Today’s WWE RAW airing January 19, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event go-home show sees WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Best In The World” CM Punk defend his title against The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor. Plus, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion “The Man” Becky Lynch will defend her title against Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri.
The show kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on Netflix and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!
The show opens up with commentary welcoming us as we see WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk arriving in the building. His challenger, Finn Bálor, is then shown arriving and Bálor gets a big reaction. Maxxine Dupri is also walking backstage with Otis and Akira Tozawa as she will battle Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Los Americanos are then shown arriving. Rey Mysterio, Penta and Dragon Lee are then talking backstage and they will battle “Big” Bronson Reed, Logan Paul and Austin Theory.
We then go inside the SSE Arena to see a big fireworks display. GUNTHER’s music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring with a big smile on his face. GUNTHER starts off by saying it is okay and they can calm down. GUNTHER then says AJ made a mistake last week. GUNTHER then says he walked into their match with blinders on. GUNTHER then says AJ was so focused to make him tap out that AJ forgot he was in the ring with the greatest wrestler in WWE. GUNTHER then says his future looks very very bright and it will lead him back to the World Championship. GUNTHER then announces that he is officially in the Royal Rumble. GUNTHER then says as the man who lasted 1 hour 11 minutes and 46 seconds.
AJ Styles’ music then interrupts and AJ makes his way down to the ring. AJ starts off by saying he knows that GUNTHER want to move on, but he doesn’t. AJ then says he and GUNTHER rematch at the Royal Rumble. GUNTHER then chuckles and he tells AJ that he is going to win the Royal Rumble and he didn’t plan on pulling double duty, so his answer is no. AJ then says it sounds like GUNTHER is scared. AJ then says we know his hand was raised, but GUNTHER didn’t beat him. AJ then says he beat himself. AJ then says GUNTHER tapped out like a little b***h. AJ then tells GUNTHER if he is scared, he can tell him so they can move on.
GUNTHER then says last week he proved he was the smarter and better wrestler than AJ. GUNTHER then says there is no incentive to wrestle him, so the answer is still no. GUNTHER then goes to the apron, but returns to the ring. GUNTHER then says there might be something AJ can do. AJ then tells GUNTHER to name it. GUNTHER tells AJ to shut up and listen to him when he talks. GUNTHER then says if AJ wants a rematch at the Royal Rumble, he wants AJ to put his career on the line. GUNTHER then tells AJ to think about whether that is a hill worth dying on. GUNTHER then tells AJ he wants his answer by the end of the night unless he is a little bit scared.
We then see Maxxine Dupri in the back and Natalya shows up to surprise her. Natalya then says she is here to be in Maxxine’s corner so the same thing doesn’t happen again.
Becky Lynch then makes her way down to the ring for the first match of RAW. Becky Lynch then cuts a promo and says this is the first time RAW came to the island of Ireland. Becky then says it is so nice to come home because it reminds her of why she left. Becky then says the food and weather is awful. Becky then says she is rich and famous so she can leave. Becky then says her father is from Belfast and he left and married a Dubliner. Becky then says unlike Rory McIlroy, she will not lose on the last hole.
Maxxine Dupri and Natalya then make their way down to the ring for the first match of RAW.
The match starts off with both women locking up and Becky sends Dupri to the mat. Becky then hits a kick and she sends Dupri into the turnbuckles. Becky then kicks Dupri in the corner. Dupri then hits a Thesz Press and some punches. Dupri then cinches in a waist lock and Becky gets a standing switch. Dupri then gets a roll through into an ankle lock. Dupri then hits a drop kick. Dupri then hits a baseball slide and a cannonball. Dupri then goes to the turnbuckles to superplex Becky back into the ring, but Becky blocks it. Becky then hits a neck breaker onto the top turnbuckle.
