WWE RAW results 12.1.15 - new year - old stuff

1. Lumberjack Match: Seth Rollins defeated John Cena. The show opened with The Authority making this match, with the stipulation that if Cena could win, he’d win back the jobs of Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback. The lumberjacks were all heels and Authority cronies. Rollins won after Big Show pulled Cena out of the ring and knocked him out, then rolled him back in.

2. The New Day defeated Cesaro and Tyson Kidd. This was the Kofi Kingston/Xavier Woods combination. Kingston pinned Kidd after a backbreaker/doublestomp combination.

3. Roman Reigns defeated Luke Harper. Reigns pinned Harper after a spear. Reigns looked strong. After the match, Big Show attacked Reigns and knocked him out.

4. Alicia Fox defeated Naomi. The Authority made Naomi wrestle the match with one hand tied behind her back to punish The Usos. Fox won with a scissor kick.

5. The Miz defeated Jey Uso. Jey was distracted by Jimmy Uso and Damien Sandow outside the ring, allowing Miz to hit a Skull-crushing Finale and get the win.

6. Brie Bella defeated Paige. Paige was distracted by Tyson Kidd at ringside, allowing Brie to roll her up. After the match, Paige slapped Tyson.

7. The Ascension defeated local talent.

8. Rusev defeated Dean Ambrose. Ambrose’s injured knee continued to get worse as the match went on, until eventually the referee called for a stoppage.

The main event was a contract signing for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship triple threat at Royal Rumble. Cena put Lesnar through the table with an Attitude Adjustment. Rollins Curb Stomped Cena, then Lesnar.