As the week of Dec. 19 kicked off, Raw was a brand on the heels of an exclusive pay-per-view event that saw Kevin Owens successfully retain his Universal Championship over Roman Reigns. SmackDown was a brand in a holding pattern, waiting to present the stories and feuds that will carry it into the Royal Rumble.
But as fans witnessed, one brand brought a sense of urgency, and the other did not, leading to an upset victory in this week's showdown between the red and blue shows.
Why Raw?
The drama surrounding Chris Jericho an...
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