Becky then tosses Dupri into the ringside barrier a few times. Becky then sends Dupri back into the ring and Becky goes to the turnbuckles for a leg drop and she gets a near fall. Becky then argues with the referee. Becky then has a back elbow blocked and Dupri hits a back slide for a near fall. Dupri then gets a rollup for a near fall. Becky then kicks Dupri and gets a near fall. Becky then hits a forearm into the corner followed by an exploder for a near fall.
Becky then misses a forearm in the corner and Dupri hits a splash. Dupri then hits some forearms and Becky hits a kick. Becky then hits a kick and a clothesline for a near fall. Becky then pie faces Dupri and Dupri hits some forearms and some clotheslines. Dupri then hits a jumping knee and a splash. Dupri then hits some kicks in the corner. Dupri then hits a fisherman’s suplex. Dupri then hits a step up leg drop to the back of the head for a near fall. Becky then hits a back elbow and Dupri misses a bicycle kick and Dupri gets caught in the ropes. Becky then hits a slam for a near fall.
Becky then goes for a uranage, but Dupri hits a snap mare for a near fall. Becky then gets a near fall. Becky then hits a gut-wrench into a cross arm breaker attempt, but Dupri blocks it. Becky then cinches in the DisArmHer into a cross arm breaker. Dupri then cinches in an ankle lock. Becky then gets a victory roll for a near fall. Dupri then hits a heel kick for a near fall. Dupri then goes up top and Becky hits a forearm to stop her. Dupri then hits a punch and Becky punches back. Both women then exchange punches on the turnbuckles. Becky then sets up for a superplex and she hits it and she rolls through for a DDT and gets a near fall.
Becky then yells at the referee again and she punches Dupri. Becky then exposes the top turnbuckle and Dupri gets a rollup for a near fall. Becky then hits a kick and Becky avoids being sent into the turnbuckle. Dupri then hits a German suplex. Dupri then goes up top and hits a cross body, but Becky rolls through for a near fall. Dupri then counters a uranage with a victory roll and she turns it into an ankle lock. Becky then crawls to the corner with the exposed turnbuckle and Dupri stops short. Becky then hits a splash into the turnbuckle and Dupri hits a round kick. Nattie then puts Becky’s foot on the rope to stop the count and Dupri is in shock. Becky then hits a man handle slam for the win.
The winner and still the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, “The Man” Becky Lynch!
After the match, Nattie hits a double leg take down on Dupri followed by some punches. Nattie then punches Dupri. Nattie then hits a thrust kick and she tells Dupri she is never going to learn. Nattie then slaps Dupri. Dupri then hits a punch and Nattie hits a flying clothesline. Nattie then puts Dupri in the sharpshooter. A referee then enters the ring to politely request that Nattie release the hold. Nattie then releases the hold and she punches Dupri several more times.
Commentary then talk about how disappointed they are in Nattie and we go back to the ring where Nattie resumes her assault on Dupri.
We then get a video from last Monday on RAW, where Bron Breakker got involved in the main event after Adam Pearce warned him not to. We then see Breakker grabbing Pearce and threatening to kill him. Pearce then suspended him indefinitely and Paul Heyman says Pearce put his hands on him first.
We then head to the back, where RAW General Manager Adam Pearce is talking with AJ Styles. He says just because GUNTHER made the challenge doesn’t mean he has to take it. AJ then says he’s going to call his wife. Paul Heyman then walks up to Pearce and asks about his week. Pearce then says he had a great week, which confuses Heyman. Pearce then says Bron Breakker is suspended, so it’s a great week and they’re in Belfast. Heyman then asks why they’re not in London. Pearce then tells Heyman to tell his guys to be on their best behavior because he’ll be at ringside and Heyman is not happy.
We then see Cathy Kelley with Bravo, Raye and El Grande Americano in the interview area. Cathy asks Grande about Je’Von Evans. Grande then asks where are his paisanos tonight. Grande then says why is he surprised they only understand one language. Rayo and Bravo then says they have no culture. Bravo then says they are just like Je’Von Evans. Grande then says miracles only happen once and your luck will eventually run out. Grande then says that moment will be tonight when you face the greatest luchador in history. Grande then says be ready because you are going to learn a thing or two.
