WWE Raw aired live on Netflix from Düsseldorf, Germany, featuring major developments, including CM Punk addressing his next title defense, Penta teaming with Dragon Lee, and AJ Styles facing Gunther in a first-time singles match.
Here are all the WWE results and winners from the January 12 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw.
List of WWE Monday Night Raw match results and winners on January 12
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky opened the show to celebrate winning the Women’s Tag Team Titles. Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez were interrupted, followed by Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Chaos broke out when Asuka and Kairi Sane joined the fight. After the brawl, Ripley and SKY stood tall.
Je’Von Evans vs. Bravo Americano with Los Americanos
Je’Von Evans won a fast match by hitting the OG Cutter on Bravo Americano. After the bell, Los Americanos tried to attack Evans, but he escaped by jumping over the announce table and running back through the ring.
Winner: Je’Von Evans
CM Punk and Finn Bálor Set Up a World Heavyweight Title Match
CM Punk spoke about his World Heavyweight Title defense against Bron Breakker. Finn Bálor interrupted and said he wanted a title match next week in his home country of Belfast, Ireland. Punk accepted and apologized to the German fans for not wrestling on the show.
Women’s Tag Team No. 1 Contender Match: Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane
All three teams battled with nonstop action and big moves. In the end, Roxanne Perez hit Pop Rox on Bayley, but Kairi broke the pin. Moments later, Liv Morgan surprised Kairi with Oblivion to score the pin and earn a tag title shot.
Winners: Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez
Dragon Lee & Penta vs. Bronson Reed & Austin Theory with Paul Heyman
Dragon Lee and Penta controlled much of the match until Bron Breakker stormed in and Speared both men, causing the disqualification. Adam Pearce came out to stop the chaos, but Bron continued attacking.
Pearce later confronted Breakker backstage and suspended him indefinitely for crossing the line. However, Paul Heyman argued that Pearce was at fault for touching Breakker first.
AJ Styles vs. Gunther
AJ Styles and Gunther delivered a physical first-time match. The former was locked in the Calf Crusher and claimed Gunther tapped, but the referee didn’t see it. While the referee was distracted, Gunther low-blowed Styles and followed with a powerbomb to win the match.
Following the match, a replay showed Gunther patting Styles, which caused AJ to believe Gunther had tapped during the hold.
Winner: Gunther
Other Key Moments from WWE RAW
- Becky Lynch and Maxxine Dupri exchanged threats ahead of next week’s title match
- Jey Uso agreed to give Alpha Academy a World Tag Team Title shot
- Raquel Rodriguez attacked Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer again in a major segment.
