WWE Raw Results 12/1/25
Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, Arizona
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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett)
Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss Segment
Rhea Ripley: Glendale, welcome to Monday Night Rhyo. Look, my face, it’s a little sore. Our bodies, they’re a little banged up. But at the end of the day, our team, we won the war. And look, it might have taken a little time for all of us to get on the same page, but at WarGames, we managed to come out victorious. But the fight, the fight isn’t over, no, no, no, because you see, The Kabuki Warriors, they decided that they wanted to betray my best friend right here, Iyo Sky. So, I don’t care how sore I am, I don’t care how banged up I am, I don’t care how broken my nose still is. We want revenge. And it starts by taking the tag team championships off The Kabuki Warriors.
Iyo Sky: Hey, Asuka, no one is ready for Rhyo.
Rhea Ripley: So, Asuka and Kairi, why don’t you make it down to our ring, so we can finish this, once and for all.
Alexa Bliss: Hey, guys. Obviously, I couldn’t help but overhear you guys say that you want a shot at the Tag Team Titles. Now, I’m very happy that we were all able to put everything behind us and win WarGames, but when it comes to the Tag Team Titles, we’re really gonna need you to pump the brakes a little.
Charlotte Flair: No, because if anyone understands wanting to stand up for your best friend, we do. But you see, me and my best friend were the former Women’s Tag Team Champions, and we never got a rematch.
Alexa Bliss: So, we are all about you guys getting your revenge on The Kabuki Warriors, you know, just after we get our tag team titles back.
Rhea Ripley: I mean, damn, guys, look, I know we would be butting heads at some point, but I didn’t realize it was going to be 48 hours later. And look, like I’ve always said to you, Charlotte, I respect you guys, alright. But respectfully, you guys couldn’t beat The Kabuki Warriors, so it’s time to get in the back of the line.
Charlotte Flair: Well, Rhea, if it’s one thing you know about me, I don’t step aside for anyone. And if you want to stand there and act like you’re better than us, prove it.
Alexa Bliss: You know what, Charlotte, I was thinking the exact same thing. So, how about you two take on us two, tonight?
Iyo Sky: You are on.
– We see Adam Pearce talking to Nick Aldis on his cellphone. Pearce is making tonight’s main event official. Ivy Nile joins the conversation. Ivy says that Pearce knows damn well that she deserves a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Pearce says that Ivy doesn’t need to sell him on that match. He needs to work out some final details, but Ivy will indeed get the first crack at Maxxine Dupri and the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Ivy says that Maxxine can train with whoever she wants, but it’s not going to matter. Pearce turns around and sees Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker. Pearce didn’t recall inviting Heyman or Breakker to his office. Unless Heyman wants to reveal who was the hooded mystery person at Survivor Series, there’s nothing to talk about it. Heyman wants to know why Pearce always makes him feel guilty without being proven innocent. Heyman is guilty of everything, but not the mystery attacker, he had no idea who was under that mask. So, what pray tell are we talking about? Heyman tells Pearce that they have a lot to talk about, because Bron Breakker pinned CM Punk at Survivor Series.
– We got a video recap on the John Cena/CM Punk Rivalry.
First Match: Jey Uso vs. LA Knight In A Semi-Final Match In The Last Time Is Now Tournament
Knight avoids The Spear after the bell rings. Knight kicks Jey in the gut. Jey blocks The BFT. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Knight backs Jey into the turnbuckles. Jey ducks a clothesline from Knight. Jey uppercuts Knight. Knight reverses out of the irish whip from Jey. Jey dives over Knight. Knight ducks a clothesline from Jey. Knight repeatedly stomps on Jey’s chest. Knight goes for a Running Knee Strike, but Jey ducks out of the way. Jey with a Running Hip Attack. Jey with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Jey goes for a Running Hip Attack, but Knight ducks out of the way. Knight unloads a flurry of left jabs. Jey ducks a clothesline from Knight. Jey is throwing haymakers at Knight. Knight avoids The Rock Punch. Jey sends Knight tumbling to the floor. Jey lands The Suicide Dive. Knight regains control of the match during the commercial break.
