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WWE RAW REPORT: THREE TITLE MATCHES, A LOT OF THINGS SET FOR DAY ONE, THE TRUTH ABOUT THE JUDGMENT DAY, AND MORE

We are back and Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring.

Seth welcomes everyone to Raw.  Seth says things have been heating up for him.  After his confrontation last week, he feels more motivated than ever to be the best World Champion in this industry.  Seth says if you thought 2023 was something, wait until you see what happens in 2024.  That starts on Day One when he defends his title against Drew McIntyre.  Say what you will about Drew, but . . . 

Drew McIntyre's music plays (because his name was mentioned and by law, he must appear) and he makes his way to the ring.

Seth prepares for Drew as the challenger enters the ring.

Drew circles Seth and Seth tells Drew before he opens his mouth, Seth says he hasn't forgotten that head butt so he tells Drew to tread lightly.

Drew says he is not here for a fight.  He is here to tell Seth he is proud of him.  Drew says people in the back are kissing CM Punk's arse, but not you.  You told Punk to his face how you feel and that is a true leader.  You are on top of the world.  You are the champion and you are on a roll.  You are in front of your home crowd tonight.  He asks Seth if it feels good.  You get to go home with your family.  Drew says he has been reflecting on the sacrifices he made and his family made.  Drew says he started to feel guilt as his family got older and he saw them get older.  Drew says he questioned if it was worth it after 16 years.

Drew says there is someone he shares his home with.  Seth's wife has been doing the same.  She has been sacrificing time with her family.  Drew says that Seth talks about not leaving the family down.  When a family member or parent gets sick.  You want to be by their side when they are going through it, but they tell you to keep chasing your dream.  Then they are not there any more.  Drew tells Seth to look him in the eye.  He doesn't want Seth's title, he needs his title to validate that his sacrifices are worth it.  He needs to know that the hurt he has inflicted on his family was worth it.  Drew says he will do whatever it takes to win the title from him.

Seth says we don't know how to feel about you.  You say stuff like that and Seth says he wants to believe Drew but his words and actions don't match up.  He doesn't know if he should believe him or call him out on his crap.  Seth says he respects Drew because of what Drew said after Crown Jewel.  He said he would fight his way back to a title match.  Seth asks Drew what makes him think the result will be any different.  You say you are different, but what are you willing to do?  Are you willing to cheat or take shortcuts?  You still want to blame others and shift the blame.  You will do whatever it takes, except to take responsibility for your actions.

You need to realize that the only person keeping Drew McIntyre from being a champion is Drew McIntyre.  Seth says he told a man last week that he hated him and he meant it.  Seth tells Drew he doesn't hate him, he pities Drew.  He wishes Drew a Merry Christmas and he says he will see Seth in a few weeks.

Drew grabs Seth and Seth punches and kicks Drew.  Seth with a suicide dive.  Drew with a head butt.  Drew with punches.  Drew with a reverse Alabama Slam onto the ring steps.

Seth holds his elbow as Drew walks to the back.

Brutus and Julius Creed are in the back and Cody Rhodes stops by to thank the Creeds for being there last week and that he hopes they take care of THE Judgment Day.

It is time for Kofi Claus to return to the ringside area.  

Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci attack Kofi and bring him into the ring.  Kaiser punches Kofi while Vinci holds him and then Vinci with a belly-to-back suplex.  Vinci punches Kofi and Kaiser joins in.

Jey Uso's music plays and he comes out to the ring but Kaiser doesn't care and he still works over Kofi.

Jey punches Vinci and then he punches Kaiser.  Jey punches Vinci over the top rope to the floor.  Kaiser is sent to the floor and Jey with a plancha onto both men.

Jey tells Kaiser that he wants a match with him.

Match Number Five:  Jey Uso versus Ludwig Kaiser (with Giovanni Vinci)

The match is joined in progress and Kaiser with a side head lock and shoulder tackle.  Jey with a forearm.  Jey with punches but Kaiser with an Irish whip.  Jey floats over and punches Kaiser.  Jey sets for a running hip into the corner but Kaiser with a clothesline.  Kaiser punches Jey.  Kaiser chokes Jey in the ropes.  Kaiser with a rear chin lock.   Kaiser with a back elbow.  Jey with a punch and Kaiser with a forearm and elbow.  Jey with punches but Kaiser with a hard Irish whip.  Kaiser chokes Jey in the ropes.  Vinci with a punch to Jey and Kaiser gets a near fall.  Kaiser blocks a kick and Jey misses a dragon whip.  Jey is sent to the floor and Kaiser with a running European uppercut on the floor.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Kaiser with a European uppercut but Jey with an enzuigiri and both men are down.  Jey with punches to Kaiser and Kaiser goes down.  Jey avoids a slam and Jey with a kick and uppercut.  Jey with a dragon whip and running hip into the corner for a near fall.  Jey goes for a Samoan drop but Kaiser with a rake of the eyes and a rolling Death Valley Driver for a near fall.  Kaiser sets for the twisting reverse DDT but Jey with a super kick.  Vinci pushes Jey off the turnbuckles and Kaiser with a running kick for a near fall.  

