WWE RAW Results & Winners (September 15, 2025): LA Knight flatlines Jey Uso; CM Punk & AJ Lee vs Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch face-off ends in chaos & more
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John Cena cuts a promo; Stephanie Vaquer wins; New Day ambushes Penta & more!
The September 15 episode of Monday Night Raw served as the go-home show for Wrestlepalooza 2025 and featured a final face-off before the finale on Saturday.
This week’s show aired live from the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The show had an early start time of 7 PM ET/ 4 PM PT; in fact, the remaining shows this month will all have an early start time of 7 PM.
Multiple top names, including John Cena, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, were advertised for the show. Get to know what happened this Monday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, grades, and winners’ list for the 09/15 episode of WWE Raw.
WWE Raw Summary and Highlights
John Cena kicks off the show in Springfield
John Cena kicked off the show, praised the Springfield fans, and recalled spending a lot of time playing football in the city. The 17-time World Champion gave a shout-out to Springfield College, stating they prepared him for WWE, and then introduced his friends and family in the crowd.
Cena mentioned Brock Lesnar, calling him intimidating, controversial, and damn near invincible. Cena continued, saying that upon his return, he made Lesnar his target. He said targeting Lesnar might have been smart, safe, and easy since he only had six appearances left.
Cena stated that the fans were the reason he said yes, because he was the “last real Champion.” Cena said that, to him, being the last real Champion wasn’t about main events or titles but about living by Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.
He admitted he was afraid of Brock Lesnar and might fail, but would he back down? Hell no. Fired up, Cena declared he would take the fight to Brock Lesnar and hyped up Wrestlepalooza, WWE’s first ESPN PLE. “YOU WANT SOME, COME GET SOME!”
Grade: A+
Top Moments & Insights:
- John Cena is vying for his 100th PLE victory at the upcoming Wrestlepalooza.
- This was Cena’s 30th appearance, and now only six dates remain on his retirement tour.
- LA Knight almost got into a fight with Jey Uso during the walkouts, GM Adam Pearce diffused the situation and called them both into his office.
- After the segment, Jey and Knight were in Adam Pearce’s office. Pearce told them to make sense of the situation, and Knight replied that he didn’t care about what Uso had planned for Wrestlepalooza. He was still angry about being speared by Uso last week. Adam explained that he couldn’t let the show get out of hand and asked what needed to be done to keep the peace. Knight said he wanted a match against Bron and Bronson, and suggested teaming up with Jimmy Uso. Jey became upset, pointing out that Jim was his brother, but Knight insisted that’s how it would be and stormed off.
Lyra Valkyria vs Roxanne Perez
In the first match of the show, Lyra Valkyria battled Roxanne Perez. Raquel Rodriguez tripped Lyra in the opening segments of the show, but was caught by referee Jessica Carr, who kicked her out of the ring. Perez managed to take control, targeting Lyra’s back, but Lyra recovered to deliver the Nightwing and pinned Perez to win.
After the match, Rodriguez came out and attacked Lyra, but Bayley returned to make the save, taking out both Rodriguez and Perez. Lyra looked confused as Bayley climbed out of the ring, hugged both Joe Tessitore and Corey Graves, and also shared hugs with Alicia Taylor, referee Jessica Car, and some fans.
Winner: Lyra Valkyria
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- Backstage, Adam Pearce finalized the contract signing between Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer. As they wished each other luck, the Kabuki Warriors stormed in. After a heated argument, Asuka told Stephanie that she would be facing Kairi Sane later that night.
- In another segment, Jimmy Uso turns down LA Knight’s offer and asks him to find someone else for tonight’s tag team match.
Penta vs Kofi Kingston
Continuing their feud, Penta battled New Day’s Kofi Kingston, who was accompanied by Xavier Woods and Grayson Waller, who aided Kingston to take control early. The back-and-forth continues as Woods once again stepped on the apron to cause a distraction, while Waller tried to attack Penta, but failed as Penta took him out with a big boot, followed by the Mexican Destroyer on Kofi to pick up the win in the rematch.
