WWE RAW January 20, 2025 Preview: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

The January 20, 2025 edition of Monday Night RAW will be the second episode of the show under the Netflix era. The company has a strong lineup planned, ensuring an exciting night filled with great in-ring action and memorable moments.

Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins

Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins announced their entries into the 2025 Royal Rumble during last week’s episode of RAW, leading to a heated segment featuring CM Punk. Later, Rollins requested a match against McIntyre from General Manager Adam Pearce and the match was booked for this week’s RAW. This will be a rematch from their WrestleMania 40 match last year, so we’ll have to see who will win this time around.

The New Day Returns to Action

Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston have obviously drawn the ire of fans and pro wrestlers alike after turning heel last year. They are now set for tag team action during this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, so we’ll have to see who they will face in the end.

Pure Fusion Collective vs. Damage CTRL

Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky of Damage CTRL will square off against any pairing of Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Sonya Deville in a heated grudge match. Sky and Kai are out for revenge after Pure Fusion Collective took out Kairi Sane last year, so fans are looking forward to the match in a big way.

Lyra Valkyria Celebrates Women’s Intercontinental Title Win

Lyra Valkyria made history by defeating Dakota Kai to become the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion last week on RAW. The newly crowned champion will now celebrate her title won on this week’s RAW, so fans are excited to see what she will have to say.

Others Segments

Ahead of his World Heavyweight Title match against GUNTHER at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 25 in San Antonio, Jey Uso will address the crowd on RAW this week.

In another segment, Sami Zayn will also speak to the live audience during RAW this week. This comes after his solid win over The Miz during last week’s episode of Monday Night RAW.

Finally, WWE Hall of Famer JBL is set to make an appearance on this week’s RAW as well and he already made it clear he is excited for his upcoming appearance, so we’ll have to see what he will do at the show.

WWE RAW Lineup for January 13, 2025 Episode:

• Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre
• Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai & IYO SKY) vs. Pure Fusion Collective (Any pairing of Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, & Sonya Deville)
• The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) to compete
• Lyra Valkyria to appear
• JBL to appear
• Jey Uso to appear
• Sami Zayn to appear

Final Thoughts on WWE RAW for January 20, 2025

Tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be one to remember. With the likes of Seth Rollins, Jey and more being present for the show, it’s certain fans wouldn’t want to miss out. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the episode will turn out.

Where to Watch WWE RAW on January 20, 2025

Monday Night RAW will air live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, starting at 8 PM ET. Fans can stream the entire show on Netflix, as the new era of WWE continues to gain steam.