WWE Raw Preview – Live on Christmas, Cena Returns

Tonight’s Christmas Raw will be live and will feature the return of John Cena. Other than that, nothing really concrete has been announced.

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John Cena returns

Cena Claus is coming to town! Indeed, after fighting for SmackDown LIVE at Survivor Series, John Cena returns to Team Red for a special Christmas celebration in Chicago, the city in which he made his WWE debut against Kurt Angle back in 2002.

Given his history in the Windy City, the 16-time World Champion will no doubt make this a Christmas to remember. What holiday cheer does the “Ferdinand” star have in store?

The Women’s division prepares to make history

Last Monday night, sports-entertainment changed forever when Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon proclaimed that the Royal Rumble event on Sunday, Jan. 28, will play host to the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match, granting the winner a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans.

Based on the emotional reactions to the revelation, the Raw women will be stepping up their game in the forthcoming weeks.

Will new Superstars declare for the historic bout? Who will separate themselves from the pack as the Royal Rumble event approaches? Such questions will be answered Christmas night.

Who will gain momentum en route to a battle with The Beast?

After Raw General Manager Kurt Angle announced last Monday that Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will defend his title against both Braun Strowman and Kane in a Triple Threat Match at the Royal Rumble event, The Beast Incarnate laid out both challengers — but neither stayed down for long.

Both formidable challengers will be looking for a strong close to 2017 as they prepare to take on The Conqueror. Who will face the wrath of The Monster Among Men and The Big Red Machine on Raw?

How will Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins get payback for Dean Ambrose?

Samoa Joe’s assault in the trainer’s room exacerbated Dean Ambrose’s arm injury, requiring The Lunatic Fringe to undergo surgery to repair the damage.

Both Seth Rollins and Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns clearly want a piece of The Samoan Submission Machine after he put their Shield brother on the shelf. Who will get their hands on Joe first?

Who else will declare for the Men’s Royal Rumble Match?

Elias was the first Superstar to announce his participation in the 2018 Men’s Royal Rumble Match, leaving 29 spots open in the over-the-top-rope melee.

Will more Superstars throw their names in the hat for a World Championship opportunity on The Grandest Stage of Them All at WrestleMania 34?

Don’t miss a special Christmas edition of Raw — with the first hour commercial-free — live at 8/7 C on USA Network!