Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 13, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. He says that he was asked to excitedly welcome everyone to tonight's show, but "excitedly" is not exactly his style. He invites "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles to the ring, then says he will show him why he is a favorite to win the men's Royal Rumble and hit him with an RKO. Styles shows up and asks Orton if he wanted him here so he could brag and fake another knee injury after showing irritation with the RKO he received last week. He then says Orton is not the favorite to win, for he hit an RKO of his own for the win last week. He goes on to say that many people thought his RKO was the best they had ever seen, and that most had said that his RKO was phenomenal. He says that it might be all he needs to throw 29 other men over the top rope to win the men's Rumble. As Styles names a few people he plans to eliminate, Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre says his name is part of that list, and while he has had fun with his opponents, he is looking for bigger and better opponents and just so happens to see them having "an RKO-measuring contest." He says that his Claymore is bigger, and after Orton irritably throws his microphone into the air, McIntyre proposes they have a Triple Threat Match right now.

Drew McIntyre beats Randy Orton and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match with a Claymore to Orton after Orton hits an RKO on Styles.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to tonight's Fist Fight between the team of Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and Big Show and the team of Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar).

Backstage, Seth Rollins tells AOP (Akam and Rezar) that opportunities like tonight's do not come often, as tonight's Fist Fight is a chance to prove that whoever is not with them is against them. Rollins says that nobody can stop them, as this is the destiny of Raw and he has sacrificed more than anybody could ever understand to ensure that destiny remains intact. He says that they must show the world what happens when one does not embrace his vision.

Ricochet beats Mojo Rawley.

Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) talk about tonight's Fist Fight, the contract signing for Asuka and Becky Lynch's match at Royal Rumble, and Charlotte Flair's match that is up next.

Charlotte Flair beats Sarah Logan with the Figure Eight following a brief ringside brawl. After the match, Charlotte tosses Sarah Logan over the top rope.

Backstage, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe talk about their match tonight, with Joe saying not to worry about the rules and that they just need to do their thing. Big Show arrives and says his fist needs to reintroduce itself to Seth Rollins.

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up. Heyman and Lesnar almost walk out of the ring following the cheering and then booing from the fans, and Heyman insists that his client does not suck before they both get back into the ring. Heyman talks about Lesnar's entrance into the Royal Rumble from last week, then says that his spoilers about Brock Lesnar come to life as they are all made possible by Lesnar himself. He then says that Lesnar will not eke by a Rumble victory; instead, Lesnar will dominate and eviscerate 29 other men to win the men's Rumble, and prove that anyone who doubts his spoilers will be proven false and that only the truth comes from his mouth. R-Truth suddenly shows up and says that while Lesnar may be the favorite to win the men's Rumble, his childhood hero John Cena told him to never give up, and for the first time ever, he is officially declaring himself for the Royal Rumble. He then says it is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog, and while he may be a big man, Paul Heyman will go flying over the top rope. Heyman reminds R-Truth that he is going face-to-face with Lesnar in the men's Royal Rumble, not him, then R-Truth un-declares himself for the men's Royal Rumble match. R-Truth then makes fun of Paul Heyman talking too much and giving away spoilers, and says that he does not want Lesnar to take him to "Sioux Falls City." Heyman then says nobody likes R-Truth, then Lesnar gets in R-Truth's face. R-Truth then asks Lesnar "What's up?" then dances and sings before Lesnar clotheslines him and hits the F5. Lesnar then grabs the microphone and tells R-Truth "That's what's up!"

After the commercial break, R-Truth is helped to the back when he is attacked by Mojo Rawley, who then pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

In footage from earlier tonight, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Lashley and Lana. Lana says she and Lashley have made two New Year's Resolutions: to accept the fact that everyone is jealous of their success and love, and to crush Rusev.

Bobby Lashley beats Rusev after Liv Morgan shows up to confront Lana only to have a drink thrown into her face before being slammed into the barricade.

Backstage, Charly Caruso is interrupted by Bobby Lashley and Lana. Lashley says that Rusev is the least of their worries, and Lana accuses Liv Morgan of intimidating her before challenging Rusev and Liv to a mixed tag match next week. Lashley does not like the prospect of a mixed tag team match, but Lana states that nobody will intimidate her.

Before the next match, The Viking Raiders issue an open challenge, stating that anyone who challenges them gets put down and that they have proven their dominance through the tag team division. The open challenge is answered by The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh).

Backstage, Rusev and Liv Morgan accept Bobby Lashley and Lana's challenge, with Rusev calling Lashley a waste of his breath and Liv calling herself a living embodiment of karma, who is an "honest-to-God bitch."

Jerry "The King" Lawler moderates a contract signing between Asuka and Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at Royal Rumble. Becky shows up first, followed by Asuka. After Asuka repeatedly calls Becky a "baka" and Becky scares Kairi Sane out of the ring, Asuka signs the contract before passing it over to Becky, who also signs. As medical staff check on Becky, Becky takes the microphone and says that Asuka is the most dangerous woman she has faced, and says that when someone puts their hands on her, they arise a badness in her, and if she has to go down, she will take Asuka with her.

Next week: Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade in a Ladder Match for the WWE United States Championship!

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Andrade and Zelina Vega. Zelina says the difference between Andrade and Rey Mysterio is that Andrade is a hero who is deserving of praise and is man enough to retain the United States title and rip Rey's mask off. She then says that they filed a criminal complaint against Rey Mysterio, and after Zelina calls Rey a disgrace to Latinos everywhere and a bad mentor to all of his children, Andrade says he is going to retain against Rey Mysterio. Afterwards, Charly Caruso interviews Rey, who says that since Andrade injured Humberto Carrillo, he thinks he can get away with anything. As for Zelina Vega, he calls his example to his children "no joke." Rey then says he likes the idea of a ladder match and is willing to sacrifice years of his career to it, and next week, he will not just take back the WWE United States Championship; he will take it back from Andrade.

We see a video package for Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy.

Aleister Black beats Buddy Murphy.

Next week: Brock Lesnar returns!

Before the next match, Charly Caruso interviews Buddy Murphy at ringside, but to no avail.

Erick Rowan beats an unnamed opponent. During the match, Erick Rowan reaches into the cage and gets bitten in the hand.

Seth Rollins and AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe and Big Show in a Fist Fight. During the match, Buddy Murphy - who is still sitting dejected at ringside - helps Rollins and AOP out at the behest of Rollins with a low blow to Big Show. After the match, Rollins and Murphy hug, cementing Murphy as part of Rollins' ranks.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!