WWE RAW Results & Winners (March 3, 2025): CM Punk & Seth Rollins brawl, Iyo Sky pins Rhea Ripley, Judgement Day attack Bron Breakker & more
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A-Town Down Under ambush Jey Uso, Lyra Valkyria & War Raiders retain, Gunther defeats Otis & more!
The Stamford-based promotion delivered a banger show from the Rogers Centre on March 1, the Elimination Chamber 2025 PLE featured multiple jaw-dropping moments and two number one contenders for the Women’s World Championship and the Undisputed WWE Championship were determined at the PLE.
The promotion has now delivered the fallout show of Monday Night Raw, following the PLE in Toronto, Canada. The 03/03 episode of WWE Raw emanated live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The show featured the developments that transpired at the PLE. Three title clashes were set for the show.
Get to know what happened this Monday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winner’s list for the 03/03 episode of WWE Raw.
WWE Raw Summary and Highlights
CM Punk – Seth Rollins
CM Punk kicked off the show as he stepped into the arena with a visible anger on his face, Punk ripped off the commentary desk cover and stepped on it. The Second City Saint picked up the mic, and it wasn’t the Raw branded mic, as he vented his frustration and declared everyone his enemy. Punk asked the crowd which one of his enemies he should address first.
Pat McAfee suggested The Rock’s name, prompting Punk to go off on The Rock, calling him a fraud. The crowd erupted in “CM Punk” chants as the Second City Saint stated that, unlike The Rock, he didn’t wear a fake title. He then claimed that John Cena had stolen the match from him.
Punk went off on Cena, accusing him of selling the fans “bullsh*t” and asserted that he hadn’t given up on his dream of main eventing WrestleMania. Punk vowed to get his hands on both Cena and The Rock, before shifting his attention to Seth Rollins. He warned Becky Lynch to better get her man or he would put him in a wheelchair.
Seth Rollins’ music hit, and without wasting any time, Punk darted toward the entrance ramp, and the brawl was on. Rollins and Punk clashed as security and officials rushed in to get the situation under control. After a brief moment of separation, they were back at it again.
General Manager Adam Pearce sent in more security, but the brawl continued. Rollins and Punk ducked under security to step into the ring, and more security tried to intervene to get some separation. Rollins took out several security members, and Punk joined him near the commentary desk, where they clashed once again.
The crowd erupted in “This is Awesome” chants as Rollins and Punk collided again near the commentary desk. Security finally succeeded in getting some separation, but Pearce warned both stars to stop. Rollins, however, broke free and the brawl continued.
Eventually, security managed to separate them, and “CM Punk” chants filled the arena as the segment came to an end.
Backstage
We were in the Judgment Day locker room as Liv Morgan showed her battle scars from the Women’s Elimination Chamber match. Morgan suggested that Raquel Rodriguez shift her attention to the Women’s Intercontinental title.
Morgan then asked Finn Balor if he was okay, to which Balor responded that he was. He reminded Liv that she had lost the Chamber match and pointed out that Dominik Mysterio and Carlito had been humiliated last week.
Dominik Mysterio fired back, reminding Balor that he was the one with a steel chair in his hand and still didn’t do anything to Bron Breakker. Dirty Dom once again floated the idea of adding a new member to the faction, but Balor disagreed.
Carlito asked Morgan about the Jade Cargill situation, and Morgan responded that she had nothing to do with it and didn’t want to get involved.
Gunther – Aplha Academy
Alpha Academy (Otis, Akira Tozawa, and Maxxine Dupree) were inside the ring when World Heavyweight Champion Gunther made his entrance with a mic in hand. Gunther called Otis a freak and stated that he was no different from Jey Uso, who was pitied by the crowd.
Gunther asked if Otis had looked in the mirror, because he had, and saw a man wearing the World title. He then claimed there wasn’t any title that would fit Otis. The arena erupted in “Otis” chants as Gunther continued, saying that Otis could be great if he had a little self-respect.
