On January 13, the WWE Road to Royal Rumble live event continued as top talents from RAW and SmackDown gathered in Mannheim, Germany, for a house show. The event featured key matches, including title defenses by Drew McIntyre and CM Punk, as well as a surprising win by Alexa Bliss that energized the crowd.
Early Matches Set the Tone with Rivalries and Rising Stars
The show opened with Gunther taking on El Grande Americano, with Ludwig Kaiser revealed as the man behind the mask after Chad Gable’s injury. These two former Imperium stablemates had no recent on-screen conflict but faced off in a singles match in Kaiser’s home country. Gunther secured the victory, reinforcing his dominance in the region.
Maxxine Dupri also gained momentum by defeating Roxanne Perez, positioning herself as a credible contender ahead of her upcoming Women’s Intercontinental Championship challenge against Becky Lynch.
Tagged Team Action and Championship Retentions
The card featured a Mixed Tag Team match where Alexa Bliss partnered with Dragon Lee to defeat Asuka and Kofi Kingston. This victory stood out as an unexpected highlight, adding intrigue to Bliss’s momentum within WWE.
Following this, Drew McIntyre successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura and Ilja Dragunov in a competitive triple-threat match, showcasing intense action among fan favorites.
Mid-Show Contestants and Team Battles
After the break, Bron Breakker made his return to the ring following a suspension on RAW, overcoming Je’Von Evans in a singles bout. The Wyatt Sicks, comprised of Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, and Dexter Lumis, defeated The MFT in a team match that avenged an earlier SmackDown loss, demonstrating strong cohesion without Solo Sikoa.
Climactic World Heavyweight Title Defense
The event was capped by CM Punk defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Bronson Reed. Known as “The Best in the World,” Punk retained his title with a hard-fought win, extending his reign as champion before the Royal Rumble.
Complete Results from the WWE Road to Royal Rumble Show
The full lineup of match outcomes from the Mannheim house show included:
- Gunther defeated El Grande Americano
- Maxxine Dupri defeated Roxanne Perez
- Alexa Bliss and Dragon Lee defeated Asuka and Kofi Kingston
- Drew McIntyre retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura and Ilja Dragunov in a triple-threat match
- Bron Breakker defeated Je’Von Evans
- The Wyatt Sicks (Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis) defeated The MFT
- CM Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship over Bronson Reed
This event not only highlighted established champions like Drew McIntyre and CM Punk consolidating their titles but also offered rising stars like Alexa Bliss and Maxxine Dupri opportunities to build momentum. Alexa Bliss’s win in the Mixed Tag Team match adds new excitement as fans anticipate how this momentum might influence her trajectory heading into the Royal Rumble.
I just hope Charlotte's illness isn't anything serious 🙏🏼😭 I hope she recovers soon. Today Lexi teamed up with Dragon Lee#wwemannheim pic.twitter.com/3pa1T4M0YE
— 𝓜𝓼 𝓕𝓮𝓫𝓮 𝓕𝓵𝓪𝓲𝓻 ✨ (@Ms_Feb3_Flair) January 13, 2026
