WWE Raw Outcomes: Victors and Evaluations on December 9, 2024 (Altered Version)
RAW advertised the New Day discussing their malicious heel shift from the previous week, which severely affected Big E. The transformed villains sparked immense outrage. RAW additionally showcased Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins, and an off-screen interview with CM Punk.
RAW announced a No-Rules main event between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Gonzalez.
The most recent edition of RAW attracted 1.709 million viewers.
WWE RAW Results On December 9, 2024
- The Final Testament defeated the Wyatt Sicks
- Liv Morgan defeated Dakota Kai
- Lyra Valkyria defeated Ivy Nile and Zelina Vega | WWE Women’s IC Title Tournament
- Rhea Ripley defeated Raquel Rodriguez | No Holds Barred
WWE RAW Ratings
- December 2, 2024 | 1.709 million
- November 25, 2024 | 1.510 million
- November 18, 2024 | 1.516 million
- November 11, 2024 | 1.564 million
- November 4, 2024 | 1.465 million
WWE RAW Ticket Sales
- WWE RAW Venue: Intrust Bank Arena (Wichita, Kan.)
- WE Raw Tickets Distributed: 6,301
- WWE Raw Tickets Available: 383
WWE RAW Highlights, Winners And Grades
GUNTHER Clashes with The Judgment Day
GUNTHER continued to hint at a babyface transformation as he squared off against Finn Balor and The Judgment Day.
Damian Priest got physical with The Judgment Day and suffered a severe beatdown. Balor delivered three Coup de Graces. Naturally, some spectators could be heard chanting “one more time!”
WWE started promoting Saturday Night’s Main Event. Balor will challenge GUNTHER for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
GUNTHER vs. The Judgment Day Segment Grade: B-
The Final Testament Def. The Wyatt Sicks
WWE skillfully handled the Wyatt Sicks’ debriefing. They paced their appearances and vignettes perfectly.
Fans applauded the Wyatt Sicks’ entrance. They cheered when Nikki Cross came out to even the odds.
Paul Ellering surprising showed up, dusting Uncle Howdy's face with powder. The Wyatt Sicks suffered their first loss.
Final Testament vs. the Wyatt Sicks Grade: B
Liv Morgan Triumphs Over Dakota Kai
Dakota Kai valiantly sold her injuries, which included a terrifying spot where she crash-landed into an empty turnbuckle and when she absorbed an Oblivion.
Iyo Sky matched Kai's selling prowess by taking a brutal Oblivion. WWE has enthusiastically been pushing an Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan match, considering there are just five days left for Saturday Night’s Main Event.
WWE broadcast a vignette featuring Drew McIntyre. He disclosed his whereabouts, reasons for returning, and his motivation to target the Bloodline. McIntyre is still channelling the spirit of "Bret Hart 1997." The prospect of McIntyre and Seth Rollins as a heel alliance sounds formidable.
Liv Morgan vs. Dakota Kai Grade: B-
Seth Rollins Targets CM Punk
Prior to Rollins' promo, Jackie Redmond conducted an interview with CM Punk. Punk recounted a young Seth Rollins asking him for free training. Punk compared Rollins to a backup and advised Rollins, who he dubbed “Joe Flacco Rollins,” that “the starter’s back.”
Rollins complained about being ignored by CM Punk. If Rollins is sticking to his babyface persona (which he isn't), he wouldn't be employing terms like "ignored." Rollins sounded like a bitter ex, and a true heel.
Rollins got the crowd to join in by chanting “CM Punk.” They hesitated initially but ultimately went along with it.
Rollins accused Punk of being a fraud and claimed that Punk had failed in everything else. He burned every bridge that could have led him to success and took the money instead. This is when the crowd truly roared for CM Punk. Perfect job by Seth Rollins.
Rollins delivered a particularly hard blow by saying that he achieved something that Punk could never: main-eventing WrestleMania.
Seth Rollins Calls Out CM Punk Grade: B
Drew McIntyre Attacks Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn interrupted Seth Rollins. Even Sami hinted at similarities between Seth and Drew. Zayn gave Seth the chance to settle matters with CM Punk and apologized for accusing Rollins of assaulting Jey.
The crowd yelled for a reconciliation and encouraged Zayn to address his issues with Drew. Zayn delivered an impassioned promo, culminating in saying, “I’ll meet you...on Saturday!” Fans had hoped for that match right away.
Seth Rollins-Sami Zayn Segment Grade: B
Lyra Valkyria Wins his Women’s Triple Threat Match
Lyra focused on getting the crowd to cheer "woo!" throughout the match. They finally succeeded by the time they returned from the commercial break.
Vega spearheaded a spirited comeback with a powerful meteora on Lyra.
Nile and Valkyria collaborated effectively. Vega showcased her savvy decision-making throughout the match. Valkyria secured the victory with a Nightwing.
Women’s Triple Threat Grade: B-
The New Day Dominates WWE RAW, Generates Intense Backlash
Earlier in the show, WWE champion Cody Rhodes criticized the New Day for their behaviour.
The Fresh Day received boos both entering and exiting the venue during a passionate segment. The Fresh Day initiated their activities backstage before seizing Camera Man Stu's video camera. The crowd showed more fervor toward Dom these days, and that's no small feat. Fans simultaneously chanted "Give us Big E!" and "The New Day Stinks!", an extraordinary display of cacophony.
The Fresh Day's Performance Rating: A
Rhea Ripley Overpowers Raquel Rodriguez
Rhea Ripley clinched victory with a Riptide through the table. Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky made their way to the ring, and Iyo managed to regain her popularity with Liv.
WWE hinted at a potential Iyo vs. Ripley match in the future. Then WWE hastily concluded the broadcast.
Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez Review: B-
- The New Day's heel shift on RAW led to a significant increase in outrage from fans, even prompting chants of "The New Day Stinks!" during their segment.
- Seth Rollins used his promo to target CM Punk, claiming that he accomplished something Punk could never: main-eventing WrestleMania, which resulted in a loud roar from the crowd in support of Punk.
- The lead-up to Saturday Night's Main Event saw a segment between Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn, where Zayn hinted at similarities between Rollins and Drew McIntyre and mentioned meeting them "on Saturday!"
- Rhea Ripley's No-Holds Barred match against Raquel Rodriguez on RAW resulted in Ripley emerging victorious with a Riptide through a table, leading to Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky intervening and potentially setting up a future match between Ripley and Iyo.
- WWE RAW saw an interview with CM Punk, where he spoke about a young Seth Rollins asking for his training lessons and compared Rollins to "Joe Flacco Rollins." This interaction set the stage for Rollins' later confrontation with Punk.
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