We then get a video package for CM Punk and Finn Bálor.
We then see Raquel Rodriguez enter the Judgment Day club house and she says Stephanie is not cleared. She then says when Stephanie puts the title on the line against her, she will beat her worse than last week. Liv then says Raquel is going to be the next champion. Liv then says this will be their year. She then says Finn and Raquel will win their titles. Liv then says she didn’t trust Roxy at first but she is her little prodigy and they will win the title on Saturday. Finn then says they are on his island and the World Title is on the line. Finn then says he is not leaving without it.
Jey Uso then makes his way into the aisle and he says he is in your city. Jey then says he came out here last week to put the tag division on notice. Jey then says tonight he is out here to say he is in the Royal Rumble. Jey then says he is going to be the back to back winner. Jey then says this is a warning shot to everyone.
We then see Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Grayson Waller yell at Adam Pearce about traveling on Martin Luther King Day for their tag title match. Pearce then says they are in a Fatal 4-Way Match for the title next week.
The Vision then make their way down to the ring for the next match of RAW and Penta, Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio follow.
The match starts off with Theory and Lee and Lee circles Theory before locking up. Theory then backs Lee into the corner and gives a break. Theory then cinches in a waist lock and Lee gets a victory roll for a near fall. Lee then hits a chop. Theory then hits a back elbow and he pie faces Lee. Penta and Logan then tag in. Logan then hits a kick and some forearms. Penta then hits a kick and a back heel kick. Penta then hits a wraparound bulldog. Logan then hits a boot and a blockbuster. Penta then hits a thrust kick and he goes for a springboard move, but Logan hits a European uppercut. Reed and Rey then tag in. Reed then pie faces Rey. Rey then hits a forearm and a kick. Rey is then caught by Reed and Rey escapes. Reed then catches Rey off the ropes and hits a belly-to-back suplex. Theory then tags in and he hits a clothesline into the corner. Logan then tags in and he hits an uppercut on Rey. Reed then tags in and they Irish whip Reed into the corner for a splash.
Theory then tags in and he chops Rey. Theory then hits an Irish whip and Rey tries to float over, but Theory catches him. Penta then tags in and kicks Theory. Rey then hits a senton and Penta hits a hesitation kick. Lee then hits a hesitation drop kick. Rey, Lee and Penta then hit flip dives and an Asai Moonsault onto Logan, Theory and Reed. Lee then kicks Theory and sends him into the turnbuckles. Lee then hits chops. Lee then kicks Theory, but Reed clotheslines Lee from the apron. Logan then tags in and he kicks Lee. Logan then hits a face plant on Lee for a near fall. Reed then tags in and he hits a double sledge to the back. Reed then kicks Lee many times. The referee then pulls Reed off Lee and warns him. Theory then tags in and he kicks Lee while Reed stands on the back of his neck. Theory then hits a back breaker and he punches Lee. Lee then hits some kicks, but Theory blocks a kick and he kicks Lee.
Theory then hits some knees to Lee and he hits a fallaway slam on Lee. Reed then tags in and punches Lee in the ribs. Lee then kicks Reed to try to get free and make the tag, but Reed holds on. Lee then floats over and he cannot get Reed up for the power bomb. Reed then hits a back body drop and Lee tries for a sunset flip. Reed then drops down, but misses Lee. Reed then knocks Penta and Rey off the apron and he hits a power bomb for a near fall. Reed then misses a back senton when Lee moves. Logan then tags in and he pulls Lee into his corner. Lee then hits a kick that sends Logan into his corner and Theory tags in and stops Lee and punches him.
