Title: WWE Raw Recap: Penta El Zero M's Debut and Match Grades
WWE Raw's second week on Netflix featured the debut of Penta, who scored a victory over Chad Gable in an intense match. The show also highlighted Sheamus versus Ludwig Kaiser, with the former emerging victorious and potentially setting his sights on Bron Breakker's Intercontinental Championship. In the women's Intercontinental Championship tournament final, Lyra Valkyria outshone Dakota Kai to claim the title.
Last week, WWE Raw's Netflix premiere brought in an impressive 4.6 million global viewers, surpassing Squid Game for the top spot on the streaming platform.
WWE Raw Results on January 13, 2025
- Penta defeats Chad Gable
- Sheamus defeats Ludwig Kaiser
- Lyra Valkyria wins against Dakota Kai (Women's Intercontinental Championship)
- Damian Priest triumphs over Finn Balor (Street Fight)
WWE Raw Ratings
- January 6, 2024: 4.6 million global viewers
- December 30, 2024: 1.596 million viewers
- December 23, 2024: 1.453 million viewers
- December 16, 2024: 1.522 million viewers
- December 9, 2024: 1.386 million viewers
WWE Raw Ticket Sales
- WWE Raw Venue: SAP Center (San Jose, Calif.)
- WWE Raw Tickets Distributed: 13,259
- WWE Raw Tickets Available: 56
WWE Raw on Netflix Highlights, Winners, and Grades
Rollins and Punk's Embering Rivalry
Seth Rollins reflected on the embarrassment of losing to CM Punk the previous week and vowed to redeem himself. He vowed to do so by eliminating Punk in the upcoming Royal Rumble, which would help derail Punk's dream of WrestleMania's main event. Roman Reigns, John Cena, and Drew McIntyre also entered the Royal Rumble fray, with a whopping six future Hall of Famers set to show up.
Penta Sparkles With Debut Victory
Michael Cole hinted that Chad Gable should "fear" what was coming, as anticipation built for Penta's debut. A young girl cried during Penta's entrance, while fans quickly picked up on the "Zero Miedo" chant. Penta delivered a thrilling luchador showcase with dance partner Chad Gable, leaving fans eager for improvements in his theme music.
Sheamus-Kaiser Stumble
The match between Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser received a relatively warm crowd reaction, with fans praising a nearfall by Kaiser. Ultimately, Sheamus claimed victory with a Brogue Kick. While the bout narrowly clarified Sheamus' opponent pool, it also raised questions about his lack of competitive opponents.
Jey Uso-Gunther Face Off
Jey Uso and GUNTHER found themselves in a faceoff, with San Jose fans chanting "yeet" to jeer GUNTHER away. Jey Uso challenged GUNTHER to a world title match for an upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event, while GUNTHER expressed his desire to ascend to the main event level.
Lyra Valkyria Triumphs Over Dakota Kai
Lyra Valkyria and Dakota Kai's women's Intercontinental Championship final match captured the crowd's attention, earning a "banger" grade. WWE surprised fans by choosing the up-and-coming Valkyria as the match's winner, solidifying her growth within the WWE.
Zayn and Miz Contend
Sami Zayn triumphed over The Miz after receiving drone footage for his thrilling entrance. Karrion Kross hinted at the Wyatt Sicks' moves to SmackDown, while The Miz continued to taunt Zayn by reminding him of his paltry accomplishments compared to his own.
Nia Jax and Rhea Ripley Cross Paths
Fans were pleasantly surprised by the heated exchanges between Nia Jax and Rhea Ripley. With The Baddest Woman on the Planet and several high-profile superstars slated to return to the Royal Rumble, tension rose around the upcoming event.
Priest Powers Past Balor in Street Fight
Damian Priest and Finn Balor met in a street fight that left fans stunned by the numerous high spots. Priest's Falcon's Arrow through the crowd and into a table summoned raucous cheers from the audience. The Judgment Day's interference ultimately cost Balor the title, but not before he nearly scored a Coup de Grace lariat.
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- Fans eagerly awaited Penta's WWE Raw debut on Netflix, having heard about his impressive victory over Chad Gable in the previous week's results.
- For fans who missed WWE Raw on Netflix, they can catch up on Penta el Zero Miedo's debut match against Chad Gable on WWE's streaming service.
- Apart from WWE Raw, fans can also watch other wrestling content, such as AEW, which features artists like Penta and Rey Fenix.
- Lyra Valkyria's victory over Dakota Kai in the Women's Intercontinental Championship tournament final on WWE Raw was widely appreciated and discussed in the wrestling community.
- WWE News often features updates on contracts and potential returns of popular wrestlers, such as the recent expiration of Penta and Rey Fenix's contracts with AEW, sparking rumors of their potential return to WWE Raw.
