Ruthless #17: WWE Raw 11/24/03 & SmackDown 11/27/03 Revisited

About this episode

The episode revisits pivotal WWE events from November 2003, analyzing the impact of Survivor Series and the brand split era.

The Ruthless Aggression Era rolls on as Ruthless revisits another pivotal week in WWE history. Host Matt Ferrell and guest Primetime Kevin E break down WWE Monday Night Raw (November 24, 2003) and WWE SmackDown (November 27, 2003), analyzing the fallout from Survivor Series and the continued evolution of both brands during the height of the brand split era. This episode dives into the shifting championship pictures, developing rivalries, and the booking decisions that shaped WWE heading into the final stretch of 2003. Matt examines standout matches, key promos, character momentum, and how each show contributed to the broader direction of the Ruthless Aggression Era. From main event storylines to undercard developments, nothing is overlooked in this detailed weekly retrospective. If you love deep dives into WWE’s early-2000s landscape, this is the episode for you. And be sure to check out the recap of the action from this week's C Shows as well! Ruthless Aggression Era, WWE 2003, WWE Raw 2003 review, WWE SmackDown 2003 review, Monday Night Raw November 2003, SmackDown November 2003, WWE Survivor Series fallout, WWE brand split era, WWE podcast, wrestling podcast, Matt Ferrell, WWE…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Ferrell

Guest: Primetime Kevin E

Topics covered

• WWE history
• Ruthless Aggression Era
• WWE Raw review
• WWE SmackDown review
• Survivor Series fallout
• wrestling analysis

Keywords

• WWE Raw 2003
• WWE SmackDown 2003
• wrestling podcast
• pro wrestling review
• WWE 2000s analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWE

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