WWE RAW Results For December 26th, 2015: Cena vs. Del Rio

Show: RAW

 


 

Location: Brooklyn, NY at the Barclays Center

Date: Brooklyn, NY at the Barclays Center

Airing Live On The USA Network

Welcome to the WWE Raw pre-show, and we are live on the WWE Network. Scott Stanford, Corey Graves and David Otunga recap some of their tweets from over the holidays. They show a graphic of The Rock – WrestleMania 32. They hype what we will see tonight, which is John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio as well as Vince McMahon returning to RAW.

There is a recap video of last week’s episode of RAW. The panel hype John Cena’s return. Graves said that two months is a long time to be out of action, and he might forget how to wrestle. He thinks Del Rio will defeat Cena. It was announced that Dean Ambrose and The Usos will take on Rusev, Sheamus, and King Barrett in a six-man tag team match on RAW. Neville will also be facing Kevin Owens on the show.

Welcome to WWE Monday Night RAW, Michael Cole announced tonight’s show is sold out then hypes the return of John Cena. Vince McMahon walks out to open the show. McMahon said he came out here to settle the score. He demanded that Roman Reigns come out to the ring, and he does. McMahon said that he would not congratulate Reigns for winning the WWE Title and said that Triple H would get his revenge on Reigns. McMahon said that he disrespected Stephanie and turned his back on her. McMahon made it clear that no does that to a McMahon. He brought up that he got Superman punch by Reigns then was kicked out of his ring. McMahon made it clear that he owns this ring, that title, and he owns Reigns. This did not settle well with Reigns as he said that rich people do not understand him. Reigns said that he was a jerk and that McMahon does not own him or this ring or the fans. McMahon said that the fans do not own the ring or WWE. McMahon questioned how long Reigns would be WWE Champion. The fans started chanting Daniel Bryan and McMahon told them to shut up. Reigns questions what kind of match McMahon would put him in tonight. McMahon told Reigns to shut up then reminded him of what he has done to Reigns’ family. He said that used Reigns’ family while he lined his pockets. Reigns pushed him down while McMahon complained about his neck and sold the injury. This led to Stephanie McMahon walking down to the ring with police. She demanded that the police arrest Reigns. The police said that they are just security and they can’t do that. Stephanie tried to talk them into doing it. They said no and she better step back or she will go to jail. Vince got up and told everyone to calm down. Vince said that they better know who he is. He is Vince McMahon! Vince said that they’re pissing him off right now then started to shake one of the officers. Vince was then arrested. They read him his rights while Reigns listened in. They then escorted him out of the ring and out of the building. Stephanie tried to stop it, but was restrained. Reigns stood tall in the ring laughing.

-Commercial Break-

We come back and see Vince being put in a police car and taken away as Stephanie was screaming.

Singles Match: Neville vs. Kevin Owens

Neville caught Owens with a kick then went for the Red Arrow, but Owens knocked him down. Owens went for a powerbomb, but Neville reversed and rolled him up for the win.

Winner: Neville

Post-match, Owens attacked Neville then sent him into the barricade. Referees pulled Owens off of Nevile.

-Commercial Break-

We’re back from break with Owens running down and hitting Neville with a huge clothesline. Owens then sent him into the ring steps. This led to Dean Ambrose running down and got into a fight with Owens. This led to Owens running through the crowd as Ambrose stood tall in the ring.

Highlights of John Cena’s appearance on the Today show are shown.

Becky Lynch said that she is okay with Charlotte not being here tonight and that she can win on her own. She hyped that she lived in New York, which got a local pop.

Team BAD came out to the stage and Sasha Banks cuts a promo about being from Boston. They then trashed Brooklyn.

Singles Match: Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks

They brawl to begin the match. There was some outside interference by Team Bad, which led to Lynch taking them out with an outside dive.

-Commercial Break-

We’re back with Lynch in control of Banks. This led to Banks using the top rope to her advantage and hit a double knee drop to the back of Lynch for 2. Lynch fought back with a series of clotheslines. She hit a heel kick then went for a slam, but blocked. Banks off the ropes and sent Lynch into them. Banks missed a dive and took out Team Bad. Back in the ring, Banks hit the part of the Bank Statement, Lynch fought out the submission portion and hit a suplex. Naomi kicked Lynch while the referee was distracted by Tamina. Banks hit the Bank Statement and then rolled her up for the win.

Winner: Banks.

Michael Cole gave an update on Vince McMahon being arrested. HE has been booked and his mugshot was shown. Renee Young is outside the jail and said that Stephanie McMahon has arrived with Jerry McDevitt.

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-Commercial Break-

The New Day cuts a promo in the ring about how their trombone made its debut right here in Brooklyn. They teased singing a song, but they said NOOO!

Singles Match: Kofi Kingston vs. Kalisto

Kalisto hit a series of flips that led to him hitting Kofi with a drop kick. Kalisto with a head take over. Kalisto with a big boot then a hurricanrana. Kalisto hit a springboard crossbody. Kalisto rolled up Kington for the win.

Winner: Kalisto

Xavier Woods challenge Sin Cara to a match with Big E and it’s happening next.

-Commercial Break-

Singles Match: Sin Cara vs. Big E

We’re back with Big E in control of Cara as he sent him back-first into the ring apron. Back in the ring, Big E attacked the back of Cara then hit a shoulder block. Cara fought back with a springboard dive, but Big E landed a big right hand then put him on the top rope. Cara reversed it and hit a front senton. Cara dropkicked Woods off the apron as Big E took advantage and hit the Big Ending to Cara for the win.

