This week's WWE RAW on Netflix marked the third episode, running for approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. The show ended with Seth Rollins defeating Drew McIntyre, only to endure a post-match assault from McIntyre. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn attempted to help Rollins but unintentionally struck him instead. In this article, we’ll explore five subtle messages WWE conveyed during the third episode of RAW on Netflix this week.
#5. Finn Balor is now seemingly off from television
No Finn Balor.
— Roman Reigns SZN 💥 (@reigns_era) January 21, 2025
HMMMM 👀 #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/JqGuPAjAPR
Finn Balor was notably missing from this week’s RAW, which was addressed in a backstage segment featuring The Judgment Day. During this, the faction members spoke about his absence, and Dominik Mysterio even announced he would replace the former Universal Champion in next week's tag team title rematch. This implies that following his Street Fight with Damian Priest, WWE has chosen to give Balor some time off from television.
#4. Hints for a Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens match at WrestleMania 41
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens were involved in a tense segment on this week's RAW on Netflix. Zayn announced his entry into the Men's Royal Rumble, only to be interrupted by Owens. The self-proclaimed Winged Eagle Champion spoke about their friendship and expressed confidence in Zayn's chances of winning the Rumble. He also teased a possible WrestleMania 41 match between them, mentioning he would win the Undisputed title in a ladder match, leading to a main event showdown for the World title. This seems like a significant hint from WWE, planting the idea of a future clash between the two at The Showcase of the Immortals.
#3. Seth Rollins might turn heel on RAW at any moment.
Seth Rollins now has the ammo to turn heel man pic.twitter.com/AAeNYKu2wK
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) January 21, 2025
Seth Rollins managed to defeat Drew McIntyre but was caught off guard by Sami Zayn’s accidental attack. Rollins seems to think Sami’s actions were deliberate, which hints that his heel turn could be imminent. Over the past few months, there have been several clues pointing to a potential transformation, and following the events of this week’s RAW, it looks like his shift to a villainous role could happen at any time.
#2. CM Punk could cash in on his favor at Royal Rumble 2025
CM Punk delivered a striking promo on this week’s RAW on Netflix, sending a strong warning to all participants in the Men's Royal Rumble match. Toward the end, Punk referenced a favor he holds with Paul Heyman, suggesting he could use it to his advantage at Royal Rumble 2025. This seems to hint that fans might finally witness Punk reveal his connection with Heyman at the upcoming event.
#1. Karrion Kross might have identified his next target on RAW.
Karrion Kross sends a message to Sami Zayn, saying that nobody should believe a word he has to say 👀#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/feSBedqADY
— The Movement - Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) January 21, 2025
Before Seth Rollins’ match with Drew McIntyre, he had a backstage conversation with Sami Zayn, where Sami thanked Seth for his motivation. The Visionary responded by stating he would eliminate even Zayn, an OG Bloodline member, in the Royal Rumble. Meanwhile, fans noticed Karrion Kross lurking in the background, watching the exchange. After the show, Kross shared a cryptic tweet, fueling speculation that he may have found his next target on RAW, possibly setting his sights on Sami Zayn.