WWE Raw on February 24, 2025, aired live from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, delivering major developments as Logal Paul and CM Punck trade barbs, Gunther appears, and WWE Women's Tag Team titles are on the line.
Logan Paul, CM Punk trade insults before Elimination Chamber
WWE Raw kicked off at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, with Logan Paul addressing the crowd. Paul mocked his home state before boasting about securing his place in the 2025 Men’s Elimination Chamber by defeating Rey Mysterio.
He promised to beat “three doorknobs and John Cena” on Saturday to earn a shot at Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.
CM Punk interrupted, dismissing Paul as a “kid who does stupid things for shock value.” Paul fired back, saying Punk’s career has been defined by failure and that his WWE return ended in injury because he “couldn’t handle the spotlight.”
Punk warned Paul that while names may change in WWE, legends remain, and after Saturday, Paul would be history.
Paul slapped Punk before quickly retreating up the ramp, taunting him from a safe distance.
Ludwig Kaiser triumphs in triple threat match
The opening contest saw Ludwig Kaiser, Penta, and Pete Dunne square off. Dunne started aggressively, but Penta quickly took control, landing a crossbody on both opponents outside the ring.
Kaiser and Dunne exchanged heavy strikes, but Penta hit a Mexican Destroyer on Dunne off Kaiser’s back.
As Penta looked to finish the match, Kaiser countered and drove Dunne into the mat for the pinfall victory.
Iyo Sky confronts Rhea Ripley ahead of Women’s World Title match
Backstage, Rhea Ripley told Jackie Redmond that she had dominated every challenger for her Women’s World Championship.
Iyo Sky interrupted, promising to dethrone Ripley next week and head into WrestleMania 41 as champion.
New Day defeats LWO, Dragon Lee attacks post-match
Joaquin Wilde started strong for LWO, but New Day used quick tags and double-team moves to take control. Wilde and Cruz Del Toro rallied, but Woods and Kingston hit a backbreaker-double stomp combination to secure the win.
After the match, Dragon Lee ambushed New Day, but Woods and Kingston overpowered him, planting him with a double powerbomb.
Gunther squashes Akira Tozawa, Jey Uso stands up to the champion
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther addressed the crowd, warning Jey Uso that he would make an example of Akira Tozawa.
Tozawa fought valiantly, escaping a powerbomb and landing a roundhouse kick, but Gunther overpowered him, locking in a Sleeper Hold to force the referee to stop the match.
After the bout, Otis confronted Gunther, who briefly retreated before returning to lock Otis in a Sleeper. Jey Uso ran down, forcing Gunther to exit the ring.
Lyra Valkyria retains Women's Intercontinental Championship
Lyra Valkyria made her first title defense against Dakota Kai. The match was evenly contested, with both women trading submission holds.
Kai gained momentum with the Kai-ropractor, but Valkyria countered a top-rope attack and landed the Night Wing finisher to retain her title.
After the match, Ivy Nile ambushed Valkyria, sending a message to the champion.
Bron Breakker wins via DQ after Judgment Day interference
Bron Breakker wasted no time, hitting a spear on Dominik Mysterio. Dominik, with Finn Bálor and Carlito at ringside, tried to mount a comeback, but Breakker dominated.
Before he could finish the match, Bálor and Carlito attacked him, causing a disqualification. Breakker fought back, forcing Bálor to retreat.
Cody Rhodes Responds to The Rock’s Challenge; Seth Rollins Warns the Champion
Cody Rhodes addressed The Rock’s challenge, explaining that he understood the offer but preferred to fight for everything he had rather than take shortcuts.
Seth Rollins interrupted, warning Rhodes not to make him regret helping him win the Undisputed WWE Championship. Rhodes reminded Rollins of his past betrayal of The Shield, suggesting his soul had already been sold long ago.
Rollins admitted he had been consumed by hate but said he wanted to face the best version of Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez capture WWE Women’s Tag Team titles
The champions ambushed Morgan and Rodriguez before the bell, but the challengers fought back.
Morgan and Rodriguez isolated Belair, using quick tags and double-team maneuvers. Belair countered with a delayed vertical suplex, but Dominik Mysterio ran down to ringside, distracting the referee.
Rodriguez took out Belair, while Morgan rolled up Naomi for the win, capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
As the new champions celebrated with Dominik, WWE Raw went off the air.
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