But, Gunther added, he didn’t need to worry because he would teach him. The Ring General stepped into the ring and booted Otis right in the face as the bell rang, signaling that the match was underway.
Gunther vs Otis
Otis fired back, showcasing his power, but Gunther landed another boot, followed by a running boot to send Otis crashing out of the ring. Gunther continued mocking Otis as he brought him outside and delivered a fallaway slam right onto the concrete floor.
Gunther then locked in a chin lock, but Otis retaliated with a powerful slam. The fans rallied behind Otis as he ate a chest chop from Gunther, followed by three more. Otis, undeterred, kept coming back, and the two began exchanging fierce chest chops.
Otis headbutted the champion, then slammed Gunther before delivering a splash near the turnbuckle and another slam. It was time for the Caterpillar! Otis went for the cover, but Gunther kicked out at two. Otis climbed to the second rope, but Gunther moved out of harm’s way, landing a huge boot to Otis.
The two stars continued battling in the middle of the ring, with Gunther delivering another big boot, followed by a clothesline. He went for the cover, but Otis kicked out. Gunther then delivered a devastating powerbomb and went for the cover again. This time, Gunther secured the win, defeating Otis in the first match of the show.
After the match, Gunther locked in the sleeper hold on Otis, and Akira Tozawa rushed in to save his friend. However, Gunther powerbombed Tozawa right onto Otis. Suddenly, Jey Uso darted into the ring, but Gunther landed a big boot, taking him down. Jey quickly fired back, taking the champion out with a brutal spear.
Gunther went crashing out of the ring, and Jey posed with the World Heavyweight title, celebrating with the crowd as they chanted “Yeet” along with him. However, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller appeared out of nowhere and attacked Jey in retaliation for the superkick he delivered to them last week.
Jey fought back, taking out Theory with a powerful strike, followed by another spear on Waller. But Gunther capitalized on the chaos, locking in a sleeper hold on Jey. Jey tried to fight back but ultimately failed, getting put to sleep by the champion as the segment ended.
Backstage
Cathy Kelley was backstage with AJ Styles, asking his opinion on John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and the ending of the Elimination Chamber PLE. Styles responded that he didn’t see it coming, but before he could elaborate, Karrion Kross stepped in, wrapping his arms around Styles from behind.
Styles looked irked by the unexpected gesture. Kross continued to play mind games with Styles, who called him out to stop. Kross then floated the idea of calling out Logan Paul next week, to which Styles responded by calling Kross the “devil on his shoulder.” Frustrated, Styles walked off, and Kross smiled, remarking that it had been easy.
Lyra Valkyria (c) vs Ivy Nile – Women’s Intercontinental Championship match
The bell rang, and Valkyria quickly went off on Nile with a brutal leg drop. However, Nile regained control, using her strength to overpower the champion. Valkyria landed a suplex and went for the cover, but Nile kicked out. Valkyria followed up with a double leg drop through the ropes to Nile, who was ringside.
After the commercial break, Nile was still in control, continuing to target the left leg of the Intercontinental Champion. Valkyria, hopping on one leg, tried to roll up Nile twice but was unsuccessful. She then attempted to build momentum, landing a step-up enzuigiri and going for a tornado DDT, but Nile intercepted and delivered a vertical suplex.
She went for the cover, but Valkyria stayed in the match. Valkyria picked up the challenger, but her knees gave out once again, allowing Nile to continue punishing her leg. Another cover followed, but Valkyria kicked out at two.
Nile locked in the ankle lock, with the champion yelling in pain but refusing to tap. Valkyria managed to crawl to the ropes, breaking the submission hold. Nile picked up the champion, but Valkyria rolled her up for a pin attempt. Nile kicked out, delivering a German suplex followed by a running knee.
The champion, however, ducked and hit a backbreaker, followed by her finishing move, the Night Wing. Valkyria went for the cover, and this time, she secured the win. Lyra Valkyria retained the Women’s Intercontinental title against Ivy Nile.
