WWE Raw Results 1/13/25

WWE Raw Results 1/13/25
SAP Center
San Jose, California

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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Pat McAfee)

Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor

Transcription by Josh Lopez

CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre Segment

CM Punk: Oh, that does my heart good. San Jose, I love y’all. And listen, really quick, before we get to CM Punk business, I need to say something really fast. I acknowledge all the firefighters, first responders, in the great state of California, and everybody in the surrounding states, sending everybody to fight this natural disaster with this fire. I’m talking about Canada, Mexico, the people, we hear you, we appreciate you. And now, for your entertainment portion of the evening, is it good to be alive on a Monday night in San Jose or what? Netflix, ladies and gentlemen, soul crushing pressure. Did you watch last week? Did you watch The Straight Edge Superstar defeat The Messiah, Seth Rollins? And I know, everybody has got a lot on their minds, CM Punk has a lot on his plate. And one of those things that’s no longer on my plate is Seth Rollins. Last year, at the Royal Rumble, it was CM Punk’s first televised match in WWE in over a decade, and it didn’t go my way.

Not only did not go my way, but my triceps also decided to take a vacation, even though I already had ten years off from the company. Separated my triceps from the bone, and I didn’t know what my future held. Didn’t win the Rumble, that’s one of my dreams. And that caused me to see, in the distance, what I thought was my career fading away. Those dreams, that were always so scary, that a lot of people couldn’t see, I couldn’t see. A lot of people will tell me that they don’t see a big neon sign, almost blinding me, it says WrestleMania, hanging right there in the crowd, but I see it. I made my biggest setback my biggest comeback. And speaking of comebacks, the man who famously says, you can’t see him, John Cena. I see you, and I always have, my friend. And I see that John Cena has declared himself for the Royal Rumble, but in living color, ladies and gentlemen, I’m out here to tell you that so am I. CM Punk. 2025, is going to throw out 29 other people over the top rope, whether they think they can see them or not, and I’m going to raise my hand, and I’m going to point to that sign, and you’re going to hear my music, Cult Of Personality. Play my song. It’s always someone that I don’t want to interrupt me. Why can’t it be Rhea Ripley that interrupts me?

Seth Rollins: Look, I know you’re not happy to see me, but you should not be surprised to see me. I told you last week, win, lose or draw, I’m going to be standing here, in the middle of this ring, on Monday Night Raw. I’m a man of my word. If I wasn’t a man of my word, if I didn’t show up when times were hard, that wouldn’t be me, that would in fact be you.

CM Punk: But I would still be the winner, right?

Seth Rollins: I would rather be the worst version of myself than any version of you. I’ve lost a lot of matches, man. I’ve lost big matches. I’ve lost main events. I’ve lost title matches. I’ve lost at WrestleMania, but last week was the worst loss of my career. I’ve never been more disappointed in myself. That I underestimated you on the biggest stage of my life. I couldn’t get the job done, and there’s only one thing I could do to seek redemption, and that’s to take your WrestleMania dreams and flush it down the toilet. See, you’re not going to win the Royal Rumble, because I’m going to win the Royal Rumble.

CM Punk: Well, it is every man for himself.

Seth Rollins: Every man for himself, and I’ll take great pride in not only winning the Royal Rumble, but dumping your ass over the top rope, on my way to the main event of WrestleMania.

CM Punk: I don’t know, I think where you see opportunity, I see a guy who couldn’t pin me, so he’s taking the easy way to throw me over the top rope. That’s what I see. Oh, you got to be kidding me.

– Drew McIntyre joins the conversation.

Drew McIntyre: Just when I think you can’t get any more disgusting, selfish, self-serving, you go and top yourself, don’t you?

CM Punk: Hey, the last time I saw you face-to-face, you were on your knees, with tears in your eyes, bleeding all over my mat, begging me for your life. You take one more step closer to this ring, and it’s going to take more than 15 staples to close your head.

Drew McIntyre: This might come to a shock to you, Phil, but not everything revolves around you, I was talking to Seth.

