Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 23, 2019

Kevin Owens shows up to start tonight's show. Before Owens can say much of anything, Mojo Rawley shows up. Rawley demands an explanation for hitting him with a steel pipe, and Owens says he was not going to talk about that at all. Rawley tells Owens he needs a reality check, as everyone is tough with a steel pipe in their hands. He then tells Owens it will not be a merry Christmas after this, and Owens, being in a "less chat, more splat" mood, tells Rawley to get in the ring so they can get their no-disqualification match over with.

Kevin Owens beats Mojo Rawley in a no-disqualification with a pop-up powerbomb through a table. After the match, Owens says that Mojo has got him in a fighting mood and that he still has plenty of fight left, and says the least Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar) can do is beat him up in the ring so somebody can enjoy the beating they have for him. Owens admits he is making a bad decision, then says bad decisions are part of his charm and that he is no leaving until they get in the ring and attack him. Seth Rollins and AOP are then seen backstage heading towards the ring.

Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar) show up after the commercial break. Rollins asks AOP to stay in the ring so he can take care of things himself. Rollins then tries to reason with Owens and offers his hand, but Owens responds with a superkick. AOP then gets in the ring and overwhelms Owens. Rollins joins in on AOP's attack and goes for The Stomp, but as soon as Owens counters it with a double-leg takedown, AOP are on top of Owens again. Rollins then hits The Stomp on Owens as Owens grabs at his legs.

In footage from New York City this past weekend, R-Truth is seen looking for the "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson" Christmas Tree. He learns from someone else that his invitation is om Japanese and that he is looking for the Rockefeller Plaza tree. Afterwards, R-Truth is put in a schoolkid pin by Akira Tozawa, who pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

It is announced that the wedding of Bobby Lashley and Lana will take place next week.

Bobby Lashley beats Cedric Alexander. During the match, Lana gets on the microphone and tells Cedric she cannot have Lashley battered and bruised when she and Lashley are making their wedding vows next week. She also proposes that this match become a Greco-Roman wrestling match (although that does not happen).

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says he tried to extend an olive branch to Kevin Owens only to be kicked in the face, and asks Charly to ask Owens what he is trying to accomplish instead of him.

In footage from New York City this past weekend, Akira Tozawa sats down in front of a fountain. R-Truth and a referee are in the background, and R-Truth backs Tozawa into a man with a sandwich. R-Truth then chases after Tozawa after both men blame the other for the incident.

Drew McIntyre beats Zack Ryder. After the match, McIntyre tosses Curt Hawkins out of the ring and hits Ryder with a Future Shock DDT, then lays out Hawkins with a Claymore when Hawkins fights back. Afterwards, McIntyre says he is having fun and asks Ryder and Hawkins if they feel the same before putting himself on a pedestal while "speaking on their behalf." He then tells the fans that they have seen his definition of "fun," then says that 2020 belongs to him.

Becky Lynch shows up. Becky says she has had things on her mind, and says that since the birth of "The Man," she has learned that she does things better when she takes things into her own hands. After saying she is here to take things into her own hands, she says that she has become the face of the company and that the company is trying to protect her, but she does not care what the company wants, and she needs a match with Asuka. She says she will not take no for an answer and that she will go deep inside herself to remember who she is, then tells Asuka that she is the only woman to beat her fair and square. She then says she has come around to collect one last debt as she calls out Asuka. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) show up, and Asuka says she wants the WWE Raw Women's Championship. Becky tells Asuka to name the time and place.

Aleister Black quickly beats Deonn Rusman. Before the match, it is announced that Aleister will take on Buddy Murphy next week. After the match, Buddy Murphy shows up for the next match as Aleister leaves. Buddy Murphy quickly beats Joeasa while Aleister watches by getting Joeasa up like Aleister does before the Black Mass and hitting Murphy's Law. After the match, Aleister Black gets in the ring and extends his hand, and Buddy Murphy arrogantly refuses to shake his hand. When Murphy turns around, Aleister hits him with Black Mass before sitting down in front of him.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says he has been looking forward to facing Seth Rollins for a long time, and that Rollins is the best on Raw. He then says this match will have an asterisk on it, as he will have to deal with AOP (Akam and Rezar) as well. He says that Rollins and AOP treat WWE as their playground and act like they can do whatever they want, and that they have made a mistake not finishing what they started, and as long as he keeps getting back up, he will walk out tonight still United States Champion.

