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But first, a bold takeaway: the week reshaped fortunes in the WWE landscape, with some stars rising under bright spotlights while others faced sharper declines. And this is where the nuances matter most—a handful of moves can redefine momentum in surprising ways.
WWE Stock Report: Becky Lynch’s Raw boycott lingers as momentum shifts unfold
In the wrestling world, some outlets do power rankings. This space does a stock report instead. Each week, three Superstars (or groups) look poised for ascent, while three more appear to be heading in the opposite direction. After a busy stretch that included the concluding rounds of The Last Time Is Now tournament, several fortunes shifted in unexpected ways.
Where stock faltered this week
Stock Down #3: Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch’s trajectory took a hit after she relinquished the women’s Intercontinental Championship to Maxxine Dupri last month and then submitted at War Games. She responded by announcing a boycott of WWE Raw until her title is restored and referee Jessika Carr is suspended. In practical terms, neither demand is likely to be fulfilled soon, so The Man’s return to WWE programming could be delayed. On the upside, the extended break gives Lynch extra time to craft her sharp, celebrated social media parodying political figures, which has drawn significant attention.
Stock Down #2: New Day
New Day’s bid to topple World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee on Raw fell short. As a result, Kofi Kingston hasn’t recorded a Raw win in more than three months, while Xavier Woods hasn’t secured a Raw win in over six months. Grayson Waller also hasn’t posted a Raw win in 2025. Right now, the trio resembles a slug of underdogs navigating a tough stretch, highlighting how rapidly a tag division can shift.
Stock Down #1: JC Mateo
Within every faction, a pecking order exists, and Mateo currently sits toward the bottom of the MFTs. He was the first eliminated in last week’s traditional Survivor Series elimination tag match. This week on SmackDown, Mateo teamed with Nikki Cross during part of the skirmish between the Wyatts and the MFTs. That appearance reinforces a pattern: when the faction needs a fall, Mateo often ends up pinned, making his position within the group precarious.
Where the week’s momentum moved upward
Stock Up #3: Judgment Day
Liv Morgan’s return promo on Raw signaled that Judgment Day is reclaiming control on the brand. Morgan teased a pursuit of Stephanie Vaquer’s women’s world championship, while Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez stood tall in the women’s tag division by the episode’s end, with Morgan’s unspoken endorsement. The segment suggested a resurgence of dominance for the faction.
Stock Up #2: Bron Breakker
Bron Breakker delivered what many regard as the best promo of his WWE career on Raw, fueling conversations about a potential world heavyweight title clash with CM Punk. Whether in their Brooklyn showdown on January 5 or a later date, many fans now believe Breakker has a strong path to championship contention.
Stock Up #1: GUNTHER
The Ring General secured wins against Solo Sikoa and LA Knight in separate matches during The Last Time Is Now tournament, earning a spot to face John Cena in Cena’s final career match. GUNTHER asserted that Cena would concede in the retirement bout. Regardless of outcome, WWE’s move to place such high-stakes matches on him underscores the promotion’s faith in his stature and impact this year, including retirement cards for legends like Goldberg and Cena.
Discussion question: Whose stock do you think rose the most this week, and who saw the sharpest decline? Do you agree with these assessments, or would you adjust the rankings based on different criteria? Share your thoughts below.
