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Welcome to Wrestling Inc.’s comprehensive results for the December 2, 2024, episode of WWE Raw, broadcast live from the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington!
This week’s Raw brought significant developments, including The New Day’s highly anticipated 10-year anniversary celebration, the beginning of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament, and a heated confrontation between Seth Rollins and CM Punk. Let’s dive into the highlights.
Key Moments:
The New Day’s Emotional 10-Year Anniversary Turns Sour
The New Day, formed in 2014, marked their decade-long journey with a celebration. General Manager Adam Pearce introduced Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, who reflected on their incredible achievements and thanked the fans. However, tensions between the two had been mounting after a backstage argument last week following their loss to Alpha Academy.
Before Kingston could share significant news, Big E made a surprise return. Speaking from the heart, Big E recalled their shared history, including his struggles with a career-threatening neck injury. He offered to support them as their manager until he was medically cleared to wrestle.
But instead of a warm welcome, Woods and Kingston lashed out. Woods accused Big E of abandoning them, while Kingston dismissed his injury, pointing out other wrestlers, like Kurt Angle, who returned from similar setbacks. The duo criticized Big E for prioritizing himself over their brotherhood, eventually rejecting his attempt to reconcile with a hug. The segment ended with Woods and Kingston declaring it was now “just the two of them,” leaving Big E heartbroken.
CM Punk Opens the Show with a Message
CM Punk kicked off Raw, reflecting on his recent Hell in a Cell match against Drew McIntyre and his involvement in the Survivor Series: WarGames match. He envisioned himself headlining WrestleMania 41, hinting at paths like winning the Royal Rumble or cashing in favors to reach his goal.
Seth Rollins interrupted, expressing regret over not taking Punk out when he returned to WWE. Tensions escalated into a brawl, prompting Jey Uso and Sami Zayn to intervene. Rollins insulted Zayn for aligning with Punk, reigniting past animosities. Zayn defended his choices and reminded Rollins of his role in creating the “monster” Roman Reigns. This heated exchange set the stage for a match later in the evening between Zayn and Rollins.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Begins
The inaugural Women’s IC Title tournament kicked off with a high-stakes triple threat match featuring Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, and Katana Chance. After an intense back-and-forth, Kai emerged victorious, pinning Chance with her signature Go To Kick.
Meanwhile, Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY and Kairi Sane faced Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in a tag team match. Despite SKY’s dominance, Rodriguez secured the win for her team with a Texana Bomb on Sane. Post-match chaos ensued as Rhea Ripley arrived to confront Morgan and Rodriguez, escalating their ongoing rivalry.
Dominik Mysterio Faces GUNTHER
Dominik Mysterio stepped into the ring with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. Despite using underhanded tactics, Dominik couldn’t overcome GUNTHER’s power, falling to a devastating powerbomb. After the match, Finn Balor blindsided GUNTHER, delivering three Coup de Grâces and taunting him with the championship belt, signaling his intentions for a title shot.
Pete Dunne vs. R-Truth
In a surprising twist, R-Truth defeated Pete Dunne after Dunne became distracted by fans chanting his old name, “Butch.” Truth capitalized on the distraction, rolling up Dunne for the win. The segment highlighted lingering challenges for Dunne in shedding his former gimmick.
Rollins vs. Zayn Main Event
The night’s main event saw Seth Rollins take on Sami Zayn. After a hard-fought battle, Rollins narrowly secured the win by capitalizing on Zayn’s misplaced trust in CM Punk. Post-match, Drew McIntyre made a shocking return, ambushing Rollins with a Claymore Kick and standing tall as the show ended.
Takeaways:
This episode of WWE Raw packed a mix of emotional moments, heated rivalries, and new developments. The shocking turn of events in The New Day’s anniversary celebration and Drew McIntyre’s return promise exciting storylines ahead. Stay tuned for next week’s fallout and more surprises!