Winner: Penta
Grade: C
Top Moments & Insights:
- Backstage, Jey Uso told Jimmy Uso that if LA Knight asked him to be his partner tonight, he had to say no. Jimmy didn’t appreciate being told what to do. Big Jim reminded Jey that he doesn’t have the Ula Fala and can’t boss Big Jim around, “Last time I checked, there ain’t no Ula Fala around your neck!”
- Big Jim then caught up with LA Knight and told him that he is going to be his tag partner tonight against the Bron Brons.
CM Punk & AJ Lee vs Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch face-off ahead of Wrestlepalooza
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch first made the walk with a hostile crowd and were interrupted by AJ Lee and CM Punk, who walked out to a big ovation and chants. Lee and Punk stepped into the ring as “CM PUNK” chants erupted. Punk greeted everyone before introducing himself as AJ’s husband and stated that he wasn’t going to waste time with a long, drawn-out intro.
“AJ’s HUSBAND” chants erupted as Punk pointed out that the fan knew her name and then asked who the team leader was, “Who’s the man?” Punk continued, stating that while they claimed to be the greatest couple, they made the walk with two entrance songs, while he put Cult of Personality on the shelf and shared the spotlight with AJ.
He then asked if Seth and Becky were going to do the same or if their egos would get in the way. Rollins fired back, calling Punk the most selfish human being he had ever seen. Seth stated that he was going to do something unselfish; he was going to give CM Punk credit, claiming AJ Lee was the best decision he had ever made in his “personal” life.
However, as far as business was concerned, inserting her into this was a mistake Punk would regret for the rest of his days. AJ stated that it was Rollins’ mistake to use his wife as a human shield. Becky responded, saying nobody expected her to come back and she couldn’t believe how irresponsible Punk was.
Lynch then asked how AJ was feeling physically, mentioning her book and asking how her neck was. = Lynch called AJ a liability, as Lee thanked her for reading her book, stating that she hadn’t read hers. AJ stated she didn’t know what would happen, just like she didn’t know what would happen on SmackDown when she returned.
AJ continued, stating that not even she knew what she was going to do next. Lee then warned Rollins, who responded with laughter before asking if AJ thought he couldn’t handle her. Rollins called AJ a little girl and said he might not be able to predict her, but he couldn’t read his husband like a book.
Seth stated that Punk had a nasty habit of leaving when things let him down, so this Saturday, when his wife ripped Lee to shreds, she should pray that he wouldn’t leave her, too. AJ fired back with a thudding slap as Rollins, fuming with anger, stated that he never put his hands on a lady, and thankfully, he had someone who would.
He looked at Becky, who nodded her head in disagreement, and the two started to bicker as Punk and Lee enjoyed the show. Lynch left the ring as Rollins yelled at her to come back. Seth turned around to face Punk, pushed him off, and ran away. Punk went to chase him as Becky came in to take down Lee with the Manhandle Slam. Punk rushed in as Lynch began to slap him before leaving and celebrating with Rollins.
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- This was a strong segment with fans fully invested and backing Lee and Punk. However, the segment was a bit lengthy. The ending was great, which would help keep fans intrigued in the clash this Saturday.
- Backstage, Dominik Mysterio declared himself “Mega Intercontinental Champion” before his interview was cut short, and the camera panned to witness the New Day and Grayson Waller battering Penta. War Raiders came to his rescue, but it was too late.
Dragon Lee vs El Grande Americano
After aiding AJ Styles last week against El Grande Americano, Dragon Lee battled Americano in a singles match. Dos Americano interfered in the match, which brought out AJ Styles, who took care of him and rallied Lee to finish the match. However, a third Americano appeared, distracting the referee while the second one attacked Lee, allowing Americano to lock in a submission and submit Lee to win.
