WWE Raw Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 9

Shawn Michaels Makes His Anticipated Return

Searching for Undertaker backstage, Foley once again found himself talking to Stephanie McMahon. Explaining that Undertaker isn’t exactly someone you can summon on a whim, he receives an ultimatum that he has an hour to produce the Deadman.

Returning to the ring, Shawn Michaels finally makes his appearance on RAW. Taking a moment to address his love for the fans and how he missed them. He hypes up the Royal Rumble and brings up how this is the first Royal Rumble to take place in San Antonio in twenty years. After disappointing the live audience when he dismisses their “one more match” chant, he shifts focus to his upcoming movie. A few moments later he is interrupted by Rusev who brings out Lana and Jinder Mahal with him. He demands that his wife be inserted into his movie via CGI, and then exchanges a few jokes with the Showstopper. Big Cass and Enzo Amore make their way out next, and they support HBK while insulting their three rivals. Rusev takes exception to their comments, challenging Big Cass to face-off against Jinder Mahal after the break.