Kofi Claus Spreads Holiday Cheer, Gunther Beats Miz, Judgment Day Retain | Raw Fight Size
Here is your post-Monday Night Raw fight size update for December 18, 2023.
Here is your post-Monday Night Raw fight size update for December 18, 2023.
– Kofi Claus (Kofi Kingston dressed up as Santa Claus) handed out presents in the spirit of the holidays. He also gave Ludwig Kaiser some coal.
What gift would you ask Kofi Claus for? #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/Gb3Mac9qJ7
— USA Network (@USANetwork) December 19, 2023
– Gunther defended the WWE Intercontinental Championship against The Miz. Gunther pinned The Miz for the hard-fought win, so Miz will be unable to challenge for the title again while Gunther still holds the gold.
WHAT A MATCH for the #ICTitle between @mikethemiz & @Gunther_AUT on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/C1hKoSI56g
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2023
– Finn Balor and Damian Priest of the Judgment Day defended the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship against The Creed Brothers (Brutus and Julius Creed).
And Still the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions! — —@FinnBalor — @ArcherOfInfamy#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/OfaQTZAP1g
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) December 19, 2023
– The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh) came to the ring. Balor previewed their title match against The Creed Brothers. Ripley sent a message to Ivy Nile. She said The Judgment Day would continue to run 2024. R-Truth interrupted and said they left him in the back. He was upset with the group for the way they beat him up last week. R-Truth made it clear he wanted a fight, and he set his sights on McDonagh.
– R-Truth faced JD McDonagh in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight, which doubled as a Loser Leaves Judgment Day match. Christmas trees and other holiday-themed weapons were brought into the match. Dominik Mysterio interfered in the bout. R-Truth ultimately scored the win.
R-TRUTH PUTTING OUT FIRES! #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/qURjbs7Oyd
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) December 19, 2023
– Becky Lynch confronted Nia Jax. Jax walked away, but she said she would squash Lynch of they ever faced off. Lynch said Jax was the one who was afraid. Jax agreed to face Lynch, but she changed her mind. She said the match would happen on the January 1 episode of WWE Raw. Jax stood tall after a brief brawl.
Nia Jax vs Becky Lynch is set for Day 1.#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/BsMTAIaDB3
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) December 19, 2023
– Nia Jax declared for the 2024 WWE Women’s Royal Rumble.
– Shinsuke Nakamura sent a message to Cody Rhodes by reading “The American Nightmare Before Christmas” Rhodes attacked him. They brawled into the arena, and officials separated them.
Here comes @CodyRhodes!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/DdD9WTIKrI
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2023
– Chelsea Green and Piper Niven defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Katana Chance and Kayden Carter. Carter and Chance scored the win, so they captured the gold.
—— ——————– — —#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/IByIr6fqET
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) December 19, 2023
– World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins looked forward to his title match against Drew McIntyre. McIntyre interrupted. He said he was proud of Rollins for speaking his mind about CM Punk. McIntyre noted that he was questioning whether all of the sacrifices were worth it, and he knew Rollins could understand that. Rollins questioned whether he could believe him and said only McIntyre was to blame for his shortcomings. They brawled, and McIntyre slammed Rollins into the steel steps.
– Gunther scolded Imperium. He said he would be taking a few weeks to recharge. Kofi Claus gave Ludwig Kaiser some coal.
that laugh tho —— pic.twitter.com/PKxdM6bJgs
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2023
– Ivar faced Akira Tozawa and picked up a decisive win.
Wonder how Master @WWEGable feels about this…#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/S3Mc52P6xg
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2023
– Kofi Claus (Kofi Kingston) handed out some gifts. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni attacked him, but Jey Uso made the save. Kingston then helped Jey Uso beat Ludwig Kaiser.
Jey Uso standing up for Kofi Claus? This is the true meaning of Yeet-mas! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ftRJYozcu1
— USA Network (@USANetwork) December 19, 2023
– The Judgment Day poked fun at JD McDonagh for his loss, and Rhea Ripley told them to stop. Priest said McDonagh was still in the group.
JD is STILL in the Judgement Day! —#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/mtrPJT7Ej8
— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) December 19, 2023
– On Raw Talk, R-Truth claimed he was in The Judgment Day.
R-Truth is in The Judgment Day now, right? RIGHT?!#RAWTalk
@peacock pic.twitter.com/iU8qHWTySg— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2023
– Chelsea Green and Piper Niven were upset after their loss.
EXCLUSIVE: Hear from the former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions @ImChelseaGreen & @PiperNivenWWE!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/DRwfvDNICT
— WWE (@WWE) December 19, 2023
– Cody Rhodes responded to a tweet from his wife, Brandi.
— Hun I appreciate these more than anybody on the planet, but brother is over here writing poems about me and what not @USANetwork https://t.co/QNaLIO0XQo
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 19, 2023
– Triple H congratulated Katana Chance and Kayden Carter following their victory.
The party’s just getting started…
Congratulations to your NEW @WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions @Katana_WWE & @wwekayden. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/c7dApqLkLt
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 19, 2023
– Matt Cardona said he was proud of Chelsea Green.
I’m no longer 1/2 of 1/2 of the @WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions…
HOWEVER…
I’m so proud of @ImChelseaGreen and I love her so much!#WWERAW
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) December 19, 2023
– Check out the card for WWE Raw: Day 1 here.
– Kofi Kingston wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
—- Kofi Claus, Santa Kof’, Kof’ Kringle, whatever you wanna call me! A merry Christmas to all y’all! —- — — pic.twitter.com/xeNSJl7E3x
— Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) December 19, 2023
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