WWE Raw Results
November 17, 2025
New York City, New York (Madison Square Garden)
Commentary: Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett
Results by: Mike Tedesco of Wrestleview.com
“Then. Now. Forever. Together.” The WWE video leads us into the show.
Pre-Show Arrivals
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch is shown entering Madison Square Garden, and she is not pleased. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is shown signing autographs for fans earlier today. We’ll have a Men’s WarGames Faceoff tonight. A black SUV arrives in the arena, and out steps Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Drew McIntyre. “The Ring General” Gunther is back for the first time since SummerSlam, and he will face Je’Von Evans in the Last Time is Now Tournament.
Video: Last week on Raw, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio interrupted John Cena in his final appearance in his hometown of Boston. Cena would go on to defeat Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship, the last title that he had not won, making him a Grand Slam Champion.
WWE Intercontinental Champion John Cena kicks off Raw for the final time
There are massive “CENA” chants echoing through the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden, the WWE’s storied home base where all the greats have done battle, such as Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, Roman Reigns, and John Cena.
John Cena’s music hits, and the WWE Intercontinental Champion comes out to a HUGE ovation. This is his final time on Raw as an active competitor. Cena looks blown away by the reaction. Cena gets in the ring, and the crowd chants, “Thank you, Cena.” Cena is soaking it all in and playing it up for the crowd. Cena then throws it to Alicia Taylor, who does Cena’s specialized ring announcement. Another loud “Cena” chant fires up. Cena holds up the Intercontinental Championship. The crowd chants, “Thank you, Cena.”
Cena says, “Boy, do I welcome that enthusiasm, but you’ve all got it twisted. It is New York City that makes or breaks careers, and as I look around, I see people as far as the eye can see. Thank you, New York City.” Cena asks if they’re ready to start, and the crowd responds with a resounding “yes.” Cena says, “Well then, Madison Square Garden, the Champ is here!” Another “Cena” chant fires up. Cena says Madison Square Garden has allowed him to step onto this stage in these hallowed halls for twenty-three years. There is extra enthusiasm in the air because tonight is the last time they can talk together in Madison Square Garden and on Monday Night Raw. It’s a bittersweet moment for some, but a very important moment for him.
“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio interrupts Cena for the second straight week, this time on Cena’s final Raw! The AAA Mega Champion (and former Intercontinental Champion as of last week) heads to the ring and does not look happy. Mysterio gets in the ring, and Cena doesn’t look impressed. The crowd loudly boos Mysterio. Mysterio shouts in Spanish before saying nobody wants to hear what Cena has to say. Last week, Cena was handed a title shot just like he’s been handed everything else. Cena looks confused. Mysterio says he has fought for everything he has. The crowd is loudly booing, so Mysterio shouts at them. Mysterio says he wants a rematch for his Intercontinental Championship.
Cena says it’s tough to process all the noise and confirms he wants a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship. Cena says he’s not backing down on his last Monday Night Raw, but he has to do one thing first. Cena wants to ask New York City how they feel. Cena asks if they want to see him face Dom Mysterio in the World’s Most Famous Arena for the Intercontinental Championship. The crowd wants it. Cena says if he’s feeling froggy, he should jump. Mysterio gets in Cena’s face and says, “No.” They already did it Cena’s way. Cena had management on his side, his hometown, so now they’ll do it Mysterio’s way. The crowd chants, “Shut the f**k up.” Cena tells Netflix they’re saying, “Choco Fun Cup.” Cena asks if he wants to fight. Mysterio says they’ll do it at Survivor Series in San Diego on his home turf. Cena agrees and accepts the match.
Cena says he does have a problem, though. He told the world he would have a match on his last night on Monday Night Raw. Cena sees an opponent in the middle of the ring. Cena tosses the title aside and suggests they fight with nothing on the line. Cena tells Mysterio to take a chance at making history. Cena asks, “Do you feel lucky, punk?”
Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day head to the ring, and Mysterio smirks as they do. Cena looks serious and takes off his hat and shirt. Cena is prepared to fight in a 3-on-1 disadvantage. Mysterio says Cena won’t get his final match on Raw, but he will get his ass beat. The Judgment Day triple-teams Cena and beats him down. Sheamus runs down to the ring for the save. The Celtic Warrior attacks them, but they quickly overwhelm him. WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio then runs down! Dominik prepares for his father. Rey punches away at his son. Cena throws Bálor out of the ring, and Sheamus sends McDonagh out of the ring. Rey then dumps his son out of the ring.
