Monday Night Raw heads overseas for a special afternoon broadcast from the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany. The January 12 episode marks WWE's continued European tour on the road to the Royal Rumble, featuring a first-time-ever clash between two all-time greats and the fallout from last week's eventful Netflix anniversary show.
WWE General Manager Adam Pearce has announced several additions to the lineup, including new segments and a newly confirmed tag team match.
Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY Open the Show
New WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY will kick off Monday's broadcast after winning the titles from the Kabuki Warriors last week. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria have already put the new champions on notice, setting the stage for potential challengers.
CM Punk to Address His Championship Reign
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will appear for a promo segment following his successful title defense against Bron Breakker in an instant classic main event last week. Despite interference attempts from The Vision, Punk landed the GTS to retain the gold in what many are calling his career statement.
With the Royal Rumble three weeks away, the Best in the World will need to keep his eyes peeled for Breakker and The Vision's next move.
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Raquel Rodriguez to Address Attack on Stephanie Vaquer
Raquel Rodriguez will address her vicious attack on Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer from last week's show. Rodriguez targeted the already-injured ankle with a steel chair and Tejana Bomb, leaving Vaquer's status uncertain heading into Germany.
Reports indicate a title match between Vaquer and Rodriguez is scheduled before the Royal Rumble, but it remains unclear if that will happen on Raw or at Saturday Night's Main Event on January 24.
Dragon Lee & Penta vs. Austin Theory & Bronson Reed
In a newly announced tag team match, Dragon Lee and Penta, accompanied by Rey Mysterio, will face Austin Theory and Bronson Reed, who will have Paul Heyman in their corner. This marks a high-profile tag team clash with Luchador legends going up against the powerhouse duo backed by The Wiseman.
Gunther vs. AJ Styles (First Time Ever)
The Ring General faces The Phenomenal One in a dream match that's never happened before in WWE. This showdown was born from a confrontation on last week's Raw when AJ Styles had enough of Gunther mocking John Cena following their match at Saturday Night's Main Event in December
Styles slapped the taste out of Gunther's mouth, prompting the former World Heavyweight Champion to request the match from GM Adam Pearce. Styles fired back by calling Gunther a "b*tch" for running to the boss. With the match taking place in Germany, expect a hostile environment for Styles as the crowd rallies behind their hometown hero.
The Usos Look to Make a Statement
World Tag Team Champions Jimmy and Jey Uso enter 2026 with gold after defeating AJ Styles and Dragon Lee on the December 29 Raw.
With Styles now occupied in his feud with Gunther, The Usos are already welcoming tag teams to the "Uso Penitentiary." Expect the nine-time tag team champions to be on the lookout for new challengers.
Becky Lynch's Controversial Reign Continues
Two-time Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch continues to draw criticism for her controversial rope-assisted pin over Maxxine Dupri. Will the Alpha Academy member demand a rematch?
Looking Ahead
- Next week's Raw emanates from Belfast, Northern Ireland (January 19)
- Saturday Night's Main Event airs January 24 from Montreal
- Royal Rumble takes place January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – the first Rumble ever held outside North America
WWE Raw airs Sunday, January 12 at a special early start time of 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT exclusively on Netflix.