Featured below are complete results of the show, which featured the first-ever Fist-Fight in WWE RAW history and the latest build-up from the red brand on the road to this month’s WWE Royal Rumble 2020 pay-per-view on January 26th.
The following report was written by Jamie Rush.
WWE RAW RESULTS (1/13/2020)
The regular weekly opening video package kicks off this week’s red brand program from Lexington, Kentucky. Afterwards, we shoot inside the Rupp Arena where the camera pans around the crowd while Vic Joseph welcomes us to the show along with his broadcast partner Jerry “The King” Lawler on commentary.
Randy Orton Kicks Off This Week’s Show
From there, we hear the familiar theme music of “The Viper.”
The music cuts and Randy Orton is seen standing in the center of the ring holding a microphone, smiling as the crowd goes crazy. The crowd chanting, “Randy! Randy!” and he jumps on the turnbuckle and poses, then jumps down and grabs the mic again, welcoming all the fans to Monday Night Raw.
“I would like to invite a specific WWE Superstar out to this ring, right now. AJ Styles get yo ass out here!”
“I might as well hit him with the three letters in wrestling entertainment, R. K…” he’s interrupted as the music sounds in the arena and AJ Styles is standing on the stage at the top of the ramp. Styles makes his way down the ramp, stopping outside of the ring to stare down Orton before entering the ring. The crowd boos.
Styles begins, “Why did you call me out here? To brag? You gonna pretend to have another knee injury?” Styles continues, “Maybe you didn’t watch last week on RAW when I, AJ Styles, hit the sweetest RKO for the win! It was beautiful. Many people said it was probably the best RKO they’ve ever seen.” The crowd laughs and boos again. Orton smirks at Styles.
Drew McIntyre interrupts AJ Styles in the middle of his rant about RKO’s. McIntyre says he’s looking for bigger and better now, and he’s looking to have an RKO-measuring contest. Drew says his Claymore is bigger. Orton then drops the mic. Drew declares he will win the Rumble, and tonight he will prove it. He says they can talk all night, or everyone can shut up and have a Triple Threat Match.
Drew makes his way to the ring. A referee enters the ring as well. The Singles match is now a Triple Threat Match…
Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles vs. Drew McIntyre
The bell rings and Drew gets AJ right off the bat, though Orton nails Drew with a cheap shot. Orton knocks Styles off the top as Styles goes for a Springboard. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson come from out of nowhere. Gallows goes towards Styles as Anderson makes his way into the ring blocking the RKO Orton was going for. McIntyre goes after Gallows and hits a Claymore Kick as we go to commercial.
As we come back from the commercial break, a Drew attempts a Superplex but Styles gets a low blow. Dropkick by Orton on McIntyre. McIntyre and Orton fighting on the outside of the ring, Styles comes in attacking Orton. Orton rips the steel steps off the ring and smashes them into the face of McIntyre. Styles slides back into the ring, catching his breath.
Styles asks Orton back into the ring shouting, “Come on Viper!” As Orton enters the ring, Styles grabs Orton midway through the ropes and delivers DDT! Styles starts slamming his hands into the mat, pounding over and over. Styles goes for the RKO, Orton counters. Styles still gets a kick to the side of the head of Orton. Orton makes his way back to his feet. Once again Styles tries again for the RKO, Orton again stops him.
Orton sets Styles up and hits a Styles Crash for the two count as the crowd goes crazy. Styles rolls away from Orton. The crowd starts chanting, “RKO! RKO! RKO” as Orton paces the ring, Styles still laying on the mat. Orton hits the RKO and goes for the pin, McIntyre comes in out of nowhere and knocks Orton with a massive kick out of the way and gets the pin himself for the win!
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Backstage Promo
The Authors of Pain are getting ready backstage, Rollins walks in and begins,”As much as it pains me to say this, but if you are not with us, you are against us. This not a choice, this is fate. Nothing and no one can stop us. Can Kevin Owens stop us? Can Samoa Joe stop us? Can the Big Show stop us? No, because this is unstoppable. This is the destiny of Monday Night RAW. I have sacrificed everything to ensure that that destiny remains intact.”
Ricochet vs. Mojo Rawley
The arena goes black and through the blue lights and fog we see Ricochet on the stage at the top of the ramp. Ricochet makes his way to the ring as we go to commercial.
We come back from the commercial and Mojo Rawley makes his way out and down the ramp towards and awaiting Ricochet. The bell rings and Rawley immediately goes for a Running Big Boot to no avail. Ricochet gets Mojo to the mat with Headscissors followed by a Dropkick. Next, there is lots of fast paced action between Ricochet and Mojo making it hard to keep up with all the moves going back and forth.
