WWE Raw Highlights: CM Punk's Bold Statements and Intense Matches Ahead of Money in the Bank 2025
WWE Raw: A Night of Intense Action and Drama
The final Raw leading up to WWE Money in the Bank 2025 was packed with excitement, featuring intense matches and segments that thrilled the audience. The superstars showcased their skills throughout the night, culminating in a chaotic ending where Seth Rollins and his allies caused mayhem, particularly targeting Jey Uso.
CM Punk Opens the Show with Strong Words
CM Punk kicked off the event to roaring applause, reflecting on his past victories in the Money in the Bank ladder match and expressing his ambition to win again. He vowed to cash in on John Cena and seize the championship, taking jabs at both Cena and The Rock, whom he referred to as a 'bald fraud.'
Sami Zayn Supports Punk's Ambitions
Sami Zayn joined Punk in the ring, agreeing that Punk must win to thwart Seth Rollins and become the World Champion. Zayn also mentioned that he would be ready to challenge Punk if he succeeded, leading to a respectful handshake between the two.
Women's Triple Threat Qualifier and Tag Team Action
In a Women's Money in the Bank qualifier, Ivy Nile faced off against Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan. Liv confidently predicted her victory, but the match saw Ivy and Liv initially teaming up against Vaquer. Despite Vaquer's strong crowd support and impressive moves, Liv ultimately executed Oblivion on Vaquer, only for Ivy to break the pin. Ivy then attacked Liv on the steel steps, allowing Vaquer to capitalize and secure the win with her finisher.
In tag team action, Judgment Day took on The War Raiders, with commentary from The New Day. The War Raiders dominated early on, but Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh fought back. A distraction from Roxanne Perez allowed JD to send Ivar into the ring post, leading to Bálor's Coup de Grace for the victory.
Lyra Valkyria Challenges Becky Lynch
Lyra Valkyria confronted Becky Lynch, claiming she would dismantle her. Lyra criticized Becky for not being the same 'The Man' she once was. When Lyra challenged Becky to a fight, Becky declined and walked away, prompting Lyra to chase her, resulting in a brawl backstage that officials had to break up.
Tag Team Match and CM Punk's Intervention
In a tag team match, Sami Zayn teamed up with Jey Uso against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The match saw Breakker initially dominating, but it ended in disqualification when Seth Rollins attacked Jey Uso. Afterward, Reed and Breakker attempted to slam Sami through a table, but CM Punk intervened with a chair, attempting to strike Rollins, who managed to evade.
Kairi Sane vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Kairi Sane faced Raquel Rodriguez in a hard-fought singles match. Sane started strong, but Raquel countered with powerful moves. Liv Morgan tried to distract Kairi, but Iyo Sky intervened to balance the odds. Ultimately, Kairi overcame Raquel and secured the win with a decisive finishing move.
Main Event: MITB Qualifier – Styles vs. Punk vs. El Grande Americano
The main event featured AJ Styles, CM Punk, and El Grande Americano in a thrilling Money in the Bank qualifying match. All competitors gave their all, with Punk delivering a GTS to Americano. However, Breakker interfered, pulling Punk into the ring, leading to a chaotic brawl at ringside. Inside the ring, Americano capitalized on the distraction, hitting his finisher on Styles to claim victory, dashing Punk's hopes of entering the Money in the Bank ladder match.
Post-Match Chaos
After the match, Seth Rollins attacked Punk, Zayn, and Uso, while Breakker delivered a spear to Punk. Bronson Reed followed up with two Tsunami splashes on Jey Uso, leaving him incapacitated as the show concluded.