Opening Segment:WWE RAW
The review commences with the anticipation building towards the Royal Rumble, hinting at more names being added to the event. The Raw World Title match between Seth Rollins and Jinder Mahal is highlighted as a potentially crazy encounter.
Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre Segment:
Cody Rhodes opens the show, and Drew McIntyre interrupts. They reminisce about their time as Tag Team Champions and discuss their journeys. McIntyre encourages Rhodes to seize the opportunity, leading to a confrontation building personal feuds on the road to the Royal Rumble.
Damian Priest and R-Truth Segment:
Damian Priest confronts R-Truth about selling bootleg Judgment Day merchandise. Truth shares his earnings, leading to an agreement, and in the tag match later, Truth avoids tagging in.
DIY vs. Gargano and McDonagh Match:
DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) face Gargano and McDonagh in a tag match. The match receives a B- rating, signaling a potential push for DIY.
Chelsea Green/Piper Niven vs. Indi Hartwell/Candice LeRae Match:
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven face Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae, with the latter team securing the win. The match is rated as a C.
Gunther’s Return and Xavier Woods vs. Ludwig Kaiser Match:
Gunther returns, expressing his intention to win the Royal Rumble. Xavier Woods interrupts, seeking revenge on Ludwig Kaiser. Woods wins the pre-match fight, leading to a match where Woods defeats Kaiser via DQ.
Bronson Reed Promo:
Bronson Reed vows to win an unspecified title.
Jey Uso Saves Xavier Woods:
Jey Uso saves Xavier Woods from an attack by Ludwig Kaiser.
Maxxine Dupri vs. Valhalla Match:
Maxxine Dupri faces Valhalla, and Tozawa wins with a sunset bomb. Post-match, Valhalla attacks Dupri and Tozawa.
Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch Segment:
Rhea Ripley announces she’ll be waiting for the Royal Rumble winner. Becky Lynch interrupts, teasing a clash at Wrestlemania.
Miz/R-Truth vs. Judgment Day Match:
Miz and R-Truth face Judgment Day (Damian Priest and Finn Balor) in a non-title match. Judgment Day wins, maintaining the ongoing storyline with R-Truth and the stable.
WWE SmackDown Sees Slight Dip in Ratings from New Year’s Revolution
Jinder Mahal vs. Seth Rollins (Raw World Title Match):
Jinder Mahal challenges Seth Rollins for the Raw World Title, with interference from Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre. Despite a solid effort from Mahal, Rollins retains the title with a Stomp.
Closing Segment:
The review concludes with positive remarks about the match quality, character development, and ongoing storylines, particularly praising Jinder Mahal’s recent performances and the intriguing dynamics within the R-Truth and Judgment Day storyline.
