WWE Raw Recap 11/24: Thrilling Tournament Quarterfinals and a Surprise Roman Reigns Cameo

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Wrestling Inc. presents the WWE Raw results from November 24, 2025, live at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The excitement builds for WWE Survivor Series: War Games this Saturday, featuring a men’s War Games match where The Vision’s Bronson Reed and Bron Breaker team with Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul, and Drew McIntyre against Jimmy and Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, and undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Prior to this, a tag team match determines which team gains the advantage of entering the cage and rings first.

Roman Reigns opens the night to discuss his mindset following his recent Raw return and confrontation with Brock Lesnar, confirming his role as the fifth member of his team. Meanwhile, WWE fans edge closer to discovering John Cena’s final opponent for the December 13th WWE Saturday Night main event, as quarterfinal matches in The Last Time Is Now Tournament take place featuring Gunther vs. Carmelo Hayes and Solo Sikoa vs. Penta. Notably, Dolph Ziggler and Finn Balor have been eliminated in the first round. Judgment Day’s Dominik Mysterio also appears, hyping his challenge against Cena for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series: War Games, with stablemate JD McDonagh returning to face Rey Mysterio.

The show begins with a recap of last Monday’s Raw, followed by commentary from Wade Barrett and Joe Tessitore. Roman Reigns addresses the crowd but is interrupted by Cody Rhodes, leading to a tense exchange involving CM Punk. Reigns expresses disdain for both Punk and Rhodes but shares a mutual hatred for Paul Heyman and The Vision. Backstage, Heyman confirms Drew McIntyre will team with him in the War Games Advantage match.

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In the quarterfinal tournament matches, Gunther defeats Carmelo Hayes after a grueling battle, while Solo Sikoa wins his match against Penta, who is forced to withdraw due to injury. Dominik Mysterio vows to end John Cena’s farewell tour with a victory in San Diego, only to be interrupted by a midget dressed as Cena and then Rey Mysterio.

In a highly competitive bout, Rey Mysterio triumphs over JD McDonagh despite interference from Finn Balor. Post-match, Balor attempts to blindfold Rey, who escapes. Brock Lesnar arrives at the arena, meeting with Paul Heyman. Later, Becky Lynch, Rush Legend, Nia Jax, Kairi Sane, and Asuka make a spirited appearance, leading to a heated brawl involving several female superstars including Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and AJ Lee.

The men’s War Games Advantage tag team match sees Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul best The Usos after a hard-fought contest, with assistance from allies. Following the match, chaos breaks out as Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar make impactful returns, setting the stage for an intense showdown among all War Games participants, ending the show on a dramatic note.

Fan Take: This Raw episode is pivotal as it intensifies the rivalries and alliances leading into Survivor Series: War Games, promising explosive confrontations that can redefine storylines. For WWE fans, the mix of veteran legends, rising stars, and crossover celebrities elevates the sport’s drama and entertainment value, keeping the momentum alive ahead of one of WWE’s biggest events.

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