Monday night’s Raw delivered intense action and surprising moments just days before the Saturday Night Main Event. Here’s a quick rundown of the night’s highlights and results:
Main Event Showdown
- Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez: In a fierce Anything Goes Match, Ripley triumphed over Rodriguez. The Eradicator’s victory came after interference from Liv Morgan and a dramatic save by Iyo Sky. Ripley sealed the win with a Riptide through a table, setting the stage for future title opportunities.
Key Matches and Segments
- Eight-Man Tag Team Match: The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, and Joe Gacy) took on The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, and Rezar) and The Miz. The chaotic match ended with a victory for The Final Testament and The Miz after Scarlett’s interference and a decisive move by Kross.
- Finn Bálor vs. Gunther: The show kicked off with a fiery confrontation. Bálor and The Judgment Day left both Damian Priest and Gunther down and out, hinting at future conflicts and the potential of a Triple Threat Match for the world title.
- Dakota Kai vs. Liv Morgan: Morgan overcame Kai with help from Pure Fusion Collective’s distraction. Post-match, Morgan fended off Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane, standing tall.
- Seth “Freakin” Rollins Promo: Rollins’ promo was interrupted by Sami Zayn, leading to a heated exchange and a brawl with Drew McIntyre, setting up their match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Zelina Vega vs. Ivy Nile: Valkyria advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament with a hard-fought win.
- The New Day Promo: Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston faced a hostile crowd, which booed them out of the ring. Chants of “Big E” and “New Day sucks” dominated, highlighting the effectiveness of last week’s storyline.
🗣️ BOOOOOOOOOOO@AustinCreedWins and @TrueKofi are getting exactly what they deserve!!! 😠#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/mEsrBcXbRK
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2024
MESSAGE. SENT. @FinnBalor and The Judgment Day just wiped out both @ArcherOfInfamy and @Gunther_AUT! 😱#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/8DF33VyaC7
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2024
Grades and Analysis
- Main Event: Ripley vs. Rodriguez – Grade B
- Eight-Man Tag Match: The Wyatt Sicks vs. The Final Testament and The Miz – Grade C+
- Finn Bálor Segment: Grade B
- Dakota Kai vs. Liv Morgan: Grade C+
- Seth Rollins Promo: Grade A
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Zelina Vega vs. Ivy Nile: Grade C+
- The New Day Promo: Grade A+
This week’s Raw was packed with thrilling matches and story developments, setting the stage for an explosive Saturday Night Main Event.
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