WWE RAW Results, 8th January 2018, live results and commentary; John Cena gets called out in Royal Rumble

What is going to happen on RAW with just a few weeks to Royal Rumble?

Updated: 09 January 2018 09:55 IST - Published: 09 January 2018 10:32 IST

That's a wrap for tonight folks! Here'(*s a recap of what happened on RAW(WARNING: SPOILERS)

Balor Club is now official
Sasha Banks & Bayley defeated Mandy Rose & Sonya DeVille
WOKEN Matt Hardy defeated Curt Hawkins; Matt Hardy declared entry to the Royal Rumble match
The Miz made a triumphant return on Miz TV
Cedric Alexander defeated Enzo Amore by Count-Out in a Cruiserweight Championship match
Apollo Crews & Titus O' Neil(w/ Dana Brooke) defeated Cesaro & Sheamus
Samoa Joe defeated Rhyno, calling out John Cena in the Royal Rumble match
Balor Club defeated Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan

After the match, The Miz and The Miztourage come out and assault Jordan before laying the beatdown on Roman Reigns, hitting two skull-crushing finales to end the show.

The referee didn't see Jordan tag in and thus his legit tag was illegal. A Magic killer was hit on Rollins and Roman and Jordan had a tense moment. Outside the ring, Gallows & Anderson got punched and speared by Roman Reigns. Inside the ring, Jordan tried to help Rollins up but instead moved when Balor hit a running dropkick.

Balor used this to his advantage and hit the coup-de-grace. Jordan cost his team the victory!

Balor Club vs Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins& Jason Jordan

Rollins tries to tag in Jordan but Anderson takes him out.

Anderson and Gallows try to take out Rollins but Jordan helps him steer the trouble away. Although Jordan took out Gallows, Anderson hit a spinebuster of Rollins for a two count.

He lands the Falcon Arrow fro the 2-count.

Rollins starts off with a suicide dive and then a slingblade onto Anderson

Reigns lands a superman punch! Time for the tag, and Rollins it is! Jordan still hasn't been tagged in!

DOUBLE DUTY for @WWERomanReigns! #RAW pic.twitter.com/6YY0qDnXov
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 9, 2018

Anderson has Reigns in a headlock. Although Roman hit a Samoan drop, Anderson tagged in Gallows and subsequently prevented Roman from tagging in.

Rollins & Balor are back at it in the ring. Rollins sends Balor face first into the turnbuckles before tagging in Roman Reigns. A slight distraction by Gallows & Anderson sees Balor hitting a slingblade on Reigns before tagging Anderson back in.

Rollins & Balor started the action. While the two had a back and forth exchange, a little cluster takes place as Gallows & Anderson are sent out of the ring and Reigns & Rollins take out Balor, only for Jordan to come in and jump in excitement with them.

Corey Graves says Jordan is better than Dean Ambrose. Wooo now that's a statement!

Asuka vs Nia Jax has been announced for next week!

.@NiaJaxWWE already has a strategy in place for the #RoyalRumble Match as she ATTACKS The #EmpressOfTomorrow @WWEAsuka on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/pHQOR3m6Z0
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018

Our main event is next!

How's THIS for a statement?!#RAW @NiaJaxWWE pic.twitter.com/lQjIkcQJdF
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018

As Asuka makes her entrance, Nia comes out of nowhere and lifts Asuka on her shoulders and takes her down before hitting her with a senton.

It's time for The Empress Of Tomorrow!

Asuka vs Nia Jax

.@SamoaJoe is officially ENTERING the #RoyalRumble Match, and he has his eyes on a certain 16x World Champion... #RAW @JohnCena pic.twitter.com/WnBU18dRes
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018

#CoquinaClutch. That's all she wrote.@SamoaJoe is VICTORIOUS over @Rhyno313 on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/c7cQmX57BO
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018

Backstage, Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss are talking and the champ says that Enzo is holding Nia back. Nia Jax declares her entry to the Royal Rumble. Alexa Bliss provoked Nia about something Asuka said and got Nia curious. She whispered in her ears and Nia asked if she spoke Japanese, because Asuka doesn't speak English

After the match, Joe declared his entry to the Royal Rumble and when Cena's name was mentioned by Charly Caruso, Joe said that John Cena is a name he'll never forget. He vows to eliminate Cena first. Seeds have been planted!

Rhyno can only kick out but gets no offence on Joe. While Rhyno momentarily gets Joe on his shoulders, Joe goes down and and wraps a coquina clutch on the veteran for the win.

Samoa Joe defeated Rhyno

Joe starts with the elbows onto Rhyno. Joe hits a stiff kick and when The Destroyer begins a chest slap barrage, Rhyno hits back. Joe still continues to squash him though.

LIVE CHAT online