Ups & Downs From WWE RAW (Nov 28)

Our WWE Raw review as Simon Miller talks about Kevin Owens vs Jey Uso, Candice LeRae vs Dakota Kai, Dexter Lumis vs The Miz, Seth Rollins and Austin Theory, Becky Lynch brawling with Damage CTRL, The Street Profits vs Alpha Academy, Rhea Ripley vs Mia Yim, The Judgment Day vs The O.C and much more.
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[@christopheraikens597]

That Lumis/Miz match got no crowd reaction at all. However, when the Miz took that $100 bill from that kid, I almost died of laughter. That man is so underrated 😂😂😂😂

[@ritvikt9707]

Miz understands his character better than anybody else

[@DallasdotMPEG]

He did it like the Grinch too XD, tis the season i love little things like that.

[@DepressyDuck]

I absolutely love the "Hardest part of the ring" segments Simon does. They are hilarious.

[@kinglv45]

Same

[@johnmobley2484]

it is the hardest part of the video

[@JoshuaGrin]

Literally so good

[@KnicKnac]

@@johnmobley2484 The funniest part of the video

[@Aw1294]

Brilliant, but the answer is A!

[@seanfarah7291]

I know KO is a babyface now, and he’s in the middle of the bloodline feud, but I really wanted to get a reaction from him on Elias’ return. Especially as he pretty much carried the Ezekiel character.

[@kurtpaulsen6579]

Be patient... I am sure it will come... Papa H has proven he will reference things from way back when, so something from just last year is definitely on the table.

[@anthonybell5666]

Probably going to be a fun royal rumble spot or something

[@BlaxkSun]

Ezekiel was great with and without KO

[@rayb.1180]

I was wondering y Elias didn’t say anything to Kevin,seeing how he almost killed your brother

[@Stevecrawl624]

The crazy thing is Kevin owens Had on a bloodline shirt at a House show

[@danw4490]

The "Hardest part of the ring" segments have become my favorite part of Ups and Downs. More, please!

[@gregor0ni927]

Candice planting Dakota’s head into the ring apron just reminded me of the ill fated apron DDT spot in the women’s title match the other night. Between War Games and last night on Raw, Dakota Kai is becoming one of my favorite women to watch!

[@FaustIoM]

The Hardest part of the ring skits are just getting better and better and more ridiculous everytime, love it.

[@SilentNinja87]

I was there live last night and had a blast. Becky coming in the crowd was awesome and the two dudes Becky talked to were like celebrities in the arena for the rest of the night lol. I was three rows behind the announcers table.

[@jonvich3011]

Nice man! I was at the bottom section 215 right in the row they were fighting. I was fanboying so hard! The energy in the scope was insane!

[@DallasdotMPEG]

Qeer.

[@SilentNinja87]

@@jonvich3011 right!!! I like that Norfolk,VA is a regular stop for WWE and AEW

[@05PercAngle]

I liked that it was commercial free for the first hour. Great show

[@K4E4D]

Perfect setup for Dominic Mysterio versus Rey Mysterio at wrestlemania, Dominic already has major heat on them if you want to escalate that even more you got to have Dom hit or body slam Mia Kim at some point during this feud. Ray comes back says this is enough promo saying he's going to be some respecting to him etc. For the build to WrestleMania. The father son dynamic would already pop and I think him going in with even more major heat on them will put the match over even more.

[@jacktripper8258]

And Rey has to and will have NO problem putting his son over at Wrestlemania!

[@Aquilrose44]

No comments on that first hour Simon? One of the best starts to raw in years

[@Mcintosh7397]

ups and downs have become my favorite thing to watch on youtube period. I don't even watch the actual shows anymore just this, Simon you are killing it and you deserve all the success in the world man!

[@ForSquidSake]

Waited all day for this. How freaking good was this week's raw!!!

[@MarieAmicalola]

It was so awesome!

[@nsj9861]

Brilliant episode

[@Paul_Abbott_Landsraad_Project]

Bloodline, Sami & KO is hitting all the feels. Simon, utterly brilliant review buddy.

