WWE Raw recap & reactions (Jan. 19, 2026): Punk’s on a roll
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Key Points:
- CM Punk secured a second consecutive win by defeating Finn Bálor in the first-ever singles match between the two, held live in Belfast, Northern Ireland, marking the first World Heavyweight Championship defense in the country.
- The match showcased strong ring chemistry and highlighted Punk's dominance since returning to WWE, while Bálor fought valiantly without relying on his Judgment Day faction.
- AJ Styles agreed to put his WWE career on the line in a rematch against GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble, after GUNTHER set the retirement stipulation following their recent feud.
- Becky Lynch, also from Ireland, received less hometown support compared to Bálor during her Intercontinental Championship match against Maxxine Dupri, which featured a surprising
