The March 24, 2025 edition of WWE RAW opened with a fiery segment involving John Cena. The veteran wrestler stormed into the arena to a chorus of boos, making it clear that he had no intention of winning the crowd over. Cena, ever the antagonist, called the fans “stupid” and boldly proclaimed that the spinner championship belt was his “greatest idea,” a design that had initially been met with disdain.
He reminisced about how the fans had rejected the title but, in doing so, showed him that they truly cared about wrestling. In a shocking revelation, Cena warned that he might one day win the WWE Championship again, retire with it, and essentially ruin the sport for the fans. “This is my revenge,” Cena declared, threatening to take the title from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania and leave the company for good, whether fans liked it or not.
As Cena’s words hung in the air, Cody Rhodes emerged, placing the championship in the center of the ring and daring Cena to take it. The two squared off, their tensions palpable. However, Cena, unwilling to engage in a physical altercation, backed off and walked backstage, leaving Rhodes with a chilling message: “Just like tonight, I’ll be walking away from WrestleMania without the title. That’s how I’ll be leaving WWE.”
The Usos Make a Triumphant Return After 632 Days
In a highly anticipated match, Jey Uso faced off against A-Town Down Under, and the WWE Universe was in for a huge surprise. After teasing the reunion for weeks, Jey’s secret tag partner turned out to be none other than his brother, Jimmy Uso. This marked the first time the Usos had teamed up in 632 days, an absence that fans had felt keenly since their last match together at Money in the Bank on July 1, 2023.
The Usos quickly took control of the match, sending both their opponents outside before Jimmy delivered a breathtaking dive from the ring to the floor. The A-Town Down Under duo fought back, with Theory and Waller working in tandem to target Jimmy, but the Usos’ cohesion and teamwork proved too much. After a series of well-executed moves, including a spear from Jimmy and a double-team finisher, the Usos clinched a decisive victory.
Result: The Usos def. A-Town Down Under
Grade: B+
After the match, Gunther made his presence felt by attacking the Usos, but Jey responded with a superkick. However, Gunther nearly took him out with a devastating spear before Jimmy came in with a steel chair, chasing the Intercontinental Champion off.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Defense
Next up was the Women’s Intercontinental Championship match, where Lyra Valkyria defended her title against Raquel Rodriguez. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with Raquel dominating early on, but Lyra using her agility and technical prowess to fight back. The turning point came when Liv Morgan interfered, placing Raquel’s foot on the ropes to break the pinfall attempt, but she was promptly taken out by a kick from Lyra at ringside.
In the end, Valkyria was able to reverse a scoop slam and secure a roll-up pin, retaining her championship.
Result: Lyra Valkyria def. Raquel Rodriguez
Grade: B+
Following the match, Raquel and Liv attacked Lyra, but Bayley rushed in to make the save, sending the heels retreating.
A Challenge for Gunther
Backstage, Jimmy Uso had a candid conversation with his brother, Jey, urging him to regain focus ahead of his impending match against Gunther. Jey, overwhelmed with doubts, confided in Jimmy that he wasn’t sure if he could defeat the powerful champion. Jimmy, ever the motivator, reminded him that he needed to step back into his role as the “Right Hand Man” to overcome Gunther.
Moments later, Jimmy found himself face-to-face with Gunther. Without hesitation, he slapped the heavyweight champion across the face, challenging him to a match next week. Gunther hesitated, but the challenge had been made.
El Grande Americano vs. Dragon Lee
In a peculiar twist, El Grande Americano faced off against Dragon Lee in a match that left fans guessing whether the masked luchador was actually Chad Gable. The crowd seemed to think so, and even Michael Cole couldn’t resist calling him “Gable” during the match. El Grande Americano executed some impressive suplexes before Lee mounted a comeback, landing a knee strike. However, in the final moments, El Grande Americano ripped off Dragon Lee’s mask and locked in the Ankle Lock, forcing Lee to tap out.
Result: El Grande Americano def. Dragon Lee
Grade: B
CM Punk Gears Up for WrestleMania
In another intense segment, CM Punk addressed his upcoming WrestleMania match. The former champion admitted that while he had hoped for a different outcome at the Elimination Chamber, he was now focused on getting revenge on Seth Rollins. Punk didn’t mince words, calling Rollins a “diaper-wearing crybaby” and vowing to take down both Rollins and Roman Reigns. Punk made it clear that he was eager for a contract signing next week on SmackDown in London, where the stakes would be higher than ever.
Intercontinental Championship Match: Bron Breakker vs. Penta
The main event featured Bron Breakker defending his Intercontinental Championship against Penta. The match was high-energy from the start, with both competitors throwing everything they had at each other. Outside interference played a role, as Dominik Mysterio and Carlito showed up to support Penta. Despite a valiant effort from Penta, Breakker ultimately took control, delivering his devastating Gorilla Press Slam.
The match took a controversial turn when Dominik interfered, causing a disqualification. As chaos ensued, Finn Balor entered the ring with a steel chair, attacking both Breakker and Penta before hitting a brutal Coup de Grace on Penta.
Result: Bron Breakker def. Penta via DQ
Grade: B+
The Judgment Day’s Last Laugh
The night ended with The Judgment Day standing tall in the ring, celebrating their dominance after laying out both Bron Breakker and Penta. With the stage set for WrestleMania, it was clear that the road to the grand event would be paved with tension, chaos, and unexpected alliances.
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