'WWE Raw' Results: Major Implications for 'Night of Champions 2025'
'WWE Raw' Results: Major Implications for 'Night of Champions 2025' originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
"WWE Raw" will be live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, and there are big plans for the show.
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There will be King and Queen of the Ring matches, as well as the fallout from Bayley's surprise return last week. Monday's King of the Ring four-way match will feature ex-WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso, Sheamus, Bronson Reed, and Rusev.
In the Queen of the Ring match, Asuka will return from injury to take on Stephane Vaquer, Raquel Rodriguez, and Ivy Nile.
Also on tap for the red brand will be a rematch between Liv Morgan and Kairi Sane. During the May 26 episode of "Raw," Sane scored a pinfall over Morgan after an unintended distraction from Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez.
Morgan will look for revenge just one week after ambushing Nikki Bella.
Speaking of Morgan, fans can expect to see more drama involving The Judgment Day. It's clear that since Finn Balor introduced Perez to the group, both Morgan and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio have taken exception. How close are we to a Judgment Day implosion?
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Also, Sami Zayn advanced in the King of the Ring during last week's episode of "Raw." He remains at odds with Seth Rollins' faction, as well as Karrion Kross.
Will Zayn have Uso's back if Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed decide to wreak havoc in his tournament match?
'WWE Raw' will air live on the Netflix streaming platform beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Athlon Sports will be providing live coverage throughout the show.
'WWE Raw' Results
Liv Morgan walked out to the ring with Dominik Mysterio to start the show. Corey Graves took the place of Pat McAfee on commentary for the evening.
Mysterio said Monday's episode of "Raw" isn't about him; it's about Morgan. Morgan then said Nikki Bella simply needed a reminder that the women's division runs through her. She then mocked Iyo Sky for saying Bella paved the way for today's female wrestlers.
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Morgan then said she's targeting Sky's WWE Women's World Championship. This prompted Sky to interrupt the segment.
Sky told Morgan to shut her mouth. She said all Morgan does is whine and disrespect the locker room. Sky said if it's a fight she wants, then she's right here.
Morgan claimed to defeat Sky more than any other member of the roster. She wanted Sky to hand her the world title, but Sky said she must earn a title shot. Sky said Morgan can steal her title the way she stole Mysterio.
Sky then teased handing the title to Morgan, but she delivered a dropkick instead. She then kicked Mysterio in the back of the head to send the two retreating out of the ring.
Queen of the Ring Opening-Round Match: Asuka vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Ivy Nile
Before the match began, Liv Morgan hyped up Raquel Rodriguez to get one back for The Judgment Day. With Vaquer, Rodriguez, and Nile in the ring, Asuka made her first entrance since 2024.
Rodriguez utilized her strength advantage early. She sent Asuka crashing into Vaquer with a powerbomb.
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Vaquer hit Nile with a suplex. She then landed Devil's Kiss, but Rodriguez kicked "La Primera" in the midsection. Vaquer counted Rodriguez with a takedown. Rodriguez countered Devil's Kiss with an electric chair position.
Vaquer sent Rodriguez over the top rope with her leg wrapped around her opponent's head. Vaquer then landed Devil's Kiss on the apron before landing a springboard crossbody.
Asuka sunk in an Asuka Lock on Vaquer, but she ended up battling Nile inside the ring. Asuka charged in and landed a running hip attack as Rodriguez attempted to return to the ring. Nile landed a bridging German suplex on Asuka for a near fall.
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Rodriguez lifted Vaquer and Nile on her shoulders, but Asuka sent all three women down with a missile dropkick.
Vaquer and Asuka were left alone in the ring. "La Primera" was sent into the ropes, but the two had a stalemate at the center of the ring. Vaquer landed a series of headbutts, but she ran into a back elbow.
"La Primera" responded with a knee to the gut. She then connected with a snap suplex. Vaquer measured Asuka and delivered a dropkick. Vaquer sent Asuka's face crashing into her knees, but she was selling a right knee injury.
Rodriguez planted Vaquer with the Tejana Bomb, but Rhea Ripley pulled her out of the ring. She then hit Riptide on the floor before sending Rodriguez back in the ring.
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This allowed Asuka to hit Empress Impact for the win.
Winner: Asuka
Cathy Kelley interviewed Asuka, who said the fire within her is still alive. She vowed to win Queen of the Ring and said no one is ready for Asuka.
More Judgment Day Drama
Roxanne Perez and The Judgment were backstage. Morgan argued with Rodriguez before storming off. Mysterio suggested Balor stay back and hold down the fort. Balor agreed as long as Mysterio accompanied JD McDonagh for his match. Balor then had Perez follow him for a private conversation.
Goldberg Interrupts Gunther's Celebration
Gunther made his way out, and he received pyro for winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the second time.
Gunther admitted that Jey Uso was the better man at "WrestleMania 41," but it was just one night. "The Ring General" said he's untouchable at his best. Gunther said he's heard the rumors about what's next for him.
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The fans chanted for Goldberg, but Gunther said he's done with the former WCW legend. The champion turned his attention to Seth Rollins. He dared "The Visionary" to step inside the ring, but Goldberg's music hit.
Goldberg told Gunther that Monday is his night. He said he wants to celebrate with "The Ring General." Goldberg said before he left, he reminded Gunther that he made things personal with his family. It'll be Goldberg vs. Gunther at "Saturday Night's Main Event" on July 12.
AJ Styles vs. JD McDonagh w/Dominik Mysterio
McDonagh shoved Styles to the corner and choked him. He then climbed the turnbuckle and taunted. Styles reversed a hip toss into a calf crusher. McDonagh reached the bottom rope.