Cena says they’re going to have a 6-man tag team match right now!
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6-Man Tag Team Match
WWE Intercontinental Champion John Cena, Sheamus, and Rey Mysterio vs. The Judgment Day (AAA Mega Champion “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, Finn Bálor, and JD McDonagh)
Referee: Shawn Bennett
We join John Cena’s final Raw match in progress. The Judgment Day is taking it to Sheamus, beating the Celtic Warrior down in the corner. Bálor chokes Sheamus on the ropes until the referee backs him up. McDonagh then hits a leg drop over the bottom rope. McDonagh tags in and shoulders away at McDonagh’s midsection. Bálor tags in and hits a slingshot stomp. Dominik Mysterio tags in and hits a slingshot senton for a one-count. McDonagh tags in and hits a springboard seated moonsault for a two-count. McDonagh applies a front facelock, but Sheamus fights up and punches out. McDonagh quickly hits a jawbreaker and tags Bálor back in. Bálor and McDonagh whip Sheamus into the corner, but he pops out with a double clothesline.
Rey Mysterio tags in and punches his son off the apron. Rey takes it to Bálor and McDonagh, hitting McDonagh with a head-scissor takeover. Rey drops Bálor onto the middle rope. Rey goes for a 619, but Dominik trips his father. Rey hits his son with a baseball slide, and Bálor attacks him from behind. Bálor slides Rey out of the ring onto his sternum on the floor.
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Back from the break, we see Bálor hit Rey with a falling elbow drop for a two-count. Bálor then punches Sheamus off the apron. Bálor gets Rey in his corner, but Rey fights out. Rey goes to the second rope, but McDonagh grabs his ankle. Bálor goes for a German Suplex, but Rey counters with a rolling throw into McDonagh’s crotch!
John Cena tags in to a MASSIVE ovation. The Last Time is Now! Cena hits his trademark double flying shoulder tackle, followed by a back suplex powerbomb. For the final time, Cena tells McDonagh that he can’t see him and hits the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. Cena goes for an Attitude Adjustment, but McDonagh lands on his feet. McDonagh headbutts Cena in the face. Sheamus drops McDonagh with a Knee Capper. Bálor hits Sheamus with a Sling Blade. Rey hits Bálor with a seated senton before Dominik takes Rey out with a superkick. McDonagh goes to the top rope and hits Cena with a moonsault. Bálor immediately follows up with a Coup de Grâce. Dominik hits a Frog Splash and covers. 1… 2… Sheamus and Rey break up the pin!
The crowd chants, “This is awesome!” Rey drops Dominik into the ropes for a 619, but Bálor and McDonagh pull him out of the ring. Cena, Sheamus, and Rey pull them into the ring and hit all three of them with the 10 Beats of the Bodhrán! That’s 30 beats! Cena hits McDonagh with a back suplex powerbomb. Sheamus hits Bálor with an Irish Curse Backbreaker. Rey hits his son with an inverted atomic drop before taking him down. Cena sets up for one huge 5 Knuckle Shuffle, but Sheamus stops him. Cena, Sheamus, and Mysterio then hit them with the 5 Knuckle Shuffle! That’s 15 Knuckles! Rey drops Bálor and McDonagh into the ropes and hits a double 619! Sheamus hits Bálor with a Brogue Kick, and Cena immediately follows up with an AA on McDonagh for the win!
Winners by Pinfall: John Cena, Sheamus, and Rey Mysterio
John Cena, Sheamus, and Rey Mysterio celebrate and head up the aisleway. They pose with John Cena, who just enjoyed his final Madison Square Garden and Raw appearance. Cena says, “That’s all she wrote.” Indeed, it is.
Replay: Last Friday on SmackDown, Drew McIntyre returned to help The Vision and Logan Paul beat up Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso.
General Manager’s Office
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce is with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis is complaining about Drew McIntyre. Paul Heyman walks in and says he senses the heat. They’re angry, and Heyman apologizes. They’re responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations. Heyman acted within those. Heyman says he has respect for both of them. If they think his fourth pick of Drew McIntyre pissed them off, wait until they see what he has in store for them. Heyman hands Pearce a folder and walks off. Pearce opens it, and both he and Aldis look up in frustration.
