WWE Raw Results, Highlights, and Grades: November 25, 2019
By Mark Justice
Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens [Grudge Match]
Kevin Owens straight out whales at Seth Rollins with some knife edge chops in the corner, a missile dropkick from the top rope, and a running senton. Owens attempts to hit a Cannonball, but Rollins hits a drop toe hold and locks Owens in a leg lock.
Owens counters the leg lock and hoists up Rollins, but Rollins counters and rebounds off the ropes to deliver a Sling Blade. Owens rolls out of the ring, and Rollins hits two Suicide Dives onto Owens. He tosses Owens back into the ring and goes on the top rope. He flies but Owens counters with a Superkick. Rollins then rolls out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. The show then transitions to a commercial break.
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Back from commercial, Kevin flies with a senton bomb to Rollins but Rollins puts his knees up and pins him for the two-count. As CM Punk chants accrue, Rollins then whales at Owens with a flurry of punches and locks him in a chin lock. Rollins then grabs Owens’ nose and stomps at Owens some more.
Owens retaliates with a knife edge chops. Rollins responds with five knife edge chops. Rollins Irish whips Owens but Owens counters with a picture perfect DDT. Owens then rallies with a Cannon Ball. The crowd is on their feet. Owens goes on the top rope, but Rollins rolls to the outside.
Owens switches gears and hits a senton bomb to Rollins outside the ring. He shoves Rollins back into the ring and goes on the top rope to deliver a Frog Splash to Rollins for the two-count. Owens attempts the pop up Powerbomb. Rollins counters with a Pedigree attempt, but KO counters. Rollins deflects Owens’ charge with his feet and goes on the top rope to deliver a Blockbuster to Owens and a Falcon’s Arrow for the two-count.
Rollins now taunts Owens with ‘Burn it Down’ stomps. He attempts the Curb Stomp. Owens counters and attempts the Stunner. Rollins counters and rolls up Owens for the two-count. Rollins then attempts another curb Stomp. Owens counters with the Pop Up Powerbomb for the two-count.
Owens and Rollins then have a superkick party. Rollins wins the party and attempts a Curb Stomp. Owens counters it with a Stunner. The party poopers, AOP, then run into the ring and attack Kevin Owens, forcing a DQ finish. They then suspiciously glare at Rollins, refuse to attack him, and then walk away. Rollins wanted a fight, but didn’t get it so he took out his frustration on Owens with two Curb Stomps to close the show.
Result: Kevin Owens (by DQ)
Rating: 3.0/5.0 Stars
Analysis: This match was good while it lasted. Exactly what anyone would expect from a Rollins-Owens match. It’s very mysterious that AOP attacked Kevin Owens but not Seth Rollins.
This chain of actions should be an interesting storyline to keep eyes peeled for in the weeks to come. Overall, a basic Raw with one amazing title change and multiple uncertainties.