December 25, 2023
Results via Richard Trionfo of PWInsider.com
Quick Match Results
- WWE Night of Champions 2023 – WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Finals – Seth Rollins defeated AJ Styles via Stomp (pinfall)
- WWE WrestleMania 39 Night 2 – SmackDown Women’s Championship – Rhea Ripley defeated Charlotte Flair (c) via Riptide (pinfall)
- WWE SummerSlam 2023 – Logan Paul defeated Ricochet via Brass Knuckles Punch (pinfall)
- WWE Backlash 2023 – San Juan Street Fight – Bad Bunny defeated Damian Priest via Bunny Destroyer (pinfall)
- September 4, 2023 WWE RAW show – Intercontinental Championship – Gunther (c) defeated Chad Gable via Clothesline (pinfall)
- WWE SummerSlam 2023 – Cody Rhodes defeated Brock Lesnar via Cross Rhodes (pinfall)
- WWE Payback 2023 – Steel Cage match – Becky Lynch defeated Trish Stratus via Manhandle Slam (pinfall)
- WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2023 – Men’s WarGames match – Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, & Randy Orton defeated Judgement Day & Drew McIntyre via Cross Rhodes (pinfall)
Your hosts are Peter Rosenberg and Jackie Redmond.
Video: The Miz
What a 2023 it was for WWE! What was YOUR favorite moment?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/4eOxzGu8tt
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
Miz asks really if this is it. He says he expected more pizazz. This is the Miz. He wants things to be more must see since it is Christmas. Tonight is a night of grandeur and spectacle. He says we will look at the most monumental moments of the year and who else to start it but Miz, the man who was too busy to host the Academy Awards because he was hosting Wrestlemania.
Miz says this year eclipsed them all. There was heart-wrenching drama. We saw Cody Rhodes face Brock Lesnar. We saw Rhea Ripley face Charlotte Flair on the greatest stage of them all. We saw Ricochet and Logan Paul. We also saw Trish Stratus face Becky Lynch. Miz brings up Bad Bunny. Our heroes shined and our villains reigned.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Finals
Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles
History was made at Night of Champions earlier this year when @WWERollins became WWE World Heavyweight Champion!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/p0qNdNK7KN
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
We take a look back at Seth Rollins and AJ Styles from Night of Champion …
AJ sends Seth back into the ring to set for a Phenomenal Forearm and Seth pushes AJ off the ropes to the floor. Seth with a suicide dive but Seth lands awkwardly and may have injured his knee. Seth limps to get back into the ring and AJ returns to the ring as well. Seth goes for a suplex but AJ counters with a Calf Crusher. AJ rolls Seth into the center of the ring. Seth with a reverse chin lock to try to get out of the hold and Seth succeeds. AJ with a kick but Seth with a clothesline and both men are down. Seth and AJ exchange punches and forearms. AJ slaps Seth and kicks the leg. Rollins with a back heel kick and Kawada kicks but AJ with a chop and punches.
Rollins with an enzuigiri and AJ misses a Pele Kick. Seth with a stomp to the hand. AJ escapes a Pedigree and goes for a Styles Clash. AJ with a Pele Kick and Pedigree for a near fall. AJ is the first to his feet and he goes to the apron. Seth helps himself up using the ropes and AJ with a forearm. AJ goes for a Phenomenal Forearm but Seth with a super kick. Seth sets for the Stomp but his knee gives out. AJ goes for the Calf Crusher but Seth rolls through for a Pedigree. Seth limps into a Stomp for the three count.
Winner: Seth Rollins via Pinfall to become the inaugural WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
After the match, Triple H comes to the ring to present the new title belt to the first World Champion Seth Rollins.
In-Studio: Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg, Seth Rollins
The World Heavyweight Championship is on the line when @WWERollins defends against @DMcIntyreWWE on the special #WWERaw "WWE Day 1" live next Monday!
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
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We go to Seth Rollins.
Jackie asks if his daughter is old enough to understand stuff and get hyped. Seth says she loves the holiday and everything. He loves being able to watch her open her gifts. Peter asks what did it mean to be the first champion. Seth says it was an honor to be the first champion and give others a shot at the title. If you have nothing to aim for and not have goals, you are going to stagnate. Seth says he wants to make this place the best it could be. He says he is proud to be a champion and give chances to so many. He says he cannot wait to keep defending the title.
