WWE RAW Results December 16, 2024: 5 Key takeaways, CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes Injury Update and more…

CM Punk and Seth Rollins will go on war against each other on RAW Netflix Premier

The last WWE RAW episode before the superstar goes on holiday just went off-air. From CM Punk’s promo to the dispute between the Judgment Day, this episode has it all. RAW started with CM Punk’s entry while the crowd chanted his name. It was followed by Judgment Day having a dispute. Later, The Eradicator Rhea Ripley interrupted Liv Morgan to announce that she is the #1 contender for her title.

😈 Mami is the NO. 1 CONTENDER for Liv Morgan's WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/L4V6EIfqdp
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2024

CM Punk vs. Seth Rollin on RAW’s Netflix Premier January 6, 2025

CM Punk asked the crowd to be careful as some people might get mad when they chant his name. CM Punk mocked Seth left right and center by calling him his failure. He made a joke about his dressing, walking, and laughing style.

CM Punk said idolizing him and putting on a pair of wrestling boots doesn’t make Seth, CM Punk. The best in the world doesn’t like Seth interrupting while he is addressing the crowd. Punk warned Kingslayer that there are not enough staples in the world to put him together when he is done with him.

Seth entered and the two superstars continued throwing verbal punches at each other. Seth claimed that he had more Wrestlemania Main Event appearances than Punk. This riled up Punk who jumped the barricade and the two started to brawl.

IT'S A BRAWL IN BOSTON! 👊💥

PUNK AND ROLLINS CAN'T BE HELD BACK!

LET 'EM FIGHT! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/sqbU6K9bxZ
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2024

Officials made numerous attempts but they were unable to stop their brawl. They were finally able to separate them. It was announced that these two will lock horns at RAW Netflix Premier on January 6, 2025.

A match years in the making…@WWERollins vs. @CMPunk, LIVE Jan. 6 on #WWERaw’s @netflix premiere. pic.twitter.com/MwHc7WMUX1
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 17, 2024

Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser for the Intercontinental Championship

Ludwig Kaiser slapped Bron on the previous RAW episode which spiced up their rivalry for today’s match. Bron Breakker dominated Ludwig Kaiser since the beginning of the match. Ludwig slapped Bron again which riled him up and he launched a brutal assault on him.

Ludwig tried to go for Bron’s left arm and he succeeded as well Bron was seen holding his left shoulder during the match. He continued his attack on Bron’s left arm brutally. Bron battled the entire match using one arm. Bron ended the match with a super spear and retained his title.

#ANDSTILL your Intercontinental Champion, @bronbreakkerwwe! 🔥😤#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/PBdImFOWLM
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2024

Update on Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes, received the package piledriver from Kevin Owens after the latter attacked him from behind. He was rushed to the hospital. WWE later revealed that he was diagnosed with axial compression of the spine and cervical strain and spasms. X-ray showed that there was no fracture. The American Nightmare is back home now and he is resting. We wish the Undisputed WWE Champion a speedy recovery.

BREAKING: Earlier today it was confirmed that @CodyRhodes suffered cervical swelling and was kept overnight at a local hospital for observation. While X-Rays were negative for a fracture, Rhodes has been officially diagnosed with axial compression of the cervical spine, as well… pic.twitter.com/zyfdThsMQs
— WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2024

Finn Balor and JD McDonnaugh against War Raiders

Everything is not harmonious in Judgment Day and a division inside the team seems imminent. They won the tag team title against the War Raiders. They brutally assaulted them and tried to end their career. The former Tag team champs are back to WWE for their revenge. JD and Finn had to defend their title against them. The other members of Judgment Day were banned from the ringside.

Everything okay in #TheJudgmentDay? 👀#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/BAb3pS2IyQ
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2024

Eric and Ivar dominated the match against Finn Balor and JD McDonnaugh since the beginning. They brutalized Finn and JD. JD and Fin showed a hint of dominance and tried to cheat their way to win. JD went into the ring with a chair and the referee went to stop him. Finn also went to bring a chair seeing the referee distracted only to be stopped by Damian Priest.

Finn went inside the ring and received a war machine from Eric and Ivar. Ivar pinned Finn and War Raiders became the new World Tag Team Champions.

THEY DID IT!!!! 👏👏👏

YOUR NEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS:
THE WAR RAIDERS!!!! 🏆#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/e4BnuMn4eJ
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2024

Kayden Carter vs. Zoey Stark vs. Raquel Rodriguez

This triple-threat match was scheduled for the first round of the Women’s Intercontinental championship tournament. Kayden Carter dominated the match. All three superstars took turns to dominate. Kayden Carter proved to be an X factor and her agility took the spotlight.

Raquel attempted a Tejana Bomb on Kayden but Zoey stopped her with a missile drop kick. Zoey followed by a kick to the face of Keyden Carter and delivered a Z-360 to pin her. She qualified for the semifinals of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and will face Dakota Kai. Pure Fusion Collective attacked Kairi Sane and injured her after their member’s win.

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I am Ashish Negi, and I work as a WWE and NFL writer at The Playoffs. I have 5 years of experience in content writing, and I have written in different domains like Real Estate, but I found my love while writing in sports. I love watching sports and have been a fan of WWE and cricket. I got an opportunity to write full-time on WWE and NFL here, so following the footstep of my hero John Cena, I turn heel on my last company