Mojo gets a Running Splash on Ricochet in the corner. Ricochet lands a massive kick on Mojo, landing on the forehead of Mojo. A Springboard in followed by a crossbody by Ricochet, though Mojo catches him midair. Mojo lifts Ricochet onto his shoulders, Ricochet slides out of the move. Ricochet lands Recoil for the finish.
Winner: Ricochet
Charlotte Flair vs. Sarah Logan
Out first is Charlotte Flair as her music sounds in the arena. Next to the ring is Sarah Logan as her music sounds in the arena. Logan makes her way down the ramp and into the ring wearing her trademark face paint. Both girls are standing anxiously awaiting the bell. The referee stands in the center of the ring, signaling for the bell, bell rings and match begins.
Flair wastes no time as she starts the match off with a bang, a boot to the face of Logan, dropping her to the mat. Back and forth action between these two ladies, Flair keeping the upperhand throughout the bout. Finally, Flair gets a Figure Eight on Logan, Flair flipping upward into a back bending bridge as Logan taps vigorously, ending the match.
Winner: Charlotte Flair
After the Match
Charlotte Flair puts her feathered all white robe back on to leave the ring in style. Flair stops, turns towards Sarah Logan, lifting her to her feet and dragging her towards the ropes, throwing her over the top rope. Flairs music comes back on as she exits the ring.
Brock Lesnar In-Ring Promo
Paul Heyman mocks the fans in the crowd, the crowd begins a “You Suck” chant. Both Heyman and Lesnar exit the ring. Lesnar throws his Championship belt over his shoulder and Heyman stands next to him at the bottom of the ramp. The crowd yelling at them, Heyman puts the mic back to his mouth saying, “Ladies and Gentleman…” the crowd gets louder, booing and yelling “You Suck!”
Heyman continues, “Ladies and Gentleman, my client does NOT suck!” as they both re-enter the ring. Lesnar holds his belt above his head, showing it to the crowd. Lesnar pats Heyman on the should. Heyman continues, “We’re going to start over. 3, 2, 1… Ladies and Gentleman, my name is Paul Heyman, and I am the advocate for the reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Heavyweight Champion of the world, Brock Lesnar!” Heyman’s words can barely be heard over the booing.
Heyman continues on, “My client Brock Lesnar would win the Royal Rumble match. I told you it wasn’t a prediction, it was a spoiler. My spoilers prove one thing, there’s a streak going on in the WWE, probably the greatest streak of all time. But that streak was conquered at Wrestlemania 30 by Brock Lesnar. You know what the new streak is? My spoilers. My spoilers are about Brock Lesnar’s matches.”
Heyman continues bragging on Lesnar saying he will dominate and conquer the WWE universe ending by saying, “anyone that doubts my spoilers, only the truth flows from my mouth, and that truth…” he’s interrupted by R-Truth’s music sounding in the arena.
R-Truth makes his way down the ramp and into the ring, smiling at the fans, his face turning serious as soon as he steps foot in the ring. “I’m glad you called me out here Paul. I’m about to set it off. I saw something on TV about Royal Rumble. You may be the most favorite to win, but my childhood hero John Cena (does the “You Can’t See Me” gesture) taught me to never give up. So for the first time ever, your 24/7 48/7 7-22 I-95 South and now Lexington, KY European TV champion is officially declaring the Royal Rumble.”
Truth continues, “Now, with that being said, it ain’t the size of the dog. It’s the size of the fight in the dawg. You may be a big, biigg, biiigggg man, but I KNOW you will go flying over that top rope, Paul Heyman!” Even Brock Lesnar begins laughing in the ring. Heyman says, “Lookie here bong hit. I ain’t in the Royal Rumble match. You step in the match, you are going in with Brock Lesnar!” Truth continues, “Wait a minute, so you not in it? OK, ok, my bad. For the first time ever, the 24 7 48/7 7-22 I-95 South and now Lexington, KY European TV champion is officially UN-declaring the Royal Rumble match.”
Truth continues, “I wasn’t listening, you talk a lot Paul. You keep going on and on and on… (fakes snoring)” the crowd cheering. Truth continues, “And you be giving away all the spoilers, I don’t like spoilers. I don’t want Brock to take me to Soup Falls City.” Heyman says, “It’s Suplex City! Su-Plex. You’re not funny, nobody likes you!” Truth says, “I got one question for you Brock, What’s up?!” Truth does a split and his music sounds.
