WWE Raw Preview - December 08, 2025: Gunther Promises Pain for Cena, Vaquer Calls Her Shot, and Tag Titles on the Line

WWE storms into the GIANT Center in Hershey, PA for the final Raw before John Cena’s retirement match—and the stakes are sky high. After winning The Last Time Is Now Tournament, Gunther returns to address the WWE Universe and vow that the 17-time World Champion will do what he’s never done on Saturday: tap.

How to Watch

• Streaming: Netflix (exclusive home of WWE Raw)
• Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
• Location: GIANT Center — Hershey, Pennsylvania

Confirmed Card (So Far)

• Gunther to appear after winning The Last Time Is Now Tournament
• Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer addresses what’s next
• World Tag Team Championship: AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. The War Raiders
• Finn Bálor vs. Rey Mysterio
• Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria

Gunther Addresses Cena — The Ring General’s Last Warning

Fresh off throttling LA Knight in Friday’s final—neck-wrenching German suplex, relentless pressure, emphatic submission—Gunther takes the mic to send one more message before Washington, D.C. Expect cold precision, no wasted words, and a chilling preview of the game plan for Cena’s last dance.

Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer: What’s Next?

La Primera has a Hall of Famer in the rearview and a hungry roster in her mirrors. Liv Morgan is circling with Judgment Day ambitions—whether she steps up tonight or plays the long game, Vaquer’s looking for a name to etch on the ticket.

World Tag Team Championship: AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. The War Raiders

Fighting champs stay busy. After turning back The New Day last week, Styles & Dragon Lee immediately asked for more smoke. Erik & Ivar never got their rematch after dropping the belts at WrestleMania 41; tonight they try to smash their way to a third reign.

Finn Bálor vs. Rey Mysterio

Some rivalries never retire. With Dominik in The Judgment Day cockpit, Rey remains the eternal irritant. Bálor needs a statement; Rey wants a lane toward Dom’s Intercontinental crown. Keep your head on a swivel: Judgment Day shenanigans and The Vision’s shadow aren’t far.

Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria

The women’s tag landscape is molten and The Kabuki Warriors have enemies everywhere. After last week’s melee, Roxanne Perez looks to keep momentum against a dangerous former Women’s IC Champion in Lyra Valkyria. Big tone-setter for the division.

Wrestling.news | Backstage Take

• Gunther/Cena: Gunther’s promise to make Cena submit is more than talk—it’s a thesis. He’ll target the neck again and suffocate the space. The psychology sells itself: Cena’s final stand vs. the sport’s most merciless closer.
• Vaquer’s next challenger: Liv is the obvious intrigue, but Vaquer thrives on unscripted disruption. A surprise face-to-face wouldn’t shock us.
• Tag Titles: Styles & Dragon Lee blend speed with switch-ups; War Raiders bring blunt force. If champions survive the early mauling, ring IQ carries them home.
• Bálor vs. Rey: House style vs. lucha jazz. One distraction could flip the board—Rey’s ring craft keeps him alive, but Bálor needs this win more.
• Roxanne/Lyra: Dark horse match-of-the-night. If Perez chains pace with combinations, Lyra will need counters from range and a momentum-killer mid-match.

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