As noted, It appears that WWE will be taping an upcoming episode of Monday Night Raw. The Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is currently advertising a “special Friday edition of Monday Night Raw” in December that seems to indicate a taped episode on New Year’s Eve.
In an update, according to Cage Side Seats, WWE’s schedule indicates the Christmas Eve Raw, and the Christmas and New Year’s Day SmackDown Live episodes will also be pre-taped.