The WWE Raw latest results from Düsseldorf showcased a night loaded with turmoil and major developments, as storylines accelerated ahead of the Royal Rumble. Tensions erupted across the roster, culminating in a divisive main event finish that left fans and superstars demanding answers.
Women’s Tag Team Divisions Set the Night’s Tone
The new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, opened the show by addressing the capacity crowd in Germany. Reflecting on their victory over The Kabuki Warriors, both superstars declared themselves the benchmark of the division. IYO SKY condemned the lack of respect shown by Asuka and Kairi Sane, explaining they had to seize it themselves, while Rhea Ripley escalated the segment by issuing an open challenge.
Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez answered immediately. Morgan congratulated Ripley and IYO on their victory, but argued that the titles rightfully belonged to her, claiming she had never lost them in competition. As the tension rose, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria interrupted, asserting that they deserved a title shot since Perez had been previously defeated. The situation devolved into an all-out brawl, ignited when The Kabuki Warriors ambushed the champions, injecting even more volatility into the tag team rivalry.
Personal Stakes Drive Men’s Division Feuds
Backstage, AJ Styles shared insight into his brewing conflict with GUNTHER, framing their upcoming match as a matter of respect linked to John Cena. Styles voiced his goal to make GUNTHER submit, setting a fierce tone for their showdown.
Meanwhile, Je’Von Evans made an impactful Raw debut by defeating Bravo Americano. Evans overcame outside interference, countering a high-risk attack with a Spanish Fly and devastating cutter, earning immediate crowd support. His resilience was further tested as he narrowly evaded a post-match assault, highlighting his potential as a rising star.
CM Punk and Finn Bálor Ignite World Championship Tensions
World Champion CM Punk appeared before the crowd with a straightforward objective—to remain champion indefinitely, especially as WrestleMania season approaches. Finn Bálor arrived to challenge Punk, prompting Punk to question Bálor’s absence over the past two months, with accusations of hiding behind drama and distractions. A title match was officially agreed for next week in Belfast, with Bálor promising to reclaim recognition for Ireland, and Punk vowing to defend his reign by any means necessary.
Number One Contender Match Concludes with Upset Finish
The action reached a fever pitch with a triple threat match to determine new top contenders for the Women’s Tag Team Titles. The contest featured The Kabuki Warriors, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez, and Bayley alongside Lyra Valkyria. Fast-paced exchanges and near falls defined the match, as every team struggled for an edge. Ultimately, after Roxanne Perez leveled Bayley with her Pop Rox finisher, Kairi Sane broke the count, and Liv Morgan capitalized by pinning Bayley using her ObLIVion maneuver. This victory secured Morgan and Perez the next championship opportunity.
Escalating Grudges and Suspensions
Raquel Rodriguez made her intent clear, explaining her recent attack on Stephanie Vaquer was the result of frustration with waiting her turn and being told to smile. When Stephanie emerged and taunted Raquel, a physical confrontation ensued, with Raquel targeting Stephanie’s already-injured ankle with the championship belt, adding further heat to their rivalry.
Elsewhere, a scheduled tag match between Penta & Dragon Lee and the duo of Austin Theory & Bronson Reed fell apart as Bron Breakker stormed in, unleashing repeated spears and confronting authority figure Adam Pearce. Breakker’s aggression led Pearce to announce an indefinite suspension, a decision that generated backstage backlash, especially from Paul Heyman, signaling further chaos may follow.
Main Event: Styles vs. GUNTHER Ends in Dispute
The headline bout featured a first-time singles clash between AJ Styles and GUNTHER. Styles methodically targeted GUNTHER’s leg, securing several Calf Crusher submissions. In a controversial closing sequence, Styles believed GUNTHER submitted while the referee was distracted; GUNTHER, exploiting the moment, delivered a low blow followed by a powerbomb to seal an underhanded win. The result immediately sparked debate and frustration, with the referee’s role and the finish leaving the audience unsettled.
WWE Raw’s Road to the Royal Rumble Intensifies
As Raw concluded, uncertainty and hostility were at an all-time high across multiple divisions. With new contenders established and numerous unresolved rivalries—ranging from the heated exchanges between CM Punk and Finn Bálor, to the combustible Women’s Tag Team scene—WWE heads toward the Royal Rumble with heightened stakes among stars like AJ Styles, GUNTHER, Rhea Ripley, and more. The events in Düsseldorf ensured that unresolved issues and unresolved scores will demand answers in the weeks to come.
