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WWE RAW RESULTS
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
RIO RANCHO, N.M. AT RIO RANCHO EVENT CENTER
STREAMED LIVE ON NETFLIX
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR
Commentators: Joe Tessitore, Wade Barrett
Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia
Attendance: WrestleTix reports today that 6,378 tickets were distributed so far; arena set up for 6,501. The arena has a capacity of 7,500 spectators when configured for concerts.
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[HOUR ONE]
-Joe Tessitore introduced the show, noting it was the first time Raw has been in New Mexico as they showed aerial shots of the area and then the arena.
-A two minute video package aired on C.M. Punk vs. Jey Uso, the build and the match.
-They cut backstage to Punk walking backstage with the championship belt over his shoulder, smiling. Then the camera followed him making his way onto the entrance stage to his entrance theme. Tessitore said it’s not just that Punk did it, it’s how he did it. Barrett called it an epic performance and he said it was “the culmination of years in the wilderness followed by years of toil, grind, and bitter disappointment to finally the ultimate glory.” He said he is the best in the world and now has the hardware to prove it.
(Keller’s Analysis: This wording is wonderful, but also a bit over-the-top. He won this title a few months ago – albeit briefly – and over a decade ago also wore the top WWE singles title. And the match itself was constructed to be an epic battle, but it wasn’t athletically exceptional in execution.)
Punk entered the ring and asked, “Is it great to be champ in the great state of New Mexico or what?” He asked Rio Rancho how they were fceling tonight. He said it didn’t happen alone because there is a litany of people who helped. Fans chanted “You deserve it!” He said he’d cover the difference between “deserved” and “earned” in a second. He said he would keep his speech to the point. He thanked his wife and noted she was smart and mean when she needs to be with “an ass that don’t quit.” He thanked her for being by his side in the bad times so they can be together with their chests puffed out in the good times.
He said the fans are no. 2. He said some call them the WWE Universe, but he sees them as C.M. Punk fans. He said without them cheering him, he wouldn’t be there. A fan in the front row held up a sign that said “Jey is better.” Fans chanted “C.M. Punk!” Punk thanked Jey for the tough match and hard fight. He said he truly is main event. He said “Yeet.” He said he hoped they could still be friends, but he understands if that can’t be the case. He said when he came back, he said he wasn’t there to make friends, but rather it was to make money and be a champion. Fans loudly chanted, “C.M. Punk!” again.
Punk said he isn’t sure how much time he has left. He said he beat Gunther, but didn’t hold the title for long (literally less than six minutes). He said going forward, he needs to hold onto the “strap” as tightly as he could. He said there is no snake in the grass this time, lurking to cash in his Money in the Bank. He swung the belt over his head. “Seth, that was for you,” he said. He wished him a speedy recovery, but said if he gets in his way, he’ll put him back on the couch. He said he now has the crown, and now he is a target. He said he knows there is a locker room of wrestlers who want to prove he isn’t who he says he is. He said on any given day, he can lose the title. He said Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed are among those coming for his gold.
He said there are a lot of people he wants to punch in the face, and Reed, Breakker, and Paul Heyman are three of them. He said he wants to test himself against the best including A.J. Styles. He said Styles has earned the right to step up and get a title shot. He said Dominik Mysterio has two belts, but hasn’t earned either of them. He said he files him in the category of someone he wants to punch in the face. He said the locker room is full of killers. He said he has to be at his best against J.D. McDonagh, whom he described as “an exceptional professional wrestler.” He mentioned Finn Balor, Sheamus, and John Cena also.
Regarding Cena, he said he knows he is busy and doesn’t have long, but he’s there for a good time, so if he wants to be an 18 time champion, come get some. He said anybody who has earned it and deserves it can get in line “because the champ is here.” He was interrupted by Logan Paul’s music.
Logan marched out. Punk said, “Anybody but you.” Punk said he didn’t want anything to do with him. He said blue is his color, so he should go to Smackdown. He said Ilja Dragunov is having an open challenge and that is more his lane so that’s what he should do. Logan entered. Fans booed. Logan said, “He said anyone.” He said Punk is supposed to be a man of his word. He compared himself to an expensive car and Punk to a high-mileage Honda Civic. He said he beat Styles at WrestleMania. He said if anyone has earned a shot at his title, it’s him. Punk winced like this was just painful to contemplate.
