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

By Abhijit Singh

Abhijit has been telling sports stories through his words at Khel Now since 2024. He covers Pro wrestling, MMA, Boxing & Formula 1.

Published at :June 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM

Modified at :June 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM

(Courtesy : WWE)

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

Announced for #WWERaw next week!📍 Green Bay, Wisconsin-Rusev vs Sheamus vs Bronson Reed vs 1 TBA – King of the Ring Tournament -Asuka vs Ivy Nile vs Raquel Rodriguez vs Stephanie Vaquer – Queen of the Ring Tournament#WWE #WWERawonNetflix pic.twitter.com/pmvuljakV9
— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) June 10, 2025

For more updates, follow Khel Now Wrestling on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram & Whatsapp.

Abhijit Singh

Abhijit Singh is a budding sports journalist with over three years of experience in the field, and a photographer capturing stories through his lens since 2018. With a background in philosophy and political science, he brings a thoughtful, analytical edge to his reporting where every word is guided by curiosity and intent. Whether he's capturing the emotion of a moment or unpacking the deeper narratives within the game, Abhijit’s work is rooted in insight and passion. When he’s not covering sports, he’s often exploring new ideas through reading, traveling or just procrastinating.