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John Cena Slims Down 🧅, Oba Femi on Grayson Waller Effect 👊, MJF on Dynamite đŸ“ș

WWE NXT Results for January 28th, 2025

January 29, 2025

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

đŸ—“ïž On This Day - 2006

Rey Mysterio’s Record-Breaking Royal Rumble Victory

19 years ago today, WWE held the Royal Rumble at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Rey Mysterio triumphed in the Royal Rumble match, setting a record at the time by lasting an incredible 62 minutes. Mysterio overcame Randy Orton as the final competitor to secure his WrestleMania main event spot.

The event also saw John Cena reclaim the WWE Championship from Edge, just weeks after losing it. Meanwhile, Kurt Angle retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Mark Henry in the main event. After the match, The Undertaker made his first WWE appearance of the year, dramatically confronting Angle to set the stage for their rivalry.

In addition, Gregory Helms emerged victorious in a high-octane Cruiserweight Invitational, defeating Kid Kash, Funaki, Jamie Noble, Nunzio, and Paul London to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

(This match may have been cursed
 since none of these guys had what you would call a “Hall of Fame” career)

WWE NXT Results – January 21st, 2025

  • Bayley & Giulia def. Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade
    Bayley and Giulia scored a hard-fought victory over Perez and Jade after a physical encounter. Giulia’s stiff strikes and Bayley’s experience proved to be the difference-maker, as Bayley put away Jade with a top-rope elbow drop. The tension between Perez and Jade boiled over post-match, with Perez seemingly blaming Jade for the loss.

  • Eddy Thorpe Vows to Make His Mark in NXT
    In a pre-recorded vignette, Eddy Thorpe delivered an intense message about overcoming adversity and forcing his way into the NXT Championship picture. He declared that his success would not be a matter of chance, promising to prove that he cannot be broken.

  • The Grayson Waller Effect with Oba Femi Ends in Chaos
    NXT Champion Oba Femi joined Grayson Waller and Austin Theory for a heated segment that saw the Raw stars belittle Femi’s reign. Waller and Theory mocked Femi’s future on the main roster, suggesting he’d be forgotten in catering within months. Femi fired back, challenging one of them to step up at Vengeance Day. Before Waller could accept, NXT GM AVA interrupted, reminding Femi that he doesn’t make matches—she does. Moments later, Trick Williams stormed in to attack A-Town Down Under, but Femi laid him out with The Fall From Grace to end the segment.

  • Wes Lee def. Trick Williams via DQ
    Lee targeted Williams’ injured ribs early, using his striking game to weaken the fan-favorite. Williams mounted a comeback, but outside interference from Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe distracted him. Frustrated, Williams attacked them both before unleashing a steel chair assault, leading to the referee calling for the DQ. Post-match, Williams vowed revenge.

  • NXT Championship Match Announced for Vengeance Day
    Following his war of words with Waller and Theory, AVA ruled that Oba Femi will defend his NXT Championship in a Triple Threat Match at Vengeance Day. Meanwhile, Trick Williams will team with Femi next week to take on A-Town Down Under.

  • Fallon Henley (c) def. Shotzi – NXT Women’s North American Championship Match
    Henley retained her title in a brutal battle with Shotzi, attacking her legs throughout the match. Despite Shotzi’s high-risk offense—including a diving senton bomb—Henley’s relentless targeting of her knee paid off. She secured the win with The Ho’ Down before facing off with Stephanie Vaquer, her next challenger.

  • Tensions Rise Between Kelani Jordan & Karmen Petrovic
    Backstage, Karmen Petrovic tried to thank Kelani Jordan for helping her last week, but Jordan made it clear she wasn’t being friendly—she just wanted revenge on Jaida Parker. As Jordan’s attitude shift continues, she warned that Ashante THEE Adonis will eventually dump Karmen, leading to a heated exchange.

  • Giulia vs. Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez Set for Vengeance Day
    AVA confirmed that NXT Women’s Champion Giulia will defend her title in a Triple Threat Match at Vengeance Day against Bayley and Roxanne Perez. Meanwhile, Cora Jade was furious at Perez for throwing her under the bus following their earlier loss.

  • Ethan Page def. Cedric Alexander
    Page picked up a decisive victory in a hard-hitting match, capitalizing on Alexander’s injured wrist. After the match, Page attempted to escalate the assault by removing the bottom turnbuckle, but Je’Von Evans ran down to make the save, sending Page retreating.

  • Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura Vignette
    A promo aired hyping up the team’s hard-hitting style, teasing their return to NXT.

  • Bianca BelAir & Naomi (c) def. Meta Four – WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match
    The main event saw BelAir and Naomi retain their Women’s Tag Team Titles against Meta Four’s Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend. The challengers used underhanded tactics to isolate Naomi, but BelAir turned the tide, showcasing her raw power. The champions hit a Double KOD on Jackson for the win, closing NXT with a strong statement.

🔼 AEW Dynamite Preview

Live tonight, 8pm EST on MAX and TBS

  • Jeff Jarrett Gets World Title Shot With Win: Jeff Jarrett vs. Claudio Castagnoli

  • Will Ospreay vs. Brian Cage

  • AEW TBS Championship: Mercedes MonĂ© (c) vs. Yuka Sakazaki

  • MJF to speak

  • Wheeler Yuta vs. Jay White

WWE

Wrestling Inc. highlighted the highs and lows of this week’s Raw. Praised moments included Seth Rollins’ promo with GUNTHER and Logan Paul, as well as Drew McIntyre’s character work. However, criticisms were aimed at pacing issues and overbooked segments, including the chaotic finish to the McIntyre vs. Zayn match.

The Onion reported on John Cena’s preparation for his latest acting challenge, portraying a “human man.” Cena, known for his larger-than-life physique, joked that adapting to a more “normal” appearance for the role involved leaving the gym “occasionally.”

A 30-minute video has surfaced showcasing Shawn Michaels’ motion capture work for the iconic WrestleMania: The Arcade Game. The footage offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of Michaels executing exaggerated moves that became hallmarks of the beloved 1995 arcade classic.

Dominik Mysterio didn’t hold back while commenting on CM Punk’s recent tricep injury. "A 47-year-old man tore his tricep. Oh wow, gee, I wonder why? Man hasn't wrestled in 35 years, comes back for the first time, tears his tricep, gee wiz, I wonder why," said Dominik. His remarks have sparked online debate among fans.

Paul Heyman opened up about Sami Zayn’s unexpected addition to The Bloodline storyline, crediting Zayn’s unique talents. "Yeah, I’ll take full responsibility for Sami. He was doing whatever he was doing with Jackass, and I just admired the work... The way he made that work, I just saw something completely different than what we were doing," Heyman shared. Reigns also noted how Zayn elevated the storyline by creating new dynamics with his rivals.

AEW

Jon Moxley passionately described what the AEW World Championship represents to him. "I am the AEW World Championship. I am the living definition of that championship. You want to see it, it's right here [points to himself]. Take a look at it... It has to be cultivated and grown, forged in the white-hot fires of combat and struggle," Moxley explained, emphasizing the emotional and physical toll that defines the title.

AEW announced that MJF will appear in a major segment on this week’s Dynamite. While details are under wraps, fans are speculating that the AEW World Champion will address his upcoming title defense or continue his feud with Bryan Danielson ahead of their potential match at Revolution.

Reddit

🎼 Bloodline Rules has been added to WWE 2k25 which will will allow up to six run-ins per match, three per side, and these run-ins can be performed like a finisher (But will Stone Cold be able to come out đŸ€” - also this is such a ridiculous match type to add to a video game!)

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