WWE Raw Results – June 16, 2025

Written by John Canton • Published Jun 17, 2025 00:28 EDT

This week’s WWE Raw featured Bill Goldberg confronting Gunther, Liv Morgan suffering an injury, two huge 4-way matches, and more.

It’s WWE Monday Night Raw from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The commentary team was Michael Cole and Corey Graves filing in for Pat McAfee. The ring announcer was Alicia Taylor.

Liv Morgan welcomed us to the show, and the fans booed. Dominik Mysterio said that this was all about Liv. Liv said that this is her division and when you talk about her division, you should talk about her. Liv claimed that Nikki Bella was at home all beat up watching Liv. Liv mocked Iyo Sky for saying that Nikki paved the way for them. Liv bragged about being a record-breaking four-time Women’s Tag Team Champion, so she’s the greatest Women’s Tag Team Champion of all time. Liv said she’s demanding respect just like she’s demanding the rematch that she never got for the Women’s World Championship.

Iyo Sky interrupted as the Women’s World Champion, and there were “Iyo” chants when she got into the ring. Sky told Liv to do everyone a favor and shut her mouth. Sky said that all Liv does is show whine and disrespect. Sky said that Liv disrespected Nikki Bell and Sky. Sky said if you want to fight her, then fight her. Liv said that she only wanted to fight for the title and claimed she beat Sky more than anybody in this division. Sky said you have to earn the title and you can’t steal it like you stole Dirty Dom. That led to Dominik, who wears his wedding ring, telling Sky to give Liv what she wants. Liv claimed she would take the title right now. Sky said you could have it, so Sky tossed it to Liv and Sky hit a dropkick. Sky kicked Liv out of the ring and also kicked Dominik out of the ring. Sky celebrated while the crowd cheered for her.

The women’s four-way match was next. The returning Asuka was the last woman to enter for what will be her first match in over a year due to a serious knee injury. It was great to hear her classic theme song. She has been missed.

Match #1: Queen of the Ring First Round – Asuka defeated Raquel Rodriguez, Stephanie Vaquer, and Ivy Nile by pinfall. Raquel hit a Texana Bomb on Vaquer and tried to make a cover, but Rhea Ripley showed up to break it up since Raquel attacked Ripley last week. Ripley gave Raquel a Riptide on the floor. Ripley sent Raquel into the ring, and Asuka hit a running hip attack that Cole said Asuka was calling the Empress Impact. Asuka covered Raquel for the pinfall win after 16 minutes.

The win by Asuka means she’ll face Alexa Bliss in the Queen of the Ring semifinals this Friday on SmackDown. They are former Women’s Tag Team Champions together.

Asuka was interviewed by Cathy Kelley in the ring. Asuka said that the fire didn’t die and she said it’s still alive. Asuka said she was going to be the Queen of the Ring. Asuka ended it with her catchphrase: “No one is ready for Asuka.” The fans cheered.

A video package aired about last week’s Raw with Gunther beating Jey Uso to regain the World Heavyweight Title.

The Judgment Day’s clubhouse was shown with Roxanne Perez hanging out with them. Liv Morgan walked up to Raquel Rodriguez, but Raquel had an ice pack and said she’s not cleared to do more. JD McDonagh had a match with AJ Styles, so Dominik said Finn Balor should stay in the back since Finn failed to beat Styles. Finn told Dominik to support JD at ringside. Finn told Raquel she’s doing great. Finn told Roxanne he had an idea and to come with him.

The World Heavyweight Champion Gunther made his entrance wearing all black dress clothes and he got into the ring. The fans booed the champion a lot. Gunther said he was man enough to admit that at WrestleMania, Jey Uso was the better man for one night, but for every other single night, he is untouchable. Gunther said he heard all the rumors about what’s next for him, and fans chanted “Goldberg”, so Gunther said that guy learned his lesson. Gunther said Seth Rollins holds the Money in the Bank contract, and Gunther has what he wants. Gunther looked into the camera, saying since he’s a target, he is standing right here for Seth Rollins, so don’t waste more time…and here comes Goldberg.

The WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg made his entrance with the fans chanting his name. Goldberg got into the ring with Gunther, and the fans cheered. Goldberg congratulated Gunther to say how proud he was of him. Goldberg said before he goes, Goldberg said Gunther started something with his family several months ago and Goldberg said he’ll end it in Atlanta, Georgia. Goldberg said July 12th at Saturday Night’s Main Event, “You’re mine because you’re next.” Gunther left the ring as Goldberg’s music played to end it. The fans cheered.

GUNTHER?! You're NEXT! 💥💥💥
SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT
JULY 12
📍 ATLANTA
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— WWE (@WWE) June 17, 2025

It’s official: Gunther will defend the World Heavyweight Title against Goldberg at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12th.

Match #2:AJ Styles defeated JD McDonagh (w/Dominik Mysterio) by pinfall. Styles won with a Styles Clash.

Post match, Dominik Mysterio tried to attack, but Styles was ready with a Pele Kick. Styles knocked down Dom with a forearm. Styles wanted more, but Finn Balor showed up to pull Dominik out of the ring. Styles posed with the Intercontinental Title in the ring. The three J-Day guys tried to attack Styles, but Styles slipped out of the ring and kept on holding the title.

Sheamus was shown getting ready while Natalya, Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa showed up to talk to him. Sheamus asked how Otis was doing and Dupri said he’ll be back soon. They wanted Sheamus to beat Rusev, and Tozawa was fired up about Sheamus beating Rusev, so Sheamus shook his hand.

Bayley did an in-ring promo. Bayley told the fans that she missed them a lot. Bayley said you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. Bayley talked about how she knows what it feels like to be in this ring and she doesn’t take it for granted when the fans sing her song. Bayley said that this is what she was born to do. Bayley talked about how this is what’s most important to her and it’s what she pours her heart into every single night. Bayley said two months ago she was robbed of a WrestleMania match and robbed of a chance to go after the Women’s Tag Team Titles, which is a division that means a lot to her. Bayley said she doesn’t do this just for the big moments. Bayley said she does it for nights like tonight and for fans like you. Bayley mentioned Becky Lynch saying if you think taking out Bayley for WrestleMania broke her, then Becky is long. Bayley said it healed her and it made her stronger. Bayley claimed that she was climbing the ladder and she’s going to knock down Lynch while taking away everything that Lynch took from her. Bayley told Lynch to get her ass down here.

Becky Lynch walked out to the ring with the Women’s Intercontinental Title along with a Chicago Bears jacket. Becky’s husband, Seth Rollins, is a huge Chicago Bears fan, so Becky wore it to get heat. The fans chanted, “Bears still suck,” at Lynch, who said that they beat the Packers last time.

Lynch said that the two of them were never supposed to be at the top of this business. Lynch said that Bayley accepted being second fiddle while Lynch did not accept it. Lynch said that Bayley would rather have a group of friends than her legacy, and Lynch said she wants her legacy. Bayley said that she’s a future Hall of Famer, and she doesn’t mind bringing the locker room with her. Lynch said that the fans didn’t care when Bayley wasn’t there at WrestleMania because they cheered Lynch. Bayley said that Lynch is so concerned by what the fans think. Bayley said that Lynch couldn’t take it, so she had to take out Lyra Valkyria as well. Bayley wondered if Lynch remembered what it was like to fight for a title shot. Lynch wondered if Bayley remembered what gold felt like. Bayley wanted Lynch to remind her what gold feels like. Lynch said if you want a match, you can have a match, but not for her title. Lynch said See you in Columbus. Lynch slapped Bayley, so Bayley nailed Lynch with a forearm, and Lynch bailed from the ring. Cole said that Bayley made a lot of sense since Lynch is delusional and losing confidence.

Jey Uso was interviewed by Cathy Kelley backstage. Jey said it’s still 1-1 against Gunther, so they will run it back someday. Jey said that if he has to win the King of the Ring tournament to regain his championship, then say less. Jey did a “Yeet” to end it.

