Monday Night Raw - January 27, 2025

I. Opening Segment The show kicks off with Seth "Freakin" Rollins electrifying the crowd as he makes his way to the ring. Rollins declares his intentions to dominate the Royal Rumble, vowing to crush CM Punk's dreams of a Rumble victory. With confidence, he teases the idea of challenging either Gunther or Cody Rhodes for their respective titles at WrestleMania.

Gunther interrupts, stepping into the ring to confront Rollins. The Ring General asserts his dominance, proclaiming himself the best wrestler today and dismissing Rollins as the aftermath of a bygone era. Before tensions boil over, Logan Paul's music hits, and the social media megastar saunters to the ring. Paul announces his entry into the Royal Rumble and declares his unparalleled greatness, adding more fuel to the fiery showdown brewing in the ring.

II. Backstage: CM Punk Interview In a backstage interview, CM Punk reflects on his return and the road ahead. However, Sami Zayn interrupts, addressing Punk's claim from last week that Zayn isn't on his level. Zayn admits there's truth to the statement but delivers a sharp rebuttal: only one of them has main-evented WrestleMania—and it's not Punk. Zayn walks off, only to encounter Karrion Kross, who offers cryptic advice: "Stop thinking with your heart and use your head." The tension between ambition and doubt lingers in the air.

III. War Raiders vs. Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh) In an exciting tag team championship match, the War Raiders successfully defend their titles against Judgment Day. Despite JD McDonagh's impressive performance, the duo falls short. The War Raiders leave victorious, solidifying their reign as champions.

IV. Rey Mysterio vs. Xavier Woods Before the match begins, an announcement is made that Zelina Vega will be heading to SmackDown. Speculation arises that Vega may reunite with Andrade, who is rumored to be seeking a manager, following advice from The Miz.

In the ring, Rey Mysterio secures a win over Xavier Woods in a highly competitive bout, showcasing his veteran skills.

V. Jey Uso's Declaration Jey Uso makes a dramatic appearance with his theme music blaring, addressing the WWE Universe. He boldly claims that he will win the Royal Rumble, eliminate his detractors, and secure a spot in the WrestleMania main event. The Uso Penitentiary is ready for business.

VI. Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez In a heated tag team match, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez emerge victorious over Bianca Belair and Naomi. Dominik Mysterio plays a pivotal role by distracting the referee, preventing a three-count for Belair and Naomi. Morgan and Rodriguez's victory earns them a future opportunity for the Women's Tag Team Championship.

VII. Paul Heyman's Announcement Paul Heyman takes center stage to reveal that Roman Reigns will grace the cover of the WWE 2K25 video game. Heyman confidently declares that Reigns will also win the Royal Rumble, cementing his legacy as the Tribal Chief.

Drew McIntyre interrupts, entering the ring to confront Heyman. The Scottish Warrior calls himself the "daddy" of the Bloodline and promises to eliminate both Roman Reigns and CM Punk at the Royal Rumble. The verbal exchange sets the stage for an epic collision.

VIII. Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre In the main event, Drew McIntyre faces Sami Zayn. McIntyre secures a controversial victory by using the ropes for leverage during the pin. After the match, McIntyre attacks Zayn, prompting Cody Rhodes to rush to the ring for the save. Chaos ensues as Kevin Owens storms in, brawling with Rhodes. The melee escalates until Zayn accidentally kicks Rhodes in the confusion, leaving tensions high as Raw goes off the air.