The WWE RAW brand is currently marching forward to Saudi Arabia, where the next King and Queen of the Ring will be crowned. The build included another surprising chapter in the Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley drama.
Tonight’s RAW opened with a segment that saw IYO SKY drop Liv Morgan after heated words between the Women’s World Champion and one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions, fueling rumors and speculation on another IYO vs. Liv match in the near future.
our Way. Liv had the big idea to see Raquel win the tournament match, so later on they could take out IYO and Kairi Sane, who Liv has a singles match with tonight.
Liv Morgan’s Big Idea Ruined By Rhea Ripley On WWE RAW
Asuka made her long-awaited ring return on RAW and advanced in WWE’s third Queen of the Ring tournament by defeating Raquel Rodriguez, Ivy Nile, and Stephanie Vaquer. This was her first match since May 4, 2024, and after the win, she promised to become Queen at Night of Champions on June 28.
As seen below, Rhea Ripley made a surprise appearance in the finish of the Fatal 4 Way, yanking Rodriguez to the floor for Riptide to a big pop. The Eradicator taunted Raquel, and Liv Morgan, watching in the back, as Asuka used her new finisher to get the pin.
RHEA RIPLEY LE CUESTA EL PIN A RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ OH NO #WWERAWpic.twitter.com/8uXJSB7vTq
— LuigiWrestling (@LuigiWrestling) June 17, 2025
The QOTR semi-finals will continue on Friday’s SmackDown in Grand Rapids. Asuka will face Alexa Bliss, and Jade Cargill will battle Roxanne Perez to determine the finals for Night of Champions on June 28.