Episode Recap: January 22, 2015

Earlier this week on Raw, WWE COO Triple H was none too happy when John Cena defeated Seth Rollins, Big Show & Kane in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match to win back the jobs of Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan. Tonight, we saw the formerly sacked Superstars back in the ring, with everyone anticipating plenty of opposition from The Authority.

Ziggler defeated Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett via a thunderous dropkick, securing him a spot in Sunday's Royal Rumble.

Ryback reignited his rivalry against Rusev, defeating the Hero of the Russian Federation and securing his own spot in Royal Rumble.

Alas, victory was not meant to be for Erick Rowan, who was defeated by his one-time ally, Luke Harper.

Total Divas drama was at an all-time high with Brie Bella taking on Naomi in singles action. Brie's victory via the Bella Buster proved a very satisfying prelude to the highly anticipated battle between the Bella Twins and Natalya & Paige this Sunday at Royal Rumble.

Last week on SmackDown, Triple H announced that Daniel Bryan's Royal Rumble spot would be on the line in a match against Kane. Tonight, Bryan kept his spot as he defeated his former Team Hell No partner in a No Disqualification Match.

And remember, Royal Rumble marks the beginning of The Road to Wrestlemania 31!