[@shaddersshadwell4941]

Always watch Ups and downs first before selecting which segments I’m gonna watch. Can’t sit through 3 hours of Raw these days

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

I am loving Judgement Day era Rhea Ripley. Even when she's not in the ring you can't take your eyes off her because she's always doing something to build her character.

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

Every time Becky Lynch returns, I do have to hold back tears because her returns remind me of when she gave Asuka her belt and had to leave. In the words of Simon Miller Becky Lynch returning always makes me “warm and fuzzy in my Tum Tum.”

[@GLJosh]

Makes sense, Becky had to relinquish the belt due to developing a "warm and fuzzy in her Tum Tum."

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

@@GLJosh exactly! With the occasional karate kick, I’d imagine. 😂

[@CandylandTraveler]

I got especially emotional during War Games with her and Asuka on the same team thinking about this very thing. Both her announcement and Asuka's reaction to her announcement about the baby. Such a great moment.

[@tomseville2345]

Dakota and Candice getting 15 minutes was my highlight of the night, and fans got behind Candice without chanting for Sasha, Becky or someone more famous...

[@DJDoubleCee]

I thought that backstage brawl Becky Lynch had with Damage Control was hilarious. Especially when they were fighting in the merchandise booth 😆

[@andrewatuahene3234]

yeah that was a good segment Becky was whooping all there asses at one point. Lol

[@jamesburgess2k]

Bayley hitting Becky with the MitB lunchbox and Becky selling it like it was a steel chair was the cherry on top

[@beckystainer7297]

so much fun!!! Becky is much better in this role.

[@justindancy2855]

I was there live last night. The energy was amazing. Virginia always has iconic moments

[@TDH24Live]

I was there too. Such a fun show.

[@jonvich3011]

Same bro! The energy that first hour was crazy!

[@edgecrusher018]

Miz taking the money back from the child is the kind of moment that’s so simple but can really only happen in wrestling and always makes me laugh. I don’t know if it was a coincidence or not, but there was a LOT of crowd interaction last night from the wrestlers (Becky, profits, Lumis/Johnny).

[@AudioGAWD]

That's on the same level as HBK super kicking that little girl off screen one time

[@jacobsteele1191]

Yep that was one of the best parts of the show and EASILY the best part of that terrible program lol

[@nuckingfutz7125]

Fun fact the kids that were given 100 dollars bills were taken to the merchandise stand and were given well over that amount of merchandise.

[@SuperJutah]

As a ,ega miz fan... Him taking the money from the kid was amazing piece of heel work! I was booing so hard

[@StonerSports24]

Yeah that was classic I loved that man

[@troy6258]

Best raw in a while. I like they do commercial free for the first hour. They should do that more often. I give raw a 9.5. Great show

[@killion9194]

Bro I swear. I thought it was one of the best ones all year I wish more shows were at this pace and where every storyline was entertaining

[@rayparker4231]

@@killion9194 I think we’ll definitely get there more consistently around the Rumble and on the way to Wrestlemania. Triple H is starting to find his footing after resetting many character gimmicks and storylines. Now that he’s also brought in some of the people he trusts to work with as performers and backstage. It’s a slow build but I think we’ll get more consistent for sure since he’s just tying up Vince loose ends and hitting a nice reset on most things.

[@socialjusticelogic6290]

Only part I didnt like is the 50/50 booking.....One week Jey Uso looks strong, then all of a sudden he cant beat Kevin Owens with the bloodline causing distractions the whole end of the match...

[@jamesaditya5254]

@@socialjusticelogic6290 gotta keep in mind he's selling the injuries from being the first man to enter in the wargames match and immediately put at a disadvantage

[@rayparker4231]

@@socialjusticelogic6290 yea I definitely felt that if the Bloodline members interfered in any way they’d put Jey over to show the Bloodline is seemingly United rn

[@jonmoxleylunaticlikeme7653]

Have to admit since hhh took over its just getting better of course there will be some things that won't work but he learns from that unlike his father in-law. Weird with judgment day and the oc but I liked it lol

[@sonicvergil1]

Can we talk about how funny Corey Graves was on commentary. Especially when talking about Dominick

[@darickbonebrake6774]

I had so much fun watching this last night. It's all I could ask for tbh. It's why I watch

[@Jack_Hyde]

You forgot to mention that, during the Candice LaRae backstage interview, in the background, you could see Nikki Cross lurking from behind the crates. It’s possible that they might be teasing a LaRae-Cross feud or that, because of Nikki’s character, she could be targeting anyone in the womens locker room and the women need to watch their backs.