Backstage
Jackie Redmond was backstage with Seth Rollins, trying to get a comment from him. However, Rollins spotted CM Punk backstage and immediately darted toward him.
Despite security attempting to intervene, the brawl erupted once again, with both superstars throwing punches and chaos breaking out. General Manager Adam Pearce and security rushed in to separate the two, and as the tension built, the scene cut to commercials.
General Manager Adam Pearce was backstage with Seth Rollins, trying to reason with him. Rollins fired back, stating that he would make sure Punk didn’t make it to WrestleMania.
Rollins declared that he wanted to finish it, prompting Pearce to ask if he truly wanted to end it. Pearce then announced that the two stars would face off next week in Madison Square Garden, and it would be a steel cage match.
Pearce then told Rollins to get on the bus and not show his face until next week. He also instructed security to make sure Rollins didn’t get off the bus, ensuring that the situation would be handled until their highly anticipated match.
Ludwig Kaiser – Penta
Kaiser stood in the ring, declaring that he had earned the attention just like Penta had. The crowd responded with loud boos as Ludwig confidently stated that he was a future champion, no matter how much the crowd disliked it.
Kaiser warned Penta that what John Cena did to Cody Rhodes was nothing compared to what he would do to him. Suddenly, Penta’s music hit, and the luchador made his way to the ring, with the crowd rallying behind him. Penta darted into the ring, showcasing his speed as he outmaneuvered Kaiser.
Ludwig rolled out of the ring, frustrated by the quickness of his opponent. Penta hung onto the ropes as Kaiser charged for the finish, but Penta sent him crashing out of the ring. Penta then followed up with a clothesline from the second rope.
To cap it off, Penta delivered the final blow with a stunning suicide dive through the ropes, taking out Kaiser on the concrete floor as the crowd erupted in cheers.
Backstage
Cathy Kelly was backstage with Bianca Belair, asking her about Jade Cargill’s return and her ambush of Naomi. Belair responded, stating that she was saddened by the situation but hadn’t spoken to anyone about it yet. She emphasized that she wouldn’t speak on it unless she gets to talk to both of them.
Bianca then shifted her focus, stating that right now, her attention was on who she would face at WrestleMania. She mentioned that Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky would be battling for the World title, but her sights were set on the big match ahead.
War Raiders (c) vs The Creed Brothers – World Tag Team Championship match
The bell rang as Erik and Julius started the action. The two stars tussled for dominance early in the match, with Julius taking Erik to his corner and tagging Brutus as they battered Erik. Another tag was made, and the beatdown continued.
Erik then slammed Brutus and tagged in Ivar, who slammed Brutus as well but got distracted, warning Julius, which allowed Brutus to capitalize. Back from commercials, the Creed Brothers landed a double vertical suplex on Ivar, continuing their dominance in the match.
Ivar fought back, managing to tag in Erik, who darted in and took care of both Julius and Brutus.
Erik, fired up, rallied the crowd behind him and tagged in Ivar. They hit a double team move on Julius and went for the cover, but Julius kicked out. Another tag, more double teaming, but Julius fought back, sending Ivar into the ring post and slamming Erik. Brutus followed up with a 450 splash, went for the cover, but Erik kicked out.
Ivar climbed to the top rope for a moonsault, but Brutus moved out of harm’s way. Julius then hit a shooting star press from the top rope onto Ivar, went for the cover, but somehow, Ivar kicked out. Erik was now the legal man, and the Creed Brothers looked for the finish. Julius and Brutus lined up Erik for their finishing move, but Erik moved out of the way and sent Julius out of the ring.
Ivar then slammed Julius ringside before stepping into the ring to join Erik. Erik and Ivar landed the War Machine on Brutus for the cover, and the War Raiders retained the World Tag Team titles against the Creed Brothers.
Finn Balor – Bron Breakker
Back from commercials, Finn Balor was inside the ring, stating that Bron Breakker was still the Intercontinental Champion because The Judgment Day had allowed him to remain the champ. Breakker fired back, saying he remained champion because he’s a “dog” and that last week, he humiliated The Judgment Day.
