While their appearances were rumored, many were upset when Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin didn’t appear on RAW last night. According to posts on Twitter, both had previous commitments in Las Vegas for the Shot Show…
Steve Austin: “Hitting the hay in Las Vegas. Hope Raw was a fun show. I was already booked here at the Shot Show in Vegas, as I am every year. #hunting.”
Jim Ross on Austin: “Steve Austin had a long standing commitment that prevented him (from) being ar #RAW20. So did Shawn Michaels. LIGHTEN UP.”
Shawn Michaels: “I was honest when I said I was in Las Vegas for SHOT show!”
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WWE NXT Notes: Thea Hail Wins NXT Women’s North American Title, Moose Appears, NXT North American Title Match Set for 12/30 Show, Ricky Saints Explains Why He Turned on Je’Von Evans, Leon Slater vs. Oba Femi for NXT Title Set for NXT New Year’s Evil 2026, 12/23 Show Card
WWE SmackDown Ratings – Dec. 12, 2025 – Up
Various: AAA Rey De Reyes 2026 Date & Location Reportedly Revealed, Arianna Grace Turns Heel & Attacks Her Father Santino Marella at 12/18 TNA Impact! Show, Indies/Misc.
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