Winner: El Grande Americano
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- Ludwig Kaiser is excelling at this gimmick more than Chad Gable. He paired well with Lee, keeping the Springfield fans on the edge of their seats.
- Backstage, Lyra Valkyria overheard a heated argument involving Bayley and her two personas. She entered the room only to find The Role Model alone in her locker room. Wearing a half-black, half-white shirt, Bayley verbally blasted her former friend for barging in without permission, leaving Valkyria stunned by the angry version of Bayley she had just encountered.
- Stephanie Vaquer was getting ready for her match when Rhea Ripley appeared. She told Vaquer that whether it was her or Iyo who won the title, she was coming for it.
Stephanie Vaquer vs Kairi Sane
As announced by Asuka, Stephanie Vaquer battled Kairi Sane in a singles match, days ahead of her vacant title clash against Iyo Sky. Vaquer controlled the action early on, but Sane rallied through only to be sent outside as Vaquer took both Sane and Asuka down with a crossbody. Vaquer followed it up with the Devil’s Kiss and SVB to pick up the win.
Asuka stepped onto the apron after the match as Iyo Sky’s music hit, and she quickly darted into the ring to stop Asuka. The two began arguing as Vaquer was locked in, but Sky managed to calm Asuka down, causing her to turn around and leave. Vaquer and Iyo then came face-to-face, with Sky offering a handshake. Vaquer accepted, and the two exchanged a few words ahead of their vacant title clash.
Winner: Stephanie Vaquer
Grade: B+
Top Moments & Insights:
- The two amazing in-ring performers delivered an amazing match, with another chapter in the Iyo-Asuka drama, that could unfold at Wrestlepalooza.
- Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed cut a promo on The Usos ahead of Wrestlepalooza.
- Post-match, Iyo Sky told Asuka that if she was truly her friend, she would let her win the Women’s World Championship all on her own at Wrestlepalooza. Asuka replied, “fine, but you’re not gonna win,” and stormed off, leaving Sane to stumble after her.
Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed vs LA Knight & Jimmy Uso
In the main event of the show, LA Knight and Jimmy Uso fared well in the early going against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, but the dominant forces kept Big Jim on the defense until he was able to tag in Knight. The Megastar delivered a top rope elbow drop, followed by a big splash from Jimmy to Reed, but Breakker broke up the count.
In the final moments, Breakker took out Knight with a shoulder tackle and halted Jimmy’s momentum on the top rope, helping Reed deliver the Jagged Edge to earn the win, pinning Big Jim. After the match, Bron Brons targeted Jimmy, which brought out Jey Uso. Jey darted in with a steel chair, clearing the ring of Bron Brons.
Jey then checked on Big Jim as Knight stepped in, grabbing the steel chair. Jey turned around to see Knight and began to calm him down. Knight tossed the chair aside as Jey offered a handshake. Knight hesitated but eventually shook his hand, and the two embraced. However, as Jey turned around, Knight spun him back around and delivered the BFT.
Winner: Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- Before the match, The Judgment Day raised a toast to congratulate Dominik Mysterio, but it was interrupted when Finn Balor confronted Dom for teaming up with El Grande Americano. Finn stormed off in anger. Rusev then walked in and told Dom that he was the next Intercontinental Champion.
- WWE continues to pair up stars, trying to make new, exciting matchups, involving the same handful of stars.
WWE Raw Results
- Lyra Valkyria pinned Roxanne Perez
- Penta defeated Kofi Kingston
- El Grande Americano defeated Dragon Lee
- Stephanie Vaquer pinned Kairi Sane
- Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed defeated LA Knight & Jimmy Uso
Who won in the main event of WWE Raw tonight?
The team of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed defeated LA Knight and Jimmy Uso in the main event of tonight’s show.
Did WWE announce any matches for Wrestlepalooza on tonight’s show?
No, the promotion did not announce any new matches for Wrestlepalooza, and continued building up hype for the show.
When and where will WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 take place?
Wrestlepalooza 2025 is set for September 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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