[@thenightmare7722]

Nikki doesn't even know what she wants 😂😂😂at this point she is used just be there 🤦‍♂️

[@fantasticvideos2831]

One of the best raws this year

[@killion9194]

One of the best raws of the year tbh

[@TDH24Live]

I was at the show and it was really good but I was wondering would people watching at home feel the same.

[@Kidapollo92]

She smacked her in the back with a briefcase I laughed so hard

[@TheRealRehman]

One of my favourite pass times is to get a pot of tea at my local cafe and watch Simon tell me what's up and down

[@kurtpaulsen6579]

Swap cup of coffee for the tea, and my front porch fr the local cafe, and I am on the same page there... Best way to wake up on a Tuesday

[@cremlindor6607]

There's only one complain I had with the bloodline segment, and that's the fact that the crowd were barely reacting to Jey having Sami's back

[@TheWittication0]

Loved the craig david reference. That was a great song lol

[@JustinScott2012]

I think Iyo is going to be pushed very hard. Definitely think we're going to see Asuka vs Iyo at Wrestlemania with Iyo taking on her role in the WWE.

[@Tuturial464]

Yes!

[@rattennerd]

The way Simon told the story of the first KO and Bloodline segment, sounded for me a bit after "KO and Jey Uso are fighting for Samis love". 😅

[@engineer1718]

That Craig David reference was amazing lol

[@xenogrug]

HAHAHA SIMON. Aussie HWTBAM! Your ring apron skits leave me in stiches! Love you're recaps. Your Ups and Downs are always a part of my weekly wrestling injection! Thanks for keeping us informed!

[@stevenhicks4920]

I will be honest, I haven't watched a full episode of Raw in years. This was a great episode.

[@Therealcrashbandicoot]

I must say Dakota Kai has truly found the look, attitude for her, her final eevee evolution 😍 props to her

[@nickebert7453]

She really has and it’s great to see it happen 👌👍😊

[@kylekellie9767]

According to Siemon every single person on the WWE roster deserves to be every single champion immediately

[@papifuego5481]

“Filled us in like Craig David”. Hilarious 😂

[@nhlanhlangobeni3768]

The ring apron skits are hilarious every video 😂

[@alphatripduce]

I need you to keep giving me ring apron skits they make me feel all warm and fuzzy in my tum tum

[@kurtpaulsen6579]

Lumis and Gargano can now work as a team, and with the win over Dakota, LeRae is positioned to potentially challenge for the tag titles... Maybe finally bringing up Indy Hartwell to team up with Candace, Johnny, and Dexter is The Way to go here...

[@johnny333X2]

I can't remember which take over it was but the one where Dakota Kai turns back and runs back into the cage and starts beating the absolute dog S out of Tegan knox (was it Tegan?), if I was hhh I would start showing that and somehow using that to remind people or show people who she is because that was one of the coolest moments that I've seen in a long time

[@kiel543]

This Bloodline story with Sami has me all in my emotions, definitely had a tissue last night 🤧

[@nemanjapavlovic6365]

I shed a tear at the end of War Gamed

[@tomseville2345]

Coming back from an ad break (not even PIP), to see Dexter with a damn vice on his head made me legit 🤣🤣...

[@casual_bill8749]

Simon give your whole community an up for being such a good bunch of peeps. On the next ups and downs

[@Jeff.fl0w]

Solo is definitely different from his brothers He never shows emotion like they do he doesn’t talk much

[@BadenAW]

His character is actually more effective as a doer not a talker. He's basically an attack dog for The Bloodline

[@kurtpaulsen6579]

He is the Arn Anderson of this modern day Horseman group... He is their Enforcer...