Ricochet beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.

In footage from New York City this past weekend, Akira Tozawa hides behind Christmas trees to avoid R-Truth and the referee. Tozawa comes out of hiding, but R-Truth chases after him again.

We see a video package for NXT Superstar Chelsea Green before the next match.

Charlotte Flair beats Chelsea Green with the Figure Eight.

In footage from New York City earlier this week, a man dressed as Santa Claus asks that Akira Tozawa and R-Truth show some Christmas spirit. After Tozawa and R-Truth fist bump, "Santa" tells R-Truth that his gift is in the sleigh, "Santa" then punches Tozawa. "Santa" then pins Tozawa to win the WWE 24/7 Championship, then runs off with the title. R-Truth then proposes that he and Tozawa take down "Santa" together.

We see another vignette for Liv Morgan, who says it is up to her to decide who she is, and that she is anything but typical.

The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) beat Randy Orton and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) after taking advantage of Orton's injured left knee.

In footage from New York City this past weekend, "Santa Claus" gets on a horse-drawn carriage while being chased after by R-Truth, Akira Tozawa and the referee on another carriage. This leads to "Santa Claus" getting away on foot while R-Truth and Tozawa chase him for the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Erick Rowan is seen talking to whatever is inside the cage, saying he has something to take care of.

Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk about some of the events from earlier in the show, such as the announcement of Lana and Bobby Lashley's wedding and the subject of what is in Erick Rowan's cage.

Erick Rowan beats Travis Horn. During the match, Travis Horn offers Erick Rowan a candy cane. Erick Rowan takes the candy cane as Travis Horn slowly backs away from the ring, then pulls out even more in an attempt to move towards Erick Rowan's cage. Erick Rowan immediately goes on the attack on Travis Horn, which gets him the win. Erick Rowan places a candy cane in the cage after the match.

In footage from New York City earlier this week, R-Truth and Akira Tozawa finally confront "Santa Claus." R-Truth bumps Akira Tozawa out of the way to take back the WWE 24/7 Championship, then the referee leaves after getting sick and tired of running around in the cold. After "Santa" walks away by saying Tozawa and R-Truth will both get coal for Christmas, R-Truth and Tozawa decide to be friends and do stuff in New York City for the rest of the night.

Before the next match, Rusev says he has mixed emotions, and says that while he was screwed over at TLC and is upset about it, he will do something it. However, he is not upset that Lana is marrying Bobby Lashley, as Lana is the biggest punishment Lashley can have. He says that while he is single, he is not alone, as Lana will be married on Rusev Day.

Rusev beats No Way Jose. After the match, Rusev does a Spinaroonie, then dances with No Way Jose's conga line.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins. Seth Rollins tells Charly Caruso that he is going to beat Rey Mysterio, win the WWE United States Championship and establish dominance. AOP (Akam and Rezar) then accompanies Rollins to the ring.

Rey Mysterio retains the WWE United States Championship against Seth Rollins by disqualification after AOP (Akam and Rezar) attack Rey. After the match, AOP continue to brutalize Rey Mysterio, then drag Rey up the ramp to the commentary table. Samoa Joe refuses to budge from his seat at the table, and tells AOP that if he gets up, "it's both your asses." Seth Rollins calls AOP off as Joe gets ready to fight, then reasons with Joe. As Rollins walks away, he commands AOP to "finish him." AOP wear Samoa Joe down at the command of Seth Rollins, who tells Samoa Joe it did not have to be this way. Rollins then hits The Stomp on Rey on the stage before commanding AOP to put Joe through the commentary table to end the show.

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