WWE Raw aired live on Netflix from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. The show featured major Royal Rumble build-up; AJ Styles spoke about his potential retirement; and Bron Breakker made his return after serving a suspension.
Here are all the WWE results and winners from the January 26 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw.
List of WWE Monday Night Raw match results and winners on January 26
AJ Styles and CM Punk Open WWE Raw
AJ Styles addressed Gunther’s claim that he would end AJ’s career at the Royal Rumble. He said retirement will come someday, but not yet. He made it clear he wants one more world title run.
CM Punk came out and showed respect. AJ suggested a title opportunity if he beats Gunther. Punk raised the stakes and offered a World Heavyweight Championship match. They shook hands to make the main event official.
Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs. The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez & Liv Morgan)
All six women brought intense action. However it was the team of the champion for scored the win. When Morgan went for Oblivion on Ripley, but Perez tagged in. Ripley blocked Perez’s moves and finished her with a Riptide for the win.
Winner: Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky
World Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender Fatal 4-Way Match: The New Day vs. Alpha Academy vs. American Made vs. Los Americanos
Alpha Academy survived the chaos of a four-team match. Otis powered through his opponents, and Akira Tozawa hit a senton on Julius Creed to secure the win and earn a future tag title match.
Winners: Alpha Academy
WWE World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. AJ Styles
CM Punk and AJ Styles finally faced each other in a WWE singles match. The bout ended when Finn Bálor interfered and dropkicked Punk, forcing the referee to call for the bell. After the match, Bálor attacked Punk with repeated dropkicks and multiple Coup de Grace strikes. Bálor stood tall as Raw went off the air.
Winner: CM Punk via disqualification
Other key moments from WWE RAW
- Adam Pearce apologized to Bron Breakker, lifted his suspension, and entered him and The Vision into the Royal Rumble.
- Natalya sent a warning to Maxxine Dupri in a video promo, saying her new ruthless side will take over the division.
- In a recorded interview, Gunther said he forced AJ Styles to risk his career so he can end it and take the spotlight for himself.
- Adam Pearce announced Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a Street Fight for the Women’s World title next week.
