BRM's Quick Thoughts on the 12/24/2012 Raw

[Big Red Machine]

DEL RIO ACCIDENTALLY RUNS OVER SANTA- F*CKING HILARIOUS!

So they used a PPV spot to build Cody and Sandow up for a title shot on TV, where we are all but certain that the won't win, and now that that is over with, they just keep jobbing them out.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET FIGHT: John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio (w/Ricardo Rodriguez)- LOVED IT!
"USE THE TREE!" chants? It looks like the WWE Universe has been watching Final Battle 2012. Actually, it kind of feels like that is where the idea for this match came from. It did feel different, though, as that match was more "fun" than "funny," where as this match was both.
Anyway, I really enjoyed this match. Great use the the presents, and of Santa (I popped huge when Ricardo went to hug him) and the bowling ball to the testicles spot is just classic. Second best comedy match of the year (down only to the eight man tag at King of Trios 2012, Night 3.

WWE realized that viewership would be limited so they gave people a nice fun romp, rather than anything too serious. Sheamus pinning Show (thus justifying another World Title shot) was the only thing of real consequence on this show.