Raw Results, Grades & Highlights 1/05/26

01/05/2026

CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker

Result: CM Punk retains the World Heavyweight Championship
Grade: A
Highlight: A bruising main event that felt like a rite of passage. Bron Breakker brought velocity and violence, Punk brought timing and scars. The surprise assist from the luchadores neutralized "The Vision," keeping the finish chaotic but earned.
My POV: Punk winning "against all odds" keeps the title prestige high. Breakker didn't lose momentum; he gained legitimacy. This feud should simmer, not end.

AJ Styles vs. Gunther (Set for Next Week)

Angle: AJ Styles calls out Gunther for disrespect toward John Cena following Cena's retirement match.
Grade: B+
My POV: This is legacy vs. dominance. Styles defending respect isn't nostalgia; it's a locker-room line in the sand. Gunther thrives on contempt. Expect stiff receipts and a statement win either way.

Becky Lynch Wins the Intercontinental Championship

Result: Becky Lynch becomes a two-time IC Champion
Grade: A−
Highlight: Becky made history again, elevating the title with star power.
My POV: The question isn't "who's next," it's "how hungry." A rematch with Maxxine Dupri makes sense, but a surprise challenger could freshen the division fast. Either way, "The Man" just raised the bar.

Raquel Rodriguez vs. Stephanie Vaquer

Angle: Raquel Rodriguez attacks Stephanie Vaquer in-ring and backstage
Grade: B
My POV: This felt personal and deliberate. Vaquer's toughness met Raquel's power, and the double-attack guarantees a future collision. Give this one time and stipulations; it'll cook.

Final Take

Raw kicked off 2026 with grit over gloss. Punk remains the standard-bearer, Breakker looks inevitable, Becky keeps rewriting the book, and the women's division added real edge. If this is the tone for January, buckle up. The road ahead isn't smooth; it's scarred, loud, and exactly what Raw should be. 🔥


  • World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c.) def. Bron Breakker

  • Liv Morgan def. Lyra Valkyria

  • Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch def. Maxxine Dupri (c.)

  • Women's Tag Team Championship: Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky def. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) (c.)

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