Raw Results – 21st October 2025
Date: October 21stLocation: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CaliforniaBroadcast: Netflix The October 21st edition of WWE Raw delivered everything fans love about Monday nights — shocking betrayals, title changes, and one very smug Paul Heyman declaring a “re-vision” of the future. With Seth Rollins sidelined by surgery and the World Heavyweight Championship now vacated, chaos reigned from start to finish. Here’s everything that went down, plus a full recap of the biggest moments from Sacramento. Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed Make Their Power Play Raw kicked off with General Manager Adam Pearce stepping into the ring to address the elephant in the room — Seth Rollins’ injury following last week’s brutal ambush. Before he could even finish, Paul Heyman marched to the ring alongside his new heavy hitters, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, to a chorus of boos and confusion. Pearce revealed Rollins had undergone major shoulder surgery and would be out for an extended period. Effective immediately, he was stripping Rollins of the World Heavyweight Championship. When Pearce asked for the title back, Breakker didn’t exactly play nice — holding the belt hostage and demanding Pearce say please before finally handing it over. Then came Heyman’s trademark mic drop moment. He explained that leaving Roman Reigns and betraying CM Punk at WrestleMania 41 wasn’t about Rollins — it was about recognizing the future. According to Heyman, that future is Breakker and Reed, the new standard-bearers of WWE. Calling Rollins a “bum shoulder b—h,” Heyman announced this was not just a new alliance, but a “re-vision of the future.” The WWE Universe may never be the same. AJ Styles and Dragon Lee Win the Tag Team Championships Next up, The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh defended their tag team titles against the unlikely pairing of AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. The champs dominated early, keeping Lee isolated and cutting off his momentum. But once Styles tagged in, things got wild. Lee went full lucha mode, diving and flipping like a caffeinated Spider-Man, while Styles delivered the finishing blow — a Styles Clash to McDonagh for the victory. Result: AJ Styles and Dragon Lee defeated Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh to win the titles. The crowd erupted as Styles celebrated his first tag title reign with the masked high-flyer. The Judgment Day, meanwhile, looked one tantrum away from implosion. Dominik Mysterio Retains His Intercontinental Championship Three weeks after being cheated out of victory, Rusev got his rematch against Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship — and once again, Dominik found a way to slither out on top. Rusev dominated the match, throwing Mysterio around like a rag doll. But when Dom reached for his IC and AAA titles outside the ring, Penta stopped him cold. Mysterio then tried another shortcut, hiding a bell hammer in his boot for a loaded 619 attempt. Rusev caught on but couldn’t dodge the low blow that followed, setting up Dom’s 619 and frog splash combo for the tainted win. Result: Dominik Mysterio defeated Rusev to retain the Intercontinental Championship. Dominik celebrated like he’d won clean, proving once again that the Judgment Day rulebook starts and ends with “cheat if necessary.” Becky Lynch Gets Booed Out of Sacramento Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch took on Sacramento’s own Dupri in a heated match that had the local crowd firmly behind their hometown hero. Dupri fought valiantly, countering Lynch’s Disarmer and even locking in an ankle hold she learned from Chad Gable. She hit a flying crossbody and came this close to the win before Lynch snapped and smashed her with the title belt. Result: Dupri defeated Becky Lynch via disqualification. Lynch stood tall, title in hand, soaking in the boos from the Sacramento crowd. “The Man” may still be champ, but the fans have clearly moved on. Stephanie Vaquer Defeats Roxanne Perez, Nikki Bella Returns In non-title action, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer faced Roxanne Perez in a competitive bout that turned chaotic fast. Despite interference from Raquel Rodriguez, Vaquer powered through, hit her signature Devil’s Kiss, and scored another impressive win. After the bell, Perez and Rodriguez attacked the champ — until Nikki Bella made a surprise return to even the odds. Together, Bella and Vaquer cleared the ring and stood tall as the fans went nuts. Result: Stephanie Vaquer defeated Roxanne Perez. It was a strong showing for Vaquer and a nostalgic pop moment for Nikki Bella — who looked ready to prove she’s still got it. Battle Royal: Jey Uso Wins, CM Punk Awaits The main event featured a massive Battle Royal to determine who would face CM Punk for the now-vacant World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1. The ring was packed with stars — Rusev, Ivar, LA Knight, both Usos, AJ Styles, Grayson Waller, Penta, and more. CM Punk joined commentary, scouting his next challenger with that trademark smirk. Eliminations came fast and furious. Otis and Tozawa were gone early, while Rusev and Penta got tossed thanks to Mysterio’s trickery. Sheamus delivered a White Noise to Ivar on the apron before getting pulled out himself, and AJ Styles dumped Dominik over the ropes… though Dom sneakily slid back in under the radar. In the closing moments, Jey Uso saved himself multiple times before turning on his brother Jimmy, eliminating him in cold blood. Moments later, he tossed Mysterio to the floor to claim the win. Result: Jey Uso won the Battle Royal, last eliminating Dominik Mysterio. The crowd exploded as Jey pointed to Punk at ringside, signaling the next big clash: Jey Uso vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Final Thoughts The October 20 edition of WWE Raw was everything a wrestling fan could ask for — shocking turns, title changes, and new stories that set the stage for an unpredictable road ahead. Paul Heyman’s new alliance with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed feels like a game-changer. Jey Uso vs. CM Punk for the vacant world title






