WWE Raw Results: Highlights, Analysis, and Grades for January 30

Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho Encounter BRAUN

Owens is always passionate when he’s in the ring, and this promo was no different. He even seemed a little more hyped tonight, like he’s trying to prove something more to someone. Could it be that his reign as Universal Champion is nearing an end?

Also nice of KO: wearing the fleur de lis armband. A native Quebecer, Owens is showing solidarity with the victims of a terrorist attack at a mosque in Quebec City. Great to see even big jerk bad guys can have a soft spot in this day and age. (Fellow Quebecer Sami Zayn was also wearing one.)

Lots of good things in this segment: how about Owens and Jericho actually selling a rough night at the Rumble with bandages, limps, and the like. I’m assuming that some of it may be legit, especially Owens – he took a beating against Reigns. But nowadays, so many guys just shrug things like that off like it never happened. Actions need consequences for good storytelling.

Braun Strowman showing up was kind of expected, but he came out with my favorite thing in wrestling – continuity. Thanks, monkeys in the truck! Strowman demands the title shot that he was promised, and because Mick Foley believes the video tape the match is made for later in the night.

Speaking of Foley, good gosh that suit. Someone take him aside and talk to him, please.