Truth does a heel kick and is about to exit, Lesnar hits the F-5 on R-Truth. Heyman exits the ring. Lesnar grabs R-Truth’s championship belt and throws it on Truth. Lesnar picks up the mic and says, “That’s what’s up.” Lesnar exits the ring and heads up the ramp with Heyman in tow. We go to commercial.
In The Arena
We come back and on the ramp, Mojo Rawley comes out and capitalizes on Brock Lesnar, leveling him with one big shot. Mojo covers for the win of the 24/7 title. Mojo stands proud and talks trash, angrily saying if anyone wants “his title” they can come take it.
Lawler sets up a clip from earlier in the night.
Backstage Promo
As Bobby and Lana walk up, they are asked by a waiting Charly Caruso, “Bobby, Lana we just wanted to talk to you about your wedding a few weeks ago.” Lana looking upset says, “See, this is what I’m talking about!” Bobby stops Lana and politely asks, “Did you enjoy the wedding?”
Charly Caruso says she, “couldn’t believe…”
Lana interrupts saying, “You couldn’t believe what? You couldn’t believe how happy we were on our wedding day, or were you just reminiscing on how everything went wrong?”
Lana continues, “My ex-husband tries to stop us. Then his ex tries to stop us. Then even Liv Morgan tries to stop us. Then, even Rusev ruined my cake, ruined my wedding dress, ruined everything. So my Bobby and I have made 2 New Years resolutions. Everyone is jealous of us. Number two, we are going to CRUSH Rusev!” Lana walks away arm-in-arm with Bobby Lashley.
Bobby Lashley (with Lana) vs. Rusev
Bobby Lashley and Lana make their way out onto the stage as the music sounds in the arena. Lashley stops and motions towards Lana. Lana poses. We go to commercial.
As we come back from commercial, Rusev’s music sounds in the arena as he makes his way onto the stage above the ramp. Rusev lets out a loud yell, in a semi-squatting stance as he starts to make his way down the ramp and towards the ring where his ex-wife and new husbands are standing, awaiting him.
Wasting no time, as the bell rings and the match begins, Rusev goes after Lashley. Back and forth action between the two
Lashley, seemingly having enough, Spears Rusev on the outside of the ring as we go to commercial.
As we come back from commercial, Lashley lands a massive Body Slam on Rusev. Lashley lifts Rusev back to his feet and slams his head into the turnbuckle. Lashley exits the ring and drags Rusev by the leg towards the turnbuckles and then slams Rusev’s knee into the post. Lana is seen smiling a wide smile of approval. Lashley continues to dominate Rusev.
Rusev slides out of the way as Lashley runs towards Rusev. Big right hands by Rusev as he’s seemingly powering up to turn this match around. Rusev continues to go after Lashley.
Liv Morgan is seen coming down the ramp and walking towards Lana. Lana puts her hands up and then suddenly grabs a drink and throws it in the face of Morgan.
Lashley with a Spear and a quick pin on Rusev for the three count pin!
Winner: Bobby Lashley
After the Match
Lana and Bobby Lashley make their way up the ramp, leaving both Rusev and Liv Morgan ringside. Lana grabs the face of Lashley and kisses him on the lips before waving and smiling. Rusev looking disgusted and angry as he rolls out of the ring. Morgan struggling to her feet by the barricade. We go to commercial.
Backstage
Charly Caruso begins saying she has a major announcement, but is interrupted by Bobby Lashley and Lana once again.
Bobby says while panting, “Rusev was the least of our worries.” Lana interrupts saying how Liv Morgan was the new problem. Lana said, “That troll, that stalker, I mean, she’s obsessed with me, I mean everyone is obsessed with me. But she came down and confronted me.”
Lana goes on to say, “We have a challenge. Next week, we have a match. No one intimidates me. I am a fashionista, I am a model!!” Bobby looking surprised says, “I just beat him, now I have to fight him again, and now take care of you?” Bobby walks off. Lana still mumbling something to Bobby as she follows behind.
The Viking Raiders vs. The Singh Brothers
Erik and Ivar make their way into the ring with microphones in hand and begin, “We have proven our dominance throughout the entire RAW tag-team division. Tonight, we dare anyone to try and stop us.” In unison they say, “Let the raid, begin.”
The Singh Brothers music sounds in the arena. Sunil and Samir make their way out onto the stage making their “Bollywood movie” and dancing as they head down the ramp towards the ring.
