WWE has recently broadcasted its second-to-last episode of Monday Night Raw on cable television, as preparations ramp up for the company’s highly anticipated debut on Netflix. The show witnessed Drew McIntyre’s triumph over Sami Zayn in a thrilling main event that was disrupted by the Bloodline’s interference against both Sami Zayn and Jey Uso. Additionally, Damian Priest formed a formidable new alliance with the War Raiders and scored a victory over Dominik Mysterio through disqualification. In other notable bouts, Dexter Lumis also defeated Miz via DQ, while the heated feud between The Final Testament and The Wyatt Sicks escalated.
In other significant developments, Seth Rollins shared a passionate interview alongside Jackie Redmond regarding his upcoming clash with CM Punk. Chad Gable secured a victory over Akira Tozawa, setting the stage for his match against Otis next week. Meanwhile, Iyo Sky has entered the Intercontinental Championship tournament, taking Kairi Sane’s place after a formidable performance against both Natalya and Isla Dawn, propelling her to the semi-finals.
- Drew McIntyre opened Raw and was interrupted by Sami Zayn.
- Iyo Sky qualified by defeating Natalya and Isla Dawn.
- Chad Gable overcame Akira Tozawa, with Otis intervening to assist.
- Damian Priest secured a DQ victory over Dirty Dom as Judgment Day retreated from the impending threat of Priest and The War Raiders.
- Seth Rollins and Jackie Redmond’s interview built hype for “the biggest fight in wrestling.”
- Dexter Lumis triumphed over The Miz by DQ, intensifying the conflict between The Final Testament and The Wyatt Sicks.
- The New Day faced boos from Boston’s TD Garden audience, including Kofi Kingston’s mother.
- Drew McIntyre claimed victory against Sami Zayn in the evening’s main event.
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Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn Open Raw
Drew McIntyre delivered an emotionally charged address in the opening segment of Raw, explaining his recent absence due to the loss of a family member. His palpable bitterness resonated with the audience, and he accused the world of forgetting him. This led to an interruption by Sami Zayn, who shared insights into the struggles faced by many, painting McIntyre’s grievances as trivial, especially so close to Christmas. This tension set the stage for their main event matchup, where Drew emerged victorious over Sami for the second time this month.
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Enter And Sky
Following Kairi Sane’s unfortunate attack in the previous episode, the Pure Fusion Collective proposed that Sonya Deville replace her. However, the pragmatic Raw GM Adam Pearce promptly declined, opting instead for Iyo Sky. In a gripping triple threat match, Sky triumphed over Natalya and Isla Dawn, significantly boosting her chances as a top contender in the Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament.
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Chad Gable Shows He Is The Alpha
Chad Gable showcased his strength by dominating Akira Tozawa with a series of explosive suplexes and a punishing ankle lock. Just as Gable seemed poised for further destruction, Otis received a raucous reception when he raced into the ring, shaking off the attackers. The ongoing rivalry between Otis and Gable promises to reach a climax in their match next week on Raw.
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Damian Priest Finds New Allies
In a match against Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest scored a DQ victory while fending off interference from JD McDonagh, who made a festive appearance in a Santa suit, along with Carlito. The arrival of Finn Balor led to the disqualification, but Priest’s struggle caught the attention of The War Raiders, who came to his aid amid the chaos. The alliance was solidified with a captivating promo backstage, setting up a 6-man tag team match against Finn, JD, and Carlito for next week’s Raw.
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Seth’s Sit-Down
Seth Rollins participated in a poignant sit-down interview with Jackie Redmond, contrasting his typically high-energy persona with a more reflective demeanor. In the wake of last week’s harsh physicality against CM Punk, Seth cautioned that their upcoming match would be nothing short of “a fight.”The anticipation for their showdown, coinciding with WWE’s streamlined move to Netflix, is palpable.
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The Final Testament And The Wyatts Continue To War
During a match between Dexter Lumis and The Miz, the Authors of Pain intervened, leading to a chaotic environment and contributing to a disqualification. Karrion Kross added to the turmoil, resulting in a further escalation of the conflict. The Wyatts appeared, intensifying the melee by launching Nikki Kross into Miz. While some may view this segment as filler, the ongoing rivalry hints that significant resolutions are on the horizon.
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The New Day Are Public Enemy Number 1
The New Day has become the most reviled faction in WWE, facing disapproval even from unexpected sources like Dirty Dom. During their ring appearance to defend themselves against perceived biased commentary, they revealed that Kofi Kingston’s mother had traveled to support him. However, her visit turned comical when she questioned Kofi’s behavior and left the arena, drawing further heat on the New Day amid the crowd’s jeers.
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Drew And The Bloodline’s Union Begins
After hints of collaboration on SmackDown, Drew McIntyre and The Bloodline have started plotting their ascent toward domination over The OG Bloodline. Following a decisive victory over Sami with a thundering Claymore, Drew unleashed a brutal assault before Jey Uso rushed to defend Sami. As Raw concluded, The Bloodline made a daring entrance, to dismantle both Jey and Sami, heralding a turbulent future for Monday Night Raw.
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