All matches announced for WWE RAW next week (June 23, 2025): Women's IC title match; King & Queen of the Ring Tournaments semi-finals & more

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Published at :June 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Modified at :June 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM

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The June 16 episode of Raw emanated from Green Bay, Wisconsin!

The June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw aired live from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The show featured multiple appearances from top names, including Cody Rhodes and LA Knight. The show also featured the return of Asuka and Goldberg.

The June 16 episode continued the King and Queen of the Ring tournament, where Asuka defeated Ivy Nile, Stephanie Vaquer, and Raquel Rodriguez in the final opening match to secure her spot in the semi-finals. She will now battle Alexa Bliss in the semi-finals.

WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg made his return and confronted the World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther. The two are now set to battle for the title at the July 12 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. AJ Styles defeated JD McDonagh and evaded Judgment Day’s attack afterwards. He was awarded an Intercontinental title shot against the Champion Dominik Mysterio at Night of Champions.

Furthermore, Liv Morgan suffered a horrific injury in the opening moments of her match with Kairi Sane. She was escorted backstage, and Sane was announced the victor.

Liv Morgan's shoulder dislocation injury is completely legitimate.A severe dislocation could require up to 16 weeks for recovery, depending on the injury's severity.It was considered a freak accident, and there’s no heat towards anyone involved.(Via: PWInsider)#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/e4jirRYl6r
— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) June 17, 2025

In the main event of the show, Jey Uso defeated Bronson Reed, Rusev, and Sheamus to secure the final spot in the King of the Ring semi-finals against Cody Rhodes. Additionally, LA Knight repaid the favor from last week, interfering in the match, costing Bronson Reed. Cody appeared after the match to aid Jey against Seth Rollins and his faction.

During the 06/16 episode, the promotion announced multiple matches and segments for the next week’s show. The June 23 episode of WWE Raw will serve as the go-home show for the 2025 edition of Night of Champions and is set to air live from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, is set to defend the title for the first time against Bayley, while Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez are set to collide in the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament.

With his win this week, Jey Uso secured a spot in the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament and will now battle his friend, Cody Rhodes. The two former World Champions will battle next week for a spot in the finals.

Matches announced for 06/23 WWE RAW

Becky Lynch (c) vs Bayley – Women’s Intercontinental Championship match
Jade Cargill vs Roxanne Perez – Queen of the Ring Semi-finals
Cody Rhodes vs Jey Uso -King of the Ring Semi-finals

Announced for next week's #WWERaw!– Becky Lynch (c) vs Bayley – Women's IC title– Jade Cargill vs Roxanne Perez – QOTR Semi-finals– Cody Rhodes vs Jey Uso -KOTR Semi-finals#WWE pic.twitter.com/XFyLN9K5aM
— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) June 17, 2025

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