WWE RAW Results Dec. 09, 2024 – 7 Key Takeaways: Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn At Main Event, WWE Heavyweight Championship Match Turns Triple Threat

Gunther, Damian Priest and Finn Balor will compete in a triple threat match for the WWE Heavyweight title

Today’s WWE RAW episode played a key role in deciding two matches at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Big E’s removal from the New Day didn’t go well with the fans and they interrupted New Day’s segment with boos forcing Xavier Wood and Kofi to leave the ring.

The Final Testament and Miz match against Wyatt Sicks didn’t go as anticipated. Uncle Howdy was about to win when Paul Ellering made his return to WWE and blinded Uncle Howdy with powder. The Final Testament won the match. Liv also defeated Dakota Kai owing to an interruption from Sonya Deville.

Adam Pearce announced that Finn Balor and JD MacDonnaugh will face the War Raiders for the Tag Team title next Monday and Judgment Day is banned from the ringside. We might see a sudden shift of power in Judgment Day as well.

Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest for Heavyweight Championship

Gunther started today’s RAW by addressing the crowd post Finn Balor’s attack on him at the last Monday Night RAW. Finn Balor followed after and the two threw verbal spat at each other. Gunther claimed that he respected Finn however, as time passed, Finn decided to play side kick which took a toll on his image.

The Judgment Day were about to assault Gunther when Damian Priest entered and launched an attack on The Judgment Day. He beat the living hell out of all Judgment Day members. He moved his attention to Finn. Gunther attacked Damian and tried to soften up his Survivor Series opponent.

The number game was simply too much for Gunther and Damian Priest. Finn delivered a Coup De Gras to Gunther and a hattrick of Coup De Gras to his former Judgment Day brother Priest. The three superstars are decided to lock horns at Saturday Night’s Main Event for the WWE Heavyweight Championship.

🚨 TRIPLE THREAT MATCH 🚨 @Gunther_AUT will now defend his World Heavyweight Championship against @ArcherOfInfamy and @FinnBalor in a Triple Threat Match THIS SATURDAY at #SNME!

📍 LONG ISLAND, NY
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— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2024

CM Punk’s Segment

CM Punk refused to reveal his favor to Paul. He however addressed the other issue with Seth stating that he is not going to shy away from a fight. “If you come at me, I will come swinging.” He also acknowledged that Seth did a fantastic job while he was absent from the company but he is confused as to why, Seth hates him.

‘The Best in the World’ said everything Seth did, he did it better and concluded that the Starter is back now and the second string has to sit down on a bench.

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Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre

Seth Rollins entered the arena to address the crowd. He asked the crowd to chant CM Punk. He taunted CM Punk that he got a good political career ahead of him after his WWE career is over. He blamed Punk that he is a masterclass in twisting the truth and playing the victim. He called him a fraud who works for money only.

Sami entered the ring and apologized for blaming Seth for the attack on Jey. Sami said that Seth is better than Drew McIntyre. It is his issue with CM Punk that brings out the worst in him. Sami also stated that he will let Seth deal with his business with CM Punk however he wants.

Sami announced that he had had a word with RAW’s GM Adam Pearce. He and Drew will fight in the Saturday Night’s Main Event. He was leaving the arena when Drew attacked him for the second time. The rivalry between the two superstars is spicing up even more.

This is personal. @SamiZayn and @DMcIntyreWWE will go one-on-one SATURDAY at #SNME!

📍 LONG ISLAND, NY
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— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2024

Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser

Ludwig came to Gunther following Finn’s attack on him. Upon questioning from Gunther, he confirmed that his priorities are straight which was appreciated by The Ring General. Gunther stated that Bron might have gotten into Ludwig’s skin and he should do the same with the Intercontinental Champ.

While Bron was in the middle of an interview Kaiser interrupted and blamed him for trying to get into his skin but it’s not that easy. Bron called him side fiddle to Gunther. The two were about to get a go at each other but were stopped by the officials. Kaiser slapped Bron and ran leaving the Intercontinental Champion in Fury.

The two superstars will go to war against each other on the upcoming Monday Night RAW.

BREAKING: @bronbreakkerwwe will defend his Intercontinental Championship against @wwe_kaiser NEXT WEEK on #WWERaw!

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— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2024

Drew McIntyre revealed why he attacked Jey Uso and Sami Zayn

Drew acknowledged that Hell in a Cell against CM Punk was the most brutal match of his career. He left WWE to be with his family. It was the Survivor Series’ Bloodline match that gave him the motivation to come back. Seeing CM Punk standing side by side with Roman.

He stated that Jimmy, Jey, and Sami sided with The OTC in a snap of a finger while the Best in the World took a bribe from Paul Heyman. A favor that he can ask anytime. They all sold out for nothing which is why he returned to WWE and attacked Sami Zayn and Jey Uso.

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WWE Intercontinental Championship title journey

Just like the WWE Women’s United States Title journey, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Journey started with Zelina Vega vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Ivy Nile. The match for the semi-final spot was a competitive one and it seemed anyone could win this match. Zelina Vega delivered a code red to Ivy Nile, however, Lyra interrupted and p

Raquel Rodriguez vs. Rhea Ripley

The two women have been at each other’s throats for quite a while. The two squared off on today’s RAW in a no-holds-barred match. Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez pushed each other to their limits. One of the most brutal matches pulled the best out of both superstars.

Everything was used, from kendo sticks to trash cans. Raquel threw the eradicator across the announce table. Mami was dominating the match when Liv Morgan interrupted with an Oblivion. Iyo Sky came to the rescue of Rhea and even the odds. Rodriguez tried a Tejana Bomb but Rhea escaped. She delivered a Rip Tide to Rodriguez to win the match.

THIS MATCH IS CHAOS!!! 🤯#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/FTcuXHNFkZ
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2024

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