WrestleMania season is always full of unexpected twists and unforgettable moments, and this week’s WWE Raw from Madison Square Garden in New York City was no exception. The night ended with a shocking return by Roman Reigns, who took out both CM Punk and Seth Rollins after an intense steel cage main event.
From Jey Uso battling Grayson Waller to AJ Styles taking down Logan Paul, the show was packed with high-stakes matches and WrestleMania implications. Let’s break down everything that went down on Raw this week.
Roman Reigns Returns, Takes Down CM Punk and Seth Rollins
The night’s main event featured a brutal steel cage match between CM Punk and Seth Rollins, two longtime rivals with deep-rooted animosity. The match was filled with hard-hitting action, as both men delivered and kicked out of multiple finishers.
At one point, Punk had the chance to escape the cage, but Rollins challenged him to “finish the fight.” However, before a decisive winner could be determined, Roman Reigns stormed into the match, dragging Rollins out of the cage, making him the official winner by escape.
Reigns wasn’t done. He delivered a Superman Punch and a spear to Rollins, followed by a stomp outside the ring. As WWE officials tried to stop him, Reigns turned his attention to Punk, who was being tended to by Paul Heyman. This only fueled Reigns’ fury, leading him to throw Punk into the cage and deliver another devastating spear before posing as the show ended.
What’s Next?
This shocking return has set up a major WrestleMania match—CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns. Many fans believe this triple-threat match could outshine even the Gunther vs. Jey Uso World Championship bout at WrestleMania 41.
Grade: A – A thrilling main event with an electrifying return that added major hype for WrestleMania.
Other Major WWE Raw Highlights
Jey Uso vs. Grayson Waller Ends in Chaos
- Jey Uso defeated Grayson Waller via pinfall with a spear.
- After the match, Austin Theory attacked Uso, but Uso fought back and landed a spear and Uso Splash.
- Suddenly, Gunther blindsided Uso, choking him unconscious, showing that their WrestleMania match will be a fierce battle.
AJ Styles Takes Down Logan Paul
- Logan Paul mocked Cody Rhodes, claiming he would have accepted The Rock’s offer to “buy his soul.”
- Paul also called out YouTuber Andrew Schulz in the crowd.
- When Schulz fired back, Paul pulled him over the barricade, but AJ Styles ran in and took out Paul to save Schulz.
New Day Defeats LWO, Chad Gable’s Mysterious Attack on Rey Mysterio
- New Day defeated LWO after hitting the Up, Up, Down, Down on Rey Mysterio.
- A mysterious masked luchador (suspected to be Chad Gable) attacked Mysterio, allowing New Day to secure the win.
- Later, Gable denied involvement, despite another masked figure being seen handcuffed in the background.
Finn Bálor vs. Bron Breakker Set for the Intercontinental Championship
- Backstage, Finn Bálor complained about Bron Breakker, but Dominik Mysterio arranged a match between them for the Intercontinental Championship.
Cody Rhodes Calls John Cena a “Moron”
- Cody Rhodes addressed his attack by John Cena at Elimination Chamber.
- He mocked Cena for needing a low blow and backup to beat him.
- Rhodes then took a shot at Cena’s pursuit of a 17th world title, saying:”Seventeen will never happen. I get the privilege of stopping it.”
- This heated promo confirms a WrestleMania showdown between Rhodes and Cena.
Raquel Rodriguez Becomes No.1 Contender for the Women’s Intercontinental Title
- Raquel Rodriguez defeated Bayley via pinfall after a powerbomb.
- Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio interfered, helping Rodriguez secure the win.
- Rodriguez is now set to challenge for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
This week’s WWE Raw delivered a huge moment with Roman Reigns’ return, adding a new layer to the CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins rivalry. The show also set up key WrestleMania matches, including Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena and Gunther vs. Jey Uso.
FAQ’s
How did Roman Reigns return on WWE Raw?
Roman Reigns returned on WWE Raw, interfering in CM Punk and Seth Rollins’ steel cage match. He attacked both men, setting up a potential WrestleMania match.
Who won the CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins steel cage match?
Seth Rollins won the match by escaping the cage after Roman Reigns pulled him out. However, Reigns then attacked Rollins and CM Punk after the match.
What did Cody Rhodes say about John Cena on WWE Raw?
Cody Rhodes mocked John Cena, calling him a ‘moron’ and stating that he will prevent Cena from winning his 17th world championship.
Who attacked Rey Mysterio on WWE Raw?
A masked luchador, suspected to be Chad Gable, attacked Rey Mysterio during his match. Gable later denied involvement.
What major matches were set up for WrestleMania 41?
Confirmed matches include CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena, and Gunther vs. Jey Uso.