Theory then drops Lee on the top rope and Theory catches Lee on the rebound, but Lee hits a head scissors take down. Rey then tags in and he drop kicks Theory in the knee and hits a head scissors take down. Rey then hits a shoulder in the corner and he punches Theory. Rey then drop kicks Theory into the ropes, but Theory catches Rey and Penta tags in. Penta then pulls Rey into a head scissors. Penta then hits some kicks in the corner and the Penta Driver for a near fall. Lee then hits a knee to Reed and Logan clotheslines Lee. Rey then sends Logan to the floor and Logan catches Rey on the sliding splash. Logan then presses Rey over his head and hot shots him on the ringside barrier.
Lee and Penta then drop kick Logan into the ringside barrier. Lee and Penta then send Reed to the floor. Lee then hits a flip dive onto Reed. Penta then hits a back heel kick to Theory and Theory hits a forearm to stop a Destroyer. Theory then hits an Ushigoroshi for a near fall. Paul and Pearce then argue with the referee on the apron. Logan then tosses Theory the brass knuckles and the referee sees it. Pearce then takes them from Theory. Paul then says that Pearce put his hands on his guys. Paul and Pearce then argue. Pearce then puts the brass knuckles on the mat as Paul and Pearce argue. Rey then grabs the brass knuckles and Rey punches Theory. Penta then drop kicks Logan and hits a Destroyer on Theory for the win.
The winners of the 6-Man Tag Team Match, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, Penta and Dragon Lee!
We then see Jackie Redmond with CM Punk. She asks about facing Finn Bálor tonight. Punk says he is the best in the world and this is an away game. Punk then says he wants the game on his stick like the best players. Punk then says this is the pressure that gets him out of the bed every morning and prove why he is the best. Punk then says he wants to prove he is the best to their own best.
We then get a video package for Martin Luther King Day.
We then see Cathy Kelley in the interview area and she is with Grayson Waller. Waller then takes the mic. Waller then brings out The New Day. Woods then says that everyone is talking about the Royal Rumble so that means they are the ones interested in the Tag Titles. He then says AJ isn’t looking to win back the titles and Jey wants to be in the Royal Rumble. He then says why are they the bad guys. Kofi then says they do not want to be in this country to face three teams for a tag title match. He then says they will beat American Made, Alpha Academy and Los Americanos. He then says they will win tonight and become the tag team champions that you can be proud of.
We then see Paul chasing after Pearce and Pearce wants to hear what Paul has to say. Paul then says everyone will miss Pearce on RAW after he is gone. He then tells Pearce he might want to take this call.
IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley then make their way down to the ring. Rhea starts off by welcoming everyone to RAW. She then says they will be defending the tag titles against Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez on Saturday. She then says the question she has is when are they going to learn when comes to her and the Judgment Day. IYO then says Rhea is always on top. Rhea then says they have an announcement to make. She then says once they beat Roxanne and Liv on Saturday and retain their titles, they are going to be in the Royal Rumble.
IYO is then interrupted by Liv Morgan’s music and she makes her way down to the ring with Roxanne Perez. Liv says you must be more delusional than she thought because they are bringing her titles back. Perez then asks if IYO and Rhea are both in the Rumble. Liv then says she has some advise for them. Liv then says with Rhea Ripley, it always works that she is going to turn her back on her tag team partner. Liv then says she knows because Rhea did it to her. Liv then says where you are going to luck out is her selfishness will leave her with nothing and no one else. Liv then says she digresses because it isn’t her problem.
Perez then says they are not the only ones in the Rumble because she, Liv and Raquel are in the match. Rhea then mocks Liv’s giggle and she says that sounds like projection to her. She then says you are in the Royal Rumble, so how will that work. Raquel then attacks Rhea and Perez chop blocks IYO followed by a Codebreaker from Liv and a Tejana Bomb from Raquel. Rhea then goes after Raquel, but Liv and Perez stop her. Liv then goes for ObLIVion, but Rhea blocks it. Liv then hits the ObLIVion.
