A video package recaps The Miz’s feud with Edge. Backstage, The Miz is talking to Omos before AJ Styles shows up. “The A-Lister” tells the duo he’ll see them in the ring.
Miz TV with AJ Styles and Omos
The Miz discusses what happened last week, when Maryse slapped him. He says he loves his wife, and he indirectly asks her not to talk about their relationship on “The Cutting Edge” later tonight. He calls AJ Styles and Omos more combustible than Urban Meyer and his former coaching staff. Styles fires back when The Miz questions his relationship with Omos by pointing out The Miz’s issues with Maryse. “The Phenomenal One” calls their issues growing pains, but he emphasizes that it happens. Styles pitches the idea that they should go for all the titles.
Is @AJStylesOrg holding @TheGiantOmos back?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/50g5ojDi0y
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
The Miz says he heard a different opinion from Omos. He says that Omos told him that “he’s sick and tired of carrying” The Phenomenal One.” The Miz explains that Styles has been holding Omos back. He continues to stir the pot, but before Omos can speak for himself, The Mysterios come to the ring for their scheduled match with the former champions.
AJ Styles and Omos vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio
Dominik starts the bout with Styles. “The Phenomenal One” drops Dominik with a backbreaker and controls the bout early on. He drops Dominik with a kick to the head. Rey tags in and stuns Styles with a flurry of offense, punctuated by the 619, but the former world champion blocks a frog splash. Omos refuses to tag in, and the distraction lets Rey roll Styles up for the win.
UH OH.@AJStylesOrg@TheGiantOmos#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/DMjcRLEmLF
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
Winners: Rey and Dominik Mysterio
Styles confronts Omos and hits him with a series of strikes. Omos slams Styles to the mat and tells him that the next time they see each other, it will be in a match.
.@TheGiantOmos just cut ties with @AJStylesOrg! ? #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/KZUwBRpaTW
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
Backstage, Austin Theory walks up to Mr. McMahon’s office, but he doesn’t knock on the door. He walks away instead.
Randy Orton vs. Chad Gable (with Otis)
Both men showcase their technical prowess early on. Orton’s experience advantage gives him the upper hand, despite Gable’s best efforts. Orton drops Gable with an RKO out of nowhere for the three count.
.@RandyOrton was determined tonight! ? #WWERaw @WWEGable pic.twitter.com/AzfTfKkd7H
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
Winner: Randy Orton
Otis attacks Orton after the match and dodges three RKOs before he shoves “The Viper” out of the ring.
Backstage, Lashley says he can’t trust Big , but he’s going to beat up Owens, Rollins and Big E, if he has to. MVP asks him about why he put him in the ring against Big E, but “The All Mighty” blows him off.
In a taped segment, Reggie and WWE 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke are at a Christmas light show, but they’re not alone. Akira Tozawa, clad in an elf costume, and Tamina sneak up on them, and R-Truth is disguised as Santana. Brooke brawls with Tamina, and Reggie helps her get away.
No matter the time, nor the place… everybody wants their hands on the #247Title! @DanaBrookeWWE#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/PR6LvBknsD
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
Truth blames Akira for the setback, and Tamina yells at them.
WWE United States Championship Contender’s Match: Damian Priest vs. Dolph Ziggler (with Robert Roode)
Priest and Ziggler feel each other out early on. The champion uses his power advantage early on, but Ziggler gets a two count with a sunset flip. Priest slams Ziggler to the mat with a modified slapjack, but Ziggler catches him by suprise with a superplex. Priest takes control again and drops Ziggler with a clothesline. He hits a Broken Arrow for a two count. The champion rocks Ziggler with a kick to the head, but Roode blindsides Priest.
Infamy! #WWERaw
(via @WWE) pic.twitter.com/rNfqyypvsc
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 21, 2021
Furious, Priest beats up Roode until he’s counted out.
Winner via countout: Dolph Ziggler
Priest keeps attacking Roode after the match, and he chases Ziggler out of the ring. He then hits Roode with The Reckoning outside the ring.
During an interview, Balor is discussing his victory over Theory before the latter attacks “The Prince” from behind. Theory takes a selfie and walks away.
Theory goes to Mr. McMahon’s office and apologizes for losing to Balor, but he points out that he still attacked him and took a selfie. McMahon says he could fire Theory, and he likes firing people, but he’ll give him another chance instead. “The Boss” tells Theory he has a match with Balor next week. McMahon then repeatedly says “Ho, Ho, Ho” in the spirit of Christmas.
