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Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on December 11, 2023, at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, OH. ##
Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ##
WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ##
WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ##
WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ##
Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ##
WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ##
WWE Monday Night Raw, December 11, 2023: Live Coverage ##
We kick things off by revisiting Drew McIntyre's remarks from last week's Raw, along with the subsequent developments stemming from his promo.##
Prior to our opening match, Jey Uso takes the mic.##
Jey extends a warm welcome to the Raw audience and expresses his enthusiasm about getting Yeet back. He's particularly excited about Punk being in the building and contemplates whether Punk will sign with Raw or not. Jey gauges the crowd's interest in seeing Punk join Raw, then shifts focus to Sami Zayn's unfortunate injury last week. He wishes Sami a speedy recovery, attributing the injury to Drew McIntyre's actions. According to Jey, Drew targeted Sami and later confronted Jey and Seth after their match. Jey accuses Drew of being two-faced and vows to go face-to-face with him in the ring tonight.##
Drew's entrance music interrupts, and he emerges without his sword, opting for a microphone instead.##
Drew dismisses Jey's flattery and expresses concern about the chaos in the locker room with Jey around. He urges Adam Pearce to let him loose and advises Nick Aldis to take CM Punk before he wreaks havoc on the locker room. Drew, having traveled with Punk, claims to know how that partnership will end. Regarding Seth's fate, Drew asserts that he got what he deserved for making things personal. Drew admits playing a part in Sami's predicament, citing the excessive talk about Sami's family. He remarks that Sami now has only one good leg left and offers what he deems to be a genuine apology to Jey.##
Drew contends that he's not entirely wrong and poses a hypothetical scenario about seeking revenge for a family member's injury. He questions whether anyone would desire revenge without an apology. Drew singles out someone from the crowd, labeling them a coward. He criticizes the individual for delivering a phony apology, using fake terminology, and performing insincere gestures. ##
Singles Match: Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre ##
The bell rings, and Jey starts off with a barrage of punches, followed by a clothesline that sends Drew over the top rope to the floor. Visibly frustrated, Drew takes out his anger on his jacket. The action prompts a commercial break.##
As we return, Jey resumes the attack with punches, but Drew counters with an Irish whip. Jey manages to land a punch, but Drew responds with a punch and kick of his own. Sending Jey into the turnbuckles, Drew follows up with a hard Irish whip. The referee checks on Jey, who receives a series of hammer fists to the back of the head from Drew. Drew patiently waits for Jey to rise, setting up for a suplex that he successfully executes. Drew continues with kicks as Jey struggles to stand, throwing punches but eventually falling to a knee. Jey manages a chop, but Drew answers with a back elbow and another chop. Drew then lands a punch to Jey, who rolls to the floor and cautiously navigates ringside. Drew attempts a Claymore, but Jey dodges and lands on the announce table.##
Jey follows up with a suicide dive, and the action leads to a commercial break.##
Upon our return, Drew interrupts a superplex attempt with punches and positions Jey in the tree of woe. Despite Drew pulling him down, Jey fights back with punches. During the break, footage shows Drew catapulting Jey's throat into the ring frame. Jey continues with punches, but Drew responds with a headbutt. Jey sends Drew to the apron, and Drew, attempting a high-risk move, misses. Jey capitalizes with a superkick and a punch, followed by a Samoan drop for a near fall. Attempting a running hip, Jey misses as Drew dodges, hitting the turnbuckles. Drew retaliates with a neck breaker, then stands, staring down Jey in preparation for a Claymore. However, Jey counters with a spear for a near fall. As the referee replaces the removed turnbuckle pad, Drew rakes Jey's eyes and executes a decisive Claymore for the three-count. ##
WINNER: Drew McIntyre ##
We revisit CM Punk's recent appearance on Smackdown before transitioning to Shinsuke Nakamura's comments.##