Peter brings up the return of CM Punk and he mentions that Seth is not a fan. Jackie points out what Seth said about Punk. Peter asks about Punk’s return at Survivor Series. He says he felt rage and disappointment, but he knew it was coming. There was some disbelief that you are seeing a ghost you want to punch in the mouth. Jackie asks if anything will have Seth show respect to Punk. Seth says it is a long road because for Punk, he spent ten years losing respect. He respected Punk before but then he said you don’t want to meet your heroes. Seth says it will be a long road for Punk to have his respect.
Jackie asks about Drew and their match. Seth says a lot of what he is saying is not wrong. Seth says he understands where Drew is coming from and what he wants. The problem is that he has to beat him for the title. Seth says he is operating at a level that is untouchable. He does not care about what version of Drew McIntyre we have, he has to find a way to beat Seth for the title. Seth says he does not believe that he can be beaten. He tells Drew to bring his best next Monday.
Backstage: Alpha Academy
We are back and Alpha Academy talk about what they have done in 2023. Chad says he hates saying goodbye to 2023. Maxxine says she is a master of curing the Christmas blues. We have ad for WWE Shop.
In-Studio: Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg, Jade Cargill
Jackie says Christmas is a time to celebrate and she mentions the signing of Jade Cargill. Peter says it was an early Christmas when she signed. He calls her a once in a career talent. Peter says he cannot wait to see Jade in the ring.
SmackDown Women’s Championship
Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair (c)
#WrestleMania became Mami-Mania when @RheaRipley_WWE dethroned @MsCharlotteWWE in 2023!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/MvpCM1xGwo
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
We take a look back at the Smackdown Women’s Championship Match between Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley from Wrestlemania …
Flair lands on her feet and she clips Rhea and hits Natural Selection for a near fall. Rhea rolls to the apron. They go to the floor and Flair misses a spear and hits the ring steps. They return to the ring and Rhea sends Flair to the mat for a near fall. Rhea sets for RipTide but Flair escapes and hits a German suplex. Flair with another German suplex. Rhea with a back elbow and a German suplex and Flair lands hard. Rhea with a forearm and she tries for another German suplex but Flair blocks it and connects with an elbow. Flair with a boot for a near fall. Rhea kicks Flair to stop the figure four. Flair with a running boot to knock Rhea off the apron. Flair goes to the turnbuckles for a moonsault and she hits it.
They return to the ring and Flair with a single leg take down but Rhea kicks Flair away. Flair misses a spear and almost hits the referee. Rhea with a head butt and RipTide for a near fall. Rhea sends Flair back into the mat. Flair with an inside cradle for a near fall. Rhea with the Prison Lock. Flair gets to the ropes to force a break. Flair sends Rhea into the referee on the break and Flair with a spear for a near fall. Flair pie faces Rhea and Rhea with forearms. They go back and forth with forearms. Rhea with a round kick and Flair with a boot to the head. Flair with a figure four leg lock but Rhea gets to the ropes to force a break. Rhea goes to the apron.
Flair sends Rhea into the ring post and they go to the turnbuckles. Flair with a super fallaway slam attempt but Rhea stops it and drops Flair on the ring post. Rhea with RipTide from the turnbuckles for the three count.
Winner: Rhea Ripley via Pinfall to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion.
Video: Rhea Ripley
Was 2023 the year of MAMI?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/QjgWZjLDM5
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
Rhea says 2023 was the year where Rhea Ripley and THE Judgment Day took over Raw. Anyone who dared step in her path found themselves Eradicated. As the calendar flips to 2024, another fool thinks they can step up to her. Ivy Nile, you will discover what every other woman on this roster knows. This is here division and you are nothing in her world.
Logan Paul vs. Ricochet
We are back with a look back at Ricochet and Logan Paul from SummerSlam …
Logan goes up top and hits a cross body and then he hits a standing moonsault for a near fall. Paul with a punch but Ricochet punches follow up punches. Ricochet with punches and he avoids Logan when Logan charges into the corner. Logan hits the ring post shoulder first. Ricochet goes up top and he pulls Logan up with him. Ricochet with a neck breaker off the turnbuckles. Ricochet with kicks to the leg and a chop. Ricochet with a handspring back elbow and then he hits a running forearm. Ricochet with an Irish whip and head butt to the midsection. Ricochet with a springboard clothesline. Ricochet with a shooting star press for a near fall. Ricochet with kicks to the chest.
