• WWE Live Event Results – Cody Rhodes Defeats Drew McIntyre, Shinsuke Nakamura Picks Rare Singles Win, CM Punk Teams With New RAW Star
Below are the results from WWE’s untelevised Live Event / House Show from Utilina Arena in Manchester, England, on January 15:
– Gunther def. Sami Zayn
– Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Bayley def. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) and Roxanne Perez
– Shinsuke Nakamura def. Ilja Dragunov
This was a rare singles win for Nakamura. He only won 3 singles matches in 2025.
– Bron Breakker vs. Je’Von Evans ended in a DQ
– World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Je’Von Evans def. The Vision (Bron Breakker and “Big” Bronson Reed)
– Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Becky Lynch (c) def. Maxxine Dupri to retain the title
– The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, and WWE Tag Team Champions Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy) def. My Family Tree (Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and Talla Tonga)
– Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes def. Drew McIntyre (c) via DQ, McIntyre retains the title
• Possible New WWE Name For Powerhouse Hobbs After AEW Departure
The wrestling world is on high alert as Powerhouse Hobbs has officially become a free agent, with all signs pointing toward a major debut under the WWE banner.
Following a report from Fightful Select on January 14, Hobbs’ contract with AEW has expired, and notably, he is not subject to a non-compete clause. This means the former TNT Champion could legally appear on WWE TV as early as tonight’s SmackDown if a final agreement is reached.
The transition follows a period of intense bidding for his services. Sean Ross Sapp reports that AEW made several “huge” financial offers to keep Hobbs, with negotiations continuing right up until his final days with the company. Despite the lucrative offers, Hobbs was reportedly set on a move to WWE and took care to leave All Elite Wrestling on good terms without “burning bridges.”
WWE’s interest in Hobbs is not new. The company has reportedly tracked him for several years and had attempted to make contact during previous contract cycles.
Internal discussions within WWE suggest that Hobbs is being fast-tracked for the main roster rather than a stint in NXT. However, fans should expect some changes to his presentation.
WrestleVotes Radio has indicated that the current expectation is for Hobbs to receive an altered ring name, though there is a possibility the company may simply shorten it to “Hobbs” to maintain some brand recognition from his time in AEW.
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