We then see Bayley in the back and she says she had it right there. She then talks to herself and Lyra paces behind her. Lyra then tells Bayley she is finding it hard to be positive. She then says she needs to build some momentum. She then says she hates losing and she feels bad to let her friend down. Bayley then says Lyra could never let her down. Bayley then says they didn’t get pinned. She then says one of them can win the Royal Rumble. She then says they got this. Lyra then asks what happens if she wins and Bayley asks if she can win and Lyra says that is okay.
Los Americanos then make their way down to the ring for the next match of RAW and Je’Von Evans follows.
The match starts off with both men locking up and and Grande slaps Evans on the break and Evans pushes him. Grande then cinches in a wrist lock. Evans then gets a reversal. Grande then catches Evans on a leap frog and Evans counters into a sunset flip for a near fall. Evans then gets a near fall with a rollup. Grande then misses a clothesline and Evans hits a drop kick. Evans then flips over Grande and floats over. Evans then avoids Grande in the corner and they bump heads. Evans then hits some punches from the apron and he leaps over and hits a slingshot head scissors. Evans then hits a drop kick and Bravo distracts Evans and Grande hits a kick. Grande then hits more kicks. Grande then sends Evans to the floor and Grande follows. Evans then hits a thrust kick and he goes to the ringside barrier and avoids Rayo and Bravo.
Evans then hits a punch and a springboard clothesline. Grande then goes to discuss strategy with Rayo and Bravo. Grande then breaks the count and goes back to the floor. Rayo then hands Grande Evans’ shirt and he throws it to the ground. Grande then returns to the ring and he poses on the turnbuckles. Grande then asks for a mic. We then see that Evans is being checked out on the floor and the referee calls for the bell while he holds on to his wrist.
The winner of the Singles Match due to a referee stoppage (medical disqualification), Los Americano’s El Grande Americano!
After the match, Je’Von Evans walks off with the ringside doctor and the referee. Evans then shifts to holding his shoulder.
We then take a look back at Natalya’s betrayal from earlier in the show.
We then see Jackie Redmond is with Finn Bálor. Jackie asks about tonight’s match and if there is pressure. Finn says the magnitude of tonight is not lost on him, but maybe it is lost on the champ. Finn then says you are a fighting champion and he respect him. Finn then says he questions Punk’s judgment. Finn then says this is his turf, his island and his people. Finn then says tonight there will be a new Irish World Champion.
We then see Cathy Kelley is with Rey Mysterio, Penta and Dragon Lee. She asks them about the win. Rey says training with Mike Tyson paid off. Rey then says you are looking at two of the greatest luchadors. Paul Heyman then shows up and says his guys are the future of WWE. Rey then says this is his vision. He then says you are standing next to the three luchadors entering the Royal Rumble. Lee then says this is his first Rumble and he is excited. He then says he is going to bring the fire in 2026. Penta then says they will make history.
We then get an Oba Femi video package.
We then see Paul Heyman and The Vision walking in the back and they stop at Adam Pearce. Paul asks Pearce what can he do for him. Pearce then says he wants to talk to Paul and sweep over things. He then says he wants to try to iron this out if Paul can get Bron here next week. Paul then tells Pearce he better be on his best behavior. Pearce then asks AJ if he has made his decision. AJ then says his wife told him to kick GUNTHER’s ass. Pearce then says there is no turning back and he says the match is official for the Royal Rumble.
Commentary then run through the card for Saturday Night’s Main Event. Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn and Damian Priest meet in a #1 Contender’s Match, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY defend the tag titles against Roxanne Perez and Liv Morgan and Cody Rhodes faces Jacob Fatu.
We then see Kairi Sane freaking out when Asuka yells her name. Asuka says Kairi embarrassed her and Kairi says she is sorry. Asuka then says she lost their title and lost last week. She then says it hurts almost as much as IYO turning on her. Kairi then shows her shame and she promises that Asuka will win the Royal Rumble. She then says she will do anything. Asuka then says Kairi is a good girl and she tells Kairi not to make her yell at her again.