Nakamura begins by observing Cody's weekly performances and remarks that Cody talks about finishing his story but is no closer to doing so. Nakamura compares Cody to a dog chasing a car, acknowledging his greatness but insisting that it's not enough. He asserts that Cody's desire for admiration is a weakness, as Nakamura freed himself from that burden long ago. According to Nakamura, he draws his own destiny and tells his own story, promising to bring Cody's tale to an end. Nakamura declares himself the real nightmare and informs Cody that he brought this upon himself.##
Next, we shift to THE Clubhouse, where Finn expresses frustration with JD and Dom for the issues that arose in his absence last week. Rhea mentions the intrusion of Truth into the clubhouse, prompting a discussion about locking the door. JD and Dom discuss their losses to the Creeds, with Dom losing his title. Priest asserts that they won't underestimate the Creeds and are prepared to handle the situation Judgment Day style.##
Rhea emphasizes the difference between merely claiming to be a leader and actually embodying leadership. She vows to show why they are the most dominant force.##
In a different scene, Ivy Nile and The Creeds motivate Maxxine for her upcoming match.##
R Truth makes an unexpected appearance, bringing lights to decorate THE Judgment Day Clubhouse. Chad advises Truth to be cautious with THE Judgment Day, expressing doubt about Truth being part of the group. However, Truth insists that he is indeed part of the group and defends them as being misunderstood. He concludes by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. ##
Rhea Ripley vs. Maxxine Dupri (with Ivy Nile) in a Non-Title Match ##
The action kicks off as Maxxine skillfully evades Rhea's attempts, managing to land a slap on Rhea. Undeterred, Rhea responds with a series of short-arm clotheslines, signaling her intention to execute a powerbomb. However, Dupri intervenes, preventing Rhea from carrying out the move. Maxxine seizes the opportunity, blocking another powerbomb attempt with a well-timed hurricanrana. Following up with a dropkick, Maxxine begins to strike a pose but quickly realizes the intensity of Rhea's irritation.##
Attempting an O'Connor Roll, Maxxine finds herself thwarted as Rhea grasps onto the ropes, countering with a solid boot. Rhea, exuding dominance, hits Maxxine with her finishing move, RipTide, and dismissively declares to Dupri that Maxxine is nothing. Rhea then applies the Prism Trap submission hold, and Maxxine, unable to withstand the pressure, ultimately taps out. ##
WINNER: Rhea Ripley ##
Post-match, Ivy Nile confronts Rhea, getting in her face, and Rhea responds with a few choice words for Ivy.##
A segment follows, highlighting Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.##
Chance emphasizes that if they had accepted "no," they wouldn't be where they are today. Carter adds that for every closed door, they make a point to rip it off its hinges. Chance reveals that they have their sights set on the tag titles, and it's just a matter of time before they claim them.##
In the backstage area, Adam Pearce carries a contract and makes his way to Punk's door, knocking before entering the room.##
The broadcast then heads to a commercial break. ##
Adam Pearce stands in the center of the ring, holding a contract, signaling that the time for a sales pitch is over. After discussions with Nick Aldis on Smackdown and Shawn Michaels at NXT, he emphasizes the need to make a decision. Pearce then brings out CM Punk and hands him the mic.##
Punk acknowledges the electric atmosphere and the significance of the decision at hand. He expresses his love for the fans but notes the historical challenges he faced in the town and the building. Punk talks about his debut and subsequent journey, embracing discomfort and learning to love it. He recounts the circumstances of his departure and addresses the disappointment fans may have felt. Punk reveals receiving offers from Nick Aldis and Shawn Michaels, praising Adam Pearce's offer as superior.##
Punk reflects on the calendar, mentioning that his mind was likely made up when he saw Cleveland on it. He's here to confront ghosts and right past wrongs. Punk declares that his future is now, signing the contract and proclaiming himself the newest Raw Superstar. He poses on the turnbuckles, but his moment is interrupted by Seth Rollins' entrance.##
