WWE Raw on February 17, 2025, aired live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivering major developments as Sami Zayn called out Kevin Owens, AJ Styles returned to in-ring action, and Dakota Kai secured a title shot.
The night also saw final spots confirmed for the Elimination Chamber matches and tensions rise ahead of WrestleMania 41.
Sami Zayn gets unsanctioned match against Kevin Owens
Sami Zayn opened the show, addressing Kevin Owens’ attack on him weeks ago. He recounted their long history but made it clear that this time, he could not forgive or forget.
Zayn declared he would be in Toronto for WWE Elimination Chamber, challenging Owens to face him.
WWE official Adam Pearce interrupted, reiterating that the match had been denied multiple times.
Zayn, refusing to back down, vowed not to leave until he got what he wanted. Pearce, acknowledging he could not control Owens' actions, finally made the match official—an Unsanctioned Match at Elimination Chamber.
AJ Styles returns against Dominik Mysterio
AJ Styles competed for the first time since the Royal Rumble, taking on Dominik Mysterio.
With Carlito at ringside, Mysterio attempted to control the match, but Styles countered his 619 attempt and avoided a Frog Splash. Styles capitalized, hitting the Styles Clash for the victory.
Post-match, Bron Breakker tried to ambush Styles, but the veteran dodged, causing Breakker to accidentally spear Mysterio.
A tense staredown followed as Breakker seethed in frustration.
Dakota Kai becomes No. 1 contender for Women's Intercontinental Championship
Ivy Nile and Dakota Kai battled for a shot at Lyra Valkyria’s Women's Intercontinental Championship.
Nile targeted Kai’s knee early, but Kai fought back with a Sunset Flip-backbreaker. Nile applied an Ankle Lock, but Kai escaped and hit the GTK for the victory.
Valkyria confronted Kai after the match, setting the stage for their upcoming title clash.
Gunther and Jey Uso brawl ahead of WrestleMania
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther taunted Jey Uso, questioning if he could defeat him at WrestleMania.
Uso stormed the ring, leading to a chaotic brawl that required officials to separate them.
Roxanne Perez qualifies for women's Elimination Chamber
Roxanne Perez defeated Raquel Rodriguez to claim the final spot in the women's Elimination Chamber match.
Bianca Belair and Naomi distracted Rodriguez, allowing Perez to capitalize with Pop Rox for the victory.
Pete Dunne (or Butch?) falls to Penta
Penta defeated Pete Dunne after interference from Ludwig Kaiser.
Despite Dunne’s offense, Kaiser’s presence distracted him, allowing Penta to hit the Penta Driver for the win.
After the match, Dunne and Kaiser brawled at ringside before Penta took them both out with a dive over the top rope.
New Day taunts Rey Mysterio, confronted by LWO
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods mocked Rey Mysterio’s injury, claiming they did him a favor.
LWO’s Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde attacked New Day in response, forcing Kingston and Woods to retreat.
Seth Rollins secures spot in men's Elimination Chamber
Finn Balor and Seth Rollins faced off for the final spot in the Men’s Elimination Chamber.
The match saw Rollins survive a Coup De Grace and reverse into a pinfall attempt. After escaping a crossface submission, Rollins hit a Pedigree followed by a Curb Stomp to claim the win.
Rollins now joins CM Punk, John Cena, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, and Logan Paul in the Elimination Chamber.
With Elimination Chamber looming, tensions are at an all-time high as WWE builds toward WrestleMania 41.
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