Headlining the 1/11 episode of RAW was a singles match between Randy Orton and Paul “Triple H” Levesque. To kick off the show, Orton instigated his way into a singles match with Triple H. As Levesque entered the ring with a sledgehammer, The Fiend Bray Wyatt’s signature pattern of the arena lights cutting out unfolded. When the lights cut back on, Alexa Bliss was in the ring and she shot a fireball at Orton.
Out goes @TripleH, in comes @AlexaBliss_WWE … and she brought the 🔥🔥🔥 to @RandyOrton!
What did we just witness on #WWERaw?! pic.twitter.com/kjTUvfXO1F
— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2021
WWE pushed out the news that Drew McIntyre tested positive for COVID-19. A video that McIntyre recorded from home aired on RAW. He stated that he’s not feeling symptoms and encouraged all to wear their masks. Drew is scheduled to defend the WWE Championship against Goldberg at the Royal Rumble.
“I am one of the fortunate ones with no symptoms, but I assure you, COVID should not be taken lightly.” — @DMcIntyreWWE #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/0Pd2vQHyUH
— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2021
Ric Flair appeared during Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans’ singles match. Flair helped Evans defeat Charlotte. The interactions between Ric and Lacey began last week when Flair “accidentally” helped Evans and Peyton Royce pick up a win over Charlotte and RAW Women’s Champion Asuka. In a backstage promo following Evans’ win over Charlotte, she stated that her and Ric were headed to a hotel.
What did @RicFlairNatrBoy just do? #WWERaw @MsCharlotteWWE @LaceyEvansWWE pic.twitter.com/ANNjHwIeCI
— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2021
Bobby Lashley successfully defended the United States Championship against Riddle. He submitted Riddle with the ‘Hurt Lock’.
