{"id":189417,"date":"2024-12-11T12:46:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T18:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=189417"},"modified":"2024-12-11T12:46:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T18:46:27","slug":"wwe-raw-hits-misses-12-9-new-day-cm-punk-interview-final-testament-wyatt-sicks-seth-rollins-sami-zayn-exchange-raquel-vs-rhea-main-event-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/12\/11\/wwe-raw-hits-misses-12-9-new-day-cm-punk-interview-final-testament-wyatt-sicks-seth-rollins-sami-zayn-exchange-raquel-vs-rhea-main-event-more\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE RAW HITS &#038; MISSES (12\/9): New Day, CM Punk interview, Final Testament-Wyatt Sicks, Seth Rollins-Sami Zayn exchange, Raquel vs. Rhea main event, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2452623666\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><strong>New Day entrance to the building: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I liked this. It was a simple and effective way of establishing their characters and being put off that people don\u2019t like them anymore. It\u2019s better turning into vicious heels who growl everything. I love the whole \u201cwhat did WE do?\u201d attitude. They definitely needed a refresher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Testament vs. The Wyatt Sicks: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally! The Final Testament got a win! I kid\u2026sort of. They really had to go over, as their losing their luster as a supposedly dominant group who lose constantly. The Wyatt family lose nothing from the loss, as the crowd to continue to cheer for them moving forward. A longer feud for these two factions could be fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>C.M. Punk interview: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I like this style of sit down interview. Backstage interviews are okay, but these stand out more. It\u2019s no\u2026chaotic, I think. These nothing in the background that distracts you and you can completely focus on what\u2019s being said. I liked Punk\u2019s look at history and Rollins side of things should good, too. I like this feud a lot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dakota Kai vs. Liv Morgan: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You knew Kai didn\u2019t have a chance in hell (no chance!&#8230;sorry, had to\u2026) of winning, but I think she gained from having to overcome much interference and she looked good in defeat. I always felt coming to the main roster that she has been underutilized. I\u2019m hoping she goes deep in the IC tourney or even better, wins it.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3667602165\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show covering the latest episode of Raw: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/wwe-raw-post-show-12-9-keller-narayanan-discuss-realistic-tenor-of-seth-and-punk-promos-pros-and-cons-of-tweeters-new-day-follow-up--63249853\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cwade Keller\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=63249853&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Seth Rollins \/ Sami Zayn promo: Minor Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I mentioned before that eth Rollins side of the story would be interesting to hear\u2026 until it wasn\u2019t. Not a lot of meat on the bone and I think a better story was told between he and Zayn. Rollins will probably be more of the heel in the feud, if so, I would love to see him go back to the more \u201ccult leader-like\u201d character, which I used to love.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lyra Valkyria vs. Ivy Nile vs. Zelina Vega: Minor Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully Vega didn\u2019t the loss like usual (another underutilized talent). I\u2019ve been a fan of Lyra\u2019s since NXT:UK (man, I miss that show!) and I was happy to see her advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Day: Major Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned in their Hit entering the building, this was fun! The innocent looks of not understanding why they are being mistreated is a hoot and this is the most interested I\u2019ve been The New Day in years!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raquel Rodriguez vs. Rhea Ripley: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A well done \u201cwe\u2019ve this before\u201d type of hardcore match. Not necessarily a bad thing, but all start to look alike sometimes. But, the women worked hard and congrats to the company letting the women headline more shows nowadays.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-250721074\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Stay right here and keep the flow going. We think you&#8217;ll like to read this next&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/12\/10\/wwe-raw-results-12-9-pomaress-alt-perspective-report-on-ripley-vs-rodriguez-seth-and-punk-rip-into-each-other-new-day-try-to-defend-their-actions-priest-added-to-gunther-balor-match\/\">WWE RAW RESULTS (12\/9): Pomares\u2019s alt-perspective report on Ripley vs. Rodriguez. Seth and Punk rip into each other, New Day try to defend their actions, Priest added to Gunther-Balor match<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>OR CHECK THIS OUT AT PROWRESTLING.NET:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/2024\/12\/10\/powells-wwe-raw-hit-list-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-rodriguez-in-an-anything-goes-match-cm-punk-and-seth-rollins-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-the-wyatt-sicks-vs-the-final-testament-and-the-miz\/\">Powell\u2019s WWE Raw Hit List: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez in an anything goes match, CM Punk and Seth Rollins, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, The Wyatt Sicks vs. The Final Testament and The Miz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(You can always reach PWTorch editor Wade Keller at <a href=\"mailto:kellerwade@gmail.com\">kellerwade@gmail.com<\/a>. You can also send live event results and news tips to <a href=\"mailto:pwtorch@gmail.com\">pwtorch@gmail.com<\/a>. Also, we&#8217;re always looking for volunteer contributors to help us round out of coverage of the pro wrestling scene.)<\/p>\n<h3>Follow us on Blue Sky, a great Twitter alternative, as we shift away from TwitterX\u2026<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/pwtorch.bsky.social\">https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/pwtorch.bsky.social<\/a> (search \u201cpwtorch\u201d)<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/thewadekeller.bsky.social\">https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/thewadekeller.bsky.social<\/a> (search \u201cthewadekeller\u201d)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wade Keller Post-show - WWE Raw w\/cohost Tej Narayanan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LpeTQOTuazU?start=2009&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1759032217\"><div id=\"pwtor-1036027963\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>New Day entrance to the building: Hit I liked this. 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