Tonight’s WWE RAW will take a place at ALLSTATE ARENA CHICAGO, IL on 25th December 2017 at 8PM/ET.
Cena takes the mic and wants to fix something he saw in the crowd. A younger fan was wearing the older Cena merchandise but Cena gives him the shirt off his back. Cena wishes a Merry Christmas to Chicago. Fans chant “Merry Christmas” now. Cena says that’s the first time we’ve heard that chant as this is the first time RAW has been live on Christmas.
Cena loves the holidays because it’s all about togetherness and everywhere he goes, he talks about how WWE and the fans are his family. Cena says cheers to the good times and to looking out and seeing all of us together. Cena couldn’t think of a better place, right now to tell you… the music interrupts and out comes Elias with his guitar.
Elias hits the ring and talks about how he’s tired of getting interrupted as of late. A loud CM Punk chant starts up. Elias says Punk damn sure won’t be interrupting him tonight. Cena says it’s Christmas and Chicagoans love their fellow Chicagoan so it’s alright, let them have some fun. Elias says he’s going to perform tonight. The Punk chants interrupt again. Cena welcomes Elias to Chicago. Elias says he’s going to perform no matter how often they want to chant that and he’s going to perform without interruptions. It looks like Cena is trying to interrupt Elias but he just wants to hand him a stool. Elias takes a seat and the spotlight drops on him. Cena watches as Elias begins his song. Fans chant for Punk again.
Elias starts in with a Christmas song but he starts knocking Chicago and Cena interrupts him because he started dissing the people of the city. Cena says Elias actually plays pretty good but he always gets to a point where he calls the people in the crowd jerks. Elias makes his case but Cena says no, you’re being the jerk. Elias says he never thought of it that way but it is Christmas and maybe Cena is right, maybe he is the jerk. Elias says he would love to do that song again, if Chicago will give him a second chance. Chicago doesn’t want to. Cena calls them a very tough city but it’s Christmas, so go ahead. Elias starts the song again as fans boo. Elias sings some props about Chicago now and tells Cena to finish the song with some Christmas spirit. Cena starts singing but Elias drops him from behind with a cheap shot. Elias says he doesn’t play for Cena or the fans. Elias says Christmas is overrated and so is Chicago. Fans boo again. Elias goes to leave but turns back around and beats Cena down. Elias says Santa Claus didn’t visit him this morning so he’s going to give himself the gift of challenging Cena right now. Elias calls for a referee while Cena is down on the mat.
Elias vs. John Cena
Elias looks frustrated as he sits in the middle of the ring. We get a replay of the powerbomb. Cena rolls back in at the 8 count but Elias covers for a pin attempt. Cena keeps Elias grounded with a headlock now.
Cena finally gets some momentum going but Elias rolls to the floor for a breather. Cena runs out of the ring and brings Elias back in but Elias clotheslines him for a 2 count. Elias keeps control and nails a knee to the back for another 2 count.
Elias drops a big elbow and stands tall over Cena with his finger in the air. Some fans may be chanting “this is boring” now. Cena rolls Elias up for 2. Cena makes a comeback with shoulders. Cena calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and nails it. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment and hits it in the middle of the ring for the pin.
Winner: John Cena
– After the match, Cena celebrates as his music hits.
Brian Kendrick vs. Hideo Itami
Itami refuses to submit as the referee checks on him. Itami fights up and out now but Kendrick sends him into the corner. Kendrick runs into boots. Itami goes to the top for a tornado DDT but drops Kendrick over the top instead. Itami comes off the top with a flying clothesline. Itami with a pair of clotheslines and a kick now. Itami with more offense as some fans cheer him.
Itami with more strikes, including a back-fist, to knock Kendrick into the corner. Itami with a big dropkick in the corner. Itami cuts his own throat and calls for the GTS. Itami nails the GTS in the middle of the ring for the pin.
Winner: Hideo Itami
– After the match, Itami stands tall and goes to the corner as we get replays.
