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WWE Raw Recap: Punk, Breakker, and The Usos Make Noise Before 2026

The final WWE Raw of 2025 didn’t just quietly fade into the night; it kicked down the door to the new year with championship changes, heavy verbal jabs and the kind of drama that keeps wrestling fans glued to their screens.

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Multiple Outlets Provide Update On Chad Gable's WWE Return & Plans For El Grande Americano

Chad Gable is expected to be back in action within the next few weeks, if not sooner. The leader of American Made has been sidelined for the past few months with a shoulder injury that required him to undergo surgery, and his extended absence from television forced numerous creative changes to be made on Monday Night Raw over the summer.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

Nikki Bella Claims John Cena Finisher As Her Own After WWE RAW

Nikki Bella and John Cena will be linked together in pro wrestling conversations for the rest of the time. Bella and Cena were in a committed and public relationship for about six years from 2012 to 2018.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 30

WWE: Huge Return Anticipated For RAW on Netflix Anniversary Show

WWE will be kicking the new year off with a bang on the RAW on Netflix anniversary show, and Chad Gable could be making his return in Brooklyn, New York.

Dominik Mysterio News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 30

WWE fans will be relieved with Domink Mysterio injury return timeline

While it was stated that he was going to be out “indefinitely” with a shoulder injury, WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio provided an update on his impending return.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

Latest On WWE's Main Roster Plans For NXT Champion Oba Femi

What does WWE think about one of NXT’s top superstars? The brand got some added spotlight at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, which featured John Cena losing to Gunther in the 17-time World Champion’s final WWE match.

Wrestling News / ESPN / December 30

Notable January PLE matches throughout WWE history

Royal Rumble has produced many exciting WWE events in the first month of the year. Check out January PLE highlights now.

Bron Breakker News / The Sportster / December 30

WWE Star To Receive Bron Breakker-Level Push

Bron Breakker has become one of WWE's top heels and could start the new year as World Heavyweight Champion. The Vision's leader challenges CM Punk for the gold on the RAW on Netflix debut (January 5th).

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

Update On Who Made The Call For Cody Rhodes To Lose At WrestleMania 39

The stars were aligned for Cody Rhodes to get a major championship victory in the main event of WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. Rhodes returned from a a major pectoral injury at the Royal Rumble and then won that match to earn a shot at Roman Reigns and the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania that year.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

New Report Reveals Timeline For Dominik Mysterio’s Return From Injury

When will Dominik Mysterio return to the ring in WWE? The current Intercontinental Champion and AAA Mega Champion has been sidelined due to an injury that he suffered in a tag team match at AAA Guerra De Titanes.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Preview: WWE Raw (1/5/25) Netflix Anniversary Stranger Things Special

WWE celebrates one year since it ‘changed the game’ and did all the other superlatives Triple H claimed when it moved to Netflix. WWE Raw’s Netflix anniversary special has a loaded match card which shows off its best stars.

Drew Mcintyre News / The Sportster / December 30

Why Drew McIntyre Is The Favorite Heading Into Three Stages Of Hell

Drew McIntyre has had three chances to become WWE Champion during the final few months of the year, failing at every hurdle. The Scottish Psychopath will have one more chance to win the title away from Cody Rhodes to kick off 2026, and despite his poor record, the statistics are technically in his favor.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 30

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella fires back at fans after John Cena tribute on RAW

Earlier this week, during the Dec. 29, 2025, episode of Monday Night RAW, WWE’s Nikki Bella found herself in a triple-threat Women’s World Championship match against Raquel Rodriguez and Stephanie Vaquer.

Nikki Bella News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

5 Must-Face Opponents for WWE’s Nikki Bella

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella made her long-awaited return to WWE at Royal Rumble 2025 and has been working a full-time WWE schedule since the summer of 2025.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

Kevin Nash Criticizes Gunther's Heat After Retiring John Cena

Gunther may have been heckled in the streets with extra security around him, and he may have been loudly booed out of every building he's been in since retiring John Cena, but The Ring General's heat is not impressing WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash.

Sami Zayn News / The Sportster / December 30

Je'Von Evans Discusses Sami Zayn Open Challenge Match (Exclusive)

After winning the WWE United States Championship, Sami Zayn honored John Cena by re-opening the United States Open Challenge, allowing Superstars from all brands to compete.

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Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

WWE Ruthless Aggression Era: All December PPV Main Events, Ranked

A few days ago, we ranked and reviewed the main event of every December WWE PPV during the glorious Attitude Era. In this article, we’ll be doing the same for the Ruthless Aggression Era, which lasted from 2002 to 2008.

Kendal Grey News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

From Aspiring Medical Professional To Break Out WWE Star, Kendal Grey Is One To Watch In 2026

There are some people when they step into the squared circle, you can just instantly tell that they were born to be a professional wrestler. Evolve Women's Champion Kendal Grey has been turning heads ever since she arrived in WWE as part of the company's NIL program, and it's no wonder why.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Every WWE Women’s World Champion In 2025, Ranked

Women’s wrestling in WWE continued to improve in 2025, and arguably, the match of the year was from the women’s division. The women’s world title picture is so strong that stalwarts and future WWE Hall of Famers, Bayley, Becky Lynch, and Charlotte Flair didn’t even hold a women’s world championship in 2025.