Backstage Segment
Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer is angrily walking backstage. She’ll address Nikki Bella’s attack next.
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We see the Netflix Bodega in Madison Square Garden.
Comedian Eric Andre is shown at ringside. Ashley Cooke, who sang “God Bless America” before Raw started, is there. The Philadelphia Eagles are shown at ringside, and they get loudly booed. The New York Giants, including Cam Skattebo, are there with comedian Andrew Shulz.
Video: During the break, The Judgment Day got into it with Shulz, Skattebo, and the Giants. They brawled!
Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer addresses the Nikki Bella attack
Jackie Redmond is in the ring and says she has some questions for Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer.
Video: Last week on Raw, Nikki Bella turned on Vaquer after a successful title defense against Raquel Rodriguez.
Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer makes her entrance, but she’s quickly attacked from behind by WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella. Bella slams her into the LED video wall. Bella says she didn’t come back to cheer on the sidelines or be her sidekick. Bella is back to reclaim what’s hers, this division. Bella thanks Vaquer for reminding her who she is. Vaquer will be giving her a match for that Women’s World Championship. Not only that, but she will bow down to the woman who changed this entire industry, Nikki Bella. Bella holds up the title. Bella asks, “Comprende, mamacita?” Bella throws the title onto Vaquer and walks off.
Video: Last Friday on SmackDown, Charlotte Flair declined to be part of Rhea Ripley’s team for WarGames. She doesn’t trust Ripley. Later in the night, they were attacked by The Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend.
Backstage Segment
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are walking backstage when they bump into WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors. Asuka says she’s willing to let the past go and have Bayley be their fifth member for WarGames. Bayley laughs and says no. Asuka isn’t happy. Kairi Sane says, “You can’t see me.” Valkyria says she’s proud of Bayley, but Bayley’s expression suggests her mood has changed. Bayley asks if she’s five and calls her an idiot.
Solo Sikoa makes his way to the ring alongside Tala Tonga. He’ll be in the Last Time is Now Tournament next. Sikoa will face a mystery opponent next.
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Solo Sikoa will be facing…
Dolph Ziggler!
The Last Time is Now Tournament
First Round Match
Solo Sikoa w/ Talla Tonga vs. Dolph Ziggler
Referee: Danilo Anfibio
The bell rings, and the crowd chants, “Welcome back!” Ziggler ducks an attack and punches away at Sikoa. Sikoa runs him over with a shoulder tackle and shakes the ropes. Sikoa lifts Ziggler, but he slides off and dropkicks him. Ziggler hits an avalanche and hits a neckbreaker, followed by an elbow drop. Ziggler applies John Cena’s STF, but Sikoa quickly gets to the bottom rope. Sikoa pulls himself out of the ring, so Ziggler flies off the apron with a diving clothesline. Ziggler bounces his face off the commentary table twice before putting him in the ring. Ziggler goes to the top rope and hits a diving elbow drop for a two-count.
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Back from the break, Sikoa has Ziggler grounded. Ziggler fights back and goes for a famouser, but Sikoa counters into a Samoan Drop for a two-count. Sikoa has Ziggler in the corner and backs up for a running hip attack, but Ziggler moves. Ziggler elbows and boots him back before hitting a spike DDT. Ziggler follows up with a Blonde Ambition (famouser) for a two-count.
Ziggler goes for a Zig-Zag, but Sikoa holds the ropes. Sikoa connects with a Spinning Solo for a near fall. Sikoa sets up for a Samoan Spike, but Ziggler ducks and rolls him up for a near fall! Ziggler drives his headfirst into the ring post and hits a Zig-Zag! 1… 2… Sikoa barely kicks out! The crowd chants, “Ref, you suck!” Ziggler gets himself fired up and starts to tune up the band. Sikoa blocks Sweet Chin Music, but Ziggler fights out and hits it anyway. Sikoa quickly knocks him back and hits a Samoan Spike for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Solo Sikoa
Video: Je’Von Evans highlight reel
Je’Von Evans of NXT will face Gunther in the Last Time is Now Tournament.
Backstage Segment
A dejected Alexa Bliss is walking backstage.
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Lil Yachty is shown at ringside. Aljamain Sterling of the UFC is also there. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton, is there, along with Stephanie McMahon and her podcast co-host.
