WWE RAW Results, Live Commentary & Updates, January 7th 2019

He's not quite done. @fightbobby #Raw pic.twitter.com/z9ZTzveUKZ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 8, 2019

.@TheDeanAmbrose survives with the help from @fightbobby. #Raw pic.twitter.com/6xOBonIB6s
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Bobby Lashley stands tall to end RAW. What an end! Thank you for joining us tonight on RAW!

See you tomorrow for SmackDown Live, right here on Sportskeeda!

.@fightbobby has completely taken out @WWERollins. #Raw pic.twitter.com/7l6wvgTvZb
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

WHAT IS @fightbobby DOING HERE???? #RAW pic.twitter.com/2zCwguSCbE
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Back in the ring, Rollins hits the suplex and continues his onslaught on Ambrose. He starts stomping his feet on the floor. He hits the stomp and as he goes for the pin, Bobby Lashley pulls Rollins from underneath. He attacks him and finishes him, allowing Ambrose to get the pin

Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins to retain the Intercontinental Championship

The rivalry is now over. Lashley sets up a table after the match and throws Rollins through the table!

Rollins catches Ambrose square in the face. It seems to throw Ambrose out of his senses.

The Lunatic Fringe fights back and they're back ringside. It's a throwback to the night where Ambrose turned on Rollins as he opens the ringside mats. He starts punching Rollins and goes for the Dirty Deeds, but Ambros gets backdropped instead.

Now the match has spilled into the #WWEUniverse!! It's mayhem! #Raw #ICTitle #FallsCountAnywhere pic.twitter.com/awOaHYNjjH
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

After the break, the action is back in front of the crowd. Rollins begins the onslaught on Ambrose, while the crowd urges him on with "Burn it down" chants.

The action gets intense backstage as Rollins misses a shot with a shovel on Ambrose. The champ begins to fight back and slams Rollins against boxes. Ambrose tries to get the pinfall time and again, but Rollins kicks out

But the match hasn't even officially started yet, @WWERollins! #Raw #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/zaOvdNxHBQ
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Rollins attacks Ambrose as he makes his entrance. The attack starts even before the bell and the ref finally signals the timekeeper to ring it. Rollins goes for a roll-up outside but Ambrose kicks out.

The action goes near the production area of the arena. Ambrose tries to escape and run away

Dean Ambrose (c) vs Seth Rollins - Intercontinental Championship Falls Count Anywhere match

Not only did she win tonight, but @SashaBanksWWE WILL face @RondaRousey for the #Raw #WomensChampionship at #RoyalRumble! #Raw pic.twitter.com/kS375GH9o5
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Just a hunch. But that can't be a fun place to be. #Raw @NiaJaxWWE pic.twitter.com/29hdJuBokr
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 8, 2019

Banks and Jax have been digging down deep! Sasha Banks goes throat first on the rope. Sasha goes for the hurricanrana on the outside and Nia Jax doesn't even budge. Thankfully, Sasha doesn't land on the ropes. Bayley throws Tamina against the barricade to neutralize things.

Finally, Sasha Banks locks the Bank Statement. She's booked her ticket to the Rumble!

Sasha Banks def. Nia Jax to become the #1 contender for the RAW Women's Championship

Sasha Banks vs Ronda Rousey is official for the Royal Rumble

The stakes are HIGH as @SashaBanksWWE and @NiaJaxWWE clash with the winner going on to challenge @RondaRousey for the #RAW #WomensChampionship at #RoyalRumble! pic.twitter.com/ZKEfrsNWbT
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax - #1 Contender for the RAW Women's title (not confirmed)

Sasha Banks gets thrown on the boxes outside during the match while Bayley gets taken down by Tamina. Nia Jax tries to pin Sasha early on but fails

There's a woman in the #RAW locker room that @RondaRousey wants to prove herself against, and her name is @SashaBanksWWE! pic.twitter.com/m3mgBRMrOY
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Sasha Banks tells Rousey that she's honoured, and would love to face her for the title in order to teach her how to lose with dignity. Rousey laughs but seems welcoming of the challenge

Sasha Banks calls Nia a "b***h" and challenges her to a match, with the winner becoming #1 contender for the RAW Women's title.

