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Raw: January 11th, 2025

A JAW-DROPPING conclusion to Raw! + The New World Heavyweight Championship has been unveiled + rivalries unfold!

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WRESTLEMANIA BACKLASH TWO WEEKS FROM SATURDAY!

🔴 The Judgment Day deliver a message to Bad Bunny ahead of his match with Priest at Backlash; if Bad Bunny loses, him & Rey will forfeit the Tag Titles: 9min*

**Coming up: Bobby Lashley vs. Edge - IC Title + Xyon Quinn's first match since aligning with Escobar + Triple H unveils the new World Title + more!

🔴 Rhea Ripley w/ Dominik vs. Zelina Vega w/ Wilde & Toro: 6min*

After Santos Escobar turned his back on Legado del Fantasma last week, Zelina Vega turned her focus to Rhea Ripley in hopes of getting the SmackDown Women's Title and headlining Backlash in Puerto Rico.

Rhea Ripley stood tall with a victory, until Asuka showed up to strike yet again!

**Still to come: Axiom & Dragon Lee vs. Waller & Theory

🔻 VIDEO: "Omos has plans for his return" - MVP

🔴 Bobby Lashley says tonight's match with Edge is his 'crowning' moment since defeating Batista at WrestleMania: 7min*

🔴 Xyon Quinn w/ Escobar vs. Joaquin Wilde & Cruz del Toro w/ Vega: 7min*

Santos Escobar was out last week to point out the downward spiral of Legado del Fantasma ever since they arrived on the scene on Mondays, contrasting of their impact on SmackDown. He challenged and defeated Cruz del Toro and added insult to injury with the arrival of Xyon Quinn who brutally attacked Toro & Wilde as Zelina watched in shock.

Tonight, Xyon Quinn showcases his otherworldly power in a battering handicap match with whatever is left of Legado del Fantasma. Zelina Vega is still unsure what side she lies with.

Xyon Quinn wins.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Ricochet comments on Escobar's change of style and calls it "smoke & mirrors".

🔻 BACKSTAGE: The Street Profits eye a rematch with Judgment Day after the one at Elimination Chamber ended in controversy.

🔴 Bianca Belair & Liv Morgan vs. Katana Chance & Kayden Carter: 7min*

Last week, Belair & Morgan called out the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Chelsea Green & Jacy Jayne but they refused to meet them tonight.

A match was set in a contendership for a future title shot.

Belair & Morgan won but faced the wrath of the champions in a brutal post-match beatdown!

🔴 Seth Rollins challenges Drew McIntyre to a No DQ Match next week: 8min*

It is not a surprise that Seth Rollins is still enraged at Drew McIntyre for the vicious beatdown at Elimination Chamber two months ago that left the Visionary out of action and nearly missed WrestleMania.

In an intense bout last week, Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins failed to make it back inside the ring before the count of 10. After the match, Drew viciously assaulted Seth!

Tonight, Seth Rollins wants a No DQ Match when he gets cleared for minor injury next week!

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Xyon Quinn brutally attacks Ricochet after his comments on Escobar!

🔴 Austin Theory & Grayson Waller vs. NXT's Axiom & Dragon Lee: 7min*

KSI came out to assist Logan Paul at WrestleMania against Austin Theory but Grayson Waller was nowhere near the ring. This left some animosity between the two stars.

Tonight, Waller & Theory give their alliance a second shot by teaming up against NXT rivals, New NXT North American Champion Axiom & Dragon Lee.

Waller & Theory win!

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Belair & Morgan plan to ride on the wave of victories and call out the Women's Tag Champs Jayne & Green for next week.

🔴 Triple H unveils the new World Heavyweight Championship Belt to the awe of the FBW Universe: 9min*

The World Title picture that was left blurred two weeks ago when Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes competed in a controversial first-ever match for the "New" World Title, a match that ended without consequence but surely with many ramifications, especially the return of CM Punk.

A new age will begin as the new Title is officially created. Who will become the inaugural champion?

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Jacy Jayne & Chelsea Green mock Belair & Morgan with their 'element of surprise' after they had said to have caught the champions by surprise with their challenge. Moments after the post match surprise attack.

🔴 Sam Rigleer vs. Karrion Kross: 11min*

A singles match ends with Rigleer victorious.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Raquel Rodriguez puts it all against Nia Jax in nasty backstage brawl after weeks of face-offs between the two stars!

🔴 Finn Balor & Damian Priest vs. The Street Profits: 12min*

In a rematch of this storied rivalry, The Judgment Day yet again prevail.

**NEXT WEEK: CM Punk returns to Raw! + Seth vs Drew - No DQ + Ricochet vs. Escobar + Jayne & Green vs. Belair & Morgan - Women's Tag Titles + Bad Bunny returns!

⭕ MAIN EVENT: Bobby Lashley vs. Edge (c) - Intercontinental Title Match: 16min*

In a riveting main event on Raw, the powerhouse Bobby Lashley faced off against the reigning Intercontinental Champion Edge for the prestigious title. The match unfolded with an electrifying mix of raw strength and veteran cunning, as both competitors sought to assert their dominance. As the contest neared its climax, a resilient Edge found himself in a perilous situation, seemingly vulnerable with a potential neck injury. Sensing victory within his grasp, the brutal Bobby Lashley prepared to deliver the decisive blow, his signature spear. However, in a shocking turn of events, Lashley hesitated for just a moment, providing Edge with the opportunity he needed. Seizing the moment, Edge summoned every ounce of strength left in him and delivered a devastating spear of his own, securing the win and retaining the Intercontinental Title in a dramatic conclusion that left the Raw audience on the edge of their seats.