Seth Rollins: Oh, if you’re talking to me, his invitation becomes my invitation. So, get down here, so I can stomp your big head right into this mat.

Drew McIntyre: Maybe you should take a look at him, really quick, look in the mirror, you both are so alike. The only difference is, he admits what a piece of crap he is.

CM Punk: No, I admit that I’m the winner, and you should remember because I dragged you all around Hell In A Cell.

Drew McIntyre: Seth, you act like you’re this big leader, but it’s just an act, really, isn’t it? You’re all talk. The action doesn’t line up. You said all the right things. Heading into Tribal Combat last week, we couldn’t let Roman Reigns get power, but when everybody was getting involved, everybody was doing their part, you were nowhere to be seen. I neutralized Jey Uso, he didn’t get involved, he was so worried about Drew McIntyre. You’re only worried about your selfish agenda, worrying about your little match, and then you went and lost your match. And the worst part of it all, you’re going to tell everybody, oh, I told you so. It’s pathetic.

Seth Rollins: Drew, I got no patience for any crap that comes out of your mouth.

CM Punk: Seth, you have no patience? I got no patience for you (Seth), I got no patience for you (Drew), and I’m out of time, and I’m done talking. If one of you jerks want to swing, I’ll be right here, let’s go.

Drew McIntyre: Oh, you want to throw hands again? Punk, Rollins and McIntyre in San Jose? Is that what you want? No, why would I ever do that? Have you both not listen to a word that I said? There’s a bigger problem going on, right now. Roman is playing chess while every other idiot is playing checkers, right now. I’m always the reluctant hero. I guess I’ll have to step up for myself and that locker room. And whether you two realize it, if there’s only a way, I can get my hands on the title before he does, he’s got his Ula Fala back, now he wants the title back. If only there was a match where it’s everybody for themselves, guaranteed title match. Oh, wait, there is. I’ll see you both in the Royal Rumble. You’re welcome.

First Match: Chad Gable w/American Made vs. PENTA 

Penta is playing mind games with Gable. Wrist Lock Exchange. Penta applies a side headlock. Gable whips Penta across the ring. Penta holds onto the ropes. Penta grabs another side headlock. Gable grapples around Penta. Gable with a drop toe hold. Gable applies a side headlock. Penta slaps Gable in the back. Penta rolls Gable over for a one count. Gable with The La Magistral for a two count. Gable ducks a clothesline from Penta. Arm-Drag Exchange. Leg Sweep Exchange. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Gable shoves Penta. Gable with a chop/forearm combination. Gable sends Penta to the corner. Penta SuperKicks Gable. Penta with a Headscissors Takeover. Penta with a Rebound Leg Drop for a two count. Gable responds with The Exploder Suplex for a two count. Gable slams Penta’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Gable transitions into a corner mount. Pentagon nails Gable with The Cheeky Nando’s Kick.

Penta with The Delayed Hesitation Dropkick. Penta with a Spinning Back Kick. Gable with a big right hand. Gable ducks a clothesline from Penta. Gable delivers The German Suplex on the ring apron. Gable with a Running Boot. Gable rolls Penta back into the ring. Gable wraps the left leg of Penta around the steel ring post. Gable repeatedly drops his weight on the left leg of Penta. Gable hyperextends the left leg of Penta. Gable with a Knee Crusher. Gable with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Gable goes for The Diving HeadButt, but Penta ducks out of the way. Penta SuperKicks Gable. Gable responds with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex into the turnbuckles. Chop Exchange. Gable whips Penta across the ring. Penta kicks Gable in the chest. Penta drops Gable with The Reverse Slingblade. Penta sends Gable crashing to the outside. Penta lands The SomerSault Plancha. Penta rolls Gable back into the ring.

