The December 1, 2025 episode of WWE Raw, broadcast from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, delivered a night packed with dramatic twists, thrilling matches, and notable returns as WWE continues capitalizing on the fallout from WWE Survivor Series 2025. Streaming globally on Raw on Netflix, this edition of Monday Night Raw further deepened ongoing storylines and showcased WWE’s evolving stars and veterans alike.
Scary Moment for Rhea Ripley on WWE Raw
One of the night's most alarming moments occurred when Rhea Ripley collapsed during a Razor’s Edge attempt on Charlotte Flair, stunning the live audience and causing a wave of concern on social media. Fortunately, after immediate backstage evaluation, WWE confirmed Ripley suffered no injury—it was a slip rather than a medical emergency—allowing her to continue pursuing the Women's Tag Team Championships with Iyo Sky, defending the division’s competitiveness post-Survivor Series 2025.Jacob Fatu’s WWE Return Set
In major backstage news, WWE is preparing for the highly anticipated return of Jacob Fatu, who has been away recovering from significant dental surgery since an October SmackDown attack. Reports suggest Fatu could rejoin WWE programming soon, with plans to reintegrate him into storylines on both Raw and SmackDown, injecting fresh energy into WWE’s roster and deepening the competitive landscape as 2026 approaches.CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker Announced for Raw’s Netflix Anniversary
Paul Heyman made a significant announcement that CM Punk will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker on the one-year anniversary of Raw on Netflix—January 5, 2026. Breakker’s aggressive promo blasting Punk as a “soft ass” veteran set the tone for a heated rivalry. This title match stands as one of WWE’s biggest for the coming year and a focal point for Monday Night Raw viewers and Netflix audiences alike.Liv Morgan’s Confrontation with Judgment Day
Liv Morgan returned to WWE Raw with a bang, storming into a Judgment Day segment and signaling a major storyline shift. Her presence signals a resurgence of this faction, promising heated feuds and a crackdown on Judgment Day’s dominance across WWE programming post-Survivor Series 2025. Morgan’s reintegration marks one of the most significant directions in her career and the WWE women’s division.Women’s Tag Team Division Intensifies
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss made a strong statement by officially challenging Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky for the Women’s Tag Team Titles on Monday Night Raw. This escalating rivalry promises to keep the division vibrant and competitive, adding anticipation for WrestleMania season title clashes and fresh matchups.Additional Notes and Backstage Intel
Adam Pearce discreetly assigned Eddie Orengo to investigate the mystery hooded attacker who helped The Vision win at Survivor Series—continuing one of the biggest ongoing WWE storylines.A backstage altercation saw Logan Paul slapped by Rey Mysterio after boasting he would retire the wrestling legend, adding heat to their simmering rivalry.
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee successfully retained the Men’s Tag Titles against The New Day in a thrilling match showcasing top-tier tag team skills.
WWE teased the impending return of a legendary superstar with a wild new gimmick, details pending, fueling fan excitement.