Seth confronts Punk, welcoming him to Monday Night Rollins but vehemently stating that Punk should never call WWE his home. Seth accuses Punk of abandoning and trying to tear down the place, expressing his hatred for Punk. Seth claims WWE as his home and vows to protect it from people like Punk. He acknowledges two potential outcomes for Punk's return: self-destruction or facing Seth in a World Championship match. Seth promises to expose Punk as a fraud and wrestle circles around him.##
Punk responds, giving Seth one pass to speak disrespectfully without physical confrontation. He announces his intention to be in the Royal Rumble and suggests that if he wins, he might be coming after Seth.##
The scene transitions to Valhalla and Ivar, with She asking if Reed is the sacrificial lamb to the Gods. Ivar expresses his determination to put Reed down in agonizing defeat. Reed counters, stating that Ivar wasn't sent by the Gods, and tonight will be Ivar's Viking funeral, emphasizing their upcoming match. ##
Ivar (with Valhalla) vs. Bronson Reed ##
They charge into each other, and Ivar kicks off the exchange, following up with lawnmower elbows in the corner. Reed retaliates with a running body block and an elbow drop, unleashing a series of punches. A chop from Reed is met with a hard Irish whip, causing Ivar to execute the Michaels Flip. Ivar responds with a punch, and a back-and-forth ensues, with both men landing clotheslines simultaneously, leading to a double takedown. Rolling to the floor, Ivar and Reed mirror each other's movements, charging at one another and executing crossbody presses that send them both crashing down.##
As the action resumes after a commercial break, Ivar and Reed exchange punches and forearms. Reed counters with a thrust kick, and Ivar responds with a sit-out spinebuster for a near fall. Ivar's attempt at a cannonball into the corner goes awry as he hits the turnbuckles. Seizing the opportunity, Reed ascends the ropes, but Ivar halts him with punches. Ivar then delivers a clothesline, sending Reed off the apron. Ivar ascends the turnbuckles and lands a cannonball onto Reed on the outside.##
The two competitors make their way back to the turnbuckles, exchanging punches in a precarious position. Reed manages a headbutt, setting the stage for a superplex that he successfully executes. Rolling to ensure his arm is on Ivar, Reed secures the three-count for the victory. ##
WINNER: Bronson Reed ##
CM Punk walks into the backstage area and encounters THE Judgment Day. He inquires about Rhea's whereabouts, and Damian Priest welcomes Punk to Raw, expressing the hope that Punk finishes his story because he'll be waiting.##
As THE Judgment Day make their entrance to the ring, Priest takes the microphone and feels the need to remind everyone who they are. Finn emphasizes their status as the only two-time Undisputed tag champions, inviting people to rise for THE Judgment Day. Priest states they have a simple message for everyone, regardless of their history with THE Judgment Day or their standing in WWE. They are all put on notice.##
R Truth interrupts the proceedings, revealing that he visited THE Clubhouse to do some decorating and locked both the front and back doors. JD dismisses Truth's mention of holiday parties, asserting it's not about that.##
Priest, however, welcomes Truth to share his ideas. Truth suggests kicking JD out because nobody likes him and advises Priest to stop calling himself the boss, as Mami gets mad. Priest acknowledges Truth's humor and affirms that the locker room likes him.##
Finn and Priest express their liking for Truth, but Priest suddenly attacks Truth with a clothesline. THE Judgment Day proceeds to assault Truth.##
The Creeds' music hits, and they rush to the ring but are stopped by THE Judgment Day. Julius is sent to the floor, and JD and Dom attempt to Irish whip him. However, Julius counters with a double Northern Lights Suplex. Brutus dropkicks Finn to the floor, and Priest sets up for a double choke slam, but Brutus and Julius counter, delivering a double spinebuster.##
Meanwhile, CM Punk continues walking backstage and encounters Drew and Pearce. Drew expresses his disinterest in Punk and Cody's stories but announces his determination to finish his own. Pearce informs Drew that he'll get a title match on the Day One episode of Raw.##
Kofi Kingston appears, and Punk greets him. Chad Gable and Ricochet, accompanying Kofi, join the conversation as Adam Pearce discusses the Intercontinental Championship with them.##
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven take their places on commentary for the next match. ##
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter vs. Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae ##