Jey blocks The SuperPlex. Jey with forearm shivers. Haymaker Exchange. Both guys spill to the floor. Both guys get back in the ring at the count of nine. Jey with The Apron Enzuigiri. Jey goes for The Uso Splash, but Knight ducks out of the way. Knight avoids The SuperKick. Knight hits The Burning Hammer for a two count. Knight kicks Jey in the ribs. Knight whips Jey across the ring. Knight goes for The Pop Up Powerslam, but Jey lands back on his feet. Jey ducks a clothesline from Knight. Jey Spears Knight for a two count. Jey ascends to the top turnbuckle. Knight delivers The MegaPlex for a two count. Knight plays to the crowd. Knight goes for The BFT, but Jey rolls him over for a two count. Jey SuperKicks Knight. Jey Spears Knight. Jey connects with The Uso Splash for a two count. Knight plants Jey with The Rolling Crucifix to pickup the victory. After the match, Jey is very visibly frustrated. Jey knocks down The PRIME Hydration Station.
Winner: LA Knight via Pinfall
– We see Adam Pearce talking to Bayley and Lyra Valkyria in the backstage area. Bayley says that they’re really enjoying this tag team thing, but they want to know what they have to do in order to get into the Women’s Tag Team Title Picture. Pearce asks Bayley if she’s in the right head space to deal with The Kabuki Warriors again. Lyra says that most of the times they’re good, but can they please have a tag team match. Pearce tells Bayley and Lyra that he’ll have a better picture of the Women’s Tag Team Title scene after tonight’s main event. Pearce promises that they’re under consideration. The Kabuki Warriors joins the conversation. Asuka is blaming Bayley for costing them the WarGames Match. Asuka calls Bayley an idiot for not joining their team. Bayley says that The Kabuki Warriors need to look in the mirror, because they are the reason they lost at WarGames. Bayley calls Kairi Sane an idiot, and Asuka is a bigger idiot. Asuka is a champion. What is Bayley? Nothing. Look who’s in the main event tonight. It’s Charlotte Flair, not Bayley. Kairi gives Bayley her green steel chain from WarGames. Asuka screams for Kairi.
– WWE LJN Action Figures are available now exclusively at Target.
The Judgment Day Segment
Dominik Mysterio: John Cena is the best, the greatest of all-time, but I just beat the greatest of all-time, so that makes me the greatest Mysterio of all-time, that makes me the greatest luchador of all-time, The King Of The Luchadores, and once against, the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all-time. But, but, I couldn’t have done it alone, I couldn’t have done it without my boys, JD, Finn Balor, and of course Roxanne and Raquel, so thank you guys. But, there’s one person in particular that I most definitely could not have done it without. So, please welcome back, my Guerita, Liv Morgan.
Liv Morgan: I’m back! I bet you guys didn’t see me coming, did you. No, no, I know you guys didn’t. But guess what? Guess who else didn’t see me coming? John Cena. Wooo, Dominik.
Dominik Mysterio: You see, we knew that John Cena was gonna figure out The Judgment Day’s plan. But once that failed, and we decided to play the ace up our sleeve, I got back my two favorite things in the world, my Intercontinental Championship, mi amor, mi guerita, Liv Morgan.
Liv Morgan: Oh, Dominik, I missed this face so much, and I’ve missed you guys so much. Raquel, it’s been way, way, way, too long. And JD, Finn, and Roxanne, I’m so happy to be with y’all again, I really am. But since I’ve been gone, I’ve been hearing some things about The Judgment Day. I’ve been hearing that The Judgment Day is weak. I’ve been hearing that The Judgment Day has lost some of its gold. I’ve been hearing that The Judgment Day is falling apart. But all of that changes now, because Liv Morgan is back. And The Judgment Day is back, and we are coming for everything that is ours. So, as of right now, The Judgment Day, once again, officially runs Monday Night Raw. Oh, and Dominik, one more thing.
Liv slaps Dominik in the face and gives him Eskimo Kisses to close this segment.