Balor claimed that he was untouchable in the ring and could take the title from Breakker whenever he liked. He also pointed out that Breakker was up in the crowd, hiding behind Jackie Redmond, and warned that if Breakker stepped into the ring, he would put him down.
Breakker had heard enough and marched to the ring. Carlito tried to attack him, but Breakker punished him, sending him flying over the barricade. Dominik Mysterio tried the same tactic but met the same fate as Carlito. Breakker then stepped into the ring, only to be met by a Swingblade from Balor, who fell in front of the crowd.
However, Breakker quickly retaliated, lifting Balor up and landing a devastating slam. Breakker went for the super spear on Balor, but Dirty Dom saved Balor, and the two stars retreated. Breakker, now focusing on Carlito, delivered a vicious spear ringside, taking him out.
Backstage
Jey Uso was backstage with Otis, Akira Tozawa, and Maxxine Dupree. Otis thanked Jey for having his back against Gunther, and the two stars embraced as Alpha Academy left. Cathy Kelley then stepped in and asked Jey what had happened with Gunther in the ring and if it had thrown him off his game.
Jey replied that his back was against the wall, but nobody would pick him up but himself. He said that if Gunther wanted to give him 10 weeks of hell, he was ready for it. Jey added that Gunther had put him to sleep, but he woke up as a beast.
Rhea Ripley (c) vs Iyo Sky – Women’s World Championship match
The bell rang, and the match was underway as the two stars sized each other up. Ripley started the action with a slam, followed by a shoulder tackle and a dropkick. She went for an early cover, but Sky kicked out. Iyo rolled out of the ring, but Rhea quickly kicked out of the pin attempt. Ripley showcased her power, manhandling Sky, but another roll-up from Iyo only resulted in Rhea kicking out again.
The two stars exchanged shots in the middle of the ring, with Iyo targeting Ripley’s injured arm. Ripley fired back, landing a slam into a cover, but Iyo kicked out, causing Ripley to look worried. Rhea picked up Iyo near the apron, but Sky rolled down and attacked the injured arm.
Sky climbed to the top rope for a dive, but Rhea moved out of harm’s way, landing a brutal boot. She went for the cover, but Sky stayed in the match. The action continued as Ripley looked for the Rip Tide, but Sky countered, spiking Rhea, followed by a boot. Sky climbed to the top rope to hit the insane elbow, into the cover, but Ripley kicked out.
Sky locked in the Asuka Lock, but Rhea powered to her feet and drove Sky into the cover to break the hold, only to eat a Bullet Train attack from Sky. Iyo climbed to the top rope, but Ripley countered, joining Sky on the top rope and landing an Angle Slam. She went for the cover, but somehow, Iyo kicked out.
Rhea was now ringside, and Sky took her out with a crossbody. Sky went for another attack, but Rhea countered, slamming her face-first onto the commentary desk. Official Jessica Carr started the countout as Ripley got into the ring at the four-count. Belair tried to rally Iyo, and Sky barely beat the count, re-entering the ring at the nine-count.
Ripley, visibly frustrated with Belair, stepped out of the ring and confronted Bianca, pushing the Women’s Chamber match winner. Belair pushed her right back, and official Carr got involved, separating the two and telling Ripley to get back in the ring.
Ripley climbed to the top rope, picked up Sky, and said, “See you at Mania, Bianca,” before attempting the Rip Tide. However, Sky countered with a hurricanrana, followed by a moonsault from the top rope. She went for the cover—ONE, TWO, THREE! Iyo Sky defeated Rhea Ripley and was crowned the new Women’s World Champion!
WWE Raw Results
- CM Punk and Seth Rollins brawled to kick off the show in Buffalo
- World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defeated Otis
- Lyra Valkyria (c) pinned Ivy Nile – Women’s Intercontinental Championship match
- War Raiders (c) defeated The Creed Brothers – World Tag Team Championship match
- Iyo Sky pinned Rhea Ripley to become the new Women’s World Champion, she will now face Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 41
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