Heyman walked out with Reed and Breakker. He introduced himself. He said he sees a king with a crown, but also a bitch without an owner. He said that was meant for Logan. He said Reed is at the front of the line because he pinned Roman Reigns. He said Breakker is at the front of the line because he’s the future of WrestleMania. He said not only is Logan not at the front of the line or even the back of the line, but he’s in the line to get in the line. He said Punk has been champion for just two days. He said, “I’m not the one who lost our title,” Heyman said. “Your move.”
Fans chanted “C.M. Punk!” as Logan and Punk soaked up Heyman’s words. Heyman told Logan he’s in the wrong place at the wrong time, so “get to stepping – now!” Logan said, “News flash, you snooze, you lose. I was here first. If you wanted the spot, you should have put a little pep in the step and got some hustle, Mr. Hustle.”
Breakker took a step forward and smiled and shook his head. Fans barked. He said the reality is that Heyman bought everyone two weeks to live since they have had to be patient after putting Seth Rollins in the dirt. He said Punk had his moment, but he’s not waiting anymore. He said he’s coming for what belongs to him and there is nothing else standing in his way other than a man holding onto his championship keeping it warm for him “and a dumbass YouTuber who thinks he’s tough.” He said they should get out of his ring or he will whip them like a dog.
Punk told Logan a fight is about to start, so he should either get ready to fight with him or get the hell out of his ring. Logan strutted his way out of the ring. Fans booed. He tried to walk to the back, but Reed and then Breakker blocked him. Breakker shoved Logan down. Some fans cheered. Breakker and Reed entered the ring. Punk went after Breakker and Reed, but was outnumbered. They showed Logan at ringside who seemed to be having a difficult moment deciding what to do. He charged into the ring and went after Reed and Breakker. Barrett said that might be the worst move of his life. Breakker and Reed beat up Logan. Reed landed a Tsunami. Punk entered with a chair. Breakker left and Punk then bashed Reed across his back. Punk yelled down at Reed, Breakker, and Heyman as fans chanted his name and then his music played.
(Keller’s Analysis: Well, that was a twist. They pretty much just turned Logan babyface. The fans weren’t ready to embrace him, but he showed some character by not walking out on Punk. Punk was tremendous here on the mic. Heyman and Breakker were really good in their roles, too. Punk listing a variety of potential opponents he is willing and eager to wrestle was fun, but I didn’t have McDonagh on my list of people I thought he’d mention.)
-Stephanie Vaquer made her entrance. Then Nikki Bella joined her in the aisle. [c]
(1) NIKKI BELLA & STEPHANIE VAQUER vs. ROXANNE PEREZ & RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ
The bell rang 33 minutes into the hour. Nikki opened against Perez. A frustrated Perez tagged out to Raquel. Vaquer tagged in and took over against Perez a minute later. Raquel pulled Perez out of the ring as Vaquer set up a Devil’s Kiss. Vaquer and Bella leaped off the ring apron onto Perez and Raquel at ringside. They cut to a break at 3:00. [c]
Vaquer and Raquel battled for a while after the break. Vaquer landed a top rope crossbody for a two count. Perez tagged in. Vaquer gave her a Devil’s Kiss. Nikki then gave Perez a Rack Attack 2.0. Raquel was late with the break-up, yanking Nikki by her leg off of Perez a second later. Vaquer head scissored Raquel over the top rope and then held her grip and set up a Devil’s Kiss on the ring apron. Raquel powered Vaquer up and slammed her onto the ring apron. Nikki sat down on Perez’s shoulders, but Raquel punched Nikki as the ref was looking away. Perez then gave Nikki her Pop Rocks finisher for the win.
WINNERS: Perez & Rodriguez in 12:00.
-They went to Tessitore and Barrett at ringside who threw to the video announcement by John Cena of the tournament to determine the opponent in his last match.
-They cut to Adam Pearce and a referee backstage. Pearce pulled two names out of a tumbler as part of determining the tournament brackets.
