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                    January 18th Raw

                    January 18th Raw

                    Raw Results

                    Check below for the January 18th Raw Results. The show begins at 8 PM Eastern.

                    Show Opens with Tribute to MLK

                    Randy Orton Promo

                    • Orton wears a mask and talks about the voices in his head.
                    • This is the price he pays for showing compassion.
                    • Randy doesn’t blame Alexa Bliss. He blames The Fiend.
                    • Orton says he’ll only be able to compete in the Royal Rumble as long as he can tolerate the pain, but he enjoys the pain.

                    Announcements

                    • Goldberg on the Dirt Sheet

                    Ric Flair Arrives with Lacey Evans

                    • Caruso asks what Ric and Lacey are doing.
                    • Evans just says she’s just learning from the best.

                    Peyton Roce Attacked Charlotte on her Way to the Ring

                    Charlotte defeats Peyton – 12:04

                    • Ric Flair’s music hits part way through the match. Flair and Evans come out. Lacey is wearing Flair’s robe.
                    • Charlotte used the Figure Eight to get the submission victory.

                    Post Match

                    • Charlotte refused to release the Figure Eight after the match. She eventually let go.

                    Announcement

                    • Alexa Bliss invited Asuka to the playhouse.

                    Riddle Talks with The Hurt Business

                    • Riddle complements the Hurt Business on how well they dress.
                    • Lashley advises Riddle that his sandals aren’t good for your feet. He then stomps on Riddle’s foot.

                    Riddle with Lucha House Party

                    • Riddle says he’ll be ready to go.

                    Ali Says he Wants to Break Kofi’s Spirit

                    • He hopes Kofi misses Royal Rumble, so Kofi can feel what Ali felt in 2018.

                    Mace defeats Xavier Woods – 04:05

                    • Mace slammed Woods for the pinfall victory.

                    Asuka Backstage

                    • Asuka doesn’t know what to expect in Alexa’s playhouse.

                    Alexa Bliss’ Playground

                    • Bliss declares for the Royal Rumble.
                    • She talks with Bray during this segment . . . even though he isn’t there.

                    Miz and Morrison have Something Controversial for Goldberg

                    Double J Provides his Thoughts on Goldberg v. McIntyre

                    • He predicts that Bill Goldberg will spear and jackhammer his way to a win.

                    Shayna Baszler defeats Mandy Rose – 03:42

                    • Baszler used the Kirifuda clutch to get the submission victory.

                    Nia and Shayna Backstage

                    • Charly says it doesn’t look like Nia and Shayna are getting along.
                    • Baszler says they’ve never gotten along. She goes on to say that it’s time for a tag title rematch.

                    Charlotte Flair Backstage

                    • “Lacey can wear my dad’s robe, but she’ll never wear my crown.”

                    Adam Pearce Gives Ricochet an Opportunity

                    • AJ Styles comes by, and they have a long discussion that didn’t make any sense.
                    • They’re going to have a match.

                    AJ Styles defeats Ricochet – 12:57

                    • Styles bounced Ricochet off the top rope and then caught him in position for the Styles Clash.
                    • After the Clash, Styles got the win.

                    The Dirt Sheet

                    • Miz and Morrison ask Goldberg how he’s preparing for the match.
                      • Gillberg responds by saying he hits his head against a wall, breathes smoke from his nostrils and fire from his ass.
                    • McIntyre’s music hits and a parody of equal proportions walks out.

                    Hurt Business defeats Lucha House Party and Riddle – 12:17

                    • After Alexander and Benjamin could not get on the same page, Lashley tagged into the match and put Metalik in the Hurt Lock for the submission.

                    Drew Announces that He’ll Be Back Next Week

                    Jeff Hardy defeats Jaxson Ryker – 03:13

                    • Elias knocked Hardy off the ropes, which caused a disqualification.

                    Post Match

                    • Hardy tried to get back at Ryker and Elias, but Ryker put him down.

                    Bill Goldberg Also Announced for Next Week

                    Alexa Bliss defeats Asuka – 11:36

                    • Bliss hit Sister Abigail for the pinfall victory.

                    Raw Preview

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                    • Asuka v. Alexa Bliss
                    • Randy Orton Update after Bliss hit him with a fireball.
                    • Lucha House Party and Riddle v. The Hurt Business – Six Man Tag
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