– Maxxine Dupri/Natalya Training Vignette.
– Adam Pearce tells referee Eddie Orengo to survey the locker room tonight, because he’s still not buying Paul Heyman’s spiel. Pearce saw the picture of Seth Rollins in San Diego not wearing a sling. No one hits a Curb Stomp like that and easily escape the cage. He’s the same guy who faked a knee injury a few months ago. Pearce tells Eddie to report back to him later, and he’ll take care of him.
Second Match: AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. The New Day w/Grayson Waller For The World Tag Team Championship
New Day immediately jumps Styles and Lee after the bell rings. Kofi repeatedly stomps on Styles chest. New Day gangs up on Styles. Woods punches Styles in the back. Woods with heavy bodyshots. Woods tags in Kofi. New Day is mauling Styles in the corner. Kofi with rapid fire body shots. Woods sends Styles face first into Kofi’s left boot. Woods applies a wrist lock. Kofi with a Flying Double Foot Stomp. Kofi with The Monkey Flip for a one count. Styles side steps Kofi into the turnbuckles. Styles drives Kofi back first into the turnbuckles. Lee tags himself in. Lee sweeps out the legs of Koi. Combination Cabron. Kofi reverses out of the irish whip from Lee. Lee ducks a clothesline from Kofi. Lee with a Hurricanrana that sends Kofi to the floor. Lee with a Running Hurricanrana that sends Woods crashing into Kofi and Waller on the outside. New Day regains control of the match during the commercial break.
Styles and Woods are tagged in. Styles delivers The Phenomenal Blitz. Styles with a Sliding Forearm Smash. Styles with a leaping corner clothesline. Woods blocks The Ushigoroshi. Kofi made the blind tag. Woods sends Styles chest first into the turnbuckles. Assisted Famouser for a two count. Kofi goes for The New Day Boom Drop, but Styles rolls him over for a two count. Styles applies The Calf Crusher. Woods breaks up the submission. Woods throws Lee out of the ring. Styles kicks Woods in the gut. Styles dumps Woods out of the ring. Kofi with The O’Connor Roll for a two count. Styles with a Hurricanrana. Styles tags in Lee.
Double Irish Whip. Assisted SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Kofi avoids The Running Back Elbow. Kofi with a Spinning Back Kick. Kofi tags in Woods. Woods with a vicious back chop. Woods with a gut punch. Lee knocks Kofi off the ring apron. Lee kicks Woods in the face. Woods escapes The Sunset Flip. Woods SuperKicks Styles off the apron. Woods gets Lee tied up in the tree of woe. Woods tags in Kofi. Woods lands The Suicide Dive. Kofi with The Shibata Dropkick for a two count. Styles with a reverse hammer throw into the steel ring steps. Lee avoids The Trouble In Paradise. Lee drops Kofi with a Running Back Elbow Smash. Lee tags in Styles. Styles dumps Kofi ribs first on the top rope. Lee with The Flying Double Foot Stomp. Styles catches Kofi in mid-air. Lee lands The SomerSault Plancha. Styles connects with The Styles Clash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Still World Tag Team Champions, AJ Styles & Dragon Lee via Pinfall
– We got a video recap of the Stephanie Vaquer/Nikki Bella match from Survivor Series.
– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Stephanie Vaquer. What message did Stephanie sent with her victory over Nikki Bella at Survivor Series? She wanted to show everyone that, when you betray Stephanie Vaquer, you get burned. And she’s ready for whatever her next challenger brings. Liv Morgan joins the conversation. Liv just wanted to say that she’s back. Liv says congratulations and walks away.
– Actor Timothee Chalamet will be a special guest on Cody Rhodes “What Do You Want To Talk About?” Podcast next Wednesday. This Wednesday, Bayley will be appearing on Six Feet Under with The Undertaker and Michelle McCool. This Thursday, Comedian Andrew Schulz will be on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story?” Podcast. WWE President Nick Khan will be appearing on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive Podcast this Thursday. And finally, LA Knight will be on this week’s Raw Recap Podcast.
