WWE Raw January 13 2025 is a show that definitely had better pacing. Without having to show Celebrities, this didn’t have the PLE feeling. Rightfully so as well. This show will be what Raw is like on Netflix. A better flow suited towards the weekly episodic nature of a Raw. With 4 very well done matches, all of the advertised matches delivered solid showings.
A satisfying conclusion to the Women's Intercontinental Championship tournament with Lyra overcoming Dakota. Penta debuted and defeated Chad Gable in a great showing, you could tell this moment meant so much for him and his family. Sheamus and Breakker setting up hostilities again. Gunther has an opponent for Saturday Night’s Main Event in Jey Uso. Jey really sold you on why he wanted to challenge Gunther.
WWE Raw January 13 2025 brings a second week of Raw to Netflix. With less pomp and circumstances, we are getting a Raw based on fallout from the Netflix Debut. With CM Punk opening the show after defeating his rival Seth Rollins. Chad Gable faces an unconfirmed Luchador. Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria collide in hopes of being the first Women’s Intercontinental Champion. Ludwig Kaiser and Sheamus renew their hostilities in a singles match. Rhea Ripley appears after finally getting her revenge and winning back her championship. One more time, Finn Balor and Damian Priest engage under the stipulation of a Street Fight.
MUST WATCH CM Punk Promo: WWE Raw January 13 2025 Opening Promo
Punk mentioned sending well wishes to all of the firefighters working for the California fires. Before talking about how with last year’s rumble he was being met with his career’s mortality. Saying that after tearing his tricep it could have been over for him. Turning last year from a setback to a comeback. Punk would also declare himself for the Royal Rumble. Claiming that he is going to win the rumble and Cult of personality was gonna hit. After asking for his music to be played we hear Burn it Down.
Seth would come out and say that if he didn’t show up to Raw tonight, he would be more like CM Punk. Claiming that he would rather be the worst version of himself than be any version of Punk. Now telling Phil that he was determined to flush Punk’s Dreams down to the toilet. Wanting to win the rumble and specifically eliminate him.
Drew would come out and talk to Seth. Claiming he was so obsessed with CM Punk that he forget the bigger picture, Roman getting his power back. Telling Seth that Seth was not a leader at all. Punk and Seth were both ready to throw hands but Drew baits the crowd into believing he would come and fight with the two of them. Declaring himself for the Rumble as well to get his hands on both of them.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
AMAZING Chad Gable Vs Penta: WWE Raw January 13 2025 First Match
Penta gets the pop! Penta gets the moment and looks great in his match. With one rope slip early on, both men do really well. From Gable targeting and working the leg and Penta understanding how to communicate damage on his leg. Gable bumps well for the debuting star with the rana and destroyer. Penta using the Sacrifice arm snap and the Penta driver made for a great finish.
Results: Penta by Pinfall via Penta Driver Pumphandle Leg Drop Driver
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.25 Stars
GREAT Penta Post Match Promo:
After the match, Penta shares gratitude to everyone in attendance. Mentioning how WWE is his new home and how he knew it would always be his home. Admitting to waiting for this moment in his career. Also speaking in Spanish for a brief moment. Penta mentions that while this is a new era for WWE, this is also Penta’s New Era.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
AMAZING Ludwig Kaiser Vs Sheamus:
Once again Ludwig and Sheamus deliver. From a hard hitting match as you expect from them. Kaiser hitting his running dropkick into the barricade was a nice touch. There were some fun sequences and their striking was great. Sheamus gets the win with a brogue kick with the crowd continuing to truly love and support him.
Sheamus gets into Breakker’s face as he was in the crowd once again. Bron pushes him before the ref keeps them apart.
Results: Sheamus by Pinfall via Brogue Kick
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.00 Stars
MUST WATCH Gunther Promo:
Gunther would talk and mention how everyone was fighting for other things. Roman and Sikoa for the Ula Fala. Claiming that Seth and Punk were fighting to be “best in the world.” Gunther reminds the fans that the main thing worth fighting for was the World Heavyweight Championship.
Jey Uso came out to a great ovation as always. Sharing desires of being the one to challenge Gunther for the World HW title. Gunther calling him an amazing tag team wrestler. Jey wants to step up, to get out of his comfort zone. Wanting to earn people’s respect. The champ tells him that he knows he can’t be champ forever but it wouldn’t be to Jey. Laughing at the thought of Jey even thinking he had a choice. After leaving the ring, Jey would claim at SNME, Gunther would respect him once Jey beats him for the world hw title.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
GREAT Dakota Kai Vs Lyra Valkyria – Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match:
The most unique part was the match was almost formatted as if both of them knew each other in and out. Counter for counter, Kai’s draping stomp being dodged in the early part. Lyra hitting a fisherman’s suplex off of the apron early was a fun moment. You really could feel for Dakota when she hit the Fireman’s Carry Pele but Lyra rolled out of the ring. Lyra hit a great looking backbreaker before doing the Night Wing for the win.
Results: Lyra Valkyria by Pinfall via Night Wing
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.75 Stars
SQUASH Sami Zayn Vs The Miz:
The crowd was quite hot for the match. Sami is over. This match really was only set up based on the backstage segment with Kross. Fun little match but the time is below our requirement to rate a match.
Results: Sami Zayn by Pinfall via Blue Thunder Bomb
GOOD Rhea Ripley Promo:
Rhea says she is on top once again. Broken record lines once again. To our surprise, Nia Jax randomly shows up? Claiming that she wanted to warn Rhea before she wins the rumble. The crowd definitely did not like Nia and booed her. Nia also mentioned Bayley in the crowd. Bayley had an international promo roasting Michael Cole. Trashing Bayley’s hometown before Bayley hops the Barricade. Calling Nia a big dumb idiot before Nia headbutts her. Bayley and Rhea end up taking out Nia before Bayley eye’d up Rhea’s title.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.00 Stars
AMAZING Damian Priest Vs Finn Balor – Street Fight: WWE Raw January 13 2025 Main Event
These men brawled through the arena. Going to a balcony and hitting a fun falcon arrow crashing through tables. Finn is put on a stretch and is being wheeled away. Priest didn’t care and attacked Carlito and JD. Wheeling Finn back to the ring. Selling the neck damage ultimately Judgment Day help Finn get a coup de grace. War Raiders even the odds. Priest and Balor exchange table spots and by the end of it, Damian wins with the South Of Heaven.
Results: Damian Priest by Pinfall via South of Heaven
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.25 Stars
WWE Raw January 13 2025 Overall Summary…
WWE Raw January 13 2025 is a show that definitely had better pacing. Without having to show Celebrities, this didn’t have the PLE feeling. Rightfully so as well. This show will be what Raw is like on Netflix. A better flow suited towards the weekly episodic nature of a Raw. With 4 very well done matches, all of the advertised matches delivered solid showings.
A satisfying conclusion to the Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament with Lyra overcoming Dakota. Penta debuted and defeated Chad Gable in a great showing, you could tell this moment meant so much for him and his family. Sheamus and Breakker setting up hostilities again. Gunther has an opponent for Saturday Night’s Main Event in Jey Uso. Jey really sold you on why he wanted to challenge Gunther.
Matches: 0.75/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.75/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 0.75/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.75/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 3.75/5 Stars
Photo Credit: WWE – January 13 2025
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