WWE Raw preview 11/27/23: CM Punk, Randy Orton, Tag Team Turmoil

It’s also going to be a big night for both tag team divisions on WWE Raw from Nashville.

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As Cody Rhodes might say, what do you want to talk about before WWE Raw tonight in Nashville? Because quite a bit went down at Survivor Series this weekend, and it appears this show will address a lot of it.

What will CM Punk say with a live mic on a WWE show?

First and foremost, the importance of watching to the very end of a premium live event was never reinforced more, as just when the copyright info hit the screen to end things in Chicago, CM Punk made his WWE return after nine years away. It was something that was much debated and discussed among wrestling fans, but seeing it play out was still somewhat unbelievable.

Now what? That’s a question that perhaps only CM Punk and Triple H know the answer to, but whatever is in store for the Straight Edge Superstar, it’s almost certain to be the top talking point of Raw tonight.

Who is in Randy Orton’s sights now that he’s back?

Not to be overlooked amidst the other big return, Survivor Series was also a thrilling comeback for Randy Orton. Looking in great shape (and certainly jacked), the Viper helped a team of fan favorites defeat The Judgment Day in WarGames, and even seemed to put any long-held bitterness toward Jey Uso aside in doing so.

Will Orton take up residence on the Raw roster? And if so, will making enemies of The Judgment Day prove to be an unwise move for someone who has been out so long that the balance of power has changed dramatically while he was away? We could get some answers on those fronts tonight.

Also scheduled for tonight’s show in Nashville:

  • A Tag Team Turmoil match will determine a new pair of No. 1 contenders for the men’s tag team titles
  • Women’s tag team champs Chelsea Green and Piper Niven will defend their titles against Natalya and Tegan Nox

Update: WWE has also revealed that the first hour of Raw will be commercial-free.

What should be one of the most watched episodes of the year hits USA at 8 p.m. ET tonight, and we’ll have live coverage as always here on Wrestling Junkie.