-They filmed Punk backstage when he crossed paths with Jey Uso. Jey said he knows he has been all over the place and he saw what happened out there. He said something in his heart says he should help him out. Punk asked if he can trust him. He asked if he is talking to Jey Uso or Little Roman. Jey said he is talking to him, the man he battled fiercely on Saturday. He said Punk earned the win and proved he is the best in the world. He said they are coming after him and they won’t stop. “Let me help you,” Jey said. He said they could take on The Vision problem tonight. Punk said he’d go get his gear on. Jey said, “Yeet!” Punk said, “Yeet!”
-Penta made his entrance. [c]
-Tessitore got in some plugs.
(2) PENTA vs. EL GRANDE AMERICANO (w/Rayo & Brrrrravo)
The bell rang 56 minutes into the hour. Tessitore didn’t like Barrett comparing Americano’s entrance to Penta’s. Tessitore said he and Cole made fun of him for loving Penta’s entrance by saying he mimics it naked in his hotel room, yet “the two of you get more excited than muskrats in breeding season every time Jey Uso’s entrance makes it way to the announce desk. The fawning and hand slaps are obnoxious.” Barrett went from chuckling to saying “doth does protest too much.” (That was a lot of fire from Tessitore there!) Tessitore broke the news that Jey & Punk vs. Breakker & Reed was now official for the main event of Raw.
Barrett said Penta faced El Grande Americano in the Money in the Bank match, but said Americano has undergone big changes since them. Americano mocked Penta’s strut at ringside as they cut to a break at 3:00. [c]
[HOUR TWO]
Penta made a comeback at 7:00 and scored a two count. They exchanged strikes mid-ring. Penta landed a tornado DDT. Americano rolled to ringside. Penta landed a running flip dive onto him at ringside. Fans chanted, “Holy shit!” Brrrrravo got caught going after Penta at ringside, so the ref booted him to the back. Brrrrravo protested. Rayo then gave El Grande Americano a piece of metal. El Grande put it in his mask. Rayo interfered from the ring apron, so the ref booted him. Penta leaped off the top rope onto Rayo.
Back in the ring, Americano went for a diving headbutt, but Penta avoided it and kicked him. He then hit a Mexican Destroyer for the win. “How can you not love this guy!?” exclaimed Tessitore.
WINNER: Penta in 10:00.
-Afterward, Rayo and Brrrrravo cornered Penta, but Penta outmaneuvered them and dropped to ringside. Tessitore said Penta “just schooled them.”
-A vignette aired with Asuka and Kairi Sane. Asuka said everyone needs to recognize she is one of the true legends of the Women’s Division. She said what they did last week to Charlotte and Alexa Bliss was just a small taste of what they are capable of. They talked about Bayley and said their kindness toward her comes to an end tonight.
(Keller’s Analysis: Even with a mix of choppy English and subtitles, these vignette are really well done and I think effective. They really come across effectively as cocky and obnoxious.) [c]
-Dominik Mysterio made his entrance. Barrett called him “the champ-champ.” They replayed a clip of Dom retaining his IC Title against Rusev and Penta on Saturday Night’s Main Event. Barrett called it Dom “continuing his long, historic reign.” Dom said on Saturday he proved he is the greatest IC Champion of all time and the greatest AAA Mega Champion of all time and the greatest luchador of all time. He said there is no man on the planet who can stop him. Rey Mysterio’s music interrupted. “No way!” said Barrett as Tessitore laughed. “Daddy’s home!” said Tessitore.
Rey walked out. Barrett said rumors were circulating all day that Rey had been medically cleared and note he was injured prior to WrestleMania 41. “What on Earth does he have to say to his son,” Barrett said. Fans chanted “Holy shit!” Rey said to Dom, “You look surprised.” Rey said he has to draw a line when he hears him say he believes he is king of the luchadors. Fans sang “Dirty, Dirty Dom!” Rey said that insults his family and their blood every time he says that. Dom rolled his eyes like a teenager. Rey brought up El Santos, Blue Demon, and Eddie Guerrero. A very loud “Eddie! Eddie!” chant broke out. Rey asked, “You think you’re better than them?” Dom said, “You keep my father’s name out of your mouth!” He said he is better than all of them he named. He said he didn’t mention himself, and he knows he’s better than Rey too.
