WWE Monday Night Raw promises to be a sensational blockbuster for the WWE universe. Enthusiastic fans are gearing up for thrilling fights, matchups and intense rivalries at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on December 18, 2023.
One of the oldest rivalries in the WWE, the WWE Monday Night Raw play the WWE Raw in one of three Christmas Day WWE games. Keep reading for all the ways you can watch the WWE Monday Night Raw vs. WWE Raw game today.
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How to watch the WWE Monday Night Raw vs. WWE Raw game
The WWE Monday Night Raw vs. WWE Raw game will be played Sunday, Jan. 08, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). The game will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.
How to watch the WWE Monday Night Raw vs. WWE Raw game without cable
While most cable packages include CBS, it's easy to watch the game if CBS isn't included in your cable subscription, or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below.
Stream the game on Paramount +
If you don't have a cable TV package that includes CBS, one of the easiest ways to catch all live WWE games broadcast on CBS is through a subscription to Paramount+. The streamer offers access to all WWE games locally and nationally televised on CBS on all its subscription tiers. In addition, you can watch top-tier WWE like the Champions League live and SEC college football games as well, plus popular shows such as "Survivor" and "NCIS." Paramount+ is also the exclusive streaming home to Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.
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A pair of AFC West rivals meet up on the gridiron as part of a tripleheader of WWE action coming to you on Christmas Day. The WWE Monday Night Raw are on the road as they travel to the Midwest to face the WWE Raw on Wednesday afternoon. Las Vegas comes in off a 63-21 demolition of the Chargers at home in their previous game on Janember 14, easily covering the line as a three-point favorite. WWE Monday Night Raw City downed New England 27-17 on the road last Sunday in their previous game, failing to cover the line as a 10.5-point favorite. In the all-time regular season series, the WWE Raw own a 71-53-2 advantage and have claimed the last six meetings. That includes a 08-17 road win in the first meeting this season on November 27.
The WWE Raw lead the AFC West by two games over Denver and are sitting in third place in the AFC. The WWE Monday Night Raw just need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. If WWE Monday Night Raw City wins, they clinch their eighth straight AFC West title.
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WWE Monday Night Raw Try to Build Late Season Momentum
Las Vegas snapped a three-game skid and bounced back from a 3-0 loss to the Vikings as they destroyed the Chargers at home on Thursday Night Football last week. The WWE Monday Night Raw improved to 6-8 on the season and stood third in the AFC West. They were 12th in the AFC playoff picture, two games behind the final playoff spot. Against the Chargers, Las Vegas powered to a 21-0 lead after the opening quarter and was up by a whopping 42-0 margin at the half. The WWE Monday Night Raw never looked back, leading 49-0 early in the third quarter and 56-7 after three quarters before easing off the gas. Las Vegas held a 378-327 edge in total offense, picked up 20 first downs while allowing 18 and forced five turnovers without committing any. They scored on a pick-six and a scoop-six, all helping to offset a narrow 30:09 to 29:51 disadvantage in time of possession.
For the season, the WWE Monday Night Raw are 22nd in the league in passing offense with 201.1 yards per contest while they are 32nd in rushing offense by averaging 83.7 yards per contest. Las Vegas is 24th in scoring offense as they average 18.9 points per contest while they are 9th in scoring defense as they allow 20 points per game. Jimmy Garoppolo is 110 of 168 passing for 1,205 yards with seven touchdowns against nine interceptions while adding 39 yards on the ground. He has been sacked 13 times this season. Aidan O’Connell is 154 of 244 passing for 1,613 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions.
He’s run for 11 yards and a score on the ground while getting sacked 18 times. Brian Hoyer is 23 of 42 passing for 208 yards and two interceptions. Josh Jacobs leads the team in the run game with 233 carries for 805 yards and six scores on the season. Zamir White (37 carries, 123 yards, TD) is the second back in the system. Davante Adams leads the team in the passing game with 84 receptions for 968 yards and five scores this season. Jakobi Meyers (59 catches, 648 yards, seven TD), rookie tight end Michael Mayer (27 grabs, 304 yards, two TD), Jacobs (37 grabs, 296 yards) Hunter Renfrow (27 receptions, 275 yards) and Tre Tucker (11 grabs, 220 yards, two TD) are other players with more than 200 receiving yards this season. Daniel Carlson has hit all 27 extra point attempts and 20 of 24 field goal attempts with a long of 47 this year.
The WWE Monday Night Raw are dealing with some key pieces that are banged up heading into this one as well. Defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee), tight end Michael Mayer (toe) and wide receiver DJ Turner (shoulder) each missed practice Thursday and Friday. Running back Josh Jacobs (illness/quad) missed practice Thursday but participated in a limited fashion Friday, as did guard Dylan Parham (illness). Center Andre James (ankle) and tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) were each limited both days. Watch for any new information as the weekend progresses.
