WWE Monday Night Raw
January 5, 2025
Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY
We are live with ongoing coverage of WWE Monday Night Raw. As always, refresh this page for updates. Tonight’s show will feature CM Punk defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breaker, Maxxine Dupri defending the Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch, and the team of Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY challenging WWE World Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors. Also, GUNTHER is scheduled to appear on the show.
WWE Raw Results: WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match
The show opened with the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) defending their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. The challengers started quickly, with Iyo Sky utilizing her speed against Asuka and Rhea Ripley delivering a cannonball to the outside.
The champions regained control by isolating Ripley and later Sky, utilizing frequent tags and double-team maneuvers. Sane executed a double stomp to Sky’s back while she was trapped in the ropes, followed by an Alabama Slam and a Boston Crab. Sky eventually escaped to make the tag to Ripley.
Ripley cleared the ring and combined with Sky for a Razor’s Edge/Missile Dropkick combination, but Asuka broke up the pin. The match broke down with a flurry of signature moves, including a leg-trapped German suplex by Asuka and a German suplex by Sky.
In the closing moments, Sky hit a running double knee strike on Asuka. Ripley tagged in and executed the Riptide on Asuka. Sky simultaneously delivered a suicide dive onto Sane at ringside to prevent interference. Ripley covered Asuka to secure the victory and the titles.
Winners and NEW WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions: Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley
WWE Raw Results: Gunther and AJ Styles Confrontation
Following a video package highlighting the upcoming World Heavyweight Championship match between CM Punk and Bron Breakker, Adam Pearce was shown backstage congratulating the new Women’s Tag Team Champions. Pearce then stopped Gunther, advising him to show respect when he addresses the crowd regarding his victory over John Cena, noting that all eyes are on him.
Gunther entered the ring and stated that management asked him to show respect. However, he twisted the request, demanding respect for himself for making John Cena tap out “the one thing he said he would never do.” Gunther began to insult Cena but was interrupted by AJ Styles.
Gunther mocked Styles, telling him he was “punching above his weight” and asserting that he is the greatest wrestler in the company. Gunther then finished his earlier thought, explicitly calling John Cena a “little bitch” and mocking the “You Can’t See Me” gesture at Styles.
Styles responded by slapping Gunther across the face. As Gunther stood seething but motionless, Styles told him, “That’s what I thought… nothing.” Styles tossed his microphone at Gunther and exited the ring.
A video package aired hyping the Women’s Intercontinental Championship match between Becky Lynch and Maxxine Dupri.
WWE Raw Results: Backstage News; Gunther vs. AJ Styles Set
Backstage, Ivy Nile complained to General Manager Adam Pearce about her position in the title picture, stating she refuses to go to the back of the line. Pearce insisted they wait for the results of the upcoming match before making decisions.
Gunther interrupted, demanding a match against AJ Styles. Styles appeared and mocked Gunther, asking if he was going to complain to the boss or stand and fight. Gunther demanded the match take place next week, and Pearce made it official.
WWE Raw Results: Becky Lynch vs. Maxxine Dupri (Women’s Intercontinental Championship)
Becky Lynch challenged Maxxine Dupri for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The match opened with immediate submission attempts, as Lynch looked for the Dis-Arm-Her while Dupri countered into an ankle lock. The action spilled to the outside, where Dupri utilized her athleticism to drive Lynch into the barricade and apron.
Lynch regained control in the ring with a Bexploder and a leg drop from the turnbuckles. Dupri rallied, dropping the straps before delivering a fisherman’s suplex and a sit-out backbreaker for near falls. The match became a battle of submissions, with both women trading ankle locks and armbars.
In the closing sequence, Lynch executed a superplex into a rolling DDT for a close two-count. Dupri countered a powerbomb attempt into another ankle lock. Lynch rolled through the hold and secured a pinfall while holding the ropes for leverage to steal the victory.
Winner and NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion: Becky Lynch
WWE Raw Results: Je’Von Evans Signs with Raw; The Usos Address the Division
Following a video package highlighting Oba Femi, General Manager Adam Pearce stood in the aisle to introduce the newest addition to the Raw roster. A video package aired for Je’Von Evans. Pearce introduced Evans to the Brooklyn crowd, praising him as one of the most exciting prospects in WWE. Evans officially signed his Raw contract in the ring.
New World Tag Team Champions Jimmy and Jey Uso interrupted the segment. Jey declared that they are in the city, while Jimmy celebrated the first Raw of the new year with the new champions. They acknowledged their victory over AJ Styles and Dragon Lee the previous week, but stated that was in the past. Jey proclaimed 2026 as the “Year of the Usos” and issued a warning to the entire tag team division, asserting that they are the best team in the game.