Alexa Bliss addresses Charlotte Flair leaving WarGames
Alexa Bliss is already in the ring. Bliss says she’s been trying to get in touch with Charlotte Flair, but she’s blowing her off. Bliss cannot believe that Flair is doing this after all they’ve been through. She knows Flair, despite all the warnings. Flair is trying to prove her wrong. Bliss says Flair has never cared about liking someone like Rhea Ripley. Bliss has gone to hell and back for her. Bliss is furious.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors head to the ring with Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Asuka screams at Bliss. Jax says, “Yeah, Alexa, what she said!” Jax says Bliss is alone in the ring like a loser. They start to circle the ring.
“THIS IS MY BRUTALITY!”
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY head to the ring to help Bliss. The 4-on3 disadvantage leads to the Warriors, Jax, and Legend beating Ripley, Sky, and Bliss down. Legend CRUSHES Bliss with a big right hand. Charlotte Flair then runs down for the save. Flair is holding a kendo stick. Flair hits Jax and Legend with the stick. Flair unloads on Legend with the stick, knocking her out of the ring. Flair helps Bliss up and talks to her. Flair looks over at Ripley and Sky.
Later tonight, we’ll have a Men’s WarGames Faceoff. The commentators then run down the Survivor Series card.
Video: John Cena talks about being in front of polarizing crowds. Cena wanted to give the consumer what they wanted.
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch heads to the ring. She’ll face Maxxine Dupri next.
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WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
“The Man” Becky Lynch (c) vs. Maxxine Dupri
Referee: Jessika Carr
The bell rings as Lynch is angrily posing with the bell. Lynch turns, and Dupri floors her with a big boot for a two-count. Lynch reverses a whip, but she lowers her head and eats a kick. Dupri then runs her over. Dupri heads to the top rope, but Lynch cuts her off and flips her down to the mat. Lynch avalanches her in the corner and stomps her down. Lynch gets into Jessika Carr’s face before attempting a Manhandle Slam on Dupri. Dupri fights it, do Lynch hits a reverse DDT backbreaker.
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Back from the break, Dupri gets fired up and hits a pair of diving shoulders before hitting a spinkick for a near fall. Dupri hits a snap fisherman’s suplex before pulling the straps down. Dupri steps off Lynch’s back and hits a leg drop. Lynch quickly kicks her away before the Ankle Lock gets applied. Lynch attacks and hits a reverse DDT for a two-count. Dupri punches away at Lynch in the corner, but Lynch fires back with a cross armbreaker. Dupri bridges out and attempts an Ankle Lock. Lynch rolls her over and goes after the arm. Dupri eventually applies the Ankle Lock and grapevines the leg! Lynch manages to fight out.
Lynch kicks her in the arm and hits a Manhandle Slam. 1… 2… Dupri gets a foot on the bottom rope. Lynch gets in Jessika Carr’s face and pokes her in the chest. Carr pushes her hand aside and warns her. Lynch attacks Dupri and tosses her out of the ring before telling Carr to count. As Carr counts, Lynch begins to take off the top turnbuckle pad. All of a sudden…
AJ LEE’S MUSIC HITS! AJ Lee skips down to ringside! Lynch isn’t happy.
Lynch turns, and Dupri hits her with a diving crossbody block! 1… 2… 3!
Winner by Pinfall and new WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion: Maxxine Dupri
Dupri celebrates with Lee at ringside. Dupri holds the title up as pyrotechnics go off. Lynch is absolutely irate!
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Former NFL player Brandon Marshall is at ringside. Actor and stuntman Chuck Zito is also there. Gabriel Iglesias is shown, and he gets a big reception.
The Last Time is Now Tournament
First Round Match
Je’Von Evans (NXT) vs. “The Ring General” Gunther
Referee: Rod Zapata
This is Gunther’s first match since losing the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. Gunther came out to his original theme music!
Gunther quickly wrenches the arm and takes Evans down. Evans fights back, so Gunther puts him on the apron and pats him on the head. Evans punches back at him and slaps him in the face. Gunther furiously puts him in the corner, but Evans turns him around and chops him. Gunther shakes him off and big boots him down before ripping his shirt off.
