By [Your Name] | May 20, 2025
Last night’s episode of WWE Raw delivered an action-packed show filled with shocking returns, brutal rivalries, and high-stakes matches. From a show-stealing main event to unexpected twists, the WWE Universe was left buzzing. Here’s a full breakdown of everything that went down on May 19, 2025.
Opening Segment: CM Punk Addresses His Future
The show kicked off with CM Punk making his way to the ring to a thunderous ovation. Punk, who has been embroiled in a bitter feud with Seth Rollins, addressed his recent losses and vowed to “end Rollins once and for all.”
However, before he could finish, Drew McIntyre’s music hit, and the Scottish Warrior stormed the ring. McIntyre claimed that Punk was “stealing his spotlight” and demanded a match right then and there. General Manager Adam Pearce made it official for later in the night.
Grade: A- – A hot opening that set the tone for the night.
Match 1: Intercontinental Championship – Ricochet (c) vs. Bronson Reed
Result: Ricochet retains via pinfall after a 630 Senton.
Breakdown: A high-energy opener with Reed dominating early, using his power to ground the high-flying champion. Ricochet fought back with his signature agility, hitting a springboard moonsault and a hurricanrana off the top rope. The finish came after Reed missed a Tsunami Splash, allowing Ricochet to hit his 630 Senton for the win.
Post-Match: Gunther’s music hit, and the former IC Champion stared down Ricochet from the ramp—hinting at a future title rematch.
Grade: B+ – A great match, but the crowd wanted more drama.
Segment: Judgment Day’s Shocking Betrayal
Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, and Dominik Mysterio came out, gloating about their recent dominance. However, things took a turn when Rhea Ripley made her long-awaited return!
But instead of reuniting with Judgment Day, Rhea attacked Dominik, laying him out with a Riptide. The crowd erupted as she stood tall, signaling a potential breakup of the faction.
Grade: A – A massive swerve that nobody saw coming!
Match 2: Women’s Tag Team Championship – Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Katana Chance & Kayden Carter
Result: Kabuki Warriors retain via pinfall after an Insane Elbow from Asuka.
Breakdown: A fast-paced match with Kairi’s high-flying offense and Asuka’s striking ability proving too much for the challengers. The finish came after Asuka hit a spinning backfist followed by a top-rope elbow drop for the win.
Post-Match: Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark attacked both teams, signaling their intentions to go after the titles.
Grade: B – Solid match, but the division needs more depth.
Segment: The Rock Returns to Confront Jey Uso
In a huge surprise, The Rock’s music hit, and the People’s Champion stormed the ring. He called out Jey Uso, who has been running his mouth for weeks.
Rock delivered a scathing promo, saying Jey was “riding the coattails of his family” and challenged him to a match at SummerSlam. Jey accepted, setting up a blockbuster showdown.
Grade: A+ – The crowd went absolutely insane for this segment.
Match 3: Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk
Result: Drew McIntyre wins via Claymore Kick.
Breakdown: A hard-hitting battle with Punk targeting McIntyre’s knee to slow him down. McIntyre fired back with power moves, including a Future Shock DDT and a Glasgow Kiss. The finish came when Punk went for a GTS, but McIntyre countered into a Claymore Kick for the win.
Post-Match: Seth Rollins ran in and attacked Punk, leaving him laid out before standing tall with McIntyre—teasing an alliance.
Grade: A- – A great match with major storyline implications.
Match 4: Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship – The Creed Brothers (c) vs. DIY
Result: The Creed Brothers retain via pinfall after the Brutus Ball.
Breakdown: A technical masterpiece with DIY’s quick tags and submission holds keeping the Creeds grounded. However, Julius and Brutus overpowered them in the end, hitting their finisher for the win.
Post-Match: The Authors of Pain returned, destroying both teams and signaling their return to WWE.
Grade: B+ – Great action, but the AOP return stole the show.
Main Event: World Heavyweight Championship – Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Result: Bron Breakker retains via Spear.
Breakdown: A match of the year candidate with Zayn using his underdog tactics to counter Breakker’s brute strength. Near falls had the crowd on their feet, including a Blue Thunder Bomb and a Helluva Kick that almost won it.
However, Breakker kicked out at 2.999 and hit a devastating Spear to retain.
Post-Match: Kevin Owens ran in, attacking Breakker and standing tall with Zayn—hinting at a future triple threat.
Grade: A+ – An incredible main event that left fans wanting more.
Final Thoughts
WWE Raw (May 19, 2025) was a must-watch show, featuring:
✅ The Rock’s return
✅ Rhea Ripley’s shocking betrayal
✅ AOP’s brutal comeback
✅ An incredible main event wwe raw wwe rawwwe rawwwe rawwwe rawwwe rawwwe raw
With SummerSlam on the horizon, the road ahead looks more exciting than ever.
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