Raw preview. Jan. 19, 2026: CM Punk to defend World Heavyweight Title against Finn Bálor

Gunther challenged AJ Styles to put his career on the line for a rematch at Royal Rumble. 
 

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The Ring General proposes a stunning stipulation to AJ Styles for a rematch at Royal Rumble. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Becky Lynch def. Maxxine Dupri in a Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match
 

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After training Maxxine Dupri, Natalya returns to cost her protégé a chance to win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship from Becky Lynch. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

With Natayla returning to be in her corner, Maxxine Dupri put forth an incredible effort against Becky Lynch in their title rematch. When the challenger went for the pin in the final moments, however, The Queen of Harts suddenly put The Man’s leg on the rope to prevent her protege from winning. Moments later, Lynch hit the Man-handle Slam on a shocked Dupri to successfully defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. 

After the match, Natalya unleashed a vicious attack on Maxxine that left the WWE Universe stunned. 

Rey Mysterio, Penta & Dragon Lee def. Logan Paul, Bronson Reed & Austin Theory
 

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Rey Mysterio, Penta and Dragon Lee defeat Logan Paul, Bronson Reed and Austin Theory following a critical mistake by Raw General Manager Adam Pearce at ringside. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

With the official distracted in the final moments, Logan Paul attempted to incorporate the brass knuckles, but Raw General Manager Adam Pearce put a stop to it. 

When Paul Heyman confronted him, however, Pearce put the brass knuckles down on the ring apron to engage him in a war of words. Seizing the opportunity, Rey Mysterio clocked Austin Theory with the brass knuckles, allowing Penta to take out Paul and hit a Mexican Destroyer on Theory for the victory. 

Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez unleashed an attack on RHIYO en route to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. 
 

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Raquel Rodriguez initiates an attack on RHIYO en route to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

El Grande Americano def. Je’Von Evans
 

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Je’Von Evans goes head-to-head with El Grande Americano. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

El Grande Americano walked out of Belfast with the victory after Je’Von Evans suffered an leg injury.

CM Punk def. Finn Bálor in a World Heavyweight Title Match
 

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Finn Bálor challenges CM Punk in a thrilling World Heavyweight Championship Match. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

In a thrilling World Heavyweight Championship Match, CM Punk ended a tremendous effort by both competitors by hitting a Go to Sleep on Finn Bálor for the successful title defense.

After the match, Punk shook hands with The Prince and raised his arm in front of the Belfast crowd.