[@K-Dub159]

“Hardest part of the ring” segment took me out!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@IceIceShady]

I'm so high, I got chills when Simon whispered "Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn"

[@ungartothemax20166]

I know that everybody wants to see Becky Lynch vs Rhonda Rousey at WrestleMania. But I would rather see Rhea Ripley vs Becly Lynch at WrestleMania.

[@matthewhostetter8974]

Another great RAW overall. Becky is super over but I hate that Damage CTRL is pretty much dead in the water. The OC vs The Judgement Day match was solid. The Gargano/Miz/Lumis feud is finally over I hope. Sami Zayn is now the biggest name in wrestling and the story of KO vs the Bloodline is some of the best storytelling around. So many good things and even more great stories and matches to come.

[@User-s23-m937sqrz]

They are dead in the water because they keep losing. Not sure why Trips thought it would be smart to debut them, put them in a feud against Bianca, then constantly have them lose. There was no scenario where they would’ve benefited from this

[@larontezmoore3313]

Bro I was legit on my phone checking the game during the Dexter vs Miz match. I look up Miz tried to crush his skull!! I was like " How did we get to this point of insanity!!?"

[@Page9theband]

Simon had me cryin today 😂😂😂 great episode!

[@jordandeadley360]

Candice and Dakota had match of the night imo. And they put on an absolute clinic.

[@nickebert7453]

To see the women of NXT that Triple H championed prove how great they are on the main roster and to a wider audience is really something to see 👌👍

[@kiel543]

Seth Rollins wearing Becky Lynchs shades and lingerie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love that guy

[@RaOmega112]

Simon, never change 😂 the ring apron bit was hilarious

[@TremiloT]

No ones pointing out the fact Becky attacked Damage CTRL with a poster lmao

[@MarieAmicalola]

One of my favorite parts

[@jamesdarrell9379]

I think she actually used 3 or four by the time she got all the way up the stairs

[@MarieAmicalola]

@@jamesdarrell9379 lol I didn't even catch that there were multiples with so much going on.

[@jamesdarrell9379]

My favorite part of that whole thing though, was Bayley hollering, "you suck, Bob"...still lmao about that

[@morphee5203]

OMG when watching the return to the miz match with the clamp i was crying with laughter for about 5 minutes. and you have just set me off again seeing the still image of it lol

[@issacnelson849]

This was the best Raw under the Triple H era so far. It was so damn good

[@YourTokenTony]

No way you made a Craig David reference in 2022. Damn near 2023. No way. Ain't no f'n way.

[@TheQuestionsssssssss]

I was so confused by the clamp spot 😂 I thought I missed something I’m the match. And I’m mad it happened during commercial break I would’ve loved to see how Miz got it around his head

[@d3adwom4nwalkin888]

I was there and everything was awesome(: the crowd, the storylines, the fights …. all of it was a great experience

[@General_Hoodlum]

I agree I’m kinda over Damage Ctrl. They just feel like a nuisance and not really a threat

[@GXRaph3000]

Damage CTRL is nothing more but a Flop and a Eventual Failure for the WWE Women's Division due to its both Nonsensical and Incoherent Storyline and Booking Decisions.

[@wstine79]

The concession stand get an UP for being the location for a backstage brawl and having two kids buy merchandise after getting money from Dexter Lumis.

[@DarkenDestroyer]

I mean when AJ charged Dominic and tackled him he tackled him into Rea and Mia So technically it would’ve gotten thrown out

[@SmithySafc96]

Little shout out to Dakota Kai here because man she's taking a load of bumps! Honestly growing a big liking to her and hope she cuts ties with DC and has a good run!

[@TDH24Live]

I was just thinking that she doesn't get enough credit. She's really good.

[@stevencollier152]

she was my MVP from Wargames womens match

[@User-s23-m937sqrz]

Feel like damage CTRL could work. They just need to stop losing every match 😂

[@2010ditta]

That picture of Dexter Loomis with the clamp on his head was so funny.

[@Sarah-xo6nj]

I don't think Dom deserves any of the credit, Rhea is the only reason anyone is watching that story.

