Today's episode of WWE Monday Night Raw (January 19, 2026) emanates out of the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland and will air starting at 3 p.m. EST on Netflix.
This post will be updated frequently throughout the program (for however long the show goes on). As Raw goes on, keep refreshing this post to get the most up-to-date information on all the match winners, breakdowns of the promo segments, and anything else noteworthy or interesting that takes place.
Preview & Predictions for WWE RAW:
On tap for today's episode, The Ring General is going to open the show. Expect Gunther to be gloating about beating AJ Styles and for someone (I guess Styles, but it could be someone else) to step up to him to set up a match for later.
Je'Von Evans has taken out most of Los Americanos, so he's worked his way up to El Grande Americano, who is a babyface in AAA and a heel in WWE. Strange how that works. Evans either wins to just keep his momentum going, or Americano cheats to win. No clean loss for Evans.
Rey Mysterio is leading Penta and Dragon Lee in a six-man tag team match against The Vision, which I'd certainly bank more on the heels winning. There is a chance Mysterio pins Paul, though, to push that feud more in that direction, but I could see Dominik Mysterio interfering to cost the babyfaces if he's available yet.
Becky Lynch will be defending her women's intercontinental title against Maxxine Dupri. That feud has milked a lot more matches than I thought they would be able to, but I can't imagine it continues any longer than this. Lynch retains and the crowd supports her, even after she tries to get some heat from them by insulting them.
And since this is Northern Ireland, Finn Balor gets his title shot against CM Punk. A lot of people are suspicious of a title change, but I don't think there's much of a chance that happens. I'd give Punk a 97% odds margin.
Here are your results for WWE Monday Night Raw - January 19, 2026:
- Gunther opened the show with a promo that was interrupted by AJ Styles, who challenged him to a rematch at Royal Rumble. At first, Gunther rejected the idea, as he doesn't want to pull double duty in the Royal Rumble match and with a second match. Then, he said he'd accept if Styles puts his career on the line, waiting until later for an answer.
- Becky Lynch retained the Women's Intercontinental Championship over Maxxine Dupri by pinfall. Natalya had been ringside in Dupri's corner, but turned on her friend, placing Lynch's foot on the ropes to help her retain the title. Dupri was confused, allowing The Man to hit a Manhandle Slam for the win. After the match, Natalya continued to beat up Dupri until she was eventually pulled off by a referee.
- Adam Pearce told AJ Styles that he doesn't have to accept the terms of Gunther's challenge. Styles is going to talk to his wife about it. Pearce then had a confrontation with Paul Heyman, saying The Vision better be on their best behavior tonight for their match, as he'll be out there watching.
- Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez complains that Stephanie Vaquer isn't cleared to compete yet, but the good news is that she'll totally beat her for the title when she does get a match. Liv Morgan puts over Roxanne Perez as The Prodigy, reiterates how they'll win the tag team titles on Saturday, and here's also a reminder that Finn Balor gets a title shot tonight.
- Jey Uso has declared himself for the Royal Rumble.
- The New Day and Grayson Waller demanded a tag team title shot. Next week, there will be a Fatal 4-Way, and the winners will get a shot.
- Rey Mysterio, Penta, and Dragon Lee defeated The Vision (Austin Theory, Bronson Reed and Logan Paul) in part due to Adam Pearce arguing with Paul Heyman, and in the chaos, Mysterio was able to use Logan Paul's brass knuckles against them.
- Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky promoted their Saturday Night's Main Event match and also declared themselves for Royal Rumble entry spots. The Judgment Day (Morgan and Perez) interrupted to say both of them, as well as Rodriguez, will also be in the Royal Rumble. Rodriguez jumped Rhiyo from behind and the numbers game allowed The Judgment Day to have a 3-on-2 advantage.
- Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are lamenting their lack of progress. While Bayley was upset, she snapped into her more optimistic persona. It seems they're both entering the Royal Rumble and supportive of each other.
- El Grande Americano defeated Je'Von Evans by forfeit after an injury of some kind.
- Adam Pearce wants Bron Breakker on Raw next week, and confirms with AJ Styles that he wants to have that match against Gunther at Royal Rumble with his career on the line.
- World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk (c) defeated Finn Balor by pinfall to retain. Punk offered a hand to Balor to help him up and raised his hand, hugging him after the match out of respect.
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