Erik and Ivar roll to the outside of the ring as The Singh Brother approach the ring. Ivar and Erik on the outside pick up and slam the Singh Brothers face to face before they could even enter the ring. The bell rings and the match begins. Both of the Singh Brothers are slammed to the mat. Viking Experience as Erik covers and gets the three count pin and win.
Winner: The Viking Raiders
Backstage
Rusev says, “You wanna fight? You come in my face, I will fight you!”
Liv says, “I don’t make promises I can’t keep. Here’s my promise. I am your living breathing Karma, and Karma is not only a Goddess, Karma is a bitch.”
Jerry Lawler In Ring
Becky Lynch’s music sounds in the arena as she makes her way down the ramp and enters the ring. Lynch puts her title on the table set up in the center of the ring as the crowd begins chanting, “Becky! Becky!” Lawler asks if Becky has anything she wants to say. Becky picks up the mic, but then sets it back down. Becky sits in the leather chair at the table in the center of the ring.
Music sounds in the arena for Asuka, Asuka makes her way down the ramp accompanied by Kairi Sane. Asuka with all the confidence in the world as she enters the ring and picks up the mic, saying something at Becky in Japanese. Kairi attempts to poke Becky with a traditional Japanese umbrella. Becky scares Kairi out of the ring.
Becky goes to sign the contract, Asuka grabs the pen first and signs, then sits back in the chair and puts her hand on her chin in wait. Becky signs and adds, “May the best woman win.” Asuka spits a green mist of something into the eyes of Becky Lynch, grabbing the mic and yelling something once again and exits the ring.
Medics are pouring water into the eyes of Becky Lynch as Asuka and Kairi make their way back up the ramp smiling, Kairi twirling her parasol umbrella once again. Lynch screaming and holding her face. Lynch demands the microphone, unable to see. The crowd chanting, “Becky! Becky!”
“Asuka, you are hungry and angry. You are the most dangerous woman I’ve ever faced and I’ve tried to find an anger. But when someone puts their hands on me they arise a badness in me!” We go to commercial.”
Broadcaster’s Table
We come back from commercial and recap of last week’s Monday Night Raw is shown as well as next week’s match between Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade is announced as a Ladder Match for the United States Championship belt.
Backstage Interviews
Andrade and Selena speak to the reporter, Selena says, “You are not qualified to talk to us. Andrade is a hero, that deserves the won the United States Championship at Madison Square Garden. It was Andrade that was man enough to rip the mask off Rey Mysterio. Then Mysterio attacked Andrade and stole the championship belt. Rey is a disgrace to latinos everywhere. Rey is a sad example for Dominick, his son, and all his children.”
Andrade speaks, “I am disgusted to call Rey Mysterio a Latino. This ladder match, I’m going to, I’m going to…” Andrade yells something in spanish, then the clip ends.
Responding to the fiery comments, Mysterio begins,”I’m being accused of being a criminal and not representing my Latino people.” Mysterio begins speaking in Spanish then continues, “Selena thinks my example as a parent is a joke? It’s no joke, nor is it funny that Andrade tried to injure Humberto. I love the idea of a ladder match and I’m ready to sacrifice years of my career and my body to this match. I accept the consequences. Next week I’m not only gonna take back the United States Championship, I’m gonna take it back from YOU.”
Announcer’s Table
Vic Joseph and Jerry Lawler speak on the Buddy Murphy and Aleister Black storyline as they stand at the announcer’s table.
Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy
Aleister Black makes his way down the ramp and towards the ring as we go to commercial.
As we come back from commercial, Aleister Black is leaning against the turnbuckles in the ring awaiting the announcement of his opponent, Buddy Murphy. Murphy’s music sounds in the arena as he makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring with Black who is hanging on the second rope. Murphy matches his movements, the bell rings and the match begins. Both men refuse to take their eyes off one another.
Murphy puts his finger in Black’s face to say something and Black attacks Murphy with blows, driving him into the corner of the ring. Murphy gets a massive kick to the chest of Black. Murphy attempts to follow up with another move, Black lands a major kick of his own. Lots of kicks going back and forth between both men.
Murphy attempts to kick himself free as Black re-enters the ring and comes towards him. Black follows Murphy out of the ring and throws another massive kick on Murphy. The referee is at the count of seven. Murphy slides in the ring to break the count, then exits the ring again, dominating Black on the outside of the ring. Murphy climbs to the top of the baracade, Black swiftly strikes Murphy with a kick to the shin and keeps walking past.
