WWE RAW Lights Up Düsseldorf with Title Showdowns and Thrilling Matches
WWE Monday Night RAW brought its electrifying energy to Germany on January 13, 2026. The PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf hosted a spectacular episode filled with intense rivalries and high-stakes action. Fans witnessed a major face-off between CM Punk and Finn Balor, setting the stage for their World Heavyweight Championship clash next week in Belfast, Ireland. The night culminated in a blockbuster main event featuring Gunther and AJ Styles.
Women's Tag Team Division Heats Up with Multiple Challenges
The show kicked off with the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky, addressing their recent title victory. Their celebration quickly turned chaotic as Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez interrupted, demanding a title shot. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria also joined the fray, adding to the tension. Asuka and Kairi Sane then appeared, pulling Ripley and Sky out of the ring to create further drama. Despite the interruptions, Ripley and Sky stood tall as their challengers retreated.
Je'Von Evans Impresses in Dynamic RAW Debut
Je'Von Evans made a memorable in-ring debut on RAW against Bravo Americano. Despite facing interference from Rayo and El Grande Americano outside the ring, Evans showcased his athleticism. He secured a victory by hitting a stunning jumpcutter from the top rope. After the match, the three masked luchadors tried to corner him on the announcer's desk, but Evans executed a spectacular jump to escape unharmed.
Triple Threat Tag Team Match Determines No.1 Contenders
Following their earlier altercation, The Kabuki Warriors, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, and Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez faced off in a thrilling triple threat tag team match. The winner would earn a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. In a fast-paced encounter, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez hit their finishers on Bayley. Morgan pinned Bayley to claim victory, securing their opportunity to challenge Ripley and Sky for the titles.
Tag Team Match Ends in Controversy with DQ Finish
Penta and Dragon Lee clashed with Bronson Reed and Austin Theory in a sensational tag team match. Logan Paul attempted to interfere, but the referee called for the bell when Bron Breakker suddenly appeared. Breakker speared Dragon Lee in the aisle, resulting in a disqualification victory for Reed and Theory's team.
Gunther Defeats AJ Styles in Explosive Main Event
The main event featured a first-time matchup between AJ Styles and Gunther. Both superstars displayed exceptional technical wrestling skills, with intense heat between them. The match reached a controversial conclusion when Styles applied the Calf Crusher, believing Gunther tapped out. However, the referee missed the submission, allowing Gunther to hit a low blow. Gunther followed up with a thunderous Powerbomb to pin The Phenomenal One and secure the win.
