Fun Fact: Fans haven’t seen a clean main event finish on WWE RAW since June 23

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Published at :August 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Modified at :August 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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WWE RAW hasn’t seen a clean finish for 2 months now

For fans who crave decisive outcomes and the thrill of a wrestler scoring a hard-earned win, 2025 has not been kind. There’s a quiet stat that has gripped the WWE Universe and set tongues wagging: We have not seen a clean finish in the main event of WWE Raw since June 23rd, nearly two months ago.

On that memorable episode, Cody Rhodes squared off against Jey Uso in the King of the Ring tournament, with a real clean win as the show faded to black. Since then, every Raw main event has been clouded by interference, controversial rulings, or post-match chaos.

Fun Fact: Cody Rhodes vs Jey Uso was the last clean main event on WWE RAW 🚨🚨🚨#wwe pic.twitter.com/0t2cVgiB1A
— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) August 21, 2025

This isn’t just eagle-eyed fans nitpicking over technicalities. A “clean finish” means the match ends, the winner stands tall, and there are no run-ins or shenanigans either during the contest or after the final bell.

The last pure, drama-free main event was Rhodes versus Uso, a clash that delivered what wrestling purists love most: a story with a beginning, middle, and end, wrapped in athletic excellence, without a shadow of doubt left for viewers.

Too many creative shifts in WWE since June

Bronson Reed Roman Reigns WWE RAW (1) — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 4: Bronson Reed, Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, and Bron Breakker stand in victory during Monday Night RAW at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 4, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images)

The streak of non-clean main-event finishes has not gone unnoticed. This type of booking isn’t new to WWE cliffhangers, and controversial endings are classic narrative tools to build anticipation for upcoming pay-per-views or extend feuds.

However, such frequent reliance on these tactics has generated debate among long-time fans and commentators. The suspense keeps viewers guessing, but overuse can blur storylines, reduce payoff for marquee matches, and leave audiences yearning for resolution.

Opinion

Definitive main event conclusions are more than a wrestling tradition; they provide clear storytelling, reward investments in characters, and give fans a climax that feels earned.

When clean finishes are absent for extended stretches, rivalries risk stagnation, and the emotional impact of victory or defeat can diminish.

Fans invested in weekly Raw episodes are increasingly vocal about missing the satisfaction and clarity a decisive final bell brings.

What counts as a “clean finish” in WWE?

A match outcome settled by pinfall, submission, or count-out/disqualification, without outside involvement or controversy.

When did the last WWE Raw main event end cleanly?

June 23, 2025 (Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso, King of the Ring tournament).

Why do fans care about clean finishes?

Clean finishes deliver satisfying story conclusions, reinforce character development, and keep rivalries fresh and meaningful.

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