Winner: Big E.

-Commercial Break-

The Miz is in the ring for Miz TV. Ryback quickly interrupts him and said that the fans do not care about the past. He then burps. Yes, that really happened. Goldust then walked out to the ring. Goldust questions if this year that The Miz wins a Slammy Award or a Golden Globe. Zack Ryder walked out and said that 2016 is going to be the year of Zack Ryder. R-Truth walked out and asked the fans what’s up? Truth asks the fans to cast their vote for him for Superstar of the Year. Miz told him that the Slammys was last week. Truth then remembered and was so happy to win a Slammy. Heath Slater then walks out and said that he has a lot to say. Big Show walked out and KO’ing Slater. Big Show cleared the ring and choked slammed Truth. Show and Ryback squared off. Ryback was sent outside of the ring. Big Show said that he would be in the Royal Rumble as the first entrant and promised to win the WWE Title.

-Commercial Break-

Singles Match: Big Show vs. Ryback

Big Show got the upper-hand early. Ryback fought back and Big Show walked out.

Winner by count out: Ryback.

-Commercial Break-

Six-Man Tag Team Match: Dean Ambrose and The Usos vs. King Barrett, Rusev, and Sheamus

Jimmy and Sheamus started things off. He sent Sheamus to the floor. Rusev tagged himself in but was hit by a drop kick by Rusev. Sheamus was tagged in, and Ambrose put the boots to him. Jimmy was tagged in and hit a series of chops to the chest of Sheamus. This led to Sheamus side stepping a hip toss, and we cut to break.

-Commercial Break-

Moments after coming back from break, Jimmy fights back after getting beat down by LON and gets the hot tag to Ambrose, who hit a series of strikes to Rusev. Ambrose hit a clothesline then a bulldog to Rusev. This led to Rusev being thrown to the floor and Ambrose took him out with a dive. Jey took out Sheamus with a dive. Back in the ring, Ambrose hit a neck breaker to Rusev then an elbow drop for 2. Ambrose was distracted by Barrett and Rusev kicked Ambrose in the face.

-Commercial Break-

We’re back with Jey getting the hot tag and hitting a slam to Sheamus. Jey hit a back splash for 2. Rusev sent Jey into the corner but was taken out by Ambrose. Sheamus missed the Brogue Kick, and Jey hit a superkick then went to the top rope, but Sheamus put his knees to block the splash. Sheamus hit the Brogue Kick for the win.

Winner: King Barrett, Rusev, and Sheamus

Post-match, Owens sent Ambrose shoulder first into the steel steps. Owens powerbombed Ambrose through the announce table then walked to the back. Ambrose was helped to the back. 

-Commercial Break-

Vince McMahon has posted bail and then we saw him walking out of jail with Stephanie McMahon.

John Cena cuts a promo about being back on RAW. He said usually he would have a U.S Open Challenge, but there’s a small problem. Alberto Del Rio is the champion. Cena said that Del Rio has not defended the title on RAW and that is no fun. Cena said that everyone knows that every time he came out he busted his butt. Cena said that Del Rio will not put the U.S Title on the line and it’s a disgrace. This led to Alberto Del Rio walking out with League of Nations. Del Rio said that the champion is here. He said that this place does not deserve to see a title match. Del Rio said that he took Cena’s title with a head kick and sent him home. Cena said that Rio has not done anything since winning the title. Cena challenged him to a title match then called Rio a punk b*tch. Del Rio said that Cena will have a fight but not for the title. Cena said that Rio has no heart or pride and is a one hit wonder. Cena said that the crowd is tougher than Del Rio. Alberto Del Rio said that he is more of a man than Cena and promised to send Cena home for good. Rio gave him the title match.

An RIP video package for Lemmy Kilmister is shown.

U.S Title Match: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio

Del Rio connected with some leg kicks to begin the match. Cena fought back and sent Del Rio to the floor.

-Commercial Break-

Del Rio caught Cena in the head with a kick as we come back from break. Cena fought back and hit a side slam. Cena went for an AA, but Del Rio blocked and hit a backbreaker. Cena tripped him and locked in the STF, but Del Rio grabbed the bottom rope. Del Rio hit a backbreaker for 2. Del Rio then locked in the armbar, but Cena fought out with a powerbomb. Cena went for the AA, but Del Rio blocked and took out the referee. Cena locked in the STF and Del Rio tapped. Cena noticed that there is no referee. Rusev and Sheamus ran down to the ring. Rusev hit Cena with a superkick as Sheamus tossed the referee in the ring, but Cena kicked out at 2. The referee passes out as Sheamus accident hit a Brogue Kick to Rusev and Cena hit an AA to Sheamus. Del Rio hit him with a back stabber and a super kick, but Cena kicked out at 2. Del Rio went for the armbar, but Cena blocked and hit the AA, but Sheamus and Rusev ran in to cause the DQ.

Winner: Cena.

Post-match, they beat Cena down. Sheamus hit the Brogue Kick then The Usos ran down to make the save. Rusev and Sheamus got the upper-hand on the brothers. This led to Roman Reigns walking out to make the save. He hit a spear to Rusev then a Superman Punk to Del Rio. Reigns hit another to Sheamus. This led to Vince McMahon walking out with a microphone. He said that he is going to sue the city of New York. He announced that Reigns will defend the WWE Title against Sheamus next Monday on RAW and that he will be the special guest referee in that match. He then started yelling Happy New Year as RAW goes off the air.

Thanks for watching along and we will see you next time.

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