Xia Li Strikes Lynch, McIntyre Exits Angrily, Rollins Keeps Crown

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WWE's electrifying dynamics shifted dramatically on Monday night, as chaos and competition converged, setting the stage for a sizzling Survivor Series lineup. In an unexpected altercation, Xia Li ambushed Becky Lynch with a sneak attack, preventing "The Man" from participating in the Women's Battle Royal.

The audacious move resulted in Adam Pearce barring Li from competing, altering the evening's bout structure and leaving fans in anticipation of the fallout. In the aftermath of the bell, The Judgment Day's power trio—Finn Balor, Damian Priest, and Dominik Mysterio—joined by JD McDonagh, unleashed a coordinated attack on Sami Zayn.

The fray was intensified by the timely intervention of Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes, leading to a frenzied melee. Official Adam Pearce seized the moment to announce the upcoming Men's WarGames match at WWE Survivor Series, sparking excitement for what is sure to be an explosive confrontation.

ZOEY STARK DID IT!!! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/9xHjBOUZiH — WWE (@WWE) November 7, 2023

The ring was also the scene for an intense showdown to crown the next contender for WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther. Ricochet's high-flying talent clashed with the cunning of The Miz and the brute strength of Ivar and Bronson Reed.

In a turn of events filled with contention, The Miz's guile secured him the victory. However, the celebration was cut short by Ivar's attack, post-match, setting a tense backdrop for future encounters.

Creed Brothers' RAW Debut

Meanwhile, the WWE RAW roster welcomed the infusion of fresh talent as The Creed Brothers, Julius and Brutus Creed, along with Ivy Nile, inked contracts to a rousing reception.

The former NXT Tag Team Champions immediately made their presence felt in a gripping match against DIY's Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano. Yet, it was Ludwig Kaiser's ringside interference that swayed the outcome, injecting a bitter twist into the narrative.

The crescendo of the night's events was marked by Seth Rollins, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, addressing the crowd with a declaration of respect for Drew McIntyre following their recent bout. Rollins' invitation to Sami Zayn underlined a show of gratitude and strategy as the champion revealed a prearranged title shot for Zayn, courtesy of a conversation with Adam Pearce.

Zayn accepted, setting a high-stakes main event and further cementing the evening as a cornerstone for upcoming WWE storylines. WWE fans are now braced for a sequence of events that is bound to redefine rivalries and alliances, as the road to Survivor Series takes an electrifying turn.

As WWE continues to weave its narrative tapestry, Monday night's developments assure that Survivor Series will be a spectacle of vendettas and valor.