Ricochet kicks Logan in the arm. Logan avoids a kick and Ricochet lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt. Logan comes off the turnbuckles with a moonsault and Ricochet catches Logan. Logan counters into a tornado DDT for a near fall. Logan sets for a power bomb but Ricochet lands on his feet and connects with a jumping knee and Recoil. Ricochet pulls Logan into position and he goes up top. Ricochet holds his ribs and then goes for the shooting star press but Logan gets his knees up. Logan gets an inside cradle for a near fall. Logan kicks Ricochet in the corner. Ricochet lands on his feet when Logan pulls him up. Logan with a power bomb set up into a flapjack. Logan with a springboard splash for a near fall.
Logan sets for a punch but Ricochet with a thrust kick. Ricochet gets Logan up and hits a Detonation Kick and a rolling Death Valley Driver. Ricochet with a springboard moonsault for a near fall. Ricochet pulls Logan into the corner but Ricochet has trouble doing it because of the damage done to his ribs. Logan grabs the ankle and Ricochet kicks Logan. Ricochet goes up top and misses a 630 splash when Logan moves. Someone hands Logan brass knuckles without the referee seeing it. Logan punches Ricochet and gets the three count.
Winner: Logan Paul via Pinfall.
Peter mentions that Logan has only been in eight matches. Jackie mentions that we will see Logan’s match against Rey Mysterio from Crown Jewel.
San Juan Street Fight
Damian Priest vs. Bad Bunny
What a performance by @sanbenito at WWE Backlash live from Puerto Rico in 2023!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/GFXLhYe0fA
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
Jackie mentions Bad Bunny and his 2023 in the ring.
We take a look at his match from Backlash against Damian Priest …
Bunny clotheslines Priest over the top rope to the floor. Bunny goes up top and hits a cross body onto Priest on the floor. Bunny hits Priest with the trash can lids and then Bunny gets his kendo stick back. Bunny hits Priest many times with it. Priest blocks a kendo stick shot and he sends Bunny away. Bunny with an elbow into the corner and then Bunny boxes the ears. Bunny with a Falcon Arrow for a near fall. Priest sees that he is bleeding and Bunny tells him to come back into the ring and cross his line.
Priest says he has had enough and he starts to walk away. Bunny gets a trash can and goes after Priest but Priest turns around and kicks the trash can into Bunny. Priest hits Bunny in the back with the trash can. Priest gets the lid and hits Bunny with it. Priest gets to the kendo stick and he hits Bunny in the back with it as he swings for the fences. Priest sends Bunny over the ringside barrier into the timekeeper’s area. Priest with a forearm and they go into the crowd. Priest and Bunny exchange punches. Bunny with a punch and Priest with a round kick to the head. Priest puts Bunny on top of a production case. The shirt comes off and Bunny punches Priest but Priest with a punh and Broken Arrow through a table.
Adam Pearce and officials come over to check on Bunny. Priest tells an official that Bunny isn’t done because he isn’t done. Priest puts Bunny on his shoulder and he carries Bunny back into the ringside area. Priest with a kick to the chest. Priest kicks Bunny against the ring post. Priest goes for a Cyclone kick but Bunny moves and Priest kicks the ring post. Bunny gets a kendo stick and hits Priest in the leg. Bunny runs into a boot but Bunny blocks it and hits a knee breaker to the injured leg. Bunny with an elbow to the leg followed by punches and then he wrings the leg into the ring post. Bunny with punches and he wrings the leg again. Bunny grabs a chain and he hits Priest in the leg with it. Priest begs for mercy and Bunny puts the chain around the ankle and wrings the leg into the post.
Bunny gets a chair and he hits Priest in the leg with it against the ring post. They go into the ring and Priest begs for mercy. Bunny stops and then he thinks about it for a moment. Priest with a kick to the head. Priest hops over to Bunny. Bunny kicks Priest in the groinal region.
Balor and Dom come to the ring and they attacck Bunny. Finn grabs the chair while him and Dom kick Bunny. Balor puts the chair in the turnbuckles. Rey Mysterio makes his way to the ring and he goes after Dom and Balor but Balor and Dom are too much for him.
