WWE Raw Jan 12 2026 brings a first time ever match up in Gunther Vs Aj Styles for Dusseldorf’s first ever televised WWE event. What’s next for Bron Breakker after a major defeat on the Netflix Anniversary? Je’Von Evans faces Bravo Americano and The Vision’s Bronson Reed and Austin Theory face Penta and Dragon Lee. How will RhIyo celebrate their tag team championship victory and what is next for Becky Lynch after avenging her defeat from Dupri?
WWE Raw January 12 2026 Ratings Chart:
| Match / In Ring Promo | Result and Star Rating. |
| RhIyo In ring promo | RhIyo celebrate and open the forum for any challenges. Liv and Rox, along with Bayley and Lyra set aim towards the titles. Kabuki Warriors attack Rhea and Iyo and a 3 way tag is set for later. GREAT – 3.75 Stars |
| Je’Von Evans Vs Bravo Americano with Rayo and Grande. | Je’Von by Pinfall via OG Cutter GREAT – 3.50 Stars |
| CM Punk Promo | CM Punk claims the Vision is behind him and he is moving on. Finn Balor arrives and a championship match for next week’s Belfast Raw is official. AMAZING – 4.00 Stars |
| Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez Vs Bayley and Lyra Valkyria Vs Kabuki Warriors – Number One Contendership | Liv Morgan by Pinfall via Oblivion on Kairi Sane AMAZING – 4.00 Stars |
| Raquel Rodriguez Stage Promo | Raquel Rodriguez mentions her dominance over Vaquer. Stephanie arrives still walking within the boot and says for Raquel to come get it. Raquel attacks her again and whips Vaquer with the title. GREAT – 3.75 Stars |
| Bronson Reed and Austin Theory Vs Dragon Lee and Penta | Dragon Lee by DQ via Bron Breakker Interference GREAT – 3.75 Stars |
| Aj Styles Vs Gunther | Gunther by Pinfall via Powerbomb MUST WATCH – 4.75 Stars |
WWE Raw January 12 2026 Highs:
What a main event. Gunther and AJ Styles with a first time ever classic. AJ Styles, a man with a motivation to make Gunther tap out to get revenge for John Cena. Targeting the leg of Gunther. Gunther knew how to sell a damaged leg throughout the match, showing it in moves, even being unable to use it for leverage in a powerbomb. The finish saw Gunther taps out to AJ Styles while the ref could not see, AJ Styles completely enraged with submitting him, gets wrapped up in the ref not seeing it. Gunther low blows and powerbombs AJ Styles to get the win as the ref was clearing the situation with the time keeper. Amazing match from bell to bell that was special to see. There is definitely room for a rematch.
Liv Morgan continues to be a vital part of the program. Finally arriving to the tag division with Roxanne along with being a catalyst for Finn Balor early on in the show. Pushing Finn to do something, causing Finn to go after CM Punk. Punk seems to have a newish direction, a short program with Finn that might not go past next week. He also hinted at wanting to pursue title defenses on the road to Wrestlemania at the Rumble and Chamber.
WWE Raw January 12 2026 Highs Continued
The women’s tag team division is hot, with a lot of great talent within it. Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Asuka and Kairi Sane, and the champions RhIyo. It arguably feels like the most important division on the women’s side of things for both brands. Kairi takes the pin, so a hint that Kairi and Asuka will start to go down the wrong path. Liv and Roxanne Vs RhIyo should be a banger if it gets time on SNME. Raquel Rodriguez is starting to feel like a threat for Stephanie as well. A champion with honor that very well could fall on her own blade.
Adam Pearce knows how to be the highlight and succeeds when he and Bron Breakker get physical. Adam suspended Bron Breakker after he ruined a tag match where Penta and Dragon Lee looked great together. Heyman giving the nugget of where this gets interesting and that was Pearce put his hands on Breakker first.
WWE Raw January 12 2026 Lows:
Becky Lynch Vs Maxxine Dupri part six or seven? Another rematch and for what? Becky is currently wheel spinning if we are just waiting to reignite the AJ Lee feud for Wrestlemania. Maxxine has grown a lot and continues to shine, but this is overexposure and to say we need a sixth Maxxine Vs Becky match is a stretch. Something has to happen next week, end this feud.
WWE Raw January 12 2026 Overall Summary…
WWE Raw January 12 2026 brings an awesome show. With a dream match for many, Gunther and AJ Styles delivering a result that has room for a second. New directions for Punk and The Vision separately. Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez going for the tag titles. Bron Breakker being amazing like we know he is. A great atmosphere for everyone involved and it wasn’t hard to have a good time with Raw with fun moments in and outside of the matches.
Matches: 0.75/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.75/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 1/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.75/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 4.00/5 Stars
Photo Credit: WWE – January 12 2026
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WWE Raw January 12 2026 brings an awesome show. With a dream match for many, Gunther and AJ Styles delivering a result that has room for a second. New directions for Punk and The Vision separately. Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez going for the tag titles. Bron Breakker being amazing like we know he is. A great atmosphere for everyone involved and it wasn’t hard to have a good time with Raw with fun moments in and outside of the matches.
