Alexa Bliss tempts Randy Orton with a sadistic opportunity, The Hurt Business ratchets up their rivalries, Keith Lee scores a huge title opportunity and more.
Raw results: Dec. 28, 2020
Keith Lee def. Sheamus - Winner earns a WWE Title opportunity
Sheamus delivered a brutal holiday present to Keith Lee with a parting Brogue Kick last week. The thundering kick and the opportunity for a WWE Title Match set the stage for a punishing showdown between the two titans. The Celtic Warrior put on an unbelievable show of strength to deliver White Noise to Lee, but he couldn't put the giant away. Lee regrouped to deliver a crushing Spirit Bomb, which set the stage for a WWE Championship showdown against Drew McIntyre on Raw Legends' Night next week.
Gran Metalik def. The Miz
The world is ready to turn the page on 2020, and The Miz is likely leading the charge. The A-Lister has been despondent after failing in his Money in the Bank cash-in at WWE TLC, and a loss to Gran Metalik certainly isn’t going to help. The King of The Ropes stunned Miz with his aerial attacks, and an acrobatic roll-up sealed the deal for Gran Metalik.
Shayna Baszler def. Dana Brooke
Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax have been in a foul mood since losing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at WWE TLC. The Queen of Spades took out plenty of frustrations against Dana Brooke in their latest encounter. Brooke was out to state the case for her and Mandy Rose with impressive acrobatics, but Baszler responded with a crushing knee strike to set up a Kirifuda Clutch finale. After the match, Baszler turned her attention to Mandy Rose and locked in one more Kirifuda Clutch to further silence the competition in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title landscape.
AJ Styles def. Elias
Elias’ backstage music rehearsal caught the ire of AJ Styles and his associate Omos earlier in the night. The Phenomenal One has been fixated on righting the alleged wrongs of his WWE Championship Match at WWE TLC, and Elias’ musical display pushed Styles even further off the handle. The musician landed the first big note by sending Styles smashing shoulder-first into the ring post. After a grueling back-and-forth, Styles landed a crushing Phenomenal Forearm to clinch the victory and close the curtain on Elias.
Mustafa Ali def. Ricochet
Mustafa Ali has been on a mission to show Ricochet the light and force him to fall in line with RETRIBUTION. After losses to T-BAR and MACE in recent weeks, the high-flyer came out fighting for survival against RETRIBUTION’s leader. The one-man wrecking crew couldn’t hold the army off forever, as Ricochet impressively picked off each member while trying to defy the seemingly insurmountable odds. Ricochet went to the top rope to try for a high-risk attack, but Ali got his knees up and closed in a Koji Clutch for the win. Even in defeat, Ricochet remained defiant and refused to join RETRIBUTION with one final strike to Ali.
Charlotte Flair def. Nia Jax by disqualification
Nia Jax set her New Year’s resolution, and taking down The Queen was first on her list. The Irresistible Force has been incensed since Charlotte Flair returned to team with Asuka and defeat Jax & Shayna Baszler for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. After an intense back-and-forth, Flair began to lock in the Figure Eight, but Baszler was waiting with a Kirifuda Clutch to bring the match to a punishing conclusion. Asuka came running in to help her teammate, but the message from Jax & Baszler had clearly been sent.
The Hurt Business def. The New Day, Jeff Hardy & Riddle – Eight-Man Tag Team Match
Red brand rivalries came together for an explosive Eight-Man Tag Team Match, as The New Day, Jeff Hardy & Riddle joined forces to battle The Hurt Business. Before the match, Bobby Lashley took a moment to declare for the Men’s Royal Rumble Match. Once the action started, Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Riddle & Jeff Hardy all took turns attacking and angering the United States Champion. Amidst a chaotic conclusion, the Lashley brought the all too familiar feeling of the Hurt Lock to Hardy for the victory. As The Hurt Business lined up Hardy for more brutality, Riddle hit Lashley with the Final Flash to signal that there is plenty more to be written in this rivalry.
What does Alexa Bliss have in store for Randy Orton?
Randy Orton’s traveling on perhaps his darkest path yet but that hasn’t scared off Alexa Bliss.
In the hope of ridding himself of the demon once and for all, The Viper viciously lit fire to The Fiend at WWE TLC. Orton proclaimed that The Fiend was gone last week on Raw, but then found himself amidst the eerie setting of “Alexa’s Playground.”
After her harrowing warning about the possibility for a return of The Fiend, what will Bliss have in store for Orton this week?
Don’t miss Raw at 8/7 C on the USA Network, as Bliss and Orton are set for a collision course.
Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax set for huge red brand showdown
Charlotte Flair has returned to the squared circle in royal fashion, but Nia Jax isn’t going to bend the knee to her latest reign.
The Queen and The Irresistible Force will meet tonight on Raw in a massive showdown of two of the era’s best competitors. The brutal history between the two provides for no shortage of bad blood. Flair will be out for payback after Jax’s attack earlier this summer that resulted in her extended injury absence, and Jax remains focused on reclaiming her & Baszler’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles.
Who will come out on top in the latest clash between the two Superstars?
Catch the must-see matchup tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.
Keith Lee to battle Sheamus for WWE Title opportunity
Keith Lee and Sheamus will square off tonight on Raw with a WWE Title opportunity on the line.
Both Superstars were in Drew McIntyre’s corner last week for a Holiday Street Fight win against AJ Styles, The Miz & John Morrison. The two titans could only coexist for so long, as The Celtic Warrior crushed Lee with a Brogue Kick following earlier miscommunications in the match. Now the two heavyweights will settle their differences in a high-stakes showdown.
Who will head into Raw Legends' Night on Jan. 4, 2021 with a WWE Title opportunity in tow?
Catch the battle between Lee & Sheamus on Monday Night Raw at 8/7 C on the USA Network.
Ricochet continues fight for survival against Mustafa Ali
Mustafa Ali has made it his mission to show Ricochet the path to salvation with RETRIBUTION.
The high-flyer has been grounded by T-BAR and MACE in recent weeks on the red brand, as Ricochet continues to fight for a future free from RETRIBUTION.
Will Mustafa Ali be able to fulfill his own prophecy? Or can Ricochet push back against the oncoming horde of RETRIBUTION?
Don’t miss the clash between Ricochet and Mustafa Ali on Monday Night Raw at 8/7 C on the USA Network.
