Madison Square Garden was electric on Monday night — a crucible of emotion, surprise, and dramatic shifts. John Cena made his final Raw appearance, Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar returned in style, AJ Lee reemerged to chaos and opportunity, titles changed hands, and the road to Survivor Series: WarGames cracked open in new, unstable directions.

RAW wasn’t just building toward WarGames — it reshaped the match card altogether.

Here are the full results

• John Cena, Rey Mysterio & Sheamus defeated Dominik Mysterio, Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh. Cena pinned McDonagh, then accepted Dominik’s challenge for an Intercontinental Title rematch at Survivor Series.
• Solo Sikoa defeated Dolph Ziggler to advance in the Last Time Is Now tournament.
• Maxxine Dupri defeated Becky Lynch to become the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion, thanks in large part to the surprise return of AJ Lee.  
• Gunther defeated Je’Von Evans, securing his spot in the tournament.

Major moments / segments:

• AJ Lee’s return was immediately impactful — her distraction of Lynch turned the tide.  
• Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns made a shocking, dual return, injecting massive star power directly into the WarGames narrative.
• John Cena, post-match, reaffirmed his Survivor Series IC title match with Dominik.
• In backstage and ring segments, heat simmered around the women’s WarGames setup, especially after Charlotte Flair’s walkout.

Complete match results

• Cena / Mysterio / Sheamus vs. Dominik / Bálor / McDonagh — Cena’s team wins
• Solo Sikoa vs. Dolph Ziggler — Sikoa wins (Tournament)
• Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch — Dupri wins Women’s IC Title
• Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans — Gunther wins (Tournament)

The Last Time Is Now Tournament — Updated Status

• Advancing on Nov. 17: Solo Sikoa, Gunther
• Other previously confirmed advancing names: Jey Uso, LA Knight, Sheamus, Rusev, etc. (based on prior tournament coverage)
• Likely Quarterfinal Matchups:
  
  • Gunther vs. winner of Bronson Reed / Carmelo Hayes (or similar)
  • Solo Sikoa vs. winner of Finn Bálor / Penta El Zero Miedo
• Next Step: Quarterfinals are expected to feature prominently on Nov. 24 RAW, as WWE continues building toward the tournament final.
• Prize: The tournament winner will face John Cena on Dec. 13, presumably in Cena’s last-ever WWE match.

Survivor Series: WarGames — Updated Women’s Picture (After Charlotte’s Walkout)

What happened:

• On the Nov. 14 SmackDown, Charlotte Flair publicly refused to team with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY for the Women’s WarGames match. Flair said she “can’t pretend anymore,” citing too much bad blood and mistrust with Ripley.  
• According to Ringside News, Charlotte officially “pulled out” of that WarGames team.  
• Flair’s walkout leaves a major gap in Ripley’s announced WarGames squad — creating uncertainty and booking pressure.  

AJ Lee’s Role:

• During RAW on Nov. 17, AJ Lee made her return, helping Maxxine Dupri defeat Becky Lynch for the Women’s IC Title.  
• Given the vacuum on Rhea’s WarGames team and AJ’s sudden re-emergence, many credible outlets and fans are speculating she could be added to Rhea & IYO’s side — though this has not been officially confirmed by WWE. (Reporting is tentative.)  
• No formal replacement for Flair has been announced yet, so the WarGames alignment remains in flux.

Current WarGames Outlook — Women:

• Rhea’s Side (heel / aligned):
  
  • Rhea Ripley
  • IYO SKY
  • Alexa Bliss
  • One or more spots open (possible addition: AJ Lee)
• Opposing / Babyface Side:
  
  • Currently no confirmed 5-woman team, because Charlotte Flair walked out.  
  • WWE has not publicly named any official replacement for Flair, and speculation is rife.

This instability significantly raises the stakes: Ripley’s team could gain a veteran edge with AJ, while the other side might be forced to scramble for credible replacements.

What Was Announced / Teased for Next Week’s RAW (Nov. 24, 2025)

• Quarterfinal Matches: Last Time Is Now tournament is expected to continue, with key quarterfinal bouts on the line.
• WarGames Preview / Advantage: Given the returns of Reigns and Lesnar, plus the women’s team shake-ups, next week’s RAW may feature a WarGames preview match (tag or multi-man) to build momentum.
• Women’s IC Fallout: Expect Becky Lynch to respond to her shocking loss and AJ Lee’s return — potentially setting up rematches or a longer program.
• WarGames Team Drama: With Charlotte out and AJ potentially in, RAW could see a major backstage or on‑promo segment around finalizing the women’s WarGames roster.

Analysis — Why This RAW Matters (Especially for WarGames)

1. Charlotte’s Exit Upends WarGames Betting
   Her refusal to partner with Rhea wasn’t just personal — it has huge narrative impact. For Rhea’s side, AFL’s walkout makes the team less stable, but also more flexible. It gives WWE room to maneuver, potentially adding AJ Lee or another star to tip the balance.
2. AJ Lee’s Return Is Calculated, Not Nostalgia
   Lee didn’t just come back for a pop — she made a difference. Her interference cost Lynch the IC title. That’s a strong “arrival,” not a cameo. If she joins WarGames, she brings veteran savvy, storyline heat, and legitimacy to Rhea’s side.
3. Lesnar + Reigns = WarGames Game Changers
   Their returns on RAW massively recontextualize the men’s match. These are not tag-ins; they are potential anchors. Their presence likely increases the match’s main-event feel and stakes.
4. Tournament Still Central
   RAW continues to lean into the Last Time Is Now tournament as more than filler — WWE is using it as a gateway to Cena’s final match and as a platform for big names (like Gunther and Sikoa) to gain real momentum.
5. WarGames Is Less Predictable
   With the women’s teams still unsettled and major stars returning, Survivor Series: WarGames now feels less like a scheduled match and more like a war in progress. That makes the build more compelling and the payoff less certain.

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