# Ruthless #16: WWE Raw 11/17/03 & SmackDown 11/20/03 Revisited

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Podcast: [The North-South Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-north-south-connection-470511)
Published: 2026-04-24T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://northsouthconnection.podbean.com/e/ruthless-aggression-era-review-wwe-raw-111703-smackdown-112003/
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## Resource

The Ruthless Aggression Era is in full swing, and Ruthless is here to break it all down. On episode 16, host Matt Ferrell is joined by special guest Scott Shifflett to review a pivotal week in WWE programming, covering Monday Night Raw (November 17, 2003) and SmackDown (November 20, 2003). The guys dive deep into the evolving rivalries, character development, and storylines that defined WWE during one of its most transformative periods. From championship implications to rising stars carving their legacy, Matt and Scott analyze the matches, promos, booking decisions, and overall direction of both brands. They also discuss how this week fits into the broader Ruthless Aggression landscape, including the momentum coming out of Survivor Series season and the ongoing brand split era. Whether you lived through it or are revisiting it for the first time, this episode offers insight, nostalgia, and thoughtful perspective on WWE in late 2003. To read about what was happening on the WWE C-Shows this weekend, click here! Ruthless Aggression Era, WWE 2003, WWE Raw review, WWE SmackDown review, Monday Night Raw 2003, SmackDown 2003, WWE podcast, wrestling podcast, Matt Ferrell, Scott Shifflett, WWE history, WWE retrospective, pro wrestling podcast, wrestling review, WWE brand split, Survivor Series 2003, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, WWE analysis, wrestling nostalgia, WWE Ruthless podcast

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