CM Punk then makes his way down to the ring for the main event of RAW and Finn Bálor follows.
The match starts off with both men locking up and Punk cinches in a wrist lock. Finn then goes for a reversal, but Punk blocks it. Finn then hits an arm drag. Both men get up at a stalemate. Both men then lock up again and Punk snaps Finn’s arm. Finn then quickly takes Punk down and applies a side headlock. Punk then rolls him over for a one count. Punk then fights up to his feet and sends Finn off. Punk then drops down and hits a leaping heel kick. Punk then sends Finn to the corner and hits a running high knee. Punk then goes for a running bulldog, but Finn shoves him off and chops the chest. Finn then grabs Punk, but Punk knees him in the midsection. Finn then counters a sunset flip by rolling through and hitting a basement dropkick for a two count.
Punk then quickly lifts Finn, but Finn slides off. It looks like he’s going for a Sling Blade, but Punk doesn’t go over. He then transitions to a side headlock. Punk then hits a backbreaker to knock Finn out of the ring before sending him over the commentary desk with a suicide dive. The referee then begins a ten count when Punk gets back in the ring. Finn then beats the ten count, but Punk hits another backbreaker to him and sends him into the corner spine first. He then wears Finn down with a submission, but Finn delivers some right hands on Punk to escape. Punk then responds with a neckbreaker on Finn, then sends Finn crashing into the mat face first and steps over him.
Punk then goes for a suplex and Punk floats over and gets a near fall with a rollup. Punk then hits an elbow drop and he gets a near fall. Punk then cinches in a rear chin lock and he hits a knee to the back. Finn then hits some elbows and punches. Punk then hits an Irish whip and a knee into the corner followed by a bulldog for a near fall. Finn then hits some elbows and punches. Punk then hits a knee to the midsection. Finn then hits a kick and some punches.
Both men then exchange punches and Punk gains the advantage. Both men then go back and forth with forearms and Finn hits a Pele Kick. Finn then hits a chop in the corner and he sends Punk into the turnbuckles. Finn then hits some punches and kicks in the corner. Punk then hits an Irish whip and Finn floats over and hits a double stomp. Finn then hits a GTR for a near fall. Finn then starts to limp again and Punk gets Finn on his shoulders, but Finn holds on to the ropes. Punk then sends Finn to the apron and Finn hits some kicks. Finn then goes up top for a Coup de Grace, but Punk hits a knee to stop Finn. Punk then hits a superplex and he tries to float over, but Finn gets an inside cradle for a near fall. Punk then hits a clothesline.
Punk then hits some chops. Finn then hits a sling blade and he clotheslines Punk over the top rope and to the floor. Finn then sets up for a flip dive and he hits it. Finn then sends Punk back into the ring and he sets up for the running drop kick and he hits it. Finn then goes up top for the Coup de Grace and he misses and his knee gives out. Punk then hits a GTS for a near fall.
Punk then hits some elbow drops to Finn. Punk then hits some punches to Finn. Punk then cinches in the Anaconda Vice. Finn then tries to get to the ropes, but Punk adds more pressure. Finn then gets his foot on the ropes to break the hold. Punk then signals it is over and he waits for Finn to get to his feet. Punk then gets Finn up, but Finn hits some elbows and he gets to his feet. Finn then hits the sling blade and a running drop kick. Finn then sets up for another drop kick and hits it. Finn then goes up top. Finn then hits a Coup de Grace for a near fall. Punk then gets Finn up and Finn escapes the GTS and gets a near fall with a rollup. Punk then rolls through and gets Finn up for the GTS and he gets the win.
The winner and still the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, “The Best In The World” CM Punk!
After the match, Punk walks over to Finn on the mat and he offers him his hand. Finn then accepts and Punk helps him to his feet. Punk then says something to Finn and raises his hand. Punk then hugs Finn and they exchange some words as the show comes to a close.