Indi and Carter kick off the match, with Indi delivering a shoulder tackle and cheekily mocking Carter's dance moves. Carter responds by walking over Indi. Katana Chance tags in, tripping Indi, and Carter follows up with a kick, setting up a slingshot senton from Chance for a near fall. Indi manages to dodge a sunset flip, leading to Chance executing a Silly String head scissors takedown. Candice LeRae enters the match, taking Carter down with a leg pick and hitting a back senton for a close near fall. ##
Meanwhile, Natalya and Tegan Nox are seen watching backstage on a monitor.##
Indi returns to the action with a gutbuster, and Candice follows up with a swinging neckbreaker for another near fall. Despite Indi missing a boot, she connects with a spinebuster. Candice tags back in, and she is dropped onto Carter, but Carter cleverly gets her knees up. Carter counters with a kick to Indi, and Katana Chance tags in. Together, they execute their finishing move, After Party, securing the three-count for the victory. ##
WINNERS: Kayden Carter and Katana Chance ##
Johnny Gargano is backstage with Tommaso Ciampa, expressing his excitement about being in his hometown. Ciampa, however, questions Gargano about trust, prompting a moment of uncertainty between them.##
Kaiser and Vinci approach, questioning who would willingly team up with Gargano and Ciampa. Ciampa dismisses their concerns about a partner, urging them to focus on avoiding another letdown for Gunther.##
Gunther himself adds that he doubts they'll find anyone willing to associate with two individuals as peculiar as Gargano and Ciampa.##
As the scene unfolds, Becky Lynch enters the backstage area, and Nikki Cross is seen in the background as the broadcast heads into a commercial break. ##
Becky Lynch strides to the ring, making her intentions clear by calling out Nia Jax. Despite their history, they've never faced each other in a one-on-one match, but the connection between them has persisted, particularly due to the infamous punch from 2018, showcased in footage.##
Becky acknowledges that some might find it petty to bring up the past, but she embraces her pettiness. She wants to address the root of the issue and mentions how their paths kept diverging. While Becky headlined WrestleMania, Nia underwent double ACL surgery, and Becky became a mother during Nia's time away from WWE. Now, in 2023, they find themselves in the same place.##
Nia Jax's music interrupts, and she confronts Becky in the ring. Nia dismisses the punch as a lucky swing, claiming it could have ended Becky's career if she had given it her all. Nia emphasizes the nature of the sport, stating that it's a contact sport, and people should expect such incidents.##
Becky doesn't hold it against Nia and acknowledges her as one of the most dangerous competitors in the ring, known for causing injuries and nearly ending careers. Nia argues that people should thank her for making Becky's career.##
Becky counters, asserting that if it were just about a broken face, the issue would have been resolved once the blood dried. She insists that this is about being the Man, getting back up, and fighting relentlessly. Addressing Nia's recent comments, Becky asserts that she needs to end Nia to prove her worth.##
Nia claims that Becky needs her to prove she's more than that one moment and that her career is essentially an accident due to breaking her face. Nia aims to be remembered as the one who made the Man.##
Becky tells Nia to hit her again, but Nia, after looking around, decides to leave the ring.##
In an interview with Jackie Redmond, Cody Rhodes shares his thoughts on Punk joining Raw, expressing happiness for both Adam and Raw. When asked about his upcoming match against Nakamura, Cody remarks that he would have been happier if not for being spat in the face with the mist. Despite that, he appreciates Nakamura's viciousness and finds it fitting to conclude their feud in Cleveland, the place where Stardust made his debut. ##
Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, and Giovanni Vinci vs. Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, and Miz ##
Johnny and Vinci initiate the match, but Gunther opts to start instead. Miz, eager to face Gunther, signals for a tag, but Gunther interrupts by punching Gargano and delivering chops. Kaiser then tags in, sending Gargano into the turnbuckles and delivering a slap in the corner. Vinci tags in, and after some words between them, Gunther intervenes. Gargano retaliates with punches, dodges a slam from Vinci, but falls victim to Vinci's forearm. Ciampa tags in, executing a forearm and clothesline combination. Ciampa goes to the floor when Kaiser pulls the ropes open, allowing Gunther to land a running boot to the head.##
