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Exciting WWE RAW: CM Punk vs. Finn Balor Showdown!

1/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

WWE's RAW episode will stream live from the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on January 19, 2024, starting at 3 PM ET.
CM Punk will defend his title against Finn Balor in their first singles match.
Becky Lynch will face Maxxine Dupri for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
Gunther will open the show, followed by a six-man tag match with Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Penta against Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, and Austin Theory.
El Grande Americano will compete against Je’Von Evans.

History

Historical Context

In 1997, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) expanded internationally by hosting its first live event in Belfast, Northern Ireland, attracting over 5,000 fans. This marked a pivotal moment in the promotion's growth, following the success of WrestleMania, which had established wrestling as mainstream entertainment. The legacy continues with WWE's upcoming RAW episode in January 2024, featuring stars like CM Punk and Becky Lynch.

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Story summary

WWE's RAW episode will stream live from the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on January 19, 2024, starting at 3 PM ET.
CM Punk will defend his title against Finn Balor in their first singles match.
Becky Lynch will face Maxxine Dupri for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
Gunther will open the show, followed by a six-man tag match with Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Penta against Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, and Austin Theory.
El Grande Americano will compete against Je’Von Evans.

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