All matches announced for WWE RAW next week (June 16, 2025): Asuka returns; King & Queen of the Ring Tournaments continue & more

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The June 9 episode of Raw aired live from Phoenix!
The June 9 episode of Monday Night Raw served as the fallout show from Money in the Bank 2025 and aired live from the PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Multiple big names made appearances on the show, including Jey Uso, Gunther, Liv Morgan, Seth Rollins, and John Cena.
The promotion also kicked off the King & Queen of the Ring tournament on the show while Nikki Bella and Bayley made their return. Liv Morgan ambushed Bella after a heated exchange while Bayley made her return to attack Becky Lynch.
Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and CM Punk engaged in a fiery segment to kick off the show, teasing their title clash, which was made official later on the show.
AJ Styles defeated Chad Gable in the first match of the evening, while Roxanne Perez defeated Kairi Sane, Liv Morgan, and Rhea Ripley in the Fatal Four-way match for the Queen of the Ring Tournament to advance to the semi-finals.
On the other hand, Sami Zayn defeated Dominik Mysterio, Penta & Bron Breakker in the Fatal Four-way match for the King of the Ring Tournament to advance to the semi-finals. LA Knight’s interference helped Zayn as Knight took out Breakker with a BFT on the concrete floor.
In the main event of the show, Gunther put Jey Uso to sleep to regain the throne, shutting down critics and recapturing the World Heavyweight title. During the show, the promotion also announced matches for next week’s show.
The June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw is set to air live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Former multi-time World Champion Asuka is set to return next week, She has been absent from WWE programming since May 2024.
Asuka will lock horns with Ivy Nile, Raquel Rodriguez, and Stephanie Vaquer in a Fatal Four-way match for the Queen of the Ring Tournament, the winner will occupy a spot in the semi-finals.
On the other side, Rusev, Sheamus, and Bronson Reed are set to collide in a Fatal Four-way match for the King of the Ring Tournament. However, the promotion has not yet announced who the fourth participant is, which has sparked major speculations.
Matches confirmed for 06/16 WWE RAW
- Asuka returns
- Rusev vs Sheamus vs Bronson Reed vs 1 TBA – Fatal Four-way match for the King of the Ring Tournament
- Asuka vs Ivy Nile vs Raquel Rodriguez vs Stephanie Vaquer – Fatal Four-way match for the Queen of the Ring Tournament
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