Penta with The Apron Enzuigiri. Penta with The Flying Crossbody Block. Penta kicks the left hamstring of Gable. Gable reverses out of the irish whip from Penta. Penta with The Flying BackStabber for a two count. Penta with The Roundhouse Kick. Gable answers with The Bridging German Suplex for a two count. Penta puts Gable on the top turnbuckle. Penta slaps Gable in the chest. Gable applies The Rope Assisted Arm-Bar. Penta with an overhand chop. Penta with a Running Hurricanrana. Penta drills Gable with The Mexican Destroyer for a two count. Penta floors Gable with another Roundhouse Kick. Gable blocks a boot from Penta. Gable with The Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Gable applies The Ankle Lock. Penta transitions into a grounding hammerlock. Penta delivers The Sacrifice. Penta connects with The PENTA Driver to pickup the victory. After the match, Jackie Redmond welcomes Penta to Raw on Netflix. Penta declares that WWE is his new home. He knows that everyone has been waiting for this moment. The real truth is that he’s the one that’s been waiting for this moment. Penta gives thanks to his family. This is a new era, but it’s also the new PENTA Era, because he has CERO MIEDO.

Winner: PENTA via Pinfall 

– We head back to The Judgment Day Clubhouse where Liv Morgan overhead Finn Balor talking about her to Carlito and JD McDonagh. Finn says that Liv will have no problem becoming Women’s World Champion again, real soon. Liv reminds Finn that The Liv Morgan Revenge Tour wasn’t just about the championship, it was about taking a piece from Rhea Ripley that she’ll never get back, and that’s exactly what she did. Is that right? Finn says that he’ll let Liv sort out her love issues with Dirty Dom. Dom walks in with a bouquet of roses. Liv doesn’t need an apology from Daddy Dom, because she’s not mad, but he could go grab her and Raquel Rodriguez’s bags and have the valet driver ready when they leave tonight. Liv tells Carlito to put the bouquet somewhere nice. Finn says that Dom has a lot to learn. Finn claims that he’s going to put an end to Damian Priest. JD says that he’ll go to Adam Pearce’s Office and demand a rematch for the World Tag Team Titles. Finn tells Dom to stay in the back and handle his business with Liv.

– Bron Breakker and Daniel Cormier were shown sitting in the front row.

Second Match: Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser 

Kaiser slaps Sheamus in the face after the bell rings. Sheamus launches Kaiser to the corner. Sheamus is throwing haymakers at Kaiser. Kaiser reverses out of the irish whip from Sheamus. Kaiser goes for a Hip Toss, but Sheamus counters with a short-arm lariat. Sheamus fish hooks Kaiser. Sheamus punches Kaiser in the ribs. Chop Exchange. Sheamus rolls Kaiser back into the ring. Sheamus with a straight right hand. Sheamus goes for Ten Beats Of The Bodhran, but Kaiser counters with a Top Rope Stunner. Kaiser with a running strike that sends Sheamus crashing into the announce table. Kaiser delivers The Wrap Around Dropkick. Kaiser has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Kaiser hooks the outside leg for a two count. Kaiser with clubbing mid-kicks. Sheamus is pissed.

Kaiser blasts Sheamus with The PK. Sheamus blocks a boot from Kaiser. Sheamus is lighting up Kaiser’s chest. Sheamus clotheslines Kaiser. Sheamus launches Kaiser over the top rope. Ten Beats Of The Bodhran. Sheamus throws Kaiser back into the ring. Sheamus hits The Avalanche White Noise for a two count. Kaiser grabs the shillelagh. Kaiser decks Sheamus with a back elbow smash. Sheamus drops Kaiser with a Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Sheamus plays to the crowd. Sheamus goes for The Brogue Kick, but Kaiser counters with a knife edge chop. Kaiser with The Step Up Enzuigiri for a two count. Sheamus blocks The Swinging DDT. Kaiser slaps Sheamus in the chest. Sheamus with another Pump Knee Strike. Kaiser responds with The Kaiser Roll for a two count. Kaiser mocks Sheamus. Sheamus avoids The Running Enzuigiri. Sheamus connects with The Brogue Kick to pickup the victory. After the match, Sheamus had a standoff with Bron Breakker. Breakker proceeds to shove Sheamus.

