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Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on January 1, 2024, at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego. ##
Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ##
WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ##
WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ##
WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ##
Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ##
WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ##
WWE Monday Night Raw, January 1, 2024: Live Coverage ##
Singles Match: Nia Jax vs. Becky Lynch ##
The match kicks off with verbal exchanges between Nia and Becky, escalating quickly as Nia shoves Becky, who retaliates with a punch. Nia avoids a uranage from Becky, countering with a back elbow. Becky attempts an enzuigiri, but Nia dodges. Nia follows up with a slam, a corner splash, and an elbow drop, then chokes Becky in the ropes. Becky responds with a jawbreaker and kicks, avoiding Nia's missed corner splash. The exchange continues with punches, forearms, a European uppercut, and a kick from Becky. ##
Despite Nia catching Becky in a bear hug, Becky tries a sunset flip without success. Nia misses a leg drop, allowing Becky to execute a leg lariat for a near fall. Becky delivers a forearm in the corner, but Nia blocks an exploder and sends Becky into the turnbuckles. Becky rebounds with a Diamond Dust and a dropkick, sending Nia into the turnbuckles. After a forearm on the apron, Becky hits a missile dropkick for a near fall. Attempting a double stomp, Becky misses, but Nia's leg drop also falls short. Becky retaliates with a baseball slide and a forearm off the apron. ##
Nia counters with a punch to the midsection, but Becky dodges a subsequent cannonball into the ringside barrier. As Nia returns to the ring, Becky nearly makes it in before the referee's ten-count. Becky climbs the turnbuckles for a leg drop, securing a near fall. She applies DisArmHer, but Nia counters with a rollup for a near fall. Becky shifts to a cross arm breaker, and Nia responds with a one-arm sit-out power bomb for a near fall. Nia positions Becky for the Bansai Drop, but Becky escapes and attempts a super uranage, blocked by Nia. Nia executes a Super Samoan Drop for another near fall. Slamming Becky's head into the mat, Nia heads to the turnbuckles for the Bonsai Drop, securing the three-count. ##
WINNER: Nia Jax ##
Recapping Nakamura's recent story session from two weeks ago, Cody Rhodes enters the backstage area as we head to a commercial break.##
Upon returning, Cody makes his way to the ring and engages the crowd, inviting them to choose the topic for discussion. He expresses his honor in welcoming everyone to a special episode of Raw and shifts the focus to Shinsuke Nakamura. Cody acknowledges Nakamura's prowess in the ring but expresses disappointment in Nakamura's recent actions, especially following his unconventional rendition of "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Cody insists that the issue should be resolved and gives Nakamura the chance to settle it that night, urging him to bring his poison mist and words to try to thwart Cody's impending journey.##
Nakamura's image appears on the Tron, asserting that he never expected it to be so simple to manipulate Cody's thoughts and become the author of Cody's final chapter. Nakamura claims to have whispered the plot in Cody's ear, pushing him to the edge and blinding him to prevent him from seeing the ending. He declares that Cody's story won't conclude that night and offers him one more week to dream. Nakamura asserts that he will become what Cody could never be, concluding his story and symbolically closing his book by misting the camera.##
Nakamura's music plays as Cody surveys the ring.##
The broadcast then revisits the Imperium's assault on Kofi Kingston and Jey Uso's subsequent rescue.##
Returning from the break, it is announced that CM Punk will be featured on Raw the following week. ##
Kofi Kingston and Jey Uso vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci ##
Vinci and Kofi initiate the match with a lock-up, and Vinci takes control with a hammerlock and wrist lock. Kofi manages to escape and follows up with a splash for a near fall, transitioning into an armbar. Vinci retaliates with a punch and a running crossbody. He kicks Kofi and delivers a forearm. Kaiser enters the ring, landing punches on Kofi, who responds with chops and forearms. Kaiser interrupts with a knee to the midsection, blocking Kofi's boot attempt and executing the Nein Punch. Kaiser follows up with kicks in the corner, and Kofi counters with a dropkick, sending Kaiser to the floor. Vinci interferes by tripping Kofi, allowing Kaiser to send Kofi shoulder-first into the ring post. Vinci tags in, and together they execute a double dropkick combination.##
Vinci then hot shots Kofi on the edge of the announce table and rolls him back into the ring. Kaiser mocks Kofi's clap, and Vinci resumes the assault with punches. Kofi fights back with punches and a headbutt. Vinci responds with a kick, followed by an off-the-turnbuckle move, but Kofi counters with a well-timed dropkick. Both competitors are down, prompting the referee to check on Vinci. Medical staff also attend to Kaiser, leading the referee to call for the bell as Jey tags in. ##
WINNER: Jey Uso and Kofi Kingston (by referee stoppage) ##
After the match, medical staff continues to check on Vinci.##
Michael Cole highlights the WWE Holiday Tour over the past week, and a video package is shown.##
Miz makes his entrance for MizTV.##
We go to commercial, and upon returning, a video package featuring Ivy Nile airs.##
Ivy Nile talks about being considered the underdog and relishing in people doubting her. She expresses her determination and commitment, claiming that she will overthrow Rhea to become the new Women's Champion, emphasizing her unique and resilient nature.##
Backstage, Ivy is seen with Diamond Mine and Alpha Academy.##
Miz, in the ring, wishes everyone a Happy New Year and introduces MizTV. He mentions rumors about a former WWE Champion appearing and brings out "THE Judgment Day." However, R-Truth's music hits, and he comes to the ring instead.##
Truth greets everyone with his catchphrase, and Miz introduces him as the most likable member of "THE Judgment Day."##
Miz asks about the whereabouts of the rest of the group, and Truth jokes about them being invisible. Truth mentions that he has various roles within "THE Judgment Day," including PR work and administrative tasks. JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio interrupt, stating that no one from their group would appear on MizTV.##
JD says it has to end tonight, and Dom claims they are the most dominant faction in WWE. Truth mentions JD's loss last week and declares that JD is no longer a part of "THE Judgment Day" due to the stipulation.##
Miz acknowledges Truth's point and reveals that since JD lost last week, he is no longer part of the faction. Dom insults Miz, referring to his losses in 2023, and challenges him and Truth to a tag match.##
Truth asks who he is tagging with, and Miz reminds him that they are a team. Truth agrees to team with Dom, calling it a "Strange Bedfellows" match. Miz clotheslines JD over the top rope, and Dom goes to join JD.##
The broadcast goes to a commercial break. ##
Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh vs. Miz and R Truth ##
The match is already underway as Miz lands a clothesline. Truth attempts to tag in, but he's not in the right corner, leading the referee to disallow it. JD seizes the opportunity, hitting Miz from behind and tagging in. They execute a double back elbow, resulting in a near fall. Miz counters with a kick and a head scissors takedown. Miz wants to tag in Truth, but he opts for a snap mare, followed by a kick and a leg drop. JD retaliates with a kick, an Irish whip, and runs into a back elbow from Miz. Truth tags in, trying for a slam, but JD gets to his feet. Truth delivers a twisting flying forearm, followed by a splash and a corner splash, securing a near fall. Confused, Truth attempts to tag in Dom.##
JD hits a forearm and elbow, then chokes Truth in the corner. Dom tags in, hitting a 619, causing Truth to fall to the floor. Dom follows up with a slingshot senton, getting a near fall as Truth reaches for the ropes. JD tags back in, executing a suplex for another near fall. He chokes Truth in the corner, and Truth fights back with punches, but JD counters with a forearm. JD applies a reverse chin lock, and Truth punches his way out. JD attempts a sleeper, but Truth escapes and applies his own sleeper. JD breaks free with a jawbreaker.##
Miz tags in, landing punches on JD. He continues the assault with more punches, a kick from the apron to JD, and a boot to Dom on the apron. Miz executes a springboard clothesline for a near fall. Truth and Dom are in the same corner. Miz hits an Acid Drop for another near fall. Miz sends Dom to the floor, and JD headbutts Truth. Truth seeks a tag from JD, but there's confusion over who is in THE Judgment Day. JD instructs Truth to hit Miz if he's part of the faction. Truth winds up and misses Miz, accidentally punching JD. Miz kicks Dom to the floor and executes a Skull Crushing Finale for the three count. ##
WINNER: R Truth and Miz ##
Ivy Nile vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's Championship ##
They begin with a lock-up, and Rhea quickly sends Ivy face-first into the mat. Ivy attempts to lift Rhea onto her shoulders, but Rhea escapes and counters with a dropkick. Rhea follows up with an Irish whip, and Ivy counters with a forearm. Another Irish whip, but Rhea runs into a boot. Ivy avoids a splash and sends Rhea to the apron, delivering a forearm. Ivy goes up top for a crossbody, earning a near fall. Rhea responds with a thrust kick, followed by some words and forearms. Ivy retaliates with a head scissors takedown, dodging a running boot. She executes a T-bone suplex, causing Rhea to roll out to the floor.##
Rhea charges at Ivy, who drops down, leading Rhea to go over the top rope to the floor. Ivy sends Rhea into the apron and unleashes punches and forearms. Rhea gets Ivy on her shoulders and drops her face-first onto the apron, adding a kick to the back. She continues with forearms and a kick to the lower back. Rhea sends Ivy off the ropes, and Ivy counters with a punch and jawbreaker. Rhea kicks Ivy in the head for a near fall, following up with punches and a seated abdominal stretch. Rhea adds a claw to Ivy's ribs, but Ivy fights back with forearms. Rhea hits a dropkick, and Ivy falls to the floor. Rhea attempts to lift Ivy on her shoulders again, but Ivy counters and hits a German suplex on the floor.##
Both competitors re-enter the ring, and Ivy delivers kicks to Rhea's leg, followed by a dragon whip. Ivy then executes a head scissors takedown, a running thrust kick, and a Rough Ryder, earning a near fall. Ivy applies a front face lock, but Rhea counters with forearms and a knee. Ivy responds with a tornado DDT for another near fall. Ivy goes for a gutwrench, but Rhea counters with a forearm. Ivy lands on her feet during a belly-to-back suplex attempt by Rhea. Rhea misses a splash but hits a headbutt and goes up top for a missile dropkick, getting a near fall. Rhea sets up for RipTide, but Ivy manages to escape.##
Ivy lands a round kick to Rhea's temple and a gutwrench suplex for a near fall. She applies a front face lock and attempts to get Rhea on her shoulders. Rhea escapes, hitting a facebuster and a clothesline. Rhea sends Ivy into the turnbuckles, delivering a shoulder and positioning Ivy on the top turnbuckle. Rhea attempts a superplex, but Ivy fights back with forearms. Ivy goes for a sunset flip powerbomb, but Rhea holds onto the ropes. Ivy sends Rhea's head into the turnbuckles and goes for a German superplex, securing a near fall.##
Ivy unleashes kicks and forearms, going up top for a crossbody. However, Rhea counters with a headbutt and knee, setting up for RipTide to secure the three-count. ##
WINNER: Rhea Ripley ##
The former WWE Champion making a return is none other than Jinder Mahal.##
Jinder addresses the crowd, expressing disdain at their disappointment over his return. He claims to be a once and future WWE Champion, highlighting the rarity of holding such a title. Jinder criticizes the current state of the United States, emphasizing division, ignorance, and misinformation. He declares himself a unifier and proceeds to speak in Punjabi, commenting on the audience's united boos during the Punjabi rendition of the national anthem. Jinder accuses the crowd of booing him due to his appearance and language, claiming to speak with intelligence and class. He asserts that he speaks the truth, planning to discuss global opinions about him in Punjabi.##
Interrupting Jinder, The Rock makes his entrance.##
The Rock acknowledges Jinder's correct observation about not being the Iron Sheik, playing a comedic role imagining how the Iron Sheik would insult Jinder. Jinder responds by criticizing The Rock for magically appearing when the WWE Universe is being insulted. He states that if he represented the people, he would be ashamed and disgusted.##
The Rock counters, expressing pride in being the People's champion and an American. He mocks Jinder's perpetual anger and suggests it stems from being disliked and lacking humor. The Rock humorously compares Jinder to his movie "Baywatch," stating that nobody watched it.##
Jinder claims not to have watched "Baywatch," prompting Rock to exclaim, "It doesn't matter!" Rock asserts that the country is not a joke, and Jinder cannot run it down without consequences. Rock dubs Jinder the "Modern Day Maharaja" turned "Day One Douchebag." Rock initiates a call-and-response with the crowd, with one side saying "Day One" and the other saying "Douchebag."##
Rock playfully ends the exchange and suggests singing a verse of the National Anthem. However, Jinder attacks Rock with punches and kicks. Jinder removes his jacket, but Rock retaliates with a spinebuster and the iconic People's Elbow. ##
As Rock celebrates, he expresses love for San Diego, wishes everyone a Happy New Year, and humorously contemplates where to sit while grabbing a bite to eat.##
The scene transitions to Drew McIntyre in the back, and the broadcast goes to commercial. ##
Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark vs. Natalya and Tegan Nox ##
Natalya executes an arm drag on Zoey, who then misses a splash. Natalya follows up with a slingshot atomic drop, and Tegan tags in. She propels Zoey into the turnbuckles, allowing Natalya to tag back in. Shayna enters the match and trips Natalya, delivering a kick for a near fall. Shayna proceeds to stomp on Natalya's elbow and applies a knee to the area. ##
Zoey tags in and performs a twisting senton for another near fall. She locks Natalya in a reverse chin lock. Natalya attempts a snap mare, but Zoey sends her back into the turnbuckles. Shayna tags back in, delivering punches, a snap mare, and a kick to Natalya's back for a near fall. Shayna then applies a hammer lock, preventing Natalya from making the tag. Natalya manages to execute an arm drag, but Shayna runs her into the turnbuckles before tagging in Zoey. ##
Zoey delivers a series of kicks, and Shayna returns for more kicks. Natalya fights back with a forearm to Zoey and kicks to Shayna. Natalya attempts to make a tag by going through Shayna's legs, but Shayna intervenes. However, Natalya kicks Shayna away and successfully tags in Tegan. Tegan unleashes clotheslines and punches, targeting Shayna with a running European uppercut and a headbutt, followed by a gourdbuster. ##
In the locker room, Candice and Indi watch the match on a monitor. ##
Tegan performs a running back senton in the corner and gets a near fall. Shayna manages to avoid the Shiniest Wizard, but Tegan sidesteps a kick. Shayna counters with a knee, and Nattie breaks up the ensuing cover. Zoey kicks Natalya to the floor and tags in. Shayna executes a German Suplex, and Zoey follows up with a Z360 for the three count. ##
WINNER: Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark ##
Drew McIntyre vs Seth Rollins for the World Championship ##
Seth delivers a running boot and follows up with punches. The referee intervenes, pulling Seth out of the corner. Drew retaliates with a kick, chop, and a series of punches. Seth answers with a chest kick and sends Drew over the top rope to the floor. Seth adds a forearm off the ring steps, but Drew counters with a forearm of his own. Drew attempts a reverse Alabama Slam onto the steps, but Seth holds onto the ropes, executing a skin-the-cat move. Seth then lands a kick through the ropes.##
Drew catches Seth during a subsequent suicide dive, performing an overhead belly-to-belly suplex on the floor. He proceeds to send Seth into the ring steps, delivering punches along the way. Drew continues with a chop in the corner, a back elbow, and a near fall. He executes a boot to the head and ties up Seth in the ropes, delivering forearms across the chest in a playful nod to Sheamus. The referee checks on Seth in the corner as Drew presses his face against the ring post. Seth retaliates with punches, gets on the ropes, but Drew drops him onto the top rope for another near fall. Drew adds a chop, and Seth responds with chops of his own. Drew establishes the exchange, concluding with a Dragon chop to send Seth to the mat. Drew continues the assault with punches. ##
Seth delivers punches to Drew, but Drew responds with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a near fall. Drew places Seth on his shoulders and climbs the turnbuckles.##
In a reversal of a Super Air Raid Crash, Seth sets up for a sunset flip into a buckle bomb. He follows up with a suplex, sending Drew shoulder-first into the ring post when Drew charges into the corner. Seth executes a flip dive onto Drew, sending him into the ring. Seth attempts a suplex, but Drew blocks it. Drew tries a suplex, but Seth counters with a tornado DDT. Seth goes up top and lands a frog splash for a near fall. He prepares for a quebrada, but Drew moves, and Seth lands on his feet. Drew is sent to the apron, where he punches Seth. Drew goes up top, but Seth stops him, hitting a superplex. When Seth goes for the Falcon Arrow, Drew counters with a suplex for a near fall.##
Drew punches Seth, who hangs in the ropes. Drew gets Seth on his shoulders, but Seth gets to his feet and hits a superkick. Drew responds with a reverse Alabama Slam for a near fall. Drew delivers an Irish whip and clothesline. He places Seth on the turnbuckles, attempting a superplex, but Seth blocks it. Seth responds with forearms and rakes Drew's back. Drew retaliates with a forearm, and Seth counters with a superkick. Drew misses a Claymore, and Seth hits Future Shock. Drew prepares for a Claymore but runs into a sit-out powerbomb for a near fall. Seth pulls Drew into position and goes up top for a Phoenix Splash, but Drew moves, and Seth rolls through. Drew misses a Claymore, and Seth hits a superkick followed by a Pedigree for a near fall.##
Damian Priest's music plays, and he enters the ring with Dominik Mysterio and a referee. Priest uses the briefcase on Seth while the new ref is distracted by the second ref. Drew hits Priest with a Claymore and performs an overhead belly-to-belly suplex on Dom. ##
Drew delivers another Claymore, and Seth's foot is on the rope. Drew sends Seth into the ropes and removes the hood from the announce table. Drew places Seth on the announce table, attempting a tombstone, but Seth kicks him. Seth hits a Pedigree on the announce table, sends Drew back into the ring, and delivers Black Out for the three count. ##
WINNER: Seth Rollins ##
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