Carlito makes his way to the ring and he punches Dom and Balor. Carlito sends Dom over the top rope and Rey with a head scissors take down to Balor followed by a lungblower from Carlito. Carlito takes a bite out of an apple and Dom hits Carlito from behind. Rey with a drop toe hold to send Dom into the ropes and Rey with a 619. Carlito punches Dom and Carlito and Rey chase Finn and Dom up the aisle.
Savio Vega makes his way down the aisle. Finn laughs at Savio. Savio is not alone and the rest of the LWO make their way up the aisle and they go after Dom and Finn.
Finn has had enough and he turns around to Savio. Savio with chops to Finn followed by a back heel kick. Now it is Dom’s turn to get chopped followed by a palm thrust.
Meanwhile, back in the ring, Priest’s knee gives out on a cyclone kick. Bunny with a figure four leg lock and Bunny gets a near fall. Bunny punches the leg and Priest is about to tap out. Priest chokes Bunny and gets out of the hold. Bunny counters South of Heaven into a victory roll for a near fall. Priest misses a shoulder in the corner and hits the chair that Balor set up.Bunny with Sliced Bread and he gets a near fall. Bunny hits Priest in the back with the chair many times. Bunny with a Destroyer for three count.
Winner: Bad Bunny via Pinfall.
Video: New Day
Xavier says they were asked to share their thoughts and Kofi tells him to get to it.
Woods and Kofi talk about big meaty men slapping meat and they talk about Bronson Reed and Ivar. Woods asks if it is worse to be beaten down by Ivar or embarrassed by Jelly Roll.
They talk about the next Women’s Revolution and they mention Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. They also mention Tegan Nox and Zoey Stark. They also mention Raquel Rodriguez.
They move on to three people you would least like to be kicked in the head and they talk about Xia Li, Sami Zayn, and Shinsuke Nakamura.
They move on to the tag team division. Kofi says there is some serious competition and they talk about THE Judgment Day. Kofi says the titles will come back to them. They mention Indus Sher, DIY, The Creeds, and Imperium.
Kofi says it feels like they are forgetting someone.
Intercontinental Championship
Chad Gable vs. Gunther (c)
Intercontinental Champion @Gunther_AUT & @WWEGable tore the house down in a thrilling #WWERaw main event this past September! pic.twitter.com/Qc6jr8RaTR
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
They discuss Alpha Academy.
Jackie mentions Chad Gable’s match against Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship.
Here is the coverage for that match …
Gunther goes to the floor and applies a side head lock as he pulls Chad in front of his family. Gunther with chops and forearms. Chad with punches and a chop. Gunther with a back drop driver into the edge of the ringside barrier. Gunther sends Chad back into the ring and he sets for a suplex but Chad gets to his feet. Chad tries for a dead lift German suplex but Gunther blocks it and he chops Chad. Gunther with a knee to the ribs. Gunther with a chop and Chad with a double thrust to the throat. Chad avoids a chop and he backs Gunther into the ropes. Gunther with a chop. Gunther with a running boot to the head. Gunther sets for the power bomb and Chad gets to his feet and he tries for an ankle lock but Gunther stays on his feet and he chops Chad. Chad is able to send himself and Gunther over the top rope when Gunther tries for a power bomb.
Chad with a German suplex on the floor. Chad sends Gunther back into the ring to beat the count. Gunther with a power bomb for a near fall. Gunther goes up top but Chad stops him and goes to the turnbuckles as well. Gunther chops Chad off the turnbuckles. Chad with a superplex and Chad goes up top for a diving head butt for a near fall. Chad with an ankle lock. Gunther kicks Chad away to get out of the hold. Chad goes for Chaos Theory but Gunther blocks it. Gunther has a sleeper blocked. Chad with a German suplex. The straps go up and then they come down. Chad with Chaos Theory for a near fall. Chad goes to the turnbuckles for a moonsault but Gunther gets his feet up. Chad with an ankle lock. Chad with a grapevine of the leg and Chad pulls Gunther into the center of the ring but Gunther with kicks to escape. Gunther with a sleeper and a body scissors.
Chad tries to get to his feet with Gunther on his back. Chad floats over and gets a near fall. Gunther with a sleeper suplex and a power bomb . Gunther with a lariat for the three count.
