Episode 1198-AJ Styles Takes on Gunther! Ranking NXT Call-Ups! The RCWR Show 1/12/26

Journalist Lee Sanders is back with a full breakdown, analysis, and reaction to WWE Monday Night RAW – January 12, 2026 as AJ Styles vs Gunther in Germany! It may be Royal Rumble season but it doesn't feel that way! Don't forget the THE 2025 WRESTLING AWARDS as voting is underway now!WWE RAW Quick Results-Je’Von Evans def. Bravo Americano-CM Punk decided to give Finn Bálor a World Heavyweight Title Match in Belfast next week-Liv Morgan & Roxanne Perez def. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria and The Kabuki Warriors to become No. 1 Contenders to the WWE Women's Tag Team Title-Penta & Dragon Lee def. Bronson Reed & Austin Theory by disqualification-Gunther def. AJ StylesAlso the latest in headlines including:• Why the Road to WrestleMania 42 doesn’t feel urgent yet, despite Royal Rumble season being underway• AJ Styles entering his confirmed final year in wrestling and what the Gunther match signals for his 2026 run• Breakdown of recent NXT call-ups to RAW and SmackDown and long-term projections through Summer 2026• Oba Femi relinquishing the NXT Championship and how WWE should book his main roster debut• When Oba Femi should officially debut and what WWE must avoid with his presentation• Ric Flair controversy update as Shane Douglas recounts Flair leaving a convention after seeing Sting’s longer line• Ongoing concerns surrounding Ric Flair’s post-career image and recent negative Cameo feedback• AEW programming accessibility issues for YouTube TV subscribers and the Max streaming complications• AEW’s “next day on Max” promise vs actual availability for Dynamite and Collision• TNA Wrestling’s upcoming debut on AMC and AJ Styles’ scheduled appearance• Expectations for Frankie Kazarian’s involvement and TNA’s momentum heading into 2026• The return of Impact Showdown, covering the latest fallout from TNA Wrestling——————————————————————LEE SANDERS PRESENTS: THE 2025 WRESTLING AWARDS is LIVE NOW! GO VOTE VIA https://lvuyvns43o1.typeform.com/to/khRz548W🎉 Programming Notes & Shout-OutsBROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY BiteSight | BiteSight.ai/get BiteSight is an AI-powered nutrition tracking app that helps you understand what you’re eating in seconds. Just snap a photo of your meal and BiteSight instantly analyzes calories, macros, and nutrients using advanced image recognition and food intelligence. Designed for everyday users, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to make smarter food choices, BiteSight removes the guesswork from nutrition tracking with real-time insights and personalized data. Visit BiteSight.ai/get to learn more and start tracking smarter today.BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY Katrina’s Spiritual Counseling | KatrinasSpiritualCounseling.comKatrina offers Tarot and psychic love readings by phone or chat, backed by over 20 years of experience. Her sessions provide straightforward, no–sugar-coating insight into past, present, and future relationship questions. Seasonal items such as love candles, honey jars, and return-lover kits are also available with same-day shipping while supplies last. Call 877-275-7562or visit KatrinasSpiritualCounseling.com🙌 Shout-Outs:Much love to all our new listeners and longtime supporters! Big thanks to Patreon backers, TikTok crew, and everyone checking out the show via Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, and beyond. You keep the RCWR Show moving strong!🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio & more!✅Want to treat Lee to a cup of coffee? Tip him using the links below✅https://streamelements.com/thercwrshow/tipCASH APP: https://cash.app/$RCWRshowPAYPAL: https://t.co/D9my4B4xfH✅✅✅LISTEN THE RCWR SHOW ON THE FOLLOWING PLATFORMS✅✅✅● CLICK HERE FOR SPREAKER● CLICK HERE FOR SPOTIFY● CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON MUSIC & AUDIBLE● CLICK HERE FOR ITUNES● CLICK HERE FOR PANDORA● CLICK HERE FOR iHEARTRADIO● CLICK HERE FOR TUNE INFollow Lee @TheRCWRShow on X/Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rcwr-show-with-lee-sanders--5737432/support.