{"id":2349,"date":"2025-04-01T00:04:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=2349"},"modified":"2025-04-01T00:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T00:04:05","slug":"wwe-raw-results-31st-jan-cena-rhodes-face-to-face-gunther-brutalises-jimmy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=2349","title":{"rendered":"WWE Raw results (31st Jan): Cena, Rhodes face-to-face, Gunther brutalises Jimmy"},"content":{"rendered":"
WWE Raw on March 31 delivered intense action from the O2 Arena in London, England. Cody Rhodes and John Cena kicked off the night with a heated face-off ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship clash at WrestleMania 41.<\/p>\n

The night also saw more matches announced for Wrestlemania 41, including Logan Paul’s opponent on the grandest stage of them all.<\/p>\n

Cody Rhodes, John Cena deliver promo-of-the-year<\/p>\n

John Cena and Cody Rhodes delivered what could be the promo of the year on WWE Raw, engaging in a verbal showdown that blurred the lines between fiction and reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In one of his harshest lines, Cena claimed, “All you’ve shown me is a lucky errand boy wearing a meaningful title.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Cena delivered a 5-minute berating of Rhodes, questioning his career choices and calling him ‘mediocre.’<\/p>\n

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Rhodes, undeterred, acknowledged Cena’s legendary status but challenged his narrative, pointing out that Cena himself was once handpicked to be the face of WWE.<\/p>\n

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As tensions peaked, Cena attempted to blindside Rhodes, but the champion anticipated it, countering with a Cross-Rhodes to leave Cena laid out in the ring\u2014sending a loud and clear message before their highly anticipated WrestleMania showdown.<\/p>\n

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New Day defeats New Catch Republic, faces new threat<\/p>\n

Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston took on Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne in a fast-paced tag team match.<\/p>\n

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After surviving a brutal onslaught, New Day secured victory with a double stomp finisher.<\/p>\n

Their celebration was cut short as The War Raiders appeared, signaling their intentions for the World Tag Team Championship.<\/p>\n

Gunther destroys Jimmy Uso in front of Jey<\/p>\n

Gunther dominated Jimmy Uso in their singles match, securing the win via submission.<\/p>\n

After the match, GUNTHER continued his assault, drawing out Jey Uso.<\/p>\n

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Jey, who will face Gunther at Wrestlemania 41 in a world title match,\u00a0was eventually overpowered. Gunther zip-tied Jey to watch a brutal assault of his brother Jimmy first-hand.<\/p>\n

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Security intervened, but Gunther zip-tied Jey to the ropes and brutalized Jimmy, making a vicious statement ahead of WrestleMania.<\/p>\n

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Judgment Day scores win over Penta, Bron Breakker<\/p>\n

Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio battled Penta and Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker.<\/p>\n

A miscommunication between Penta and Breakker led to Bron spearing Penta,\u00a0allowing\u00a0Balor to capitalize with a Coup de Gr\u00e2ce for the win.<\/p>\n

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Liv Morgan later hinted at tension within Judgment Day, questioning Balor\u2019s solo credit for the victory.<\/p>\n

AJ Styles accepts Logan Paul\u2019s challenge for WrestleMania 41<\/p>\n

AJ Styles called out Logan Paul, who initially refused to fight for free.<\/p>\n

Styles, who won his second WWE title in London, blasted Paul for failing to understand the WWE Universe.<\/p>\n

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However, after a brief brawl, Paul low-blowed Styles and hit the Paul-verizer, officially setting up their match for WrestleMania 41.<\/p>\n

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General Manager Adam Pearce confirmed the match on Instagram later on.<\/p>\n

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Iyo Sky\u00a0retains after Bianca Belair calls off match<\/p>\n

The Women\u2019s World Championship match between Iyo Sky\u00a0and Rhea Ripley ended in controversy with Bianca Belair as the special guest referee.<\/p>\n

After an intense back-and-forth, Ripley accidentally struck Belair while attempting a boot on Sky.<\/p>\n

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Belair, enraged, called off the match, disqualifying both competitors and allowing Sky\u00a0to retain.<\/p>\n

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Post-match chaos ensued as Ripley delivered multiple Rip Tides, asserting dominance before the show went off the air.<\/p>\n

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With WrestleMania 41 approaching, tensions continue to rise, setting the stage for high-stakes clashes on the grandest stage of them all.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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