WWE Raw Results: Raquel Rodriguez Attacks Stephanie Vaquer
Jackie Redmond interviewed Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer in the ring regarding her breakout 2025 and her plans for the future. Vaquer, wearing a walking boot, reflected on her achievements, including winning four titles and debuting on Raw. She thanked the fans for their support and insisted that her foot injury would not stop her from proving she is the greatest luchadora on the planet in 2026.
Raquel Rodriguez attacked Vaquer from behind, targeting the injured foot. Rodriguez slammed the injury into the mat before delivering a Tejana Bomb. Rodriguez retrieved a steel chair and attempted to pillmanize Vaquer’s ankle, but Adam Pearce rushed into the ring and pulled the chair away just in time to prevent further damage.
WWE Raw Results: Rey Mysterio and Penta El Zero Miedo Alliance
Michael Cole recapped the recent issues between Rey Mysterio and The Vision, highlighting Penta El Zero Miedo coming to Mysterio’s aid last week. Backstage, Mysterio was seen encouraging Dragon Lee, assuring him he would be a champion again. After Lee left to speak with AJ Styles, Penta approached Mysterio.
Penta explained that he stepped in because he dislikes what Logan Paul and Austin Theory have been doing. Mysterio expressed his gratitude, noting the honor and respect inherent in lucha libre. Penta assured Mysterio that he would be there anytime he needed backup.
WWE Raw Results: Lyra Valkyria vs. Liv Morgan
Lyra Valkyria faced Liv Morgan in singles action. Valkyria showed her technical prowess early with a Northern Lights suplex, but Morgan took control by utilizing the ringside environment, sending Valkyria into the ring steps and post. Morgan maintained the advantage with a Boston Crab in the ropes and the “Three Amigos” suplex combination.
Valkyria rallied with a German suplex, a tornado DDT, and a fisherman’s buster for a near fall. As Valkyria looked to close out the match, Roxanne Perez interfered by pulling the ropes down, causing Valkyria to tumble to the floor. Bayley chased Perez to the back, but the damage was done. When Valkyria returned to the ring, Morgan immediately hit ObLIVion to secure the three-count.
Winner: Liv Morgan
WWE Raw Results: Backstage Interviews (CM Punk & The Vision)
CM Punk:
Jackie Redmond interviewed CM Punk regarding his preparation for the World Heavyweight Championship defense against Bron Breakker. Punk dismissed the noise surrounding the match, stating that people would rather talk about him than themselves. He warned that anyone labeling him the underdog is vastly underestimating him.
The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory):
Byron Saxton interviewed Logan Paul and Austin Theory about the main event. Paul acknowledged the comments made by Rey Mysterio and Penta, claiming everyone actually loves The Vision. Theory took the microphone to declare that tonight is not a “breakout” night, but a confirmation. He predicted Bron Breakker would win the title as the next step in their plan. Paul concluded by asserting that they are not the future—they are the “now”—and they are taking everything.
WWE Raw Results: World Heavyweight Championship Match
Before the main event, it was announced that next week’s Raw will have a special start time of 2:00 PM Eastern, headlined by Gunther vs. AJ Styles.
In the main event, CM Punk defended his championship against Bron Breakker. The match began with Punk utilizing technical wrestling to ground the challenger, while Breakker relied on his explosive power, landing a powerslam and multiple belly-to-belly suplexes.
The action intensified with high-risk maneuvers. Breakker missed a Frankensteiner from the top rope initially but connected on a second attempt for a near fall. Punk countered a press slam into a DDT and regained momentum with a leg lariat and a top-rope elbow drop.
Chaos erupted when Paul Heyman distracted the referee, allowing The Vision (Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory) to attack Punk. Theory delivered a curb stomp to the champion. However, Rey Mysterio, Penta El Zero Miedo, and Dragon Lee rushed to the ring to make the save, brawling with The Vision into the crowd.
The match continued in the ring. Breakker missed a spear and collided with the ring post, allowing Punk to hit the Go To Sleep and a piledriver, but Breakker kicked out of both. The two traded submission holds, moving from a Fujiwara armbar to the Anaconda Vice, and finally an STF by Punk. Heyman interfered again, forcing Punk to break the hold to strike him.
The fight spilled to the floor where Breakker countered a suicide dive with a punch mid-air. Breakker then climbed to the top turnbuckle and drove Punk through the announce table with a massive elbow drop. Breakker dragged a battered Punk back into the ring and lowered his straps for the finishing spear. As he charged, Punk countered with a knee to the head. Punk immediately lifted Breakker for a second Go To Sleep to secure the pinfall victory.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: CM Punk