Both men make their way back into the ring. Murphy attempts a kick on Black, Black ducks. Black bounces off the steel post. Suplex by Murphy, pulling Black out of the ring through the ropes as we go to commercial.
We come back from commercial and Murphy goes for Murphy’s Law and Murphy tries to cut corners to get the win grabbing the tights of Black. Black with a Flying Knee on Murphy as Murphy comes off the ropes running forward. Murphy falls flat to the mat seemingly out. Black covers for the pin. Murphy somehow kicks out at two.
Black inside the ring, Murphy on the outside, Murphy rocks Black and goes for the top rope. Black looking for a Suplex, Murphy counters. Black falls inside the ring. Murphy goes for the top rope again and Black runs up with a MASSIVE kick to the face of Murphy who goes flying through the air towards the barricade.
The referee gets to the count of eight as both men slide back into the ring at the same time face to face. Both men make their way to their feet quickly. Black Chop after multiple kicks Black Springboard and Murphy catches him. Murphy goes for the pin after this quick action, Black gets his foot on the rope.
Murphy trying for a second Murphy’s Law, Black looks to be unconscious on his feet. Black Mass and the cover, the referee stops the count saying one of Murphy’s shoulder was up. Black pulls Murphy to his knees in the center of the ring and another Black Mass and another count with both shoulder’s down. This time Black gets the three count for the win. A standing ovation for both men.
Winner: Aleister Black
After the Match
Buddy Murphy rolls out of the ring and sits up against the barricade with his knees to his chest as he catches his breath. Murphy shaking his head and looking clearly upset as he looks on, shocked at the outcome of this match-up.
The Fist Fight between Big Show, Samoa Joe, & Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins & AOP is up next!!! We go to commercial.
Erick Rowan vs. Enhancement Talent
Erick Rowan makes his way to the ring with a burlap sac covering something he put on the stairs. His opponent is already awaiting him inside the ring. The bell rings and the match begins.
Buddy Murphy is still sitting ringside against the barricade, seemingly shocked. Charley Caruso kneels down at ringside asking Buddy if she can ask him just one question, Buddy Murphy says, “Please Charley, not now.” she nods and walks away.
We focus back on the match at hand, and Rowan exits the ring as he says something to his opponent and he walks towards the stairs where he sat his mystery object.
Rowan says, “I want to show you!” as he opens the cage. Rowan puts his hand in the cage and is bit by something and says, “Bad! Bad!” Rowan with Iron Claw Slam on the kid in the ring. Rowan puts his foot on the chest of his opponent and gets the three count pin.
Winner: Erick Rowan
Big Show, Samoa Joe, & Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins & AOP
It is reminded, No Count-outs, No Pinfalls, No Submission… Winner when one team cannot continue.
First out, Big Show as he makes his way down the ramp. His music playing as he raises his hand. AOP begin attacking Big Show on the ramp. Samoa Joe and Seth Rollins with kendo sticks come running up as well. Big Show hits Rollins with the kendo stick before breaking it in half over his thigh. Big Show sets the table up inside the ring. Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens fighting at the top of the ramp. AOP with the numbers advantage. Kevin Owens goes running up the side of the stage and goes flying onto his opponents. Samoa Joe wants a turn, and goes flying off the stage onto Big Show and Seth Rollins fighting, Big Show throws Rollins out of the ring. Rollins sees Buddy Murphy and looks into his face saying, “Help us!” Big Show lifts his fist in the air, out of nowhere Buddy Murphy lands a low blow on Big Show. Murphy helps Rollins throw Big Show through the table. As Big Show crawls away from the table, Murphy still looking crazy eyed turns towards Rollins. AOP attacking Samoa Joe as they throw Kevin Owens through Samoa Joe and the table. Back in the ring, Big Show is still on his knees, gets to his feet and throws Buddy Murphy out of the ring and then attack Rollins. Big Show gets Power Bombed by AOP. Buddy Murphy once again enters the ring, holding his neck. The crowd is chanting, “Let’s go Big Show!” Stunned by Rollins, the referee calls for the bell.
Winners: AOP and Seth Rollins
After the Match
They raise their hands in victory as Big Show is still laying flat in the ring. Buddy Murphy standing right next to them in the center of the ring with a crazed look on his face still. Rollins reaches out for a hug, Buddy Murphy smiles and leans in, accepting the hug.
Rollins lifts the hand of Buddy Murphy and AOP grabs the hand of Rollins and they all four raise their hands in victory.