess they keep fighting?

    Apparently so, even as neither man can really afford a loss at this point.

The Viper's Final Words of Warning

10 OF 10

    Credit: WWE.com

    Randy Orton made his way to the ring for the final promo before Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. Surrounded by the steel structure, The Viper relived his encounters inside Hell in a Cell, recalling the match in which he earned The Undertaker’s respect.

    WWE Champion Drew McIntyre interrupted. He came face-to-face with Orton, staring his rival down through the steel mesh of the cage, before producing a pair of bolt cutters and breaking his way into the structure.

    McIntyre entered the cage as the show faded to black.

         

    Grade

    A

       

    Analysis

    It may have been a bit anticlimactic for the big go-home angle to feature no physical interaction but the promo from Orton was his typical excellent stuff while the tense showdown and tease of a war inside the structure surely drummed up some interest in their battle this Sunday night.

    Was it a segment that should have been so heavily hyped throughout the show? No, but it was still respectable stuff that put a nice bow on the main event of the Hell in a Cell event.

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