Winner: Sheamus via Pinfall 

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Seth Rollins. Next week on Raw, he’ll be going one on one with Drew McIntyre. Seth is getting tired of Drew needling him. Seth owes him one for last years WrestleMania. Sami Zayn tells Seth that he’s here for him if he needs someone to talk to. It was a rough week for Seth, but it had to be a great week for Sami since his boy Roman Reigns got the Ula Fala back. What’s next? Is Sami going to help Roman win the Royal Rumble or help him beat Cody for the WWE Championship? Seth wants to know when Sami is finally going to look out for himself.

– Karrion Kross was informed that The Wyatt Sicks have been moved to SmackDown. Miz claims that he has nothing to do with that. Sami Zayn asks Kross if Pearce is available to talk? Kross overheard Sami’s conversation with Seth and it was quite interesting. He could totally see The Bloodline falling apart again because Sami has always wanted to be a World Champion. Miz says that, when it comes to World Championships, they don’t have to worry about Sami. Sami responds by saying that Miz has been Karrion’s lackey for so long, nobody is really worried about him. Miz reminds Sami that he’s a former 2X WWE Champion, two times more than Sami will ever be. Sami originally wanted to discuss other business with Pearce, but instead he would like to have a one-on-one match with Miz instead.

– Oba Femi is in the house.

GUNTHER & Jey Uso Segment 

GUNTHER: So, last week, with a lot of interest, I followed along with the debut of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. A monumental moment in the history of this company, a visual attraction, I was very impressed. When it comes to the performances in the ring, I was less impressed, because, let’s be honest, besides me, I wish we had a roster that can actually fulfill those high expectations. Everyone is fighting over personal drama, who’s the head of the table, who’s the best in the world. Who cares? The only prize that’s worth fighting is this, the World Heavyweight Championship.

Jey Uso: Did I hear you say, you need someone to care about the World Heavyweight Championship? You’re looking at him. “Main Event” Jey Uso. Hey, Drew’s behind me, family drama is behind me, so, it’s me now. One-on-One, Saturday Night’s Main Event, for the World Heavyweight Championship. YEET!

GUNTHER: Just to make sure, Jey, you’re serious about this?

Jey Uso: YEET!

GUNTHER: Well, I admire the courage, coming out here and challenging me. And I would be naive if I would say I could hold on to this, forever. But it would be even more naive of you, Jey, to think that you are the guy that takes this away from me. No, no, no, I really want you to think about it and really understand this. Because as you and I remember, we fought over the Intercontinental Championship, twice, actually, and I’ve beaten you twice. Jey, I know exactly what you’re capable of, and it’s a whole lot less than what I’m capable of. I’ll give you that. You’re funny, you’re entertaining, but Jey, when that bell rings, I’ll expose you for what you really are, a really talented tag team wrestler. Face it, Jey, you are not on my level. You know, to you, main event is a nickname. To me, main event is the place where I belong. So, I suggest something, think about it, I would stick to your YEET, I would stay out of championship business. Saturday Night’s Main Event, that’s fine with me, but the choice is up to you.

Jey Uso: GUNTHER, hold up. Hold up, G. You see, I do respect you. Everything you said, everything that came out of your mouth, it’s true. He better than me. He’s not supposed to be here. He’s not supposed to be in this spot. He’s not supposed to sell all of this merchandise. He’ just a tag team guy. Hell yeah, I was scared to do this alone, I was scared to step out and do this by myself, but look, uce, I wake up every single morning betting on myself, because I’m still trying to earn my respect. So, at Saturday Night’s Main Event, you’re going to respect me when I’m beating your ass for the World Heavyweight Championship. It’s not just a nickname, it’s where I belong. And if you want Jey Uso to be the World Heavyweight Champion, let this fool know it in 1-2-3. YEET!

– Bayley ripped Michael Cole during the commercial break.