The Vision Segment
Paul Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. You’re gonna have to indulge me tonight with a few shoutouts. Shoutout to Brock Lesnar, you sir are still like no other human on the face of the planet. You are The Beast. Shoutout to Drew McIntyre, it was a pleasure doing business with you, sir. Shoutout to “Big” Bronson Reed, this man Tsunami’d everyone on the other side to the point where none of them were ever gonna come back with victory. Shoutout to the biggest mainstream star on the face of the planet today, who now fits in perfectly with Paul Heyman’s Vision for the future of WWE, “The Maverick” Logan Paul. And shoutout to WWE itself for listening to your Wise Man, for on Monday Night, January 5th at The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on the first anniversary of Raw on Netflix, your Heavyweight Champion of the world, CM Punk will defend the title live on Netflix, and lose the title live on Netflix to the uncrowned Heavyweight Champion of the world, Bron Breakker.
Bron Breakker: I’m a little bit upset tonight, and it’s not because of where we are, it’s not because of the hooded guy, Batman or whoever the hell that was, that jumped the cage on Saturday and tried to ruin my moment. I’m upset, almost disappointed, really, about how easy it was to pin CM Punk. Because I thought I was gonna have to reach into my bag, and find this courage, this different level of athleticism, this different level of going to a place that I’ve never been before. To face the guy that I grew up watching, that I heard about, that I heard all the stories of the greatness of CM Punk, only for me to stand across from him, and realize that CM Punk is nothing but a soft ass bitch. CM Punk is no different than any other veteran that’s lived off past glory. He’s no different than Seth Rollins being a narcissistic piece of garbage at the top of the mountain, holding everyone else down, when really, he should be worrying about the war going on inside of his own, that his wife is a bigger star than he is.
On January 5th, it’s gonna be a fight, but it’s gonna be a different kind of fight, CM Punk. I promise you, because on Saturday, you tried to break my neck, you tried to ruin my life, tried to ruin my dream, everything that I’ve ever worked for in my entire life, you tried to take that away from me, so listen to me, Punk, I am going to ruin your life. I’m coming for your career. I’m coming for every good memory that these people remember you for. I’m coming for it all. And I didn’t forget, this is for you, by the way, I hope you’re watching at home. You remember last year at WrestleMania, backstage when you came up to me in the back in the hallway, and you said, well, congratulations on all of the success, kid, let’s see if you could cut a promo with the big dogs now. Well, la-di-da, considered the promo cut, because on January 5th, when you’re on ass looking up at the lights, and I’m standing over you, and they announce me as the new Heavyweight Champion of the world, you will look into my eyes, with your beady stupid face, and you’ll realize you’re not even close to “The Badass” Bron Breakker, the real best in the world.
Logan Paul: DAMN!
– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Jey Uso. Jey is completely despondent and ignoring all of her questions as he’s walking out of the arena. Jackie asks Jey if he any thoughts on Bron Breakker becoming the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Jey doesn’t give a damn about Bron Breakker or The Vision. A lot of people in his head, they need to get out. The only person he needs to blame is the man looking back at the mirror. As a matter of fact, Roman Reigns said it best, those titles look best on his shoulders, not his.
– We got a clip from Tom Rinaldi’s Sit-Down Interview with John Cena. Cena reflects on the passage of time and his crazy travel schedule over the last 20 years. Decades felt like seconds, because he couldn’t be in the moment. The full interview will be released on WWE’s YouTube Channel on December 8th.
