
Tue Jan 21 12:30:00 IST 2025: ## WWE Raw Delivers Shocking Results and Rumble Declarations in Dallas
**Dallas, TX** – Monday Night Raw, broadcast live from the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, delivered a night of surprises, shocking attacks, and declarations for the upcoming Royal Rumble. The sold-out crowd of 15,502 witnessed several key moments that set the stage for Saturday Night’s Main Event and the Royal Rumble itself.
The show opened with a heated confrontation between World Heavyweight Champion Gunther and his challenger, Jey Uso, who will face off for the title this Saturday. Gunther insulted Uso, calling him a “useful idiot,” prompting a fiery response and a brawl that ended with Uso briefly holding the championship belt.
The New Day, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, continued their heel turn, facing off against Rey Mysterio in a match that saw JBL commentate and the New Day show clear animosity towards the crowd. Mysterio, unexpectedly, emerged victorious, setting up a potential feud with the LWO.
In the women’s division, Nia Jax viciously attacked Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley earlier in the day, escalating their rivalry. Later in the evening, Bayley, making her official Raw return and declaring her Royal Rumble entry, faced Jax in a brutal match. Jax emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle, but the post-match saw Ripley storm the ring for a brawl with Jax, setting up a match between the two for Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Sami Zayn, also declaring his entry into the Royal Rumble, received a surprising show of support from his long-time friend and rival, Kevin Owens, who expressed his belief in Zayn’s Rumble victory and hinted at a future partnership to claim the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.
Other highlights included:
* **Seth Rollins defeated Drew McIntyre** in a hard-hitting rematch from WrestleMania 40, setting up further conflict with Sami Zayn, who unintentionally cost McIntyre the match.
* **Penta El Zero Miedo defeated Pete Dunne**, continuing his strong start in WWE.
* **Damage CTRL (IYO SKY and Dakota Kai) defeated Pure Fusion Collective (Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark)** in a tag team match.
* Logan Paul announced his Raw debut for next week, declaring himself the future GOAT of WWE.
The show concluded with intense anticipation for Saturday Night’s Main Event, featuring several title matches and a contract signing between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, moderated by Shawn Michaels. The Royal Rumble is shaping up to be a thrilling event, with several superstars already announcing their participation.