Match #3: Kairi Sane vs. Liv Morgan ended quickly due to injury. They did a spot early on where Sane tripped up Morgan to start the match, and Morgan’s right arm hit the mat. Morgan grabbed her right shoulder and rolled out of the ring. After doctors checked on Morgan, it was announced that Liv Morgan could no longer continue the match.

The announcers recapped what happened, with Graves saying it wasn’t a high-risk spot. Graves said that this is standard for any wrestler trying to protect herself, but unfortunately, Liv got hurt. Liv was shown getting helped to the back.

A video package aired about the John Cena-CM Punk match that will take place at Night of Champions for Cena’s WWE Title. As I pointed out last week, Punk hasn’t won his last five televised matches, so it’s a weird way to set up a title match, but obviously, Punk can talk well. I enjoyed Punk’s promo on SmackDown. The graphic was shown for Cena-Punk at Night of Champions.

The announcers discussed Liv Morgan’s injury, with Michael Cole stating that Liv Morgan had suffered a dislocated right shoulder. Once again, we wish Liv all the best as she recovers from that injury.

Sami Zayn was interviewed by Cathy Kelley. Zayn will face Randy Orton in the Ring semifinals on SmackDown. Zayn said that the opportunity is here. Zayn claimed this time felt different. Karrion Kross interrupted, saying there was nothing different about this. Kross said Zayn will face Randy Orton on SmackDown, and Zayn will lose while Orton will go on to become a 15-time World Champion. Kross told Zayn he’ll stay at zero. Zayn told Kross that he’s a coward who stays in the shadows and talks in riddles. Zayn said that maybe Kross can’t back up what he says. Zayn said that he has the courage to pick himself up after a loss, and he knows Kross can’t say the same. Zayn said that after he’s done with King of the Ring, he’ll go to Adam Pearce and the two of them will have this match once and for all. Kross said it’s about time. Kross left.

A video package aired about the John Cena-CM Punk match that will take place at Night of Champions for Cena’s WWE Title.

This Friday on SmackDown: John Cena will face Ron Killings (R-Truth) in a non-title match.

The announcers discussed Liv Morgan’s injury with Michael Cole stating that Liv Morgan suffered a dislocated right shoulder. Once again, we wish Liv all the best as she recovers from that injury.

Match #4: King of the Ring First Round – Jey Uso defeated Rusev, Sheamus, and “Big” Bronson Reed (w/Paul Heyman) by pinfall. Jey ran the ropes and hit a Spear on Reed. Jey Uso went up top, so Bron Breakker showed up and Bron shoved Jey down. Sami Zayn fought with Bron and Zayn sent Bron into the ring post. Zayn charged at Bron, who caught Zayn and Bron gave Zayn a press slam onto the commentary table. Penta was in the ring and he hit a somersault dive over the top onto Breakker on the floor. Reed gave Jey a Death Valley Driver in the ring. Reed went up top, but LA Knight was there to shove Reed down. Jey hit a superkick on Reed, and Jey hit a Spear. Jey went up top and hit an Uso Splash on Reed’s back. Jey went up top again and Jey hit an Uso Splash on Reed again for the pinfall win.

After the match, Seth Rollins walked down to the ring wearing a suit. Rollins threw his jacket down and took off his tie. Cody Rhodes was also there, and he ran down to the ring to confront Rollins. The fans sang Cody’s song as he faced off with Rollins in the ring. Rollins was seething mad, and Rollins had a long staredown with Cody as the fans chanted “Holy S**t” for them. Rollins left the ring like the heel that he is. Heyman talked to Rollins on the floor while Bron and Reed were back up beside Rollins. The fans sang/chanted, “Cody, Cody Rhodes.”

Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso had a staredown since they are facing off next week on Raw in the King of the Ring semifinals. Jey’s music played while the friends Cody and Jey shook hands. That ended Raw.

This week’s Raw had a runtime of 2 hours, 26 minutes on Netflix.