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The post-Survivor Series edition of WWE RAW was not a special episode by any means. Rather, the Red brand slowly geared itself up to setting up the next and final pay-per-view event of 2020, TLC, which will take place on December 20th. Who got closer to that event, with possible hints of a build to the Royal Rumble further beyond it?
Let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers of RAW after Survivor Series
RAW Losers: The Hurt Business
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Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander (who showed character we never saw from him in his babyface incarnation) were great in the segment leading up to this match, but unfortunately for The Hurt Business, they lost once again to the New Day when the stakes were at their highest. The match was decent enough, but the story, with the double countout, and then the match restarting, was convoluted.
Alas, as this is the second time The Hurt Business has failed to unseat the RAW Tag Team Champions, it should end their title challenges for a while, which is a shame because there seems to be more room for growth with a Hurt Business reign than a New Day reign.
On the other hand, it would be far from unheard of for these two teams to meet again at TLC, just because it's a typical filler event. Nevertheless, The Hurt Business was done no favors.
Winner: Riddle
In what was easily the best match on RAW, Riddle defeated Sheamus to be a part of the No. 1 contender's match for next week's RAW. But the wheels were arguably set in motion for another program as he and MVP had a standoff.
It seems unlikely that Riddle will be the next contender for Drew McIntyre's title, but he well might have a run-in with Bobby Lashley on the way. No one would object to seeing that match.
RAW Losers: Asuka, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler
In what was a bizarre segment, Lana's continued humiliation and haplessness got more spotlight than Asuka, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler. The result was that all three champions were cast in supporting roles with the highlight being on Lana's struggles. Why the routinely weak Lana is the focus of these segments is still a mystery. It doesn't do the RAW women's division any favors.
It seems like we're heading for a title match between Asuka, Lana, Baszler, and Jax at TLC. Hopefully that will be the end of this and the three respective champions will go their separate ways, away from Lana.
Winner: Keith Lee
Keith Lee met Bobby Lashley for the first time last night. The match wasn't particularly good and the ending via disqualification was disappointing. But from a booking perspective, Keith Lee emerged with momentum. There is a decent chance he will win next week's triple threat match to get a title shot at Drew McIntyre in December.
Or perhaps the top brass have something bigger in mind for him than the filler Holiday event?
We'll just have to see how it goes beginning next week.
RAW Winner: Alexa Bliss
Roman Reigns isn't the only one doing his career-best work in WWE right now. Even before she got in the ring on WWE RAW, she was a highlight of the Firefly Funhouse with the new Friendship Frog.
As for her match with Nikki Cross, it was nothing remarkable from a ring perspective, but from a psychological one, it was the highlight of the night. Her character evolution and facial expressions were top notch. Becoming a disciple of The Fiend has been the best thing that's happened to Alexa Bliss.
This version of Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka undoubtedly has the biggest potential in the RAW women's division at the moment. Let's hope WWE is saving it for WrestleMania.
Winner: AJ Styles
AJ Styles, with a little help from The Fiend, defeated Randy Orton to punch his ticket to next week's triple threat match. He's probably the favorite there, which would put him on a path to challenge for the WWE Championship for the first time in a while. His huge new associate could throw a new wrinkle into the equation between him and McIntyre.
But let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.
As for Randy Orton, he has a feud with The Fiend waiting for him. This one should be far better than their 2017 feud, that's for sure.
