With Survivor Series: WarGames five days away at Petco Park in San Diego, the November 24, 2025, episode of WWE Raw from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City delivered clear stakes and combustible segments on Netflix. Roman Reigns opened the show with a challenge to Cody Rhodes and CM Punk. Reigns told Rhodes, “You’re just now joining,” and later warned, “That title would look so much better on my shoulder.” CM Punk volleyed with “Acknowledge us!” while Rhodes extended a handshake that Reigns refused.
The night also advanced The Last Time Is Now Tournament: GUNTHER defeated Carmelo Hayes via powerbomb after a furious closing stretch, while Solo Sikoa advanced when Penta was unable to continue, leading to a referee’s stoppage. Elsewhere, Rey Mysterio beat JD McDonagh after Judgment Day interference backfired. Dominik Mysterio mocked John Cena with a “mini” impersonator segment ahead of their Intercontinental Championship clash.
Who competed and appeared (roles)
- Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso), Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, Brock Lesnar, and Paul Heyman.
- GUNTHER, Carmelo Hayes, Solo Sikoa, Penta.
- Rey Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, and John Cena.
- Becky Lynch, AJ Lee, Iyo Sky, New Day, Maxxine Dupri.
- Commentary: Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett; Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin.
Match-by-match results
- GUNTHER def. Carmelo Hayes — powerbomb finish (Last Time Is Now quarterfinal).
- Rey Mysterio def. JD McDonagh.
- Solo Sikoa def. Penta — referee stoppage (Last Time Is Now quarterfinal).
- WarGames Advantage: Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul def. The Usos — chaotic finish after ringside melees; Paul scored the decisive pin.
Numbers, venue & broadcast
- Date: Monday, November 24, 2025.
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Streamed live on Netflix.
- Tickets distributed: 9,551; arena set for 9,929 (basketball capacity 18,203).
What it means for Survivor Series
Team Vision (Logan Paul & Drew McIntyre with Brock Lesnar, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed) earned the men’s WarGames advantage against the babyface squad of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and The Usos. Reigns’ line—“I hate Paul Heyman and The Vision more than I hate you”—kept the alliance fragile. The GUNTHER win steadies his tournament march; Solo Sikoa’s advance came with concern for Penta’s health after the stoppage.
BuddyTV analysis
The opening exchange worked because each alpha kept his lane: Reigns framed family and legacy, Punk staked his “champ on Mondays” claim, and Rhodes played peacemaker without ceding leadership. The main-event roll-up preserved chaos and handed The Vision a tactical edge without overexposing anyone clean before Saturday.
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