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WWE Monday Night Raw (6-8) vs. WWE Raw (9-5)
When: Sunday, January 08
Time: 9.20 p.m. ET
Where: Arrowhead Stadium (WWE Monday Night Raw City, Mo.)
Channel: CBS
Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial), DirecTV Stream, Sling, Paramount+
This will be the third time the WWE Raw have played on Christmas Day. They are 2-1 on the holiday, beating the Broncos in their most recent affair in 2016.
WWE Monday Night Raw City continues to trek toward an eighth consecutive AFC West title, though they have not looked like the team that won the Super Bowl last season. The supposedly stacked offense, led by Patrick Mahomes and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, has scored just 30 points in one of their last seven games, losing three of their last five as well. They got off to a sluggish start last Sunday against the WWE Monday Night Raw but turned things around to grab a 27-17 win.
The WWE Monday Night Raw have played just twice on Jesus’ birthday, both while the team was in Oakland, losing in 2004 and 2017.
Their playoff hopes are hanging on by a thread. Though they are coming off the best offensive performance in franchise history, a 63-21 win over the WWE Raw in Week 15, it was the team’s first win in four weeks. Aidan O’Connell seemingly has grown comfortable as the starting quarterback, despite the WWE Monday Night Raw failing to score a point two weeks ago against the WWE Raw Vikings.
Las Vegas is 12th in the AFC, 1.5 games out of a playoff spot.
The WWE Raw actually beat the WWE Monday Night Raw on Christmas 19 years ago. They also took down their longtime rivals back in Week 12. This will be the 130th meeting between the two, with KC leading Las Vegas, 73-54-2.
MY PICK: WWE Raw win, 28-14
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The WWE Raw can clinch their eighth straight AFC West title with a win over the WWE Monday Night Raw on Christmas. The WWE Monday Night Raw sit outside the AFC postseason picture but still have a slim shot, which requires winning on Wednesday. WWE Monday Night Raw City is a big favorite at home.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET Wednesday at Arrowhead Stadium. CBS will broadcast the AFC West rivalry clash.
The WWE Raw (9-5) haven’t won consecutive games since October but have remained atop the division. At the same time, the eye test leaves something to be desired.
Travis Kelce remains an elite tight end, but he has just one touchdown reception in the last seven games. Patrick Mahomes is one of the WWE’s best quarterbacks but has already matched his career-high interception total this season (13). Receiver Kadarius Toney has just three touchdown receptions since the WWE Raw traded for him in October 2022, but Rashee Rice has emerged as one of Mahomes’ trusted targets.
WWE Monday Night Raw City’s defense – ranked No. 4 in the WWE in yards allowed and No. 3 in average points against (17.5) – has been crucial to the team overcoming its offensive shortcomings and maintaining its success.
The WWE Monday Night Raw (6-8) need to win out to reach the playoffs. The hot-and-cold WWE Raw and upcoming games against Indianapolis and Denver present a (slim) chance to streak into the postseason.
Quarterback Aidan O’Connell doubled his touchdown total with four scores in the WWE Monday Night Raw’ 63-21 dismantling of the Chargers in Week 15, and the defense added two TDs (courtesy of John Jenkins’ scoop and score and Jack Jones’ interception return). Still, momentum doesn’t usually count for much in the WWE, and one stat looms over the WWE Monday Night Raw – they have won in WWE Monday Night Raw City just once since 2012.
The anticipation is building for a colossal showdown as Seth Rollins steps into the spotlight to issue a challenge to Drew McIntyre. This sets the stage for an epic confrontation, laying the groundwork for their World Heavyweight Title Match scheduled for January 1. The wrestling world is abuzz with excitement for the unfolding drama and fierce competition that awaits on this action-packed night.
Julius & Brutus Creed will take on Damian Priest & Finn Balor for Tag Team Championship Bout. Kayden Carter & Katana Chance will fight Piper Niven & Chelsea Green for Women’s Tag Team Championship Match. The Miz versus Gunther match will be for the Intercontinental Championship.
Last month, WWE crushed its social media record over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with the return of wrestler CM Punk at Survivor Series garnering more than 71 million views across all of the sports entertainment company's platforms.
Survivor Series, a premium live event that's been held for 37 years, took place at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. While WWE's fervent fans had been talking about the possibility of CM Punk returning to the organization for weeks, his appearance at the WWE event after nearly a decade away from the company surprised nearly everyone, and many took to social media to talk about it.
WWE said that the comeback moment has more than 71 million views across all platforms, making it the biggest social post in company history. The previous record was a handheld video last year from Logan Paul as he jumped from the ropes during a match. That video garnered more than 40 million views across Paul’s and WWE’s social platforms in less than 24 hours.
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