[@dexxpheonixgameonpointtv]

Loomis handing out hundos made me instantly think of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonnolf6750]

The "Craig David" reference wins the internet!

[@bryanmorrison2396]

Hunters done great making both 2nd titles feel top tier again especially USA strap.

[@ChrisLT]

The Bloodline stuff reminds me of people that are super in love on social media, they're really pushing it and it makes you wonder what it's like behind the scenes.

[@arnaldomedina3961]

I miss the wizard in the sky

[@void5707]

im kinda mad that KO won against jey, I thought the bloodline was stronger than ever cuz everyone's on the same page now.

[@youngiconzent246]

I don't know how seth rollins get to pull off wearing a lace leotard like that, but simon you made me laugh when you said it looked like it was made from curtains from a sex shop.. 🤣🤣

[@23lacross]

AJ literally tackled Dominik into Rhea how would that not be a DQ? It’s not changing the rules at all.

[@leiflohne3096]

Great skit! Well done, Simon. I did laugh!

[@MwizeraUwizera]

Wrestling companies need to hire researchers to help them pinpoint where they should place their mics to capture pops. A pop is arguably the greatest commodity they have to make TV fans love their product

[@Naruto0s44]

Hardest part of the ring skits are funny

[@AdamWolf0v0]

Simon gets the golden ⬆️ for the Craig David reference.

[@bladesman86]

I dunno i think it could be good shenanigans happening during the break so tv viewers stay focused on the match between to two in the ring, HHH might be onto something with that

[@DarylSpykerman]

Awesome Craig David reference @10:18

[@cerebralfanatic]

Looking forward to Becky and bayley, I think it would be a good idea to give iyo and Dakota their own individual feuds the woman's tag-team division is nonexistent unless they keep doing DC vs Asuka and bliss. Everyone wants to see iyo and Asuka Dakota can feud with Alexa or Candace

[@Arthur19-v3y]

I really love Bailey! She's such a good heel. Also I think Sami needs to go through an appearance change. For when Owens reveals his secret partner.

[@devynbellanca9930]

These next couple weeks are gonna be like watching an HBO Series 9 weeks long episodes and the slowest builds ever. Not mad because I think this Jan-April could be the best time we’ve had in wrestling in years but still get ready for the grind

[@DontReviveYourFriends]

"filled us in like Craig David" what a line haha

[@AJG7304]

Best "hardest part of the ring" skit yet my doodle xD

[@numero1superfly393]

WWE Rematch Counter: 257 Raw was pretty decent. Although I do wonder, did Damage Control needed to look weak against Becky? (Not to mention they couldn’t even take her down in a 3 vs 1 situation.)

[@User-s23-m937sqrz]

Keep in mind they couldn’t take down Bianca 3v1 as well 😂

[@jonathanschultesdulcimer]

Golden up for giving kids the money. Down for Miz taking a super kick, only to get beamed back up to the starship Enterprise 2 seconds later. Also love the ring apron game shows!

[@jamescoole]

"Filled us in like Craig David" Top flubbing work.

[@viljoenvanzyl2125]

Bring back retro ups and downs

[@nolankuffner3573]

Is Candice's finisher.. LeRaezor's Edge? I'll be here all week 😂

[@saintsebastian7810]

I missed Cory Graves shouting "FROM THE HEAVENS!!!"

[@gehteuchnichtsan8574]

"Montag Night Raw" I don't know why, but I adore Simon when he speaks german ;)

[@Minichoco-eb4vz]

I need more segments like the one at 18:45 that’s was hilarious

[@MrDyce-zc1wp]

I'd love if Solo and Sami could win the next two belts even if it isn't a long reign

[@charliegravel30]

I asked Optimus prime what is the hardest part of the ring...and he said "I don't know"...then he transformed and drove away

[@DavidFilth1]

maaaan puppet miller is fuuuuuuuckin badass needs his own show

[@littymost1948]

When the Miz took the money back remind me of Bobby Heenan when he took the money from Andre the Giant

[@Captain_Pudding]

So, does anybody know why WWE has decided to completely burry Damage CTRL? Becky keeps kicking their asses by herself.