WWE Raw Results (January 20, 2015)

01/20/2025

I. Opener

  • Backstage Attack: Before the show officially began, Nia Jax ambushed Rhea Ripley, setting the tone for a chaotic night.

  • Jey Uso Opens the Show: Jey Uso addressed his upcoming match against WWE Heavyweight Champion Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event.

    • Gunther interrupted, dismissing Jey's claims of being ready for the main event.

    • Jey fired back, stating, "There is only one person that main evented WrestleMania, and it ain't you!" This led to an explosive brawl between the two superstars.

II. Bayley

  • Brand Transfer Announcement: Bayley announced her official move to Raw and declared her entry into the Royal Rumble.

III. Rey Mysterio vs. Kofi Kingston

  • Special Guest Announcer: WWE Hall of Famer JBL joined commentary.

  • Fan Reactions: The New Day faced backlash from the crowd with chants of "New Day Suck" as they debuted a darker persona.

  • Match Highlights:

    • Xavier Woods interfered, attempting to prevent Rey Mysterio from executing the 619 but was caught by the referee.

    • Rey capitalized on the chaos and secured a surprise victory over Kofi Kingston.

  • Post-Match Chaos: The New Day attacked Rey Mysterio, prompting the LWO to rush in for the save.

IV. Chad Gable Interview

  • Strategic Planning: Chad Gable revealed he's enlisting Dominik Mysterio's expertise to learn how to counter luchadores like Penta, Rey Mysterio, and Dragon Lee.

  • The Creed Brothers: Issued a challenge to the War Raiders, signaling their pursuit of tag team gold.

  • Ivy Nile: Declared her intentions to target Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria.

V. Sami Zayn

  • Royal Rumble Entry: Sami Zayn officially entered the Royal Rumble, declaring himself among the top tier of WWE talent.

  • Kevin Owens' Support: Owens interrupted, expressing confidence in Zayn's victory while reiterating his own plans to defeat Cody Rhodes at the Royal Rumble.

VI. Sheamus & Bron Breakker Backstage Confrontation

  • Sheamus' Ambition: The Celtic Warrior stated his intention to complete his accolades by winning the one title missing from his collection.

  • Breakker's Response: Promised to "break" Sheamus in their upcoming Intercontinental Championship match.

VII. Bayley vs. Nia Jax

  • Roxanne Perez's Presence: Perez was spotted in the audience, adding intrigue to the match.

  • Match Drama:

    • Roxanne attempted to slap Bayley during a ringside confrontation but was countered by Bayley.

    • Nia Jax pinned Bayley in an intense showdown.

  • Post-Match Brawl: Rhea Ripley stormed the ring, clashing with Nia Jax before officially challenging her to a World Women's Championship match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

VIII. Judgment Day

  • Dominik's Note: Dominik handed Chad Gable a note with tips for defeating luchadores.

  • Tag Team Ambitions: Dominik volunteered to assist JD McDonaugh in challenging the War Raiders for the tag titles.

  • Personal Drama: Tensions between Dominik and Liv Morgan remained high following their controversial Netflix debut.

IX. Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

  • WWE aired a heartfelt video honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

X. Pete Dunne vs. Penta

  • Match of the Night Candidate: In a highly competitive bout, Penta emerged victorious, earning his second straight win.

XI. Logan Paul

  • Bold Claims: Logan Paul declared himself the "GOAT," hinting at potential future clashes with legends like John Cena.

XII. CM Punk

  • Royal Rumble Ambitions: CM Punk boldly claimed he would win the Royal Rumble, teasing a potential alliance with Paul Heyman.

XIII. Damage CTRL vs. Pure Fusion Collective

  • Match Outcome: Dakota Kai and IYO SKY of Damage CTRL defeated Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, with SKY pinning Baszler for the win.

XIV. Saturday Night's Main Event Update

  • Confirmed Matches:

    1. Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax – World Women's Championship

    2. Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu

    3. Bron Breakker vs. Sheamus – Intercontinental Championship

    4. Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens Contract Signing (Moderated by Shawn Michaels)

    5. Gunther vs. Jey Uso – World Heavyweight Championship

XV. Main Event: Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins

  • Match Recap:

    • Seth Rollins countered Drew McIntyre's offense to secure a pinfall victory.

    • McIntyre's inability to "finish the job" once again came into focus.

  • Post-Match Chaos:

    • Frustrated, McIntyre attacked Rollins.

    • Sami Zayn attempted to rescue Rollins but accidentally struck him during a miscalculated kick.

    • The segment ended with McIntyre leaving the ring and Sami Zayn explaining it was an accident to Seth Rollins.  

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