WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes, CM Punk and Seth Rollins
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New WWE Matches This Week (January 22-26, 2024): CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes Face-Off & Seth Rollins’ Future Revelation

In the upcoming editions of RAW and SmackDown, prepare for a treat as the WWE Universe anticipates major showdowns. CM Punk and Cody Rhodes will engage in a first-time showdown. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins will reveal his future. Bobby Lashley and Street Profits will meet Final Testament, while the women’s tag team championship hangs in the balance.

WWE RAW showdown: Miz vs. Dominik Mysterio, Seth Rollins’ revelation, Priest battles McIntyre

Shifting our focus to RAW, the red brand showcases mega matches and face-offs between top stars. This week’s edition of RAW will take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The red brand will kick off with the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, addressing the WWE Universe about his future. Reports of a leg injury have surfaced, introducing an element of uncertainty to Rollins’ WrestleMania 40 plans. Fans eagerly anticipate Rollins’ words, hoping for clarity on the champion’s status and the path ahead.

In a thrilling match, Ivy Nile steps into the ring to face Valhalla, seeking retribution and aiming to avenge Akira Tozawa’s shocking upset over Ivar. Elsewhere, Chad Gable takes on Ivar, fueled by a desire for payback and a mission to restore the honor of the Alpha Academy.

In another thrilling contest, Judgement Day’s Dominik Mysterio takes on The Miz. Recently, The Miz reunited with R-Truth and faced off against Judgement Day. R-Truth has been associated with Judgement Day, despite not being part of the match. However, last week, he was also attacked by Damian Priest during the match, which finally put an end to the discussion.

In a highly anticipated matchup, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre finally go head-to-head. The tension between these two powerhouses has been simmering for months. Both stars had been engaging in a back-and-forth exchange of words. They finally came face-to-face during the main event between Seth Rollins and Jinder Mahal’s match last week, where both Drew and Damian were involved in a brawl.

Last but not least, the two favorites to win this year’s Men’s Royal Rumble, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, are set for a face-off. Both Rhodes and Punk have declared their intentions to win the Rumble and the main event of WrestleMania 40.

WWE SmackDown showdown: Carlito battles Santos Escobar, Lashley & Street Profits meets Final Testament, and tag titles on the line

As we shift our attention to SmackDown, the blue brand is also gearing up for remarkable moments. This week’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown is scheduled to take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, which promises to be a captivating one.

Months of tension and buildup will explode in a match between Carlito and Santos Escobar. The formation of a new faction by Escobar, alongside Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo, sparked this feud. As they step into the ring, the SmackDown audience can expect an intense battle.

A few weeks ago, a match between Austin Theory and Carmelo Hayes was called off due to injuries sustained by both competitors. These two superstars aim to settle the score in a match that promises to be hard-hitting and unpredictable.

The return of the Authors of Pain, now aligned with Paul Ellering, has shifted the landscape of SmackDown. The newly formed faction, Final Testament, including Karrion Kross and Scarlett, targeted Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits a few weeks ago. As these two powerful factions meet, the SmackDown can anticipate a chaotic and intense showdown with major implications for the brand’s future.

In a highly anticipated tag team title match, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance will defend the titles against the Kabuki Warriors. The SmackDown women’s division is in turmoil with the addition of Kabuki Warriors alignment with Damage CTRL.

As the road to WrestleMania 40 officially begins, the go-home editions of RAW and SmackDown promise to deliver unforgettable moments. This also sets the stage for an explosive Royal Rumble weekend.

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