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WWE Raw Results (Jan. 19, 2026): Takeaways From Belfast

AJ Styles accepted Gunther's career vs. career challenge for the Royal Rumble, highlighting Gunther's legacy as a 'Career Killer' in WWE storylines.

  • On Monday, January 19, 2026, WWE Raw in Belfast saw CM Punk retain the World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Finn Balor, then raising Balor’s hand to close the show.
  • Gunther demanded a rematch and declared for the Royal Rumble, while AJ Styles agreed to put his career on the line for the legacy-defining match.
  • In a combustible six‑man tag, Penta El Zero Miedo, Dragon Lee, and Rey Mysterio won amid ringside arguments and a brass‑knuckles incident, while Je’Von Evans suffered a shoulder injury and was declared unable to continue.
  • Several women — including Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez — declared for the Women’s Royal Rumble, and Adam Pearce booked a Fatal Four‑Way No.1 Contender's match next Monday in Toronto.
  • Fans in Belfast made their feelings known as the Belfast crowd loudly backed Finn Balor, building early WrestleMania season momentum and highlighting Balor's contender status.
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Forbes broke the news in United States on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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