The latest episode of WWE Raw delivered a night of high-octane action, shocking returns, and intense rivalries as the road to the Netflix premiere heats up. From CM Punk and Seth “Freakin” Rollins trading verbal barbs to the Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament semifinals, the final episode of the year show was packed with drama and excitement.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of everything that went down.
The New Day Interrupts Jey Uso; Drew McIntyre Strikes
The show kicked off with Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett introducing Jey Uso to the Houston crowd. However, The New Day interrupted the proceedings, taking to the ring to address the fans. Their attempt to engage the audience was met with boos, prompting Jey Uso to dismiss them with a sharp “New Day sucks” before calling out Drew McIntyre.
Instead of McIntyre, Solo Sikoa appeared on the video screen, vowing to defeat Roman Reigns in next week’s Tribal Combat match on Netflix. The distraction allowed McIntyre to blindside Uso, attacking him in the ring. After a brief exchange, McIntyre left Uso laid out, setting the tone for the night.
Otis Takes on Former Friend/Mentor
In a grudge match fueled by betrayal, Otis faced his former mentor, Chad Gable. Otis dominated early with his raw power, but Gable’s technical prowess turned the tide.
The match saw interference from Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri and American Made’s Ivy Nile, who brawled outside the ring. Amid the chaos, Gable locked in the Ankle Lock, but Otis countered and applied one of his own. Nile distracted Otis again, giving Gable the opening to secure the Ankle Lock for a second time. This time, Otis had no choice but to tap out.
Pete Dunne Attacks R-Truth
R-Truth was scheduled to face Pete Dunne, but the match never officially began. As R-Truth made his entrance, Dunne ambushed him, delivering a brutal beatdown. The attack left Truth unable to compete, and the match was thrown out.
Dakota Kai Advances to the Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Final
In the first semifinal of the Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament, Dakota Kai faced Zoey Stark in a thrilling contest. Both women showcased their skills, with near-falls keeping the crowd on edge.
Stark attempted a high-flying move but was met with a devastating superkick from Kai. Seizing the opportunity, Kai delivered the Go-To-Kick to secure the victory and advance to the tournament final.
Damian Priest & The War Raiders Take on The Judgment Day
Damian Priest teamed up with The War Raiders to take on Finn Bálor, JD McDonagh, and Dominik Mysterio of The Judgment Day. The match was chaotic, with Carlito attempting to interfere on behalf of The Judgment Day, only to be thwarted by The War Raiders.
In the closing moments, Priest countered Mysterio’s offense and delivered the South of Heaven chokeslam to secure the win for his team. However, The Judgment Day retaliated post-match, attacking the victors and leaving them battered in the ring.
The Celtic Warrior Returns
Ludwig Kaiser took to the ring to demand gratitude from the WWE Universe and called out Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker. Instead, Sheamus made a surprise return, storming the ring and attacking Kaiser. The two brawled before Sheamus left Kaiser lying in the ring, sending a clear message to the Imperium member.
Lyra Valkyria Advances to the Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Final
In the second semifinal of the Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament, Lyra Valkyria faced IYO SKY in a hard-fought battle. Valkyria controlled the early stages, but SKY fought back with a missile dropkick and a bridging German suplex.
The WWE Raw crowd erupted into chants of “This is Awesome” as the two competitors traded near-falls. In the end, Valkyria countered SKY’s O’Connor Roll with a rollup of her own to secure the win and advance to the final, where she will face Dakota Kai.
CM Punk and Seth “Freakin” Rollins Trade Verbal Blows
The most anticipated segment of this week’s WWE Raw saw CM Punk and Seth Rollins come face-to-face ahead of their clash on next week’s Netflix premiere. The two superstars held nothing back, delivering scathing insults and referencing real-life tensions.
Highlights included:
- Punk mocking Rollins’ claim that he “took his ball and went home,” calling it “the most industry cliché, planted, bootlicker statement of all time.”
- Rollins fired back with a jab at Punk’s AEW tenure: “You took a big chunk of change to go to the competition. How’d that work out for you?”
- Punk referencing Vince McMahon: “I loved the place I worked, I just hated the guy in charge, but he loved you.”
- Punk reminds Rollins of his legacy: “For seven years, mostly during your television time, they chanted my name!”
Match Card
| Match | Results |
|---|---|
| Singles Match | Chad Gable def. Otis |
| Singles Match | Pete Dunne vs. R-Truth (No Contest) |
| Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Semi-Final | Dakota Kai def. Zoey Stark |
| Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Semi-Final | Lyra Valkyria def. IYO SKY |
| Six-Man Tag Match | Damian Priest & The War Raiders def. Judgment Day |
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