Third Match: Dakota Kai w/Iyo Sky vs. Lyra Valkyria For The Vacated WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Kai applies a side headlock. Valkyria whips Kai across the ring. Valkyria drops down on the canvas. Valkyria leapfrogs over Kai. Kai lunges over Valkyria. Kai avoids The Spinning Heel Kick. Valkyria blocks The GTK. Standing Switch Exchange. Kai sends Valkyria into the ropes. Kai blocks The NightWing. Strong lockup. Kai goes for a snap mare takeover, but Valkyria lands back on her feet. Kai with a flying mare takeover. Kai kicks Valkyria in the gut. Valkyria avoids The Leaping Foot Stomp in the ropes. Valkyria pulls Kai out of the ring. Valkyria drives Kai back first into the ring apron. Kai blocks The Baseball Slide Dropkick. Kai dumps Valkyria face first on the apron. Valkyria denies The PK. Valkyria sends Kai face first into the apron. Valkyria with The Fisherman’s Buster off the apron. Valkyria has complete control of the match during the commercial break.

Valkyria pulls back the arms of Kai. Valkyria dumps Kai back first on the canvas with her legs for a two count. Valkyria goes for The Fisherman’s Buster, but Kai counters with an inside cradle for a two count. Kai SuperKicks Valkyria. Valkyria dodges The PK. Valkyria delivers her combination offense. Valkyria blocks The Scorpion Kick. Kai wisely adds a flurry of up kicks. Valkyria goes for a PowerBomb, but Kai counters with a Hurricanrana. Kai drops Valkyria with The Face Wash. Kai hits The Kairopractor for a two count. Kai goes for The GTK, but Valkyria lands back on her feet. Valkyria with The Running Liger Bomb for a two count. Valkyria with The Spinning Heel Kick. Valkyria follows that with The Peripeteia for a two count. Kai clocks Valkyria with The Scorpion Kick. Kai with The Leaping Foot Stomp in the ropes. Kai connects with The GTK. Valkyria wisely exits the ring. Kai rolls Valkyria back into the ring. Valkyria avoids The Face Wash. Valkyria with The SlingBlade. Valkyria plants Kai with The NightWing to pickup the victory. After the match, Valkyria hugs Kai.

Winner: New WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Lyra Valkyria via Pinfall 

Fourth Match: Sami Zayn vs. The Miz 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Miz backs Zayn into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Miz kicks Zayn in the gut. Miz is throwing haymakers at Zayn. Miz applies a side headlock. Zayn whips Miz across the ring. Zayn drops down on the canvas. Zayn leapfrogs over Miz. Zayn clotheslines Miz. Zayn slams Miz’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Zayn with a flying double axe handle strike. Miz tugs on Zayn’s beard. Miz drives his knee into the midsection of Zayn. Miz whips Zayn across the ring. Miz drops Zayn with The Kitchen Sink. Miz with Two Running Boots. Miz talks smack to Zayn. Miz with a southpaw haymaker.

Miz repeatedly drives his knee into Zayn’s back. Miz with hammer elbows. Miz poses for the crowd. Zayn with a flurry of haymakers. Miz reverses out of the irish whip from Zayn. Zayn springboards off the ropes. Zayn clotheslines Miz. Zayn transitions into a corner mount. Zayn is fired up. Zayn with The Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but Miz counters with The Big Boot. Miz drops Zayn with The Implant DDT for a two count. Miz with clubbing IT! Kicks. Zayn avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Zayn goes for The Blue Thunder Bomb, but Miz lands back on his feet. Miz goes for The Skull Crushing Finale, but Zayn rolls him over for a two count. Miz backs Zayn into the turnbuckles. Miz with repeated back elbows in the corner. Zayn delivers The Helluva Kick. Zayn connects with The Blue Thunder Bomb to pickup the victory.

Winner: Sami Zayn via Pinfall 

– At Saturday Night’s Main Event, Bron Breakker will take on Sheamus for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax, Bayley Segment 

Rhea Ripley: Mami is back on top. And I know I might seem a little bit like a broken record to some of you guys, but I just wanted to remind the ones that might have forgot, that I am Rhea Bloody Ripley. And I am one of the most dominant women here within the WWE, and now I’m once again your Women’s World Champion.

