WWE fans are in for a treat as another thrilling night of action unfolds as WWE Raw returns to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on December 16th, 2024. This episode follows the high-energy Saturday Night Main Event (SNME), which showcased intense matches, including four title bouts and a heated grudge match between Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn. Now, the red brand prepares for the fallout from SNME, setting the stage for what promises to be another explosive Raw.
Star Power on Display: CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Kofi Kingston, and More
The December 16th episode of WWE Raw is set to feature an impressive lineup of stars, including CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Gunther, Damian Priest, Liv Morgan, The New Day, and Drew McIntyre. Fans can expect major developments in several ongoing storylines, including title defenses and high-profile appearances.
Confirmed Match Card for WWE Raw – December 16th, 2024
- WWE World Tag Team Championship Match:
Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) (c) vs The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) - WWE Intercontinental Championship Match:
Bron Breakker (c) vs Ludwig Kaiser - Special Appearances:
- CM Punk to appear
- Seth Rollins to appear
- Kofi Kingston to appear
WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: Judgment Day vs. The War Raiders
The World Tag Team Championship will be on the line as Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of Judgment Day defend their titles against Erik and Ivar (The War Raiders). This match was made official by General Manager Adam Pearce after Balor attacked both Damian Priest and Gunther. Pearce subsequently added Priest into the mix, turning their planned Heavyweight title match into a triple-threat encounter.
With Balor failing to capture the Heavyweight title during Saturday Night’s Main Event, the stakes are high as Judgment Day looks to defend their tag titles and maintain their dominance on Raw.
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser
After a thrilling clash at Survivor Series 2024, where Bron Breakker emerged victorious in a triple-threat match against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser, the Intercontinental Champion will now defend his title against Kaiser one-on-one. The two previously crossed paths in Vancouver, but Kaiser is eager for redemption and the chance to claim the prestigious IC title. The TD Garden crowd is sure to be on the edge of their seats for this high-stakes match.
CM Punk and Seth Rollins: Feud Intensifies
CM Punk, who made his long-awaited return at Survivor Series, is set to make another appearance on this week’s episode of WWE Raw. After winning the men’s WarGames match alongside the OG Bloodline, Punk has set his sights on entering the title picture. However, his path to a title shot may not be easy, as he's embroiled in a heated verbal sparring match with Seth Rollins.
Last week, Punk took a shot at Rollins, calling him a “second-stringer” during an interview with Jackie Redmond. As tensions rise between the two megastars, their rivalry is likely to escalate further during this week's Raw.
Seth Rollins will also be appearing, and fans can expect more fireworks between him and Punk as their feud heats up. Reports suggest the two are on a collision course for a showdown in January 2025 during Raw’s Netflix debut.
Kofi Kingston: Hometown Reception in Boston
Kofi Kingston is scheduled to appear on this week's Raw, and the Boston crowd will undoubtedly have strong reactions to his presence. After making the controversial decision to kick Big E out of the New Day faction, Kingston and Xavier Woods have faced harsh treatment from both their peers and the WWE universe.
In last week’s Raw, Kingston and Woods tried to explain their actions, but the Kansas crowd was unsympathetic, booing them out of the arena. Will Kingston receive a better reception in his hometown? The Boston crowd's reaction could be pivotal for the future of The New Day.
WWE Raw Timings & Broadcast Details
Fans across the globe can tune in to catch the December 16th episode of WWE Raw. Here are the broadcast details for different regions:
- United States (USA Network): 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 4 PM PT
- Canada (Sportsnet 360): 8 PM ET
- United Kingdom & Ireland (TNT Sports): 1 AM (Tuesday)
- India (Sony Sports Network): 6:30 AM IST (Tuesday)
- Saudi Arabia (Shahid): 4 AM (Tuesday)
- Australia (Fox8): 12 PM AEDT (Tuesday)
- France (WWE Network): 2 AM CET (Tuesday)
