WWE Raw Results & Winners (January 26, 2026): CM Punk gets attacked; Bron Breakker returns & more
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Finn Balor attacks CM Punk on WWE RAW
Just five days before the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, WWE RAW streamed live on Netflix from Toronto with a loaded, angle-heavy go-home show. With championships, careers, and momentum all hanging in the balance, the red brand delivered a night packed with promos, returns, and an explosive main event that ended in chaos.
AJ Styles spoke ahead of his potentially career-ending showdown with Gunther, new No. 1 contenders to the World Tag Team Championships were crowned, Natalya addressed her stunning betrayal of Maxxine Dupri, and Adam Pearce finally dealt with the fallout surrounding Bron Breakker. By night’s end, RAW had set several pieces in motion, while leaving others deliberately unsettled.
AJ Styles cus a promo
AJ Styles opened the show with a heartfelt and defiant promo, addressing his Royal Rumble match against Gunther. With retirement looming if he loses, Styles insisted there was no reason 2026 couldn’t still be “the year of AJ Styles.” That confidence drew out World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk to the sounds of “Cult of Personality.”
A sharp verbal exchange followed. Styles bristled at the suggestion that Punk doubted his chances against Gunther, leading Styles to challenge the champion to a match that very night. Punk upped the ante, insisting the World Heavyweight Championship be on the line. The match was set.
Grade: B+
Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley, and Iyo Sky vs. Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, and Raquel Rodriguez
The first match of the night saw Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer team with Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY against Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, and Raquel Rodriguez. The Judgment Day-controlled heels isolated Vaquer through the break, cutting off her tags and wearing her down.
Vaquer eventually escaped and tagged in SKY, whose explosive offense shifted momentum. Ripley followed, overpowering Morgan and even tossing her into Rodriguez with a Razor’s Edge. Chaos reigned late, but Ripley flattened Perez with a headbutt and finished her with the Riptide for the win.
Result: Ripley, SKY & Vaquer def. Morgan, Perez & Rodriguez
Grade: B+
The Vision, Adam Pearce, and Rey Mysterio vs Austin Theory
Paul Heyman delivered an ominous introduction for The Vision before calling out Adam Pearce. Heyman accused the RAW GM of planting brass knuckles for Rey Mysterio last week and laying hands on Bron Breakker. Pearce admitted he crossed a line, but then dropped major news.
Bron Breakker’s suspension was lifted. He is officially entered into the Royal Rumble, alongside Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, and Austin Theory. Pearce then informed Theory that his match with Rey Mysterio was starting immediately.
The bout was competitive, with interference looming throughout. With chaos at ringside involving The Vision, Penta, and Dragon Lee, Theory capitalized late, landing a stomp to secure the pin. Post-match, The Vision stood tall after laying out the babyfaces.
Result: Austin Theory def Rey Mysterio
Grade: C+
Gunther sends a chilling message
Michael Cole sat down with Gunther for a pre–Royal Rumble interview. The Ring General explained that he forced Styles into this corner because he wanted something tangible from beating him again.
He dismissed “old timers,” referencing Goldberg and John Cena, and promised Styles would be next. Gunther closed by staring down Cole and declaring, “The career of AJ Styles is over.”
Grade: A+
No. 1 Contender’s Match: Alpha Academy vs The Creed Brothers vs New Day vs Los Americanos
Four teams battled for a shot at The Usos’ World Tag Team Championships as Alpha Academy, The Creed Brothers, The New Day, and Los Americanos collided. The match broke down late, with Otis and Akira Tozawa flying into the fray to wipe out the field.
Alpha Academy survived late surges from Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, neutralized the Creeds’ teamwork, and cleared Los Americanos before Tozawa hit a senton on Julius Creed to secure the victory. A tense staredown with Jey Uso closed the segment.
Result: Alpha Academy def. Creed Brothers, New Day & Los Americanos
Grade: B
CM Punk vs AJ Styles- World Heavyweight Championship match
The main event delivered on every level, until it didn’t. Punk and Styles traded counters and near-falls, with Styles rocking the champion on the floor and Punk responding with a top-rope elbow and the Anaconda Vise.
Punk dropped Styles with a Go To Sleep on the floor, but The Phenomenal One beat the count and nearly won with a Styles Clash. As the match reached its peak, Finn Balor stormed the ring and attacked Punk, blasting him into the guardrail with a shotgun dropkick before delivering back-to-back Coup de Graces. The show ended with Punk down and Balor standing tall.
Result: No contest
Grade: A
WWE Raw 01/26 Results
- Ripley, Sky, and Vaquer defeated Morgan, Perez, and Rodriguez
- Theory defeated Mysterio
- Alpha Academy defeated the Creed Brothers, New Day, and Los Americanos
- CM Punk vs AJ Styles ends in no contest
Why did CM Punk vs AJ Styles end in a no contest?
Finn Balor interfered, attacking Punk and causing the match to be thrown out.
Who earned the next World Tag Team Championship shot?
Alpha Academy won the No. 1 Contender’s Match.
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