Third Match: GUNTHER vs. Solo Sikoa w/Talla Tonga In A Semi-Final Match In The Last Time Is Now Tournament
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Solo backs Gunther into the ropes. The referee calls for a clean break. Gunther shoves Solo. Solo avoids the knife edge chop. Gunther ducks a clothesline from Solo. Gunther tells Solo to bring it. Strong lockup. Gunther applies a side headlock. Solo whips Gunther across the ring. Gunther runs into Solo. Solo grabs a side headlock. Solo runs into Gunther. Solo talks smack to Gunther. Gunther pie faces Solo. Forearm Exchange. Gunther kicks Solo in the gut. Shoulder Block Exchange. Solo runs through a chop from Gunther. Solo drops Gunther with a shoulder tackle. Gunther reverses out of the irish whip from Solo. Gunther drops down on the canvas. Gunther leapfrogs over Solo. Gunther with The Big Boot that sends Solo tumbling to the floor. Solo regains control of the match during the commercial break. Solo applies nerve hold. Gunther starts bending Solo’s fingers. Gunther unloads two knife edge chops. Solo with a reverse hammer throw into the turnbuckles. Solo bodyslams Gunther. Solo with Two Tomahawk Chops.
Solo HeadButts Gunther. Gunther kicks Solo in the gut. Gunther with two knife edge chops. Solo goes for a Bodyslam, but Gunther blocks it. Gunther goes for a Bodyslam, but Solo counters with a Crossbody Block for a two count. Solo repositions Gunther in the corner. Solo mocks John Cena. Solo ascends to the top turnbuckle. Gunther with a straight right hand. Solo with Two HeadButts. Gunther answers with a blistering chop. Gunther with The SuperPlex. Double Shoulder Block. Chop/Haymaker Exchange. Gunther kicks Solo in the face. Solo SuperKicks Gunther. Gunther with a clubbing lariat. Solo drops Gunther with a falling throat thrust. Solo with The Running Hip Attack. Solo goes for another Running Hip Attack, but Gunther counters with a Running Lariat. Gunther goes for a PowerBomb, but Solo counters with a Back Body Drop. Gunther rises back on his feet.
Gunther with another Running Lariat for a two count. Gunther blocks The Samoan Drop. Gunther starts bending the right thumb of Solo. Solo hits The Samoan Drop for a two count. Solo goes for The Samoan Spike, but Gunther counters with a series of knife edge chops. Gunther goes for The Big Boot, but Solo counters with The Spinning Solo. Solo with The Flying Splash for a two count. Gunther avoids The Samoan Spike. Gunther applies The Sleeper Hold. Solo removes the top turnbuckle pad. Gunther with a Release German Suplex. Gunther knocks Talla Tonga off the ring apron. Tonga drops Gunther with The Big Boot behind the referee’s back. The referee admonishes Solo. Gunther kicks Solo in the face. Gunther with a mule kick to Tonga. Gunther ducks a clothesline from Solo. Gunther slams the right hand of Solo on the apron. Gunther rolls Solo back into the ring. Gunther delivers the low blow behind the referee’s back. Gunther connects with The PowerBomb to pickup the victory. After the match, Gunther had a standoff with LA Knight.
Winner: GUNTHER via Pinfall
– We got a new WrestleMania 42 Teaser Promo. Becky Lynch is in the spotlight this week. Becky says that you don’t survive by being lucky, you survive by being good. Sometimes Becky feels like everyone forgets who’s the greatest female wrestler of all-time. Don’t worry, Becky will remind them at WrestleMania Vegas, it’s everyone’s game.
– Eddie Orengo has nothing new to report regarding Seth Rollins. AJ Styles saw Seth walking around without his sling. Styles tells Pearce that they want to defend the World Tag Team Titles next week against a deserving tag team. Perhaps a tag team that hasn’t gotten a title shot recently. Dragon Lee says that they want to face The War Raiders. Adam Pearce makes the match official.
– Next week on Raw, the winner of The Last Time Is Now Tournament will be in the house. Plus, Rey Mysterio will battle Finn Balor.
– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Rey Mysterio. Where is his head at as he prepares for his match with Finn Balor next week? Rey knows that his main issue with his bastard son, Dominik, but as long as he keeps hiding behind The Judgment Day, he’ll have no problem going through them one at a time. Would Rey take another shot at the Intercontinental Championship? Rey says that’s a good possibility. Logan Paul joins the conversation. Logan was on his way to his private jet, but he heard some crazy talk. Rey says that Logan may be the one person in the world that’s a bigger ass than his own son. Logan calls himself a great father, while Rey is a deadbeat dad according to his son. Logan says that the IC Title belongs to The Vision. Logan is giving Rey a warning. Rey needs to step down. Rey calls Logan a pendejo. Logan says that he’s going to retire Rey. Rey proceeds to slap Logan in the face. Logan says that Rey is going to pay for that.