Nia Jax: I can’t take this anymore. I was in the back talking to Adam Pearce about the transfer window, and I couldn’t help myself. I had to bring myself out here to talk to Mami. And I just came out here to let you and everyone else that I will be winning the Royal Rumble. And I’m going to take whatever title I want. And Tiffy might think that she’s at the Tiffy Top, Mami might think that she’s on top, and Bayley over here, I don’t even know what you’re doing here. You would be from this poor, dumpty town. But you and everyone else should know, there’s only one woman at the top of this division, and it’s Nia Jax. It’s not you, it’s not Tiffy, and it’s sure as hell not Bayley. Ooo, Bayley is coming to get me, guys.

Bayley: Why don’t you come up with something different, Nia?

Nia Jax: It still works.

Bayley: With all due respect, Mami, may I? Thank you so much. You know, this may not be my show, but this is my city. So, if you got something to say, then why don’t you say it to my face, you big dumb idiot?

Nia knocks down Bayley. Nia proceeds to shove Rhea. Rhea and Nia traded headbutts. Bayley delivers a chop block. Bayley with a Running Knee Strike. Ripley propels Nia out of the ring with The Big Boot to close this segment.

– Next week on Raw, The New Day will return to in-ring action. JBL will be in the house. Seth Rollins will collide with Drew McIntyre in a WrestleMania Rematch.

Fifth Match: Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor In A Street Fight

Balor attacks Priest with a series of kendo stick shots before the bell rings. Balor repeatedly whips Priest in the kendo stick. Priest stops Balor in his tracks. Priest flings Balor across the ring. Priest gives Balor the kendo stick treatment. Priest whips Balor across the ring. Priest with The Slam Dunk. Balor kicks Priest in the gut. Balor dribbles Priest’s head on the announce table. Priest catches Balor in mid-air. Priest with a Flatliner onto the announce table. Priest launches Balor over the announce table. Priest sets up a table on the floor. Balor sweeps out the legs of Priest. Balor with a flying forearm smash. Balor dumps Priest into the crowd. Priest thrust kicks the midsection of Balor. Priest sends Balor into the hockey boards. Balor attacks Priest with a garbage can. Priest rocks Balor with a forearm smash. Priest drives his knee into the midsection of Balor. Priest punches Balor in the back. Priest attacks Balor with the garbage can. Priest dumps Balor ribs first on the ringside barricade.

Balor begs for mercy. Balor kicks Priest in the gut. Balor propels Priest over the barricade. Balor attacks Priest with one of the security guard chairs. Priest with a reverse hammerthrow into the guardrails. All hell is breaking loose in San Jose. Priest and Balor are brawling in the crowd. Balor is throwing haymakers at Priest. Priest answers with a big forearm smash. Priest delivers The Broken Arrow through two production tables by the staging area. Balor gets loaded up in a stretcher coming out of the commercial break. Priest attacks The Judgment Day. Priest tees off on Balor who’s laying on the stretcher. Priest rolls Balor back into the ring. Priest plays to the crowd. Priest with The Rebound Lariat. Balor is wearing a neckbrace. Carlito drops Priest with The Backstabber.

The Judgment Day gangs up on Priest. McDonagh lands The MoonSault. Balor removes the neckbrace. Balor delivers The Coupe De Grace for a two count. Judgment Day sets up another table on the floor. The War Raiders join the fray. Ivar cartwheels around McDonagh. Ivar with The Spinning Heel Kick. Assisted Powerslam. War Raiders and Judgment Day are brawling towards the backstage area. Balor with The SlingBlade. Balor with multiple chair shots. Balor with a straight right hand. Balor drives the chair into the midsection of Priest. Balor wraps the chair around Priest’s neck. Balor goes for The Shotgun Dropkick, but Priest counters with The South Of Heaven Chokeslam for a two count. Priest goes for The Razor’s Edge, but Balor lands back on his feet. Balor drops Priest with The SlingBlade on the floor. Balor delivers The Coupe De Grace through a table. Priest Spears Balor through the ringside barricade. Priest connects with The Razor’s Edge through the other table on the floor. Priest rolls Balor back into the ring. Priest plants Balor with The South Of Heaven Chokeslam to pickup the victory.

Winner: Damian Priest via Pinfall

Total Runtime: 2 Hours, 34 Minutes

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