WWE Raw Results: Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre, JBL’s Appearance, and The New Day’s Return
Date: January 20, 2025
Location: American Airlines Arena, Dallas, Texas
Commentary Team: Michael Cole and Wade Barrett
Pre-Show Highlights
The night kicks off with glimpses of top stars arriving at the arena. Seth “Freakin” Rollins, decked out in an eye-catching outfit, makes his entrance, followed closely by his opponent for the night, Drew McIntyre.
CM Punk, fresh off declaring his Royal Rumble participation last week, is also in the building. Penta and Pete Dunne are set to clash later in the night.
Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley arrives but is ambushed by Nia Jax. In a brutal attack, Jax slams Ripley into the wall and leaves her reeling. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and WWE officials intervene to restore order.
“Main Event” Jey Uso Confronts Gunther
Jey Uso enters the arena through the crowd to a thunderous ovation. Fans and even Michael Cole join in on the dancing energy. Uso, set to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship this Saturday at Saturday Night’s Main Event, declares his intention to win the title.
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther interrupts, dismissing Uso’s confidence. He mocks Uso for acting like a mascot and accuses him of being a “useful idiot” who doesn’t follow through on his words. Gunther vows to expose Uso as a flash in the pan.
Uso fires back, rallying the crowd with chants of “YEET!” He embraces his role as a crowd favorite and reminds Gunther that he’s already main-evented WrestleMania, something Gunther has yet to do.
Tensions explode as Gunther attacks Uso, but Uso fights back, delivering a superkick that sends Gunther reeling out of the ring. Uso holds up the World Heavyweight Championship, signaling his intentions for Saturday.
Key Takeaways
- Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax Feud Intensifies: Jax’s ambush sets the stage for more fireworks in the women’s division.
- Jey Uso Stands Tall: Uso gains momentum ahead of his title clash with Gunther.
- Royal Rumble Build-Up Continues: CM Punk’s presence teases further developments in the lead-up to the iconic match.
Stay tuned for more updates as WWE builds the road to Saturday Night’s Main Event and beyond!