WWE Raw December 30 2024 brings a chapter in the history of Raw to a close. With the final episode on TV, before Netflix. This was a very well put together show. With attention to the Intercontinental championship tournament with both matches being very well done to set up Lyra Vs Dakota. Lyra and Iyo continue to have tremendous chemistry in the ring and the crowd completely agreed. Drew McIntyre and Jey Uso is set up after a physical altercation.
Solo Sikoa spoke about next week in a video on the tron, while a video package helped provide a little more build for Rhea and Liv. With it being hyped up as The End. More New Day being outcasts throughout the night including a potential tag match being set up with Rey. Seth and Punk ended the show with a master class in a face to face that had the hard hitting truths needed to get you more excited for the match. The crowd was electric from start to finish, providing a top notch crowd for a weekly show.
WWE Raw December 30 2024 brings a Raw signifying the end of an era. With Raw moving to Netflix next week with a supercard of matches, tonight are the final moments before the storm. CM Punk and Seth Rollins go face to face before they meet next week. The Semi Finals for the Women’s Intercontinental championship are set for tonight. Lyra Valkyria challenges her main roster rival, Iyo Sky. Dakota Kai takes on a member of the PFC in Zoey Stark.
AMAZING New Day, Jey Uso Promo: WWE Raw December 30 2024 Opening Promo
Joe and Wade gave the cold open and were about to announce Jey Uso. The New Day end up coming out and clearly interrupting. Continuing the current trend where they are unable to speak. Jey Uso ends up coming out without issue. Woods attempts to talk about how they go way back. Jey had to try to get the crowd to be quiet for Xavier but it didn’t work.
The New Day were told by Jey that New Day Sucks before they just left the ring in disgust. Jey would say he has more to address. Talking about how Roman Reigns the OTC will take care of Solo and his bloodline next week. But also calling out Drew McIntyre.
Solo, Tama and Jacob appear on the screen and Solo talks about how he will become the next OTC. Once again stating that Jey and Jimmy made a big mistake siding with Roman Reigns. That they will have no choice but to acknowledge him. Drew would come through the crowd and end up attacking Jey from behind. Jey countered a claymore with a superkick. They end up being separated by producers, but Drew ran back into the ring and hit a claymore successfully.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.00 Stars
GREAT Chad Gable with American Made Vs Otis with American Alpha: WWE Raw December 30 2024 First Match
It was tough because this match had no ad breaks with the special nature of the episode. That somewhat hurt the match. Because that natural break might have helped this match. From working the ankle and doing great work, we get a natural build to everyone getting physical. Ivy and Maxxine brawling. Creeds’ attacking Tozawa. Brutus and Julius try to get involved but have Chad tossed into them. The crowd was firmly behind Otis but this match is just five months too late. Gable german suplexing Otis is a great visual.
Ultimately Gable gets the win with an ankle lock after all of the interference.
Results: Chad Gable by Submission via Ankle Lock
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
GOOD Dakota Kai Vs Zoey Stark – Women’s Intercontinental Championship Semi Final:
This was a fun match, of course during the match Stark had heat. Kai was getting her support. Dakota got a great looking flipping backbreaker. Zoey was caught with a superkick in mid air. Dakota got the win with a fireman’s carry pele kick. Enjoyable match that both stars looked good in.
Results: Dakota Kai by Pinfall via Fireman’s Carry Pele Kick
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
GREAT War Raiders and Damian Priest Vs Judgment Day with Carlito:
This is a solid match. Well done match that continued to get The War Raiders over further as a team. The crowd was receptive to both the War Raiders and Damian. The Judgment Day get their moments of control. Building towards the hot tag. Damian ends up getting the win with a great looking Boss Man Slam-esque South Of Heaven on dom.
After the match, Judgment Day try to attack and damage Priest but Ivar and Erik make the save.
Results: Damian Priest by Pinfall via Boss Man South of Heaven on Dominik
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.75 Stars
GOOD Ludwig Kaiser Promo:
Ludwig was attempting to call out Bron Breakker. Presumably wanting a rematch? Not sure on what grounds. Sheamus’ titantron appears and the return of Sheamus is here. Sheamus and Ludwig have a brawl as they are still in a heated rivalry.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.00 Stars
MUST WATCH Iyo Sky Vs Lyra Valkyria – Women’s Intercontinental Championship Semi Final: WWE Raw December 30 2024 Main Event
Well currently, Iyo is Lyra’s main roster soulmate. They have great chemistry and it will always be on display. The two women in this match were able to truly capture the crowd with “this is awesome” chants. Iyo connected with victory roll off the top rope for a nearfall. Lyra reverses the moonsault attempt and ultimately with Dakota watching from a sky box, Valkyria gets the pin on Iyo.
Results: Lyra Valkyria by Pinfall via European Clutch Roll Up
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
PERFECT CM Punk and Seth Rollins Face To Face: WWE Raw December 30 2024 Closing Segment
This is a must see, this is everything you need to see to be sold on CM Punk and Seth Rollins if you weren’t already. From mentioning Becky, to Punk not having kids, to how Punk left. Mentioning AEW without saying the letters. Punk even explained why he left, being who was in charge of the company. Tensions at an all time high as Raw on USA ended with an epic staredown.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 5.00 Stars
WWE Raw December 30 2024 Overall Summary…
WWE Raw December 30 2024 brings a chapter in the history of Raw to a close. With the final episode on TV, before Netflix. This was a very well put together show. With attention to the Intercontinental championship tournament with both matches being very well done to set up Lyra Vs Dakota. Lyra and Iyo continue to have tremendous chemistry in the ring and the crowd completely agreed. Drew McIntyre and Jey Uso is set up after a physical altercation.
Solo Sikoa spoke about next week in a video on the tron, while a video package helped provide a little more build for Rhea and Liv. With it being hyped up as The End. More New Day being outcasts throughout the night including a potential tag match being set up with Rey. Seth and Punk ended the show with a master class in a face to face that had the hard hitting truths needed to get you more excited for the match. The crowd was electric from start to finish, providing a top notch crowd for a weekly show.
Matches: 0.75/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.75/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 1/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.75/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 4.00/5 Stars
Photo Credit: WWE – December 30 2024
For inquiries about the rating criteria check out the article announcing the new system here:
