WWE RAW is going to host one of the biggest episodes in its history on January 6, 2025, as part of its Netflix debut. Triple H and his team have booked an action-packed show, featuring some of WWE’s biggest stars. From the return of The Rock and John Cena to an explosive lineup of matches with Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan, this episode promises to deliver thrilling moments.
But beside all those scheduled matches and bright-starred segments, there are certainly strong rumours that Triple H may be having some up his sleeve to shock everyone. One of the biggest potential twists could be multiple heel turns that would change the entire WWE landscape in the coming months. Here’s a look at three WWE stars who could make the shocking heel turn to start 2025 when WWE RAW premieres on Netflix.
3. Seth Rollins Could Turn Heel After His Match Against CM Punk
One of the most exciting matches that WWE RAW has to offer during its debut on Netflix is going to be the match between Seth Rollins and CM Punk. The two have always been favorites, but things have been getting increasingly heated between them. It may just be the right match to deliver that long-awaited heel turn.
Rollins has given some indications that he might turn heel before the match, and losing to Punk would be a perfect reason for that. Post-match, Rollins could lose his cool and attack CM Punk, which will be setting the stage for a heated continuation of the rivalry. This heel turn would add a new twist to their feud and establish CM Punk as an even more well-loved babyface. The WWE audience should expect this to be one of the most spectacular moments in the show.
2. Becky Lynch Could Make a Return and Spark New Rivalries
Becky Lynch has not been seen since losing to Liv Morgan at King & Queen of the Ring PLE. With her time off, she’s spent quality time with her daughter, but could return on January 6th in a way to shake up the women’s division.
She could make surprise return and attack Rhea Ripley during the Women’s World Championship match, a return that may make more sense when Rhea is engaged in her heated rivalry with Liv Morgan. Lynch can assault babyface Ripley to bring the feud back into the light again. Maybe she could proclaim Liv Morgan has it more over being champion than Ripley and get a new angle between those two.
Alternatively, Becky Lynch could turn heel during CM Punk’s match against Seth Rollins. This would be by attacking her husband’s rival, thereby helping Seth Rollins win the match and establishing herself as a heel, perhaps even as a new power couple in WWE.
1. CM Punk Could Shock WWE Fans with a Heel Turn
Since his return at Survivor Series 2023, CM Punk has been positioned as one of WWE’s top babyfaces, with a notable rivalry against Drew McIntyre. However, Punk’s actions have sometimes hinted at his self-centered motives, focusing on money and personal gain rather than the support of his fans.
This week, on January 6th, during the match of Seth Rollins versus CM Punk, CM Punk might finally come to reveal his colors. He may turn heel after the bout to attack Rollins and emerge as the winner in that situation. This will assure Punk to enter WrestleMania 41 as a heel; he will surely challenge babyface Roman Reigns for the title.
Punk’s heel turn would be huge in WWE, probably altering the entire dynamics of the company and setting up new feuds that might define the year.
