WWE Monday Night Raw aired live on December 15 from the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, delivering shocking results following John Cena’s departure. The show opened with Gunther mocking fans and Cena, boasting that he ended Cena’s career by making him submit in his final match. Gunther later confronted AJ Styles in the parking lot but drove away after taunting him.
The Usos made their return to the tag team division, facing longtime rivals The New Day along with Grayson Waller. Jimmy and Jey Uso dominated the match and finished Kofi Kingston with a 1D, securing a strong comeback victory.
In the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship match, Maxxine Dupri defended her title against Ivy Nile. After a competitive bout, Dupri locked Nile in the Ankle Lock, forcing her to tap out and retain the championship, showcasing her growth after weeks of training with Natalya.
CM Punk appeared to address Bron Breakker ahead of their January 5 title match, firing back at Breakker’s personal attacks and taking jabs at his family while also targeting Rick and Scott Steiner, signaling he’s ready for the upcoming fight.
The WWE Women’s World Championship match between Stephanie Vaquer and Raquel Rodriguez ended in disqualification after Nikki Bella rushed in, attacking both competitors. Vaquer retained her title via disqualification amid the chaos.
In the main event, Rey Mysterio faced Logan Paul, with Paul Heyman at ringside. Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker interrupted, but CM Punk attacked them with a steel chair.
Mysterio hit a 619 and nearly won, but Paul, aided by a masked man revealed as Austin Theory, struck Mysterio with a Stomp and followed up with a Superstar Splash to claim victory. The show ended with Bron Breakker spearing CM Punk, leaving fans stunned.
Overall, the episode highlighted returns, shocking twists, and set up major storylines for the coming weeks, cementing a dramatic post-John Cena era on WWE Raw.
