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Roman Reigns prepares for the Royal Rumble while NXT features thrilling title defenses and intense rivalries.

WWE NXT showcased thrilling matches on January 21, 2025, with Oba Femi successfully defending the NXT Championship against Eddy Thorpe. Femi`s strength proved decisive as he executed a Fall From Grace to secure the victory. In another title bout, Tony D`Angelo retained the NXT North American Championship against Ridge Holland, aided by Izzi Dame`s timely distraction of the referee. Wes Lee delivered a stunning Cardiac Kick to defeat Dion Lennox, leading to a heated confrontation with Trick Williams post-match.

Lexis King faced Charlie Dempsey in a controversial Heritage Cup match, where King’s underhanded tactics, including a low blow, ensured his retention of the title. Karmen Petrovic, with assistance from Kelani Jordan, triumphed over Jaida Parker, while Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance shocked The D`Angelo Family by defeating Channing `Stacks` Lorenzo and Luca Crusifino in tag team action. Additionally, Giulia supported Bayley in her confrontation against Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade.

On the main roster, Roman Reigns is gearing up for the WWE Royal Rumble 2025, aiming to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes. Speculation surrounds Reigns potentially ousting Sami Zayn from the OG Bloodline due to Zayn`s alliance with Seth Rollins and his intentions to eliminate Reigns in the Rumble. Reigns is expected to make an appearance on RAW on January 27, 2025, ahead of the event.

RAW featured an intense match between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre, with Rollins stealing a victory despite McIntyre`s dominance. Sami Zayn inadvertently struck Rollins with a Helluva Kick, complicating their ongoing storyline. Penta El Zero Miedo continued to impress with a win over Pete Dunne, while Bayley announced her full-time status on the RAW roster, facing Nia Jax in a solid match. Kevin Owens maintained his rivalry with Cody Rhodes, adding layers to his character through subtle trolling. Speculation also arises regarding the potential phasing out of The Bloodline, as members compete without their usual attire or support.

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