Tonight’s episode of Raw marks the beginning of the nine-week build toward the Royal Rumble on Feb. 1, 2025. With fallout from Survivor Series and new storylines taking shape, the road to one of WWE’s biggest events of the year begins now. Adam Pierce has announced the first half hour of Raw will be commercial free!
Is This the End of The New Day?
The New Day’s 10-year anniversary celebration is scheduled for tonight, but what should be a joyful occasion feels more like the group’s potential breaking point.
After weeks of disappointing losses, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods hit rock bottom last week, losing to Akira Tozawa and Otis. The defeat led to a heated backstage argument, with both men blaming each other for their struggles. Kofi called out Woods’ inability to win singles gold, while Woods fired back by bringing up Kofi’s infamous six-second WWE Championship loss to Brock Lesnar. The night ended with the two agreeing to meet in the ring during tonight’s celebration, but their unresolved tension casts a dark cloud over the milestone event.
One wildcard in this story is Big E. Could the power of positivity reunite the trio, or is tonight truly the end of The New Day? Tune in to see if Big E can mend the fractures in this legendary faction or if the group’s legacy will unravel in front of the WWE Universe.
What Else to Expect on Raw
CM Punk Kicks Off the Show
CM Punk is scheduled to open tonight’s episode. After aiding the OG Bloodline in their victory at War Games, questions abound about what favor he’ll seek from Paul Heyman in return. Could Seth Rollins confront Punk, reigniting their tension while they both deal with the fallout of the Bloodline’s civil war?
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Begins
A triple-threat match featuring Dakota Kai, Katana Chance, and Shayna Baszler kicks off the tournament to crown the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
Tag Team Grudge Match: Damage CTRL vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez
With IYO SKY set to challenge Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Damage CTRL looks to build momentum.
R-Truth vs. Pete Dunne
In what promises to be a humorous yet hard-hitting bout, R-Truth’s continued insistence on calling Pete Dunne “Butch” leads to a one-on-one match. Dunne will be eager to make Truth pay for his disrespect, but the Judgment Day and The Miz might be lurking to add more chaos to the mix.
Key Storylines to Watch
• GUNTHER’s Next Challenger: After defeating Damian Priest at Survivor Series, the World Heavyweight Champion is back on his dominant path. Will Finn Balor face retribution for his interference, or will a new babyface step up to challenge the Ring General?
• Bron Breakker’s Title Picture: The Intercontinental Champion successfully defended his title in a triple-threat match at Survivor Series, but Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser still have unfinished business with him.
• Women’s Tag Team Titles in Jeopardy?: With Jade Cargill sidelined due to injury, will WWE address the status of the Women’s Tag Team Titles tonight?
• Wyatt Sicks and The Final Testament: After the Wyatt Sicks targeted Scarlett last week, what retaliation awaits from The Final Testament?
• Bronson Reed’s Status: After his jaw-dropping Tsunami splash off the top of the cage at War Games, Reed’s condition remains uncertain. Will he be cleared to compete, or will his absence create an opportunity for others to rise?
We are four weeks away from the Monday Night Raw premier on Netflix but for now, Raw promises to deliver a packed show filled with emotional confrontations, thrilling matches, and answers to some of the biggest questions coming out of Survivor Series. Don’t miss it live at 8pm EST on the USA Network!
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