WWE Raw was live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on January 5. This marked the first anniversary of Raw on Netflix, which was celebrated with a Stranger Things crossover. Here are all the WWE results and winners from the January 5 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw.
List of WWE Monday Night Raw match results and winners on January 5
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky
The show opened with a heated tag title match. Both teams traded offense, but Ripley and Sky found the opening late. Ripley hit the Riptide, while Iyo followed with a moonsault on Asuka and took out Kairi Sane with a suicide dive for the win.
Winners: Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky New Women’s Tag Team Champions
Gunther mocked John Cena again this week, which brought AJ Styles to the ring. Gunther warned Styles to back off. However, Styles slapped Gunther and challenged him. Later backstage, Gunther demanded a match, and Adam Pearce booked Gunther vs. Styles for next week.
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Maxxine Dupri controlled much of the match, but Becky Lynch used her experience to win. When Dupri locked the latter in an ankle lock, Lynch rolled through and grabbed the ropes to secure the pin and regain the title.
Winner: Becky Lynch New Women’s Intercontinental Champion
During the break, Adam Pearce announced WWE NXT star Je’Von as the official new member of the WWE RAW roster. The new World Tag Team Champions, The Usos, spoke to the Brooklyn fans. They said this year belongs to them and warned every tag team to step up if they want a fight.
Raquel Rodriguez Attacks Stephanie Vaquer
In a huge segment, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer thanked fans but appeared in a walking boot after last week’s injury. However, Vaquer is blindsided as Raquel Rodriguez attacks her from behind, targeting the injured leg, and hits a powerbomb.
Liv Morgan with Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria with Bayley
Liv Morgan had her first match since returning from injury in front of fans worldwide. Lyra started strong, but Morgan turned things around. After Perez distracted Lyra, Morgan hit Oblivion and picked up the win.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker
The main event delivered a hard fight. The Vision tried to interfere, but Penta, Dragon Lee, and Rey Mysterio chased them away. Punk survived Breakker’s power moves and counters. He finally hit the GTS and pinned Breakker to keep his title.
Winner: CM Punk
