The latest WWE Raw results for January 2026 highlighted a major tag team surprise as part of the Road to Royal Rumble European tour, with high-stakes matches and top WWE Superstars appearing live. The episode, held on January 12, 2026, at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, set the stage for upcoming events, including WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montreal and the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while featuring notable faces such as Rhea Ripley, AJ Styles, and CM Punk.
WWE Raw Kicks Off in Düsseldorf With a Packed Crowd
WWE Raw was broadcast with a special 2pm EST / 11am PST start time on Netflix from Düsseldorf’s PSD Bank Dome, drawing over 11,000 enthusiastic fans. As the show opened, Michael Cole introduced the program accompanied by an Eminem theme, while live shots of Superstars arriving backstage set a high-energy tone for the afternoon event. The crowd’s excitement was evident as the arena filled up for an action-packed show on the ongoing European tour.
A Look Back and Star-Studded Appearances
The evening began with a video package reviewing highlights from last week’s “Stranger Things Night” special edition. The recap closed with CM Punk retaining his championship title in a dramatic victory over Bron Breakker. This set the atmosphere for a night featuring high-profile athletes and fresh storylines as the Road to Royal Rumble continued.
New Women’s Tag Team Champions Take Center Stage
The show’s opening segment focused on the recent triumph of Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, who emerged as the new WWE Women’s Tag-Team Champions. As the duo’s theme played, the German audience cheered loudly, welcoming them to the ring to begin the event officially. Their championship win has energized the women’s division and drawn attention as the company heads toward key events in Montreal and Riyadh.
Main Events and Upcoming Matches
The January 2026 Raw card promised intense competition with matches like Gunther taking on AJ Styles, and the pairing of Bronson Reed & Austin Theory facing Penta & Dragon Lee. In addition, fans saw appearances from notable personalities such as Raquel Rodriguez and CM Punk, keeping anticipation high for each segment. The ongoing storyline developments, such as Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defending their titles, continued to captivate both live and streaming audiences.
Setting the Stage for Major Events
With the Road to Royal Rumble European tour in full swing and a sold-out venue in Düsseldorf, WWE laid important groundwork for its upcoming premium events. The night’s action and the surprise shift in the women’s tag team scene will likely impact future storylines leading into WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event and the Royal Rumble. Stars like Gunther, AJ Styles, Rhea Ripley, and CM Punk remain at the center of fan interest as WWE builds momentum toward its flagship shows in Canada and Saudi Arabia.
