Fans tuned in to WWE Raw on January 12, 2026 from Düsseldorf, Germany. The arena buzzed as stars delivered surprises and set up future battles. This recap covers every match, every winner, and the moments that will shape next week.
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky opened the show by flaunting their Women’s Tag Team Championship victory. Their celebration was interrupted by Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, followed by Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Chaos erupted when Asuka and Kairi Sane joined the fray. After the melee, Ripley and Sky stood tall.
Match Highlights
Je’Von Evans vs Bravo Americano
Je’Von Evans secured a quick win by landing the OG Cutter on Bravo Americano. After the bell, Los Americanos tried to attack Evans, but he leapt over the announce table and escaped back into the ring.
Winner: Je’Von Evans
CM Punk Sets Up World Heavyweight Title Match
CM Punk addressed his upcoming World Heavyweight Title defense against Bron Breakker. Finn Bálor interrupted and demanded a title match next week in Belfast, Ireland. Punk accepted the challenge and apologized to the German crowd for not wrestling that night.
Women’s Tag Team No. 1 Contender Match
Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez faced Bayley and Lyra Valkyria and Asuka and Kairi Sane in a three team scramble. Perez hit Pop Rox on Bayley, but Kairi broke the pin. Morgan then delivered Oblivion to Kairi, earning the pin and a future tag title shot.
Winners: Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez
Dragon Lee & Penta vs Bronson Reed & Austin Theory
Dragon Lee and Penta dominated early, but Bron Breakker stormed the ring, spearing both men and causing a disqualification. Adam Pearce entered to restore order, yet Breakker continued his assault. Pearce later suspended Breakker indefinitely for crossing the line. Paul Heyman argued that Pearce touched Breakker first.
AJ Styles vs Gunther
AJ Styles and Gunther clashed in a gritty first time singles match. Styles locked Gunther in a Calf Crusher and claimed a tap out, but the referee missed it. While the referee was distracted, Gunther low‑blowed Styles and followed with a powerbomb to claim victory.
Winner: Gunther
Other Key Moments
- Becky Lynch and Maxxine Dupri exchanged threats ahead of next week’s title match.
- Jey Uso agreed to give Alpha Academy a World Tag Team Title shot.
- Raquel Rodriguez attacked Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer in a heated segment.
These moments add layers to the storylines heading into the next episode of WWE Raw.
Stay tuned for more updates on CM Punk title defense plans, the Liv Morgan tag team win, and the fallout from AJ Styles vs Gunther.
Source: Coming Soon