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Mysterio immediately pulled his Judgment Day stablemate out of the ring. Mysterio was being chased by Styles, but McDonagh leaped over the timekeeper's barrier to take Styles out.
Styles rebounded with a combination that ended in a lariat. He then delivered a running forearm, followed by a ushigoroshi. McDonagh managed to land a brainbuster for a two-count.
McDonagh looked for a superplex, but Styles headbutted him off the turnbuckle. Styles was recovering on the top rope, but Mysterio got on the ring apron. McDonagh attempted to take advantage, but he ran into a Styles Clash, marking the end of the match.
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Winner: AJ Styles
Mysterio went for a belt shot after the match, but Styles fought him off. Before Styles could land the Phenomenal Forearm, Balor saved Mysterio. The Judgment Day surrounded the ring, but Styles escaped with Mysterio's WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Sheamus Receives Request
Sheamus spoke to Alpha Academy backstage. Tozawa fired Sheamus up by telling him to whoop Rusev in the King of the Ring match.
Trouble With A-Town Down Under
Bayley was walking backstage when she ran into Austin Theory and Grayson Waller arguing. The New Day was instigating matters.
Bayley Addresses Beef With Becky Lynch
Bayley entered the ring to discuss her return to WWE TV last week. She ambushed Becky Lynch, who cost her a spot on the "WrestleMania 41" card.
Bayley said she never takes cheers from the fans for granted. She said it's what she was born to do, but it was temporarily taken away from her by Lynch. Bayley claimed Lynch's attack only made her stronger.
"The Man" then made her entrance after Bayley demanded her presence. Lynch trolled the Green Bay crowd with a Chicago Bears jacket. The WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion said Bayley accepts playing second fiddle, but she doesn't.
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Bayley reminded Lynch that she's a future WWE Hall of Famer. Lynch said she used to fight for the people, but the fans never fought for her. Lynch said when she took Bayley's spot, no one cared about her.
Bayley questioned if Lynch's ego is so inflated that she doesn't know what it's like to fight for her anymore. Lynch agreed to fight Bayley, but not in Green Bay. "The Man" then looked for a cheap shot, but Bayley dropped her with a forearm.
Jey Uso Eyes WWE World Heavyweight Title Rematch
Cathy Kelley interviewed Jey Uso, who said he will run things back with Gunther one day. He then said if that path is through King of the Ring, then so be it.
Nick Aldis Makes Two Big Announcements
Nick Aldis received the WWE Intercontinental Championship from AJ Styles. He then booked Styles against Dominik Mysterio in a title match for "Night of Champions."
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He then booked Bayley vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship next week.
Bayley then ran into Lyra Valkyria. Valkyria was upset with Bayley for not contacting her during her time away. She warned Bayley that if she defeats Lynch next week, then she'll be going after her.
Liv Morgan vs. Kairi Sane
Early on in the match, Morgan appeared to suffer a legitimate shoulder injury. The doctors began checking on Morgan outside of the ring.
Back from the break, it was revealed that Morgan was unable to continue. Sane was declared the winner. Later on, Michael Cole announced that Morgan suffered a dislocated shoulder.
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Winner: Kairi Sane
Sami Zayn Will Settle Things With Karrion Kross
Karrion Kross once again talked trash to Sami Zayn backstage. Zayn said he thinks Kross hides backstage because he can't back up his words in the ring. He then told Kross that once he's done handling business in the King of the Ring tournament, he will deal with him.
King of the Ring Opening-Round Match: Jey Uso vs. Sheamus vs. Bronson Reed w/Paul Heyman vs. Rusev
Sheamus and Reed fought outside of the ring, while Uso and Rusev did battle in the squared circle. Uso sent Rusev over the top rope. Rusev sent Reed crashing into the steps. Uso then hit a suicide dive on "The Bulgarian Brute."
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Uso had superkicks for all of his opponents. He charged at Rusev, but he ate a clothesline for his efforts. Outside of the ring, Reed launched Sheamus into the crowd. "The Celtic Warrior" stood back up and delivered 10 beats of the bodhrán over the barricade.
Sheamus and Rusev traded shots inside the ring. Rusev landed a jumping wheel kick. Sheamus responded with an Oklahoma slam.
Reed splashed both Sheamus and Rusev in the corner. He then lifted Uso up for the World's Strongest Slam.
Uso and Sheamus were left alone in the ring. Sheamus then caught the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion in the Irish Curse. Sheamus lifted up Reed and landed White Noise for a near fall.
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Rusev had The Accolade on Uso, who made it to the bottom rope. Sheamus went for a pin on Rusev, but Reed broke up the pin with a senton. Reed landed a Tsunami on Sheamus, but Uso broke up the pin attempt.
Uso then landed a spear on Reed, but Bron Breakker shoved him off the top turnbuckle when he attempted the Uso Splash. Sami Zayn then sent Breakker headfirst into the ring post. Breakker lifted Zayn up and sent him over the announce table.
Penta then ran down and dove over the top rope and onto Breakker. Back in the ring, Reed went for a Tsunami on Uso, but LA Knight shoved him off the turnbuckle.
Uso capitalized with a spear and two Uso Splashes for the win.
Winner: Jey Uso
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After the match, Seth Rollins stormed down to the ring. Rollins measured Uso, but Cody Rhodes made an unannounced appearance. "The American Nightmare" and "The Visionary" had a staredown. Rollins left the ring to avoid physicality.
Rhodes and Uso shook hands to end the show. They will meet one-on-one next week in a King of the Ring match.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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