Absolution vs. Sasha Banks, Bayley and Mickie James
Sonya keeps Banks down on the mat with a leg scissors and headlock now. Sonya keeps the offense going and tags in Paige. Paige mocks and taunts Sasha while keeping her down on the mat. Sasha fights up and out but Paige clotheslines her for a 2 count. Mandy tags in and nails a big knee in the corner for a 2 count. Mandy with a standing submission now. Sasha breaks free but Mandy stops her from tagging. Mandy tosses Sasha and hits Mickie with a cheap shot, knocking her off the apron Sasha sends Mandy into Paige and knocks her off the apron. Fans rally for Sasha to tag now.
Bayley tags in for a big pop as Paige also tags in. Bayley unloads on Paige. Bayley with a side suplex and more offense into the corner. Bayley misses in the corner but stops Paige from tagging as Mandy gets knocked off the apron. Paige sends Bayley face first into the turnbuckle. Bayley slams Paige but Deville breaks the pin up. A big brawl breaks out at ringside now with all 6 Superstars. Bayley brings Paige back into the ring and drops her over the second rope. Bayley goes to the top as fans cheer. Paige kicks the top rope and crotches Bayley. Paige grabs Bayley and nails Ram-Paige in the middle of the ring for the pin.
Winners: Absolution
– After the match, Absolution stands stall in the ring as Paige’s music hits.
Kane vs. Heath Slater
Kane kicks Slater to the floor next. Rhyno cheers Slater on, telling him to show how tough he is. Slater says he’s trying his best.
Slater returns to the ring but Kane knocks him right back off the apron. Rhyno talks to Slater, trying to encourage him to get back in and go at it with Kane. Fans chant “you got kids” at Slater. Kane pulls Slater up to the apron but Slater fights back. Kane just shoves Slater off. Slater with a high knee off the ropes. Slater charges again but Kane drops him with a big right hand.
Kane waits for Slater to get up and hits a chokeslam in the middle of the ring. Kane covers for the pin.
Winner: Kane
– After the match, Kane’s music hits as he stands tall and Rhyno looks on. Rhyno comes in to check on Slater. Kane comes back into the ring and goes for a chokeslam but Rhyno fights him off. Rhyno with a big shoulder in the corner. Rhyno readies for the Gore as fans pop but Kane grabs him by the throat. Kane puts Rhyno down with a big chokeslam. Kane’s music hits again as he makes his exit.
Finn Balor vs. Curt Hawkins
The bell rings and Hawkins goes right to work on Balor. Balor catches Hawkins with boots to the face and turns it around to a pop.
Hawkins ducks a shot in the corner and rolls Balor up for a 2 count. Hawkins tangles with Balor and goes for another roll-up for 2. Hawkins with more minor offense and another quick pin attempt. Hawkins is frustrated. Balor takes Hawkins down and hits a double stomp for a pop. Balor with a Slingblade now.
Balor dropkicks Hawkins back into the corner as fans continue to cheer him on. Balor goes to the top and nails Coup de Grace for the easy win.
Winner: Finn Balor
– After the match, Balor stands tall as his music hits. We go to replays.
Miracle on 34th Street Fight: Enzo Amore, Drew Gulak and Ariya Daivari vs. Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali and Akira Tozawa
Tozawa gets slammed on top of a present, by Daivari it appears. Enzo works over Tozawa now and covers for a 2 count. Cedric’s title shot has been confirmed for next week. Enzo keeps control of Tozawa and talks some trash.
Ali and Daivari go at it now. Ali takes control and goes to the top for the inverted 450. he nails it but Gulak breaks the pin with a cookie sheet. Cedric finally gets the hot tag as Enzo runs in with a candy cane kendo stick. Cedric catches it. Enzo begs him to take it easy. Gulak runs in to make the save but it backfires. Enzo ends up on the floor while Cedric unloads on Gulak with the kendo cane. Daivari runs in and rolls Cedric up for a 2 count. Cedric comes right back with the Lumbar Check on Daivari for the pin.
