WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: Gunther celebrates during Saturday Night's Main Event at Capital One Arena on December 13, 2025 in Washington DC. (Photo by Mike Marques/WWE via Getty Images)

WWE Raw - December 15, 2025 - Preview, Full Card

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Dec 15, 2025 12:41 PM ET

After an emotional and controversial Saturday Night's Main Event, WWE Raw will be live from Hershey, Pennsylvania. John Cena has retired, and it genuinely feels like a new era is upon us. WWE Champion Cody Rhodes stated that "multiple people" will step into John Cena's empty shoes, which were left in the ring on Saturday. Who will fill them?

Fans in Hershey will be treated to a double taping, as this Friday's episode of SmackDown will be taped. Grand Rapids will see the same later in the week, with both of next week's Raw and SmackDown episodes being taped on Friday.

With both rosters under the same roof, WWE could give us a big edition of Raw before taped Christmas episodes start.

WWE Raw - December 15, 2025 - Full Preview

World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk returns to address Bron Breakker and The Vision.
"The Ring General" GUNTHER speaks after making John Cena submit in his final match. Gunther received a mega level of heat on Saturday. Right now, he is WWE's biggest heel. It only makes sense for him to turn his attention toward the Royal Rumble.

Gunther had to be escorted to his car by security because the people were so angry.

Professional wrestling is truly back. pic.twitter.com/biEdR1bKH0
— Finesse (@ProWFinesse) December 14, 2025

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