Winner: Gunther via Pinfall to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
Video: Paul Heyman
Let the Wiseman himself, @HeymanHustle, sing the praises for the REIGNING, DEFENDING UNDISPUTED WWE UNIVERSAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION @WWERomanReigns!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/zsd12q4fD9
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
Jackie says you cannot talk about the best of 2023 without mentioning Roman Reigns. Peter says Roman is a Mount Rushmore level talent and he says that there are two words to describe him and they are Acknowledge Me. Jackie says Paul Heyman says that what we have seen is just a drop in the bucket.
Paul Heyman says we need to take a moment to properly acknowledge Roman Reigns in his 1,212th day as champion. He has dominated for three years as the man alone on top of WWE. Looking back, what a monumental 365 days the leader of the Bloodline has had. He solved KO at Royal Rumble. He took care of Sami Zayn in Montreal. He ended the story of The American Nightmare. He showed who the true Crown Jewel is. He took care of the ungrateful former right hand man to show that Roman sits at the head of the table. Anyone who stood up to Roman Reigns and his Bloodline fell in 2023, including a 16 time world champion at the hands of the tribal heir Solo Sikoa.
Paul says he offers spoilers for the next twelve months. There will be no challengers unseating the true GOAT of sports entertainment. He does not care if you are Phenomenal, a Legend Killer, or someone who likes to say Yeah. Paul says he wants to present everyone an important reminder that 2024 is a leap year so we get an extra day to acknowledge Roman Reigns.
In-Studio: Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg, Cody Rhodes
Cody joins Jackie and Peter.
Cody says he is looking to go back to back at the Royal Rumble. Jackie asks Cody about Christmas and how his family handles Christmas. Cody says it is Christmas all of November and December. They had the tree after Thanksgiving. Brandi has seen Santa three times. He says it is big in their house. Peter asks Cody about Dusty being around for Christmas. Cody says he was told that Christmas was the day Santa delivered the gift and it was a big show day. Now it is the day after Christmas and he mentions Madison Square Garden. Jackie asks about Shinsuke Nakamura and the misting. Cody says prior to this, he had the highest regard for Nakamura, but the respect has been altered because of how he has handled this. There is a psychological issue because of his fear of the mist as a child. Cody says the respect is there, but it is now more personal. If it is personal, it is personal and they will be able to settle it.
Peter brings up Brock Lesnar and his issues with Cody. Cody says he learned that he doesn’t want to go back to Suplex City. He was able to do something surreal by beating Brock two times. He says he has had one thing in mind when he came back but others have curveballs on his road to that point. Jackie asks Cody if he has a favorite moment from 2023. Cody says he has some unbelievable memories in 2023. Winning the Royal Rumble was a big moment, but another top moment was the post match press conference after Fastlane when they won the tag titles.
Cody says it was unexpected. He says he tries to be polished and ready at the press conferences but he enjoyed that moment.
Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes
The Beast Incarnate and The American Nightmare had an exciting, intense showdown at #SummerSlam 2023!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/vHPelMiyuT
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
We take a look at Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar from SummerSlam …
Cody attacks Brock before the bell rings but Brock with a German suplex. Cody drops Brock on the top rope and hits a drop down uppercut. Cody with two Beautiful Disasters but Brock stays on his feet. Cody goes for a third one but Brock pushes him away. Brock with shoulders in the corner. Cody moves and Brock hits the ring post shoulder first. Cody with a suicide dive to Brock and then he connects with forearms. Brock runs Cody into the ring post. Brock sends Cody into the ring and he follows. Brock with a kick to the back of the leg and then he tosses Cody over his shoulders …
Cody gets back into the ring and Brock pulls Cody to the floor and hits an F5 on the floor. Cody beats the count back into the ring. Cody yells at Brock and he punches Brock.
Brock with a German suplex and Cody goes back to the floor. Brock gets Cody up for an F5 and sends him through the announce table. Despite pleas from Michael Cole, Cody gets up and he gets back into the ring before ten. Brock with a forearm to the back and Cody with chops. Brock with a forearm. Brock with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Cody holds on to the ropes and Brock hits a German suplex but Cody removes the turnbuckle pad. Cody picks up ring steps and Brock kicks them away. Cody send Brock into the ring post and then does it a second time. Cody hits Brock with the ring steps.