Fourth Match: Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
Iyo Sky and Alexa Bliss will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Bliss drives her knee into the midsection of Sky. Bliss tags in Charlotte. Assisted Dropkick. Charlotte goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Sky lands back on her feet. Charlotte kicks Ripley off the ring apron. Sky with a Roll Through Double Foot Stomp. Ripley and Sky had complete control of the match during the commercial break. Bliss with heavy bodyshots. Ripley with a straight right hand. Ripley applies The Prism Trap. Bliss inadvertently shoves Ripley into Charlotte. Ripley does a shoulder shrug. Bliss attacks the midsection of Ripley. Ripley punches Bliss in the back. Ripley tags in Sky. Ripley with a Release German Suplex. Sky with The Tiger Feint Kick. Ripley follows that with The Shining Wizard. Sky hooks the outside leg for a two count. Sky plays to the crowd. Bliss avoids The Bullet Train Attack. Sky stops Bliss in her tracks. Forearm Exchange. Sky drops Bliss with The Flapjack. Ripley and Charlotte are tagged in. That leads us to a huge standoff in the center of the ring. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Ripley. Ripley dodges The Big Boot. Standing Switch Exchange. Charlotte decks Ripley with a back elbow smash. Second Forearm Exchange.
Charlotte unloads a series of knife edge chops. Ripley HeadButts Charlotte. Charlotte with a BackBreaker/Turnbuckle Flatliner Combination. Ripley answers with a Low Enzuigiri. Charlotte reverses out of the irish whip from Sky. Sky with The Shotei. Sky sends Charlotte to the corner. Charlotte skins the cat. Charlotte kicks Sky in the face. Charlotte rocks Ripley with a forearm smash. Charlotte goes for a Slingshot Rollup, but Sky counters with The Running Meteora. Sky tags in Ripley. Razor’s Edge/Missile Dropkick Combination for a two count. Ripley goes for The Rip Tide, but Charlotte counters with The DDT. Charlotte tags in Bliss. Charlotte SuperKicks Ripley. Bliss drops Ripley with The Spike DDT for a two count. Bliss drags Ripley to the corner. Bliss goes for The Twisted Bliss, but Ripley gets her knees up in the air. Sky and Charlotte are tagged in. Sky dives over Charlotte. Charlotte SuperKicks Sky. Charlotte tags in Bliss. Charlotte hits The Natural Selection. Bliss connects with The Sister’s Abigail for a two count.
Ripley dodges The Big Boot. Ripley clotheslines Charlotte off the apron. Ripley drags Sky to their corner. Sky tags in Ripley. Bliss with forearm shivers. Ripley kicks Bliss in the gut. Ripley goes for a The Razor’s Edge, but Bliss lands back on her feet. Ripley blocks The Spinning DDT. Ripley denies The Sister’s Abigail. Ripley HeadButts Bliss. Ripley delivers The Rip Tide. Ripley tags in Sky. Sky lands The Over The MoonSault for a two count. The Kabuki Warriors attacks Charlotte and Ripley which forces the referee to call off the match. After the match, The Kabuki Warriors drives Charlotte and Ripley shoulder first into multiple steel ring post. Kabuki Warriors delivers their combination offense. Asuka prepares for the running belt shot. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria storms into the ring. All hell is breaking loose in Glendale. Valkyria with The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Liv Morgan yanks Valkyria off the announce table. Morgan whips Sane into the steel ring steps. The Judgment Day joins the fray. Raquel Rodriguez with The Big Boot. Rodriguez hits The Tejana Bomb. Roxanne Perez plants Bayley with The Pop Rocks. The Judgment Day and Morgan poses with the Women’s Tag Team Titles as the show goes off the air.
Match Result: No-Contest
Total Run-Time: 2 Hours, 21 Minutes, 37 Seconds
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