She storms to the ring and Nia Jax sits down, calling herself "The b***h, not a b***h". She says she didn't ask for a match NOW and it weirdly cuts to break.

There's a woman in the #RAW locker room that @RondaRousey wants to prove herself against, and her name is @SashaBanksWWE! pic.twitter.com/m3mgBRMrOY
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

FIERY words are being exchanged between @SashaBanksWWE & @NiaJaxWWE. #Raw pic.twitter.com/y3JVgWRyW8
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Ronda Rousey starts talking about how there's a woman who puts her love for the business in shame and who's the unsung hero of Monday Night RAW - Sasha Banks

Alexa Bliss is shocked that it wasn't her. Nia Jax comes out and gives a gesture as though she's puking. Nia Jax asks for a rematch but Rousey indicates that she's not going to get it. Sasha Banks then comes out

It's time for the first-ever episode of "A Moment of Bliss" with @AlexaBliss_WWE! #Raw pic.twitter.com/Ay6KvtmWWv
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Hmmm...nope. @RondaRousey @AlexaBliss_WWE pic.twitter.com/xoyFL8dhqj
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 8, 2019

It's time for A moment of Bliss!

Alexa Bliss plays a hype package for Ronda Rousey and then introduces her. She gets a huge pop!

.@JinderMahal isn't pleased about losing. #Raw pic.twitter.com/iIwjZdt3gu
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 8, 2019

.@WWEApollo & @WWEEmberMoon with the quick WIN! #Raw pic.twitter.com/YVbA9L0ErH
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Apollo Crews & Ember Moon vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox

Crews dominates Jinder to start the match. Alicia Fox tags in and Apollo sends Jinder out and jumps on Jinder and the Singh bros.

Ember is in and she hits a springboard splash and then a charging elbow. She gets an eclipse and just like that, it's over!

Apollo Crews & Ember Moon def. Jinder Mahal and Alicia Fox

.@BrockLesnar isn't interested in @BraunStrowman tonight. #Raw pic.twitter.com/DAYPtAiVih
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Brock Lesnar circles the ring and then walks away. Strowman demands that he comes back to the ring, but Lesnar ignores him and laughs

Here comes the #UniversalChampion. #Raw @BrockLesnar pic.twitter.com/HkSYAT4q0c
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Braun Strowman tells Lesnar that he's scared of him. Lesnar finally decides to see what Strowman has to say. He finally starts moving

Braun Strowman calls "Beastie Boy" out to the ring and Lesnar seems unimpressed. The crowd chants "Get these hands".

They stand there without moving.

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman are seen backstage on the titantron, while Strowman is in the ring. But why?

THE. MONSTER. IS. BACK. @BraunStrowman #Raw pic.twitter.com/g6GMlHkbvG
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman go face to face..NEXT!

The #WWEUniverse isn't too pleased with @BaronCorbinWWE's win over @IAmEliasWWE. #Raw pic.twitter.com/FvHeqgFLht
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 8, 2019

Baron Corbin manages to throw Elias towards the referee, halting his momentum. He shoves him into the ringpost and then lands the End Of Days.

Baron Corbin def. Elias

Elias starts fighting back and gets so fired up the referee has to pull him back. Elias has Corbin in Doomsday position and the former GM escapes. Corbin gets hit with a quick swinging neckbreaker, but it's just 2!

Elias was getting the better of Corbin until he takes control. Corbin gets irritated by "You got fired" chants from the crowd

Elias vs Baron Corbin

Elias begins the match by attacking Corbin and taking him down from the second turnbuckle

Guess who's not in the mood to hear @IAmEliasWWE's song tonight...@BaronCorbinWWE. #RAW pic.twitter.com/O8P5inImC8
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019

Baron Corbin interrupts and starts trash talking the crowd and Elias. He too, announces his entry to the Rumble

Elias officially announced his entry to the Royal Rumble match

.@BaronCorbinWWE is READY. To interrupt @IAmEliasWWE's performance. #Raw pic.twitter.com/J6Py5klhbT
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 8, 2019

Ladies and gentlemen: @IAmEliasWWE. #Raw pic.twitter.com/sqZqDdZ8HG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 8, 2019

#AndStill. #Raw @WWEGable @REALBobbyRoode pic.twitter.com/v6OabaVNoN
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2019