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Back from the break, Gunther is playing with his food and challenging Evans to fight back. Gunther shoves him to the corner, so Evans knocks him back and rocks him with a dropkick. Gunther blocks a second dropkick and applies a Boston Crab. A “Y2J” chant picks up as the crowd mistakes a Boston Crab for the Walls of Jericho. Evans fights out, so Gunther hits a backbreaker. Gunther pushes him into the ropes and forearms him in the lower back. Evans fights back again and hits a superkick. Evans goes for a springboard hurricanrana, but Gunther tries to counter with a Powerbomb. Evans counters with a hurricanrana into a pin for a two-count. Evans hits him with a spinning kick to the skull, knocking the Ring General out of the ring. Evans goes for a suicide dive, but Gunther catches him and slams him into the LED apron!
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We return from the commercial break to see both men down. Evans gets to his feet and punches away at Gunther. Evans hits a flurry of punches and chops until Gunther chops him down. Gunther pulls him up, so Evans kicks him in the head. Evans sets up for a springboard, but Gunther hits a big boot. Gunther goes for a vertical suplex, but Evans counters into a stunner! Evans knocks him out of the ring and dives over the top rope with a beautiful plancha!
Evans gets Gunther in the ring and hits a diving crossbody block. Evans heads to the top rope and hits a HUGE frog splash for a near fall! The crowd chants, “This is awesome!” Evans gets up and does a springboard dive, but Gunther forearms him in the head. Gunther connects with a sleeper hold suplex before hitting a STIFF Powerbomb! 1… 2… Evans kicks out! Gunther elbows away at him and applies the Sleeper Hold. Evans tries to fight out of it and sits up, but Gunther pulls him down. Evans taps out.
Winner by Submission: “The Ring General” Gunther
Backstage Interview
Jackie Redmond is backstage with WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri and AJ Lee. Dupri is so happy. Lee says she hates a bully and wanted to even the odds. Otis and Akira Tozawa pull Dupri away. Redmond asks Lee if she’s staying. Lee says Lynch lights a fire in her. Initially, she wanted to help her husband, but now she’s thinking about it. Rhea Ripley walks up to Lee and asks to talk.
Next Monday on Raw
Last Time is Now: Gunther vs. Carmelo Hayes or “Big” Bronson Reed
Last Time is Now: Solo Sikoa vs. Finn Bálor or Penta
Men’s WarGames Advantage Match
The Vision, Logan Paul, and Drew McIntyre head to the ring.
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Men’s WarGames Faceoff
Paul Heyman is in the ring with Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and The Vision’s Bron Breakker and “Big” Bronson Reed. Heyman introduces everyone in the ring, including “The Tribal Thief” Bronson Reed. Heyman has walked The Dangerous Alliance, the Samoan Swat Team, The Freebirds, and The Bloodline to the ring for the WarGames. This is the greatest assembly of talent ever put together for the WarGames.
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk’s music hits. Punk walks down the aisle before he’s joined by Jimmy and Jey Uso, who enter through the crowd. They’re then joined by Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes. Rhodes, Punk, and The Usos get on the apron before getting into the ring and brawling with The Vision, McIntyre, and Paul. Paul punches Punk down as the rest brawl at ringside. Punk quickly puts Paul in the corner, hits a high knee, and connects with a bulldog. Punk signals for the end, but…
BROCK LESNAR’S MUSIC HITS!
The Beast Incarnate heads down to the ring! Punk prepares for a fight. Lesnar smiles at the World Heavyweight Champion as he gets in the ring. Punk goes after him, but Lesnar viciously suplexes him down. Lesnar hits another suplex and kicks Punk out of the ring. Rhodes gets in the ring and faces off with one of his greatest rivals. Rhodes punches Lesnar, but Lesnar drops him with a German Suplex. Lesnar gets up and hits Rhodes with a second German Suplex before kicking him out of the ring. Lesnar stands tall as the show’s credits come up…
ROMAN REIGNS HEADS TO THE RING!
“The OTC” Roman Reigns heads to the ring to face off against one of his greatest rivals. Reigns gets in the ring, and Lesnar stares at him. The crowd is buzzing. Paul Heyman is in the middle of the shot at ringside, smiling away. They stare before Reigns ducks an attack and hits a Superman Punch that sends Lesnar FLYING out of the ring!
Security personnel run down to maintain order. Bronson Reed attacks Reigns from behind and takes out the security. Reed drops an elbow on Reigns before going to the top rope, but Reigns knocks him to the floor with a Superman Punch! Reigns gets out of the ring, but security holds him back. Paul confronts him, but Punk chokes him with a kendo stick. Reigns then runs past security and hits Reed and some cops with a Spear through the barricade! The show ends in chaos.