After a commercial break, Kaiser chops Ciampa, and Ciampa responds with chops of his own. Gunther tags in, kicking Miz off the apron. Ciampa attempts forearms, but Gunther prevents the tag. Gunther lands a knee, and Vinci tags in, hitting a crossbody. Vinci kicks Ciampa in the corner but misses an elbow. Gargano and Kaiser tag in, with Gargano delivering a slingshot kick. Gargano executes an enzuigiri to Kaiser, followed by a forearm to Vinci. Gargano completes a bulldog and clothesline combination, then hits a slingshot spear to Kaiser for a near fall. Vinci misses a knee in the corner and goes over the top rope to the floor.##
Kaiser attempts to lift Gargano, but Gargano gets to his feet, hitting a superkick. Gargano considers his options and tags in Miz. Gunther also tags in, and Miz delivers punches, an Awesome Clothesline, a round kick, and a crossbody. Miz follows up with a boot to the head and a series of kicks in the corner. However, Gunther blocks a kick, chops Miz, and applies a Boston Crab. ##
Ciampa breaks up the hold with a knee, but Kaiser and Vinci intervene to stop Ciampa. Miz and Gargano respond with stereo tornado DDTs. Gunther delivers a boot to Gargano, and Miz responds with a dragon screw, followed by applying the figure-four leg lock. Gargano adds La Mistica to Kaiser and applies the GargaNo Escape. Vinci tags in, but Miz escapes a powerbomb attempt and hits the Skull Crushing Finale for the three-count. ##
WINNER: Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, and Miz ##
Shinsuke Nakamura vs Cody Rhodes ##
They start by locking up, and Cody takes the early advantage with a side headlock. Cody executes a takedown, but Nakamura counters with a head scissors, and Cody manages to escape. Moving to a test of strength, Nakamura targets Cody's leg with a kick and applies a wrist lock. Cody maneuvers Nakamura into the ropes, and after a clean break, Cody pushes Nakamura and attempts a drop-down uppercut, but both miss their subsequent moves. Cody recovers with a dropkick and follows it up with punches from the turnbuckles. However, Nakamura counters with a running knee before we head to a commercial break.##
Upon returning, Nakamura dominates by choking Cody in the corner and applying a cravate followed by a snap mare and kick. Cody fights back with punches, but Nakamura responds with a running kick and a side headlock. Cody elbows his way out, attempting an elbow drop that Nakamura counters. Nakamura goes for an armbar, but Cody rolls him up. Nakamura shifts to a cross arm breaker, forcing Cody to reach the ropes. Nakamura utilizes the sliding German suplex, goes for a knee strike, but Cody counters with a dropkick to the knee and follows it up with a dragon screw. Cody locks in a single-leg crab, forcing Nakamura to reach the ropes for a break.##
Nakamura rolls to the apron, where Cody hits a dragon screw, brings Nakamura back into the ring, and executes a gourdbuster. Cody transitions to a single leg crab, and Nakamura once again reaches the ropes for a break. Cody delivers a suicide dive, and as we return from another commercial break, both competitors are down after simultaneous clotheslines.##
They exchange forearms in the center of the ring, with Nakamura delivering a series of strikes and Cody responding with a flying forearm and a power slam. Nakamura counters a figure-four attempt into a sleeper and body scissors, but Cody manages to escape by dropping back. Cody hits a Beautiful Disaster for a near fall and follows up with jabs. He sets up for a Bionic Elbow, hits a CodyCutter, and prepares for CrossRhodes. However, Nakamura spits mist into Cody's face, leading to the referee calling for the bell. ##
WINNER: Cody Rhodes (by disqualification) ##
After the match, Nakamura continues his assault on Cody, delivering a series of knees. He pushes Cody into the corner, but Cody fights back with a punch. However, Nakamura strikes Cody from behind and follows up with a Kinshasa to the back of Cody's head.##
Nakamura retrieves a chair and brings it into the ring, seemingly intent on causing more damage. Referees step in, extending their arms to prevent Nakamura from using the chair.##
The Creeds, making their entrance, head towards the ring, prompting Nakamura to retreat. Cody is assisted up the aisle, but Nakamura returns with a final blow—a running knee to Cody. ##
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