Rey told Dom he could disrespect him all he wanted, but he wouldn’t let him disrespect Lucha Libre. Dom asked what he was going to do about it. Dom said he’s jealous. He said he’s already stealing his mustache, pointing out the mustache under Rey’s mask. Fans chanted, “Whoop his ass!” He told Rey he made the Mysterio name relevant and he has already surpassed everything he has ever done in every way, shape, and form. He asked if he has to kick his ass again. He told him to listen to the king of the luchadors and get out of his ring.
Rey said he is going to leave, but he wanted Dom to understand three things. He told Dom that as long as he is around, Dom will never be king of the luchadors. He said it will never be his ring as long as he’s around. And as long as he’s around, he’ll never be the greatest Mysterio. Dom threw down the mic and took a swing. Rey blocked it and punched Dom. Dom fought back. Rey set up Dom for a 619 and then landed it. Fans popped big. Rey climbed to the top rope, but Dom escaped to ringside. Rey’s music played. Barrett said father and son were picking up right where they left off.
(Keller’s Analysis: Fun segment. Dom is a star. Rey was really good there. He’s not known for solo promos, but playing off of Dom there, he was stellar.)
-They showed Pearce at the tumbler again.
-Lyra Valkyria and Bayley got a bit testy with each other backstage. Lyra asked Bayley what was going on. She said she was weird all day. Bayley said seeing Kairi and Asuka in the ring brought back memories. Lyra said they attacked everyone but her. Bayley said they have a match to focus on now and they could talk later. Lyra asked if she can count on her. Bayley assured her that she can count on her. They did their handshake routine.
-They went to Tessitore and Barrett at ringside. Becky Lynch leaped into the picture and stood on the announce desk. She said she had a lot to get off her chest. She said her husband is at home and The Vision lost their teeny minds and ruined everything. She said she was the victim of a crooked referee holding her back. She said she is the definition of cool. She said the only thing cool to come out of New Mexico is a show about how much meth they do. She went into Sports Illustrated and others saying she is the best. She said she is a lifelong student of the game, and Maxinne cannot cram for the test against her. She said their next match will be Maxinne’s last. “Welcome to the big time!” Becky said, slamming the mic down.
As Becky walked up the aisle, she crossed paths with Asuka and Kairi as they began their entrance. They eyed each other a bit before passing each other.
(Keller’s Analysis: I get such a kick out of Becky’s promos these days. She’s so entertaining but also convincing in conveying her mad state of mind.) [c]
(3) KABUKI WARRIORS (Asuka & Kairi Sane) vs. BAYLEY & LYRA VALKYRIA
Barrett wondered why the Asuka and Kairi attacked everyone but Bayley last week. He said they claim it was out of the kindness of their heart. The bell rang 35 minutes into the hour. Kairi landed a top rope bodypress for a two count on Bayley. She reached to tag in Asuka, but Asuka told her to keep fighting Bayley on her own. Bayley and Lyra tagged in and out against Kairi. Asuka tagged herself in against Lyra. Lyra took both down with a crossbody block. She then went for a leap through the ropes, but Asuka and Kairi moved. Asuka suplexed Lyra at ringside. Kairi and Asuka struck a pose on the announce desk. [c]
Asuka distracted Lyra as she set up a top rope move on Kairi. Kairi knocked Lyra off balance. Bayley yelled at Asuka at ringside as Kairi landed a double-stomp. Lyra gave Kairi a backbreaker and then Bayley landed a flying elbow Demolition style. Asuka disrupted the cover.
Kairi and Asuka took over. Bayley yanked Kairi off the top roe. Asuka threw Lyria into Bayley on the ring apron and then rolled her up. Asuka caught Lyra leaping backwards at her and applied an Asuka lock for the tapout win.
WINNERS: Asuka & Kairi in 15:00.
-Charlotte and Bliss ran out to stop a post-match attack. Asuka and Kairi bailed out and then danced in the aisle.
(Keller’s Analysis: Good match. It seemed Asuka might’ve been avoided physicality with Bayley during the match, which would play into the storyline, but maybe I’m reading too much into that aspect of the match.)
