WWE Raw Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From October 19

WWE returned to San Diego for Monday's episode of Raw, headlined by the latest appearance from World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns.

What did the Tribal Chief have to say about the latest in the Bloodline vs. 946 rivalry, including the latter's newest member, Carmelo Hayes?

Find out the answer to that and more with this recap of the October 19 Netflix broadcast, including grades and analysis of each of the night's matches and biggest segments.

Lineup

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Announced in advance of the show were:

• Roman Reigns appearance
• Penta vs. Bron Breakker
• Joe Hendry vs. JD McDonagh
• Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship: Rey Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable

Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns Kicked Off Raw

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Last Time in Action: Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens (SmackDown, September 18); Roman Reigns defeated LA Knight (Money in the Bank, October 10)

WWE Champion Sami Zayn, ever desperate to be taken seriously in that role, kicked off Raw and asked the fans in San Diego who was there to "ride or die with the Last Real Good Guy."

World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, whom Zayn zipped past backstage on his way to the ring, interrupted and entered to a thunderous ovation. Chants of "OTC" greeted him as he entered the ring and came face-to-face with the former "Sami Uso."

"I can't believe I'm saying this, and I might be the only one in here saying it, but it's good to see you," Reigns said. The former Bloodline teammates engaged in a mid-ring embrace before Zayn admitted to getting everything the Tribal Chief preached.

The pleasantries came to an end when Reigns questioned Zayn's motivation for being there and a potential allegiance to 946. Then they verbally battled over which championship was more important. Then, the Last Real Good Guy took exception to the disrespect Reigns has shown him by not even sweating him.

"Knowing your track record, you might not even have that championship come Crown Jewel," Reigns said to close out the segment. As he exited the arena, Penta arrived, a not-so-subtle reminder that the luchador has the Money in the Bank briefcase and, one day, will come for the world championship.

Grade

A+

Top Takeaways

• Zayn looked utterly disappointed as Reigns interrupted him, stealing his moment and taking the spotlight from him.
• "The disrespect!" Reigns said, echoing the "burden" that Zayn feels as champion.
• "There are eight billion people in the world right now and only one is the WWE champion and you're looking at him!" Killer line by Zayn that immediately clapped back at the disrespect shown to him by Reigns.
• This was an outstanding segment that played on the past history of the champions, asked which title is more important, hinted that Zayn may have ties to 946, and looked ahead via the Penta arrival. This did everything it needed to and above all, set up the story for Reigns vs. Zayn beyond the two being current world champions.