Kofi Kingston comes out and he takes care of Vinci with Trouble in Paradise.  Jey with a spear and he goes up top for a frog splash and the three count.

Winner:  Jey Uso

We go to commercial.

We are in THE Judgment Day Clubhouse.  

They are making fun of JD McDonagh losing and everything that has happened to him.

Rhea says when you lose, it affects the group.

Priest says that JD lost and is out of THE Judgment Day.

JD says that Truth isn't a part of the group and Priest asks JD if he makes the rules.

Priest says that JD is still in THE Judgment Day for now.

Rhea says if Ivy wants a match, she gets it.  She will put her title on the line against Ivy at Day One.  Tonight is about Finn and Priest.

Finn says they will show why they are the tag team champions.

In two weeks, Becky Lynch faces Nia Jax.  Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark face Natalya and Tegan Nox.  Rhea Ripley defends the Women's Title against Ivy Nile.  Seth Rollins defends the Men's Title against Drew McIntyre.

On the way to the ring, Rhea gives a Christmas Tree a super kick.

Match Number Six:  Julius Creed and Brutus Creed (with Ivy Nile) versus Damian Priest and Finn Balor (with Rhea RIpley) for the Men's Tag Team Championship

Finn and Julius start things off and Julius sends Finn to the mat.  Julius with a waist lock take down and a Gator Roll but Finn gets to the ropes to force a break.  Finn and Priest have some words and Finn with a kick when he wants a test of strength.  Julius with a hip toss and Priest comes in and Julius gives him an arm drag.  Julius drop kicks Finn and Priest is clotheslined over the top rope by Brutus.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Julius with shoulders in the corner.  Brutus tags in and he gives Finn a fireman's carry.  Brutus with an Irish whip and a double fireman's carry.  Finn with a kick to Brutus followed by punches and chops.  Brutus with an Irish whip and a knee to the midsection.  Julius tags in and they pass Finn back and forth with knees to the ribs.  They hit a double gut buster.  Priest pulls the top rope down and Julius falls to the floor.  Priest with a clothesline to Julius.  Priest Irish whips Julius into the ring steps.  Priest with a punch and he sends Julius back into the ring.  Priest with a front face lock and Finn tags in and kicks Julius.  Finn sends Julius into the turnbuckles and connects with shoulders.  Finn with an Irish whip but he runs into boots from Julius.  Finn stops Julius from making the tag but Julius kicks Finn away nd Brutus tags in and connects with a chop and he follows with a double leg take down and forearms.  Brutus with a gutwrench suplex and a splash into the corner.

Brutus with a torture rack drop for a near fall.  Brutus with a waist lock and Finn holds on to the ropes.  Priest tags in and kicks Brutus.  Finn sends Brutus to the floor and Priest with a POUNCE to send Brutus over the announce table.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Brutus and Priest exchange forearms.  Brutus catches Priest and he hits a belly-to-back suplex.  Finn and Julius tag in and Julius with a forearm and an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.  He gives one to Priest and then other one to Julius.  Julius with a shooting star press for a near fall.  Julius gets Finn up but Priest stops Brutus from hitting the Brutus Ball.  Finn with a rollup for a near fall.  Julius knocks Priest off the apron and then Finn and Julius with clotheslines and both are down.  Rhea attacks Ivy and Rhea gets Ivy up but Ivy reverses and drops Rhea on the apron.  Brutus hits a Brutus Ball but Priest breaks up the cover.  Julius escapes South of Heaven and he drop kicks Priest.  Julius takes care of Priest on the floor while Finn hits sling blade and a running drop kick.  Finn goes up top and sets for Coup de Grace but Julius leaps to the turnbuckles.  Priest tags in and gets Julius on his shoulders.  Brutus stops Finn on the turnbuckles and Brutus hits the Brutus Ball.  Finn with Coup de Grace to break up the cover.

Priest with South of Heaven for the three count.

Winners:  Finn Balor and Damian Priest (retain championship)

We go to credits.

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