-Backstage, Perez and Raquel were celebrating and high-fiving. Perez said Raquel gets a title match next week. Finn Balor and J.D. were there. Then Dom interrupted and complained about Rey. He asked where they were. Balor said they weren’t invited to his celebration because he wanted the spotlight all to himself. Balor said they need to go win back their tag team titles. When Balor and J.D. left, Raquel told Dom why they were upset with him. Perez said he should go make things right tonight because someone has to be the bigger person at some point. She said it’d mean the world to them if they were out there. She said he is, after all, the King of the Luchadors.
-A.J. Styles and Dragon Lee made their entrance. [c]
-Tessitore plugged Natalya’s new book.
(4) A.J. STYLES & DRAGON LEE vs. FINN BALOR & J.D. MCDONAGH – World Tag Team Title match
After a Styles rally, they cut to an early break. [c]
Dom was going to hit Styles with his belt, but the ref caught him. Sheamus then jumped Dom at ringside. Sheamus stood on the ring apron. Balor hit Styles with the shillelagh and then J.D. made the cover. Lee broke it up. Sheamus went after Dom at ringside. Lee sent Balor to ringside and then landed a running flip dive onto him. Styles stumbled toward J.D. and then landed a Styles Clash for the win.
WINNERS: Styles & Lee in 11:00 to retain the World Tag Team Titles.
-They showed Vaquer backstage leaving the arena. Nikki caught up with her and apologized for losing. She said now she has to defend against Raquel next week. Vaquer told her it’s fine and not to worry. Nikki said she thought she could hang with all of the younger women and she’s making bad decisions out there. She questioned why she’s even there. Vaquer gave her a pep talk. She said she is one of the women who paved the way for the current division. She said she is one of the greats. Nikki said she needed to hear that. Nikki said she knows she will crush it next week and she’ll be there to cheer her on.
(Keller’s Analysis: It seems we’re going to be waiting for Nikki’s turn until it happens.)
-The cinematic poker game WrestleMania vignette aired.
-Heyman told Jey in the locker room that he always keeps him guessing, and he cannot figure out why he’d agree to team with Punk. Jey said everyone is in his ear. He said Punk beat him one-on-one and he respected that. He said he doesn’t care what Roman or him or the world says about him. He said he cares about what’s in his heart. Heyman said he asked the Brons not to get involved in his affairs, but now the leashes are off. He said if you don’t conform with The Vision, you will get slapped down every week you show up. Heyman said that doesn’t apply to him because he can tell Jey has a vision all his own and he likes it. He wished him luck tonight. [c]
-Tessitore plugged tickets for Cena’s final match.
-Pearce announced that the names have been drawn for the first two opening round matches next week: Rusev vs. Damien Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sheamus.
(Keller’s Analysis: Those are two basic roster matches to start the tournament after Cena built up that NXT and perhaps non-WWE wrestlers would be in the tournament. The average age of those four 43.5 years old, by the way. Rusev, age 39, turns 40 next month and is the youngster of that foursome.)
-Tessitore and Barrett reacted to those matches, plus noted next week’s Raw would also feature Vaquer vs. Raquel, Bliss & Charlotte vs. Kabuki Warriors, and an appearance by John Cena.
-Jey Uso made his entrance. [c]
(5) BRON BREAKKER & BRONSON REED (w/Paul Heyman) vs. C.M. PUNK & JEY USO
Punk’s entrance aired. Then Breakker and Reed with Heyman made their entrance. The bell rang 28 minute into the hour. Breakker took it to Jey early. Jey made a comeback and leaped onto Bronson and Reed at ringside. [c]
Back from the break, Breakker and Reed were in control against Punk. The crowd yelled “Yeet!” as Jey reached for and received the hot-tag from Punk. He took it to Reed at 9:00. Jey landed a spear and made the cover. Breakker broke up the cover (sort of). Punk hit Breakker with a top rope clothesline. Punk flung himself over the top rope onto Breakker at ringside seconds later. Jey clotheslined Reed over the top rope and then dove through the ropes and tackled Reed. Punk kicked Reed at ringside. All four brawled at ringside and the ref counted them all out. Fans booed.
WINNERS: Double countout in 12:00.
-Jey reverse-whipped Breakker into the ringside steps. Fans chanted, “Ref, you suck!” Punk threw Reed onto the announce desk and told Jey to get him. Breakker caught Jey with a super spear at ringside. Reed recovered and knocked Punk into the security barricade. Fans chanted, “OTC! OTC!”
Breakker