Cody with Beautiful Disaster followed by a CodyCutter. Cody with a double jump CodyCutter for a near fall. Cody sets for CrossRhodes but Brock counters into the kimura. Cody tries to get to the ropes. Cody gets to the ropes to force a break. Brock gets Cody up for an F6 but Cody sends Brock into the exposed turnbuckle. Cody with a kimura and he gets Brock on the mat. Brock runs Cody into the mat to escape the hold. Brock goes for an F5 but Cody escapes and hits three CrossRhodes for the three count.
Winner: Cody Rhodes via Pinfall.
After the match, Brock and Cody stand across from each other and Brock and Cody goes face to face. Brock offers his hand and Cody shakes it. Brock hugs Cody and raises his hand.
In-Studio: Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg, Becky Lynch
Next Monday on #WWERaw@BeckyLynchWWE goes one-on-one with Nia Jax at WWE Day 1! A match 5️⃣ years in the making.
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
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We are back with a look at Becky Lynch defeating Tiffany Stratton to win the NXT Women’s Championship with highlights.
Becky joins Peter and Jackie.
Jackie brings up what Seth said about their Christmas celebration. She asks who does most of the work and Becky gestures it is her. She asks if Seth took credit for it. She says she buys everything while Seth is the one to build everything. Peter asks Becky about winning the NXT Championship and to go back to NXT. She says it was about giving others opportunities. She wanted to redeem herself from when people thought she would never win a championship. It was about seeing what the future holds. She talks about Tegan Nox, Xia Li, and Indi Hartwell. She says there are more she wants to face in the ring.
Jackie brings up Nia Jax and their match next week. Becky says it has been five years in the making and finally they meet in the ring. Nia will not be able to keep her down. Becky says it was about what the broken nose symbolized. It stood for never stepping down.
Peter asks about her feud with Trish Stratus and the steel cage match. He asks what would it mean to a young Becky Lynch to know she would feud with Trish. Becky says her head would have exploded. Becky talks about winning the tag titles with Lita, someone she idolized as a kid.
Steel Cage Match
Trish Stratus vs. Becky Lynch
WWE Payback 2023 had one wild steel cage clash between @BeckyLynchWWE & @trishstratuscom (and @ZoeyStarkWWE!) pic.twitter.com/nfh3shRHLn
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
We take a look at Becky Lynch versus Trish Stratus inside a steel cage …
Trish punches Becky and Becky gets Trish on top of the cage. Becky punches Trish and Trish is caught in the top of the cage and hangs from the top of the cage. Becky pulls Trish to a vertical position. Trish gets free and Becky sets for a superplex and hits it. Becky gets a near fall. Becky starts to climb the cage but Trish crawls to the door. Becky goes back to stop Trish but Zoey pulls Trish. Becky and Zoey play tug of war with Trish and Becky pulls Trish back in and Zoey slams the door into Becky’s face but Trish gets a near fall with a rollup. Becky avoids a Chick Kick and Becky with a Manhandle Slam but Zoey breaks up the cover. Zoey pulls Trish to the door but Becky closes it.
Becky and Zoey exchange punches and Zoey with a clothesline. Trish climbs the cage and Becky gives Zoey a Manhandle Slam. Becky pulls Trish back into the cage. Becky sends Trish’s head into the cage and hits a Super Manhandle Slam for the three count.
Winner: Becky Lynch via Pinfall.
Backstage: Adam Pearce, Chelsea Green, R-Truth
And now from #WWERaw General Manager @ScrapDaddyAP … The Absolute BEST of @ImChelseaGreen!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/GnUxblRJ3f
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
Chelsea Green interrupts Adam Pearce on the phone. Chelsea complains about not being in any highlights on tonight’s show. Adam says he has a Christmas present for Chelsea. He has a video montage highlighting Chelsea.
We take a look at it and it is not really flattering.
Chelsea says this is an outrage. She says she is going to talk to management.
R Truth shows up and says that was better than It’s A Wonderful Life. They wish each other a Merry Christmas.
In-Studio: Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg, Jey Uso
What a roller coaster of a 2023 it was for Jey Uso! Shoutout to @CodyRhodes and @SamiZayn for coming through.#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/tWA4iaqwgo
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
Jey Uso joins Peter and Jackie.
Jey says Christmas isn’t the same as other years because of the family issues. Jackie asks what did Cody say to convince him to come back to Raw. Jey says it was a chance for a new start. He was fighting his family every week and it got to him. He says he had to go. He got a call from Cody and he was hesitant to come back. Jey says he trusts Cody because he has known him for more than 15 years. Peter asks about Sami Zayn. Jey says Sami helped him transition to Raw. He says he didn’t like Sami at one point, but now he is always calling Sami. Jackie asks what is next for Jey in 2024. Jey says he is reaching for the stars and after he is done with Drew and The Bloodline, he wants to be Main Event Jey and have a good year.
Video: Judgement Day
We are back with a video package for THE Judgment Day.
Men’s WarGames Match
Judgement Day (JD McDonagh, Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, & Damian Priest) & Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, & Randy Orton
DADDY'S BACK! 😏 pic.twitter.com/KovBznHVB0
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
We take a look at the Men’s War Games Match from Survivor Series …
Drew McIntyre is the next entrant.
Drew with a spinebuster to Seth and then he runs Sami into the corner and hits an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Drew with an elbow to Seth and an Alabama gourdbuster of Seth onto Sami. Drew goes to the other ring where Jey is by himself. Drew and Jey exchange punches. Drew with a kick and he sets for Future Shock but Jey escapes. Jey with an uppercut. Drew with a neck breaker. Drew sends Jey into the cage. Drew sends Jey into the cage again and he wants Jey to acknowledge what he did. Drew lawn darts Jey into the cage. Finn punches Sami. Priest tries to punch Sami but Sami blocks it and punches Priest. JD with a kick and punches. Jey with a super kick when Drew goes for a Claymore. Jey and Sami with 1D on Drew. Priest kicks Jey and Finn hits Sami from behind.
Cody Rhodes is the next entrant.
Cody avoids the baton and hits a drop down uppercut. Priest is sent into the cage a few times. Cody punches JD and Cody hits a clothesline. JD with an Irish whip and Cody floats over and hits a back body drop. Cody hits a gourdbuster of JD onto Finn. Cody gets a bull rope and Seth grabs it. Cody says it isn’t for Seth. They clothesline JD and then Seth hits Finn with the cowbell. They pull the rope into Finn’s groin area. Seth wants to know if ‘he’ is coming …
Priest and Drew both grab Seth and Priest grabs Sami as well. Drew adds Cody to the choke slam chain. Priest tells everyone to go up top. JD with a moonsault onto Sami. Finn with a Coup de Grace to Seth and Dom with a frog splash to Cody. Finn grabs Seth and gives him to Priest. Priest with a Razor’s Edge through the table.
The final entrant is . . . not there.
Rhea Ripley comes out with the briefcase and a referee.
Randy Orton’s music plays to interrupt the cashification.
Randy Orton makes his way to the ring and the Match Beyond begins.
Orton clotheslines Dom and hits a power slam. Randy with a power slam to JD and he sends JD into the cage. Randy sends Dom into the cage. Randy sends Finn to the apron between the rings for the hanging DDT. Drew and Priest try to figure out who is next to join in. Drew and Randy stare each other down. Drew gets between the rings and he enters Randy’s ring. Priest with a forearm to the back and everyone goes after Randy. Dom and JD with kicks to Randy. Everyone else joins in and they start to fight between the rings. Cody punches Priest and JD. Randy grabs Priest and everyone else picks someone else to hit five hanging DDTs. Orton punches the mat and looks around. Orton sees Jey Uso and he punches the mat. Orton looks at Jey and he tells Jey he remembers what happened. Priest charges at Randy from behind and Jey with a super kick. Orton with an RKO to Dom. Jey with a frog splash to Drew while Cody hits a CodyCutter on JD and Sam hits a Helluva kick on Drew.
JD is not liking his chances as he tries to climb the cage. Sami stops JD and Seth climbs as well. Seth and Sami punch JD. Seth with kicks and Randy is ready to catch JD. Seth and Sami send JD off the top of the cage for an RKO. Cody with CrossRhodes to Priest for the three count.
Winner: Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, & Randy Orton via Pinfall.
Video: CM Punk
What was your reaction when @CMPunk returned to WWE in 2023? pic.twitter.com/FnnT0s4bHc
— WWE (@WWE) December 26, 2023
We see the reaction videos of CM Punk’s return at Survivor Series.