Winners: Cedric Alexander, Akira Tozawa and Mustafa Ali
– After the match, Cedric’s music hits as the babyfaces stand tall.
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns
Reigns goes to the apron for a breather but Joe grabs him. Fans do dueling chants now. Reigns comes in but Joe catches him and applies the Coquina Clutch.
Reigns fights the hold and reaches for the ropes but Joe drops down and brings Reigns to the mat with the clutch. Reigns tries to turn it around but Joe cuts him off. Reigns finally makes it to the ropes and the hold is broken. Reigns is on the floor for a breather now. Joe runs the ropes and nails a big dive through the ropes, sending Reigns back into the barrier. Reigns clutches his elbow and stays down. Joe brings Reigns back into the ring and focuses on the arm and elbow now.
Reigns fights up and out of the hold, unloading on Joe into the corner. The referee warns Reigns but he keeps going, shoving the referee away. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner by DQ: Samoa Joe
– After the bell, Joe is announced as the winner but Joe retains. Reigns responds by knocking Joe out of the ring with a Superman Punch. The referee has words for Reigns. Reigns leaves the ring and stalks Joe, who is trying to recover. Reigns drops Joe with another big right hand at ringside. Reigns launches Joe into the ring post. Reigns grabs Joe and sends him into another ring post as some fans boo him. Reigns takes apart the steel steps next as the cheers pick up. Reigns grabs half of the steps and rams them into Joe’s face as he gets up. Reigns delivers a steel chair shot next. Officials finally get Reigns to stop.
2-on-1 Handicap Match: Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel vs. Braun Strowman
The bell rings and Bo Dallas goes for Braun but Braun catches him and nails a big clothesline. Braun takes Bo to the corner and launches him across the ring. Axel gets brought in. Dallas charges but Braun throws Axel into him and they both go down.
Braun scoops Axel and rams him back into the corner. Braun with a running corner splash on Bo next. Braun with a huge running powerslam on Bo for the easy pin.
Winner: Braun Strowman
– After the match, Braun stands tall as his music hits. Chicago wants one more powerslam. Braun scoops Axel and delivers, flattening him in the middle of the ring. Braun stands tall but grabs Bo and drops him with another powerslam. Axel also gets another big powerslam.
RAW Tag Team Title Match: Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan vs. The Bar
Jordan gets hyped up and nails a big running spear to Sheamus in the corner. Jordan with an overhead throw to Sheamus for a close 2 count. Jordan grabs Sheamus for another suplex but Cesaro tries to pull Sheamus to safety. This leads to a roll-up for a 2 count but Sheamus comes right back with a big clothesline to Jordan. Cesaro tags in for another double team move but Jordan kicks out at 2. Cesaro goes for the Sharpshooter now. Cesaro locks it in, right in the middle of the ring. Rollins pulls Sheamus off the apron and drops him with a right hand. Rollins comes in and Cesaro breaks the hold. Cesaro with a roll-up for a 2 count. Cesaro with more strikes as he tackles Jordan back to the mat. Sheamus goes to the top and clotheslines Jordan off Cesaro’s shoulders.
Rollins runs in and Cesaro drops him but this breaks a pin attempt. Rollins drops Cesaro but Sheamus nails a Brogue Kick on Rollins, sending him out of the ring. Sheamus with the Cloverleaf on Jordan now. Jordan tries to crawl for the rope and he gets it, breaking the submission. Sheamus yells at Cesaro for them to finish the match. Sheamus scoops Jordan as Cesaro goes to the top rope. Rollins grabs cesaro’s leg but Sheamus hits White Noise on Jordan. Sheamus goes into the steel ring steps but Cesaro drops Rollins with a running uppercut against the barrier. Sheamus returns to the ring but Jordan drops him for the win and the titles.
Winners and New RAW Tag Team Champions: Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan
– After the match, The Bar recovers on the floor as the new champions celebrate with the titles. The final RAW of 2017 goes off the air with Rollins and Jordan celebrating, holding their titles in the air together.