Looks like @austintheory1 gets one more chance next Monday on #WWERaw thanks to @VinceMcMahon…
A rematch against @FinnBalor! pic.twitter.com/1VFGvsNA4D
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
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The Cutting Edge with Maryse
Right away, Maryse bashes The Miz because he doesn’t let her talk. She says she doesn’t like being here, but she wants a “Thank you” for everything she does for their home and their business. Maryse says she does everything, and she’s exhausted. She knows Edge could have hurt her last week, and she worries about who would take care of her kids if that happened. Maryse asks Edge if he would have done that to his wife. Edge tells her he’s sorry her life is a pathetic country song. He sees through her plan, as he knows it’s a set-up so The Miz could attack him.
Edge says he wouldn’t do this to his wife because he respects her. The Miz indeed attacks Edge from behind. Maryse hits Edge from behind and slaps him, allowing The Miz to drop Edge with the Skull Crushing Finale.
.@EdgeRatedR wasn’t falling for @mikethemiz & @MaryseMizanin’s AWESOME plan… #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/KHDuDMGoOy
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
The show plays yet another reminder that Veer Mahaan is coming to WWE RAW.
Rhea Ripley vs. Queen Zelina
The queen cuts a promo before the match. She gets upset when the fans boo her, but she reminds everyone that Ripley isn’t “royal” enough to end her reign. Ripley takes the fight to Vega, but the queen evades her. Vega catches Ripley with an innovative stunner. Ripley blasts Vega with a big boot. Vega keeps fighting and drills Ripley with a knee to the face. Ripley hits the Riptide for the win.
Clever and efficient! @TheaTrinidad #WWERaw @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/1R6D50W5Kx
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
Winner: Rhea Ripley
Backstage, Big E tells the interviewer not to say “that filthy C-word” when asked about his tag team match tonight. He says he has to lay hands on Rollins and Owens tonight. Lashley shows up and says he won’t need MVP’s help to win the title, but tonight, he’s focused on their match. He asks Big E if he can trust him, and the champion tells his partner to leave MVP in the back.
In-Ring Segment: Liv Morgan
In a promo, Morgan talks about “Rebecca” tried to hurt her before their title match. She says she knew she couldn’t let Lynch get the best of her. Morgan shares her thought process about following Lynch to her private gym. She then plays the Digital Exclusive video in which she tried and failed to attack Lynch at her gym. Morgan admits that Lynch was a step ahead of her, but she still views it as a win because she knows Lynch is threatened by her. Morgan criticizes Lynch for sacrificing one of her own students and calls this act “disgusting.” She vows to win their match at WWE Day 1. Morgan says Lynch can try to break her arm, but she’ll break Lynch’s face.
#WWERaw Women’s Champion @BeckyLynchWWE & @YaOnlyLivvOnce get closer and closer towards their matchup at #WWEDay1! pic.twitter.com/iSyNyj6Ma8
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
Lynch comes out and says her students know they have to their dues. Morgan says she only needed one arm to beat up Lynch. Lynch promises that, at WWE Day 1, she’ll show Morgan that luck runs out. “Big Time Becks” says Morgan can’t handle the heat in the spotlight, but the challenger says she’ll ring in the new year as the champion. Morgan throws a kendo stick at Lynch and tells her she brought it for the champion. Lynch backs down from the fight and walks away.
Big E and Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens
Lashley takes control by overpowering Rollins early on. Rollins evades the Hurt Lock and sends Lashley to the outside. Owens tags in and hits a senton before he grounds the former WWE Champion. Rollins and Owens isolate “The All Mighty” and drop him with a double suplex. Lashley gains some breathing room, and Big E makes the hot tag. Big E floors Owens with a Rock Bottom-like slam. Owens nails Big E with a superkick. Rollins gets a two count with a frog splash. Owens gets another one with a Swanton Bomb.
Unlikely duos unite as @WWEBigE & @fightbobby take on @WWERollins & @FightOwensFight ahead of #WWEDay1! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/izpPsMQfHb
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
Lashley accidentally blasts Big E with a Spear. He then drops Owens with a Spear for the win.
Winners: Big E and Bobby Lashley
Rollins and Owens attack Big E and Lashley with steel stairs after the match. Owens hits Lashley with the apron powerbomb, and Rollins hits his signature Stomp on Lashley on the steel steps. Rollins and Owens shake hands and hug. They celebrate to end the show.
COME ON, SETH!!!!@WWERollins#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/WzF7NHwQpn
— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2021
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