The December 1 episode of WWE RAW, emanating from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, was packed with high-stakes action as the fallout from the Survivor Series Premium Live Event took center stage. The night was defined by the semi-finals of a major tournament, championship clashes, and a chaotic main event that reshaped the women's tag team division.
The Last Time is Now Tournament Reaches Its Climax
The quest to crown a new contender intensified as the semi-finals of The Last Time is Now tournament unfolded. In a fiercely contested first match, Jey Uso and LA Knight battled all around the ringside area. Uso seemed to have the victory secured after a Frog Splash, but his delayed pin proved costly. The opportunistic Megastar, LA Knight, capitalized and rolled up Uso in a crucifix pin to advance to the tournament finals.
The second semi-final featured a brutal collision of powerhouses. Gunther and Solo Sikoa exchanged their most devastating moves, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. The match reached its climax when, with the referee distracted by Talla Tonga at ringside, Gunther landed a decisive low kick on Sikoa. The Ring General followed up with a thunderous Powerbomb to secure his place in the finals, where he will now face LA Knight.
Tag Team Titles Defended Amidst Rising Tensions
The WWE World Tag Team Championships were on the line in an explosive showdown. Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee of the LWO put their titles at risk against the formidable duo of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day. The match was a back-and-forth spectacle of high-flying and technical prowess. The reigning champions ultimately proved their mettle; Styles dropped Kingston on the top rope, setting him up for a punishing double stomp from Lee. AJ Styles then finished the match with a definitive Styles Clash to successfully retain the championships.
Women's Division Erupts in a No Contest Main Event
The main event was set after a tense opening segment where Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky declared their intentions to claim the Women's Tag Team titles, only to be confronted by Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, who had the same goal. This led to a highly anticipated tag team match to determine the next contenders.
However, the match never reached a proper conclusion. Just as both teams were locked in a captivating struggle, they were ambushed by Asuka and Kairi Sane, who attacked all four competitors. The chaos escalated as Bayley and Lyra Valkyria rushed to the ring, turning the bout into a wild brawl. The final twist came when Liv Morgan, who had recently returned at Survivor Series, emerged alongside Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. The trio cleared the ring, laying out everyone in their path.
In a powerful closing visual, Rodriguez and Perez held the tag team titles high. A moment of palpable tension passed between Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez before Morgan handed over her title. The show ended with all three women posing together in the ring, signaling a new and formidable alliance in the WWE women's division.
