The World Heavyweight Champion will return to WWE Raw for the first time since Survivor Series on Monday’s episode. WWE announced during Friday’s SmackDown that titleholder CM Punk will return on the Monday, December 15 Raw show. It will be Punk’s first appearance since taking part in the WarGames match at Survivor Series on November 29.
In storyline, Punk has been out selling injuries suffered in the WarGames match when a masked attacker hit him with a curb stomp. His return is expected to address the attack and the January 5th showdown with Bron Breakker when he makes his next title defense.
A singles match has also been added to Monday’s Raw, with Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio announced for the December 15 episode. This grudge match adds star power to the card as the show builds toward the end of the year.
Those two new additions join a Women’s Intercontinental Championship tilt between Maxxine Dupri and Ivy Nile, plus a tag team bout featuring The New Day vs. The Usos as part of Monday’s card.
WWE Raw, Monday, December 15 Lineup:
- World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk returns
- The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso)
- Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri (champion) vs. Ivy Nile
