WWE RAW Results December 17th 2018, latest Monday Night Raw winners, video highlights

The show kicked off with an appearance from the Chairman of WWE, Mr. McMahon who said that he had big things to announce about the future of RAW. Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, and Shane came out one by one and said that all four of them are assuming responsibility for the red brand.

They were talking about how a whole lot of new faces and new matches are to be introduced to the show. Triple H mentioned that the fans would be the new Authority when Baron Corbin came out asking for a second chance at being RAW GM.

Stephanie pointed out the boos and so did Shane (and there was a LOT of it!) but the family decided that Corbin can be GM if he won the match against Kurt Angle that was up next. The crowd was hyped for the Olympic gold medallist's appearance tonight after Angle's surprise return last night at TLC.

Baron Corbin vs. Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode, Chad Gable, and Apollo Crews - 4-on-1 No DQ Handicap match

Corbin got another taste of his own medicine

As the match was about to begin, Stephanie came out to introduce us to the special guest referee, Heath Slater. A minute and a German Suplex from Angle later, Triple H came out and announced that it was a handicap match as Bobby Roode, Chad Gable, and Apollo Crews were added to the match. Shane McMahon came out a few moments later and mentioned that it was a No DQ match as well.

Angle landed the Angle Slam and the team of Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode, Chad Gable, and Apollo Crews got the win. The WWE audience chanted for tables and the four WWE Superstars brought a table to the ring before Corbin took an Angle Slam through the table.

Result: Baron Corbin def. Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode, Chad Gable, and Apollo Crews

Up next was Dolph Ziggler vs. Finn Balor, after the events of TLC, where the pair got into a fight backstage.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Finn Balor

Ziggler had the upper hand early on but Balor hit a basement dropkick, gaining back some momentum. Ziggler replied with a huge DDT but took a nasty kick to the head. Dolph hit an early Zig Zag but Balor kicked out at two. Drew McIntyre came in with a distraction and Ziggler attacked him. Balor hit a suicide dive on Drew and Dolph took advantage and almost got the pin.

The match was about to come to a conclusion after a missed Superkick and Balor preparing for a finisher when McIntyre interfered. The match got a DQ finish and McIntyre hit a Glasgow Kiss on Dolph before delivering the Claymore kick to both Superstars before walking out.

Result: Dolph Ziggler vs. Finn Balor ended in a DQ finish

Backstage, Dean Ambrose was getting ready with his newly won title to walk his way to the ring.

A vignette was shown announcing the upcoming return of Sami Zayn.

Dean Ambrose has his own open challenge

âI took the most important thing in Seth Rollinsâ life, and Iâm just getting started. When Iâm done, Seth Rollins will have nothing left!â

Dean Ambrose came out to gloat about his victory against Rollins at TLC. He showed off the belt and demanded the fans' respect. He said that when he's done, Seth Rollins will have nothing left.

He called himself the 'Moral Compass' of the WWE and unless Seth Rollins came out to the ring to say Ambrose was right, he would act on his threats. Dean then issued an open challenge - to punch him in the face. Ambrose then issued a real open challenge (which could be answered by anyone but Rollins) and Tyler Breeze answered.

Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Tyler Breeze - Intercontinental Championship match

Breeze went on the offensive and hit a dropkick, but Ambrose chucked him out of the ring as we headed to commercial break. We returned to see Ambrose was in control and had Breeze in a rest hold. Breeze hit a step up Enzugiri and then a crossbody lateral press, but Dean Ambrose still kicked out. Ambrose finally hit the Dirty Deeds for the win.

Result: Dean Ambrose def. Tyler Breeze and retained the Intercontinental Championship

Ambrose was boasting after the win and Rollins' music hit. Turns out one of the guys in gas masks that came in with Ambrose was Seth Rollins as he took off his mask and attacked Ambrose. Dean quickly fled the ring as his Rollins destroyed his goons.

Lars Sullivan, Lacey Evans, Heavy Machinery, EC3 and Nikki Cross were announced as the six next NXT call-ups onto the main roster.

Bobby Lashley gets an almighty surprise

Bobby Lashley was in the ring holding one of Elias' guitars, alongside Lio Rush. Lashley went on to show-off his physique with commentary from Lio Rush as part of his 'Greatest Hits' before Elias appeared out of nowhere with a second guitar and smashed it on Lashley's back before making a hasty exit.

AOP vs. B Team vs. Lucha House Party vs. The Revival - Fatal-4-Way Match to determine the No 1. contenders for the RAW Tag Team Titles

B-Team and LHP started off the match before Dawson from the Revival was tagged in. Kalisto took a few hits from Dawson who mocked their team. AOP hit a big double-team move to Kalisto's teammate before we broke for commercials. We returned to see Wilder accidentally tagged in Curtis Axle who then tagged in Bo. Dawson and Dallas were squaring it off when Wilder interfered.

Dallas and Dawson teamed up to throw the Lucha House Party at AOP. The Revival hit the Shatter Machine on Bo and got the win.

Result: The Revival def. B Team, Lucha House Party, and AOP

Backstage, Rollins said he was going to end Ambrose before Baron Corbin blamed him for turning the locker room against him. Rollins punched Corbin in the head and left.

A vignette was shown announcing the return of Kevin Owens...soon.

Ronda Rousey issues an open challenge

Rousey came here to define what a real champion is, which is someone who represents the limit of human potential and âthe best that the human race has to offer.â

Ronda Rousey came out and issued an open challenge for her title. The RAW Women were bickering backstage about who would go to the ring when Stephanie screamed at them and took them ringside before announcing the 8 Woman Gauntlet match for Ronda's Title starting with Alicia Fox and Bayley.

8-Woman Gauntlet Match to decide the RAW Women's Championship No.1 Contender

Alicia Fox went for an early pin on Bayley but it was a two count. After a bit of back and forth, Bayley got the three count. Dana Brooke was the next one in and locked in a submission before Bayley hit a Bayley to Belly suplex and got another pinfall.

Mickie James came in fourth and hit a huge neck breaker on Bayley who was struggling at this point. James missed a high flying move but connected with a superkick for a near fall. Bayley came back with a huge suplex and the flying elbow drop but James kicked out. James hit a huge DDT and got the pinfall.

Ember Moon was in next and Mickie wasted no time going on the offensive but took a crossbody from Moon. Ember hit the Eclipse soon after for the three-count. Natalya was the next one in and took a big suplex from Moon. Natalya got a quick roll-up and got the three count. Ruby Riott came in and was eliminated too, shortly after.

Sasha Banks was the last entry to the gauntlet and came in strong. Natalya speared her into the turnbuckles and then hit a basement dropkick on Banks. Natalya hit the Sharpshooter on Banks making her tap out.

Result: Natalya won the 8-Woman Gauntlet Match and is the No.1 Contender for the RAW Women's Championship