CM Punk kicked off the January 13, 2025, episode..

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Penta El Zero Meido Shines in WWE RAW Debut

CM Punk kicked off the January 13, 2025, episode of WWE RAW by celebrating his victory over Seth Rollins in the debut episode and announcing his entry into the Men's Royal Rumble. This declaration prompted Seth Rollins to also enter the Royal Rumble, aiming to thwart Punk's aspirations for WrestleMania. Drew McIntyre joined the fray, criticizing both competitors and declaring his own entry, making him the fifth participant to announce his involvement in the match.

In a surprising turn, Chad Gable faced a mystery luchador who turned out to be former AEW star Penta El Zero Meido, marking his WWE debut. Penta showcased his skills by defeating Gable with the Penta Driver after executing The Sacrifice to injure him. Following the match, Penta delivered an emotional speech, expressing his excitement about making WWE his new home.

Tensions escalated between Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan as Dominik apologized for his past actions. Finn Balor suggested that Dominik and JD McDonagh accompany him to ringside for his Street Fight against Damian Priest. In another thrilling encounter, Sheamus faced Ludwig Kaiser, with the match spilling outside the ring and ending in Sheamus securing victory with a Brogue Kick.

World Heavyweight Champion Gunther addressed the WWE Universe, expressing his disappointment with the current matches and asserting that the focus should remain on him and his title. Jey Uso challenged Gunther for the World title at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, but Gunther dismissed him, labeling him as mere hype.

In a historic match for the inaugural WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, Lyra Valkyria triumphed over Dakota Kai. Valkyria executed a reverse headlock backbreaker followed by the Night Wing to claim victory, receiving the title from RAW GM Adam Pearce.

The Miz and Sami Zayn engaged in a thrilling match, with Zayn emerging victorious after delivering a Helluva Kick and a Blue Thunder Bomb. The main event featured a chaotic Street Fight between Finn Balor and Damian Priest, where both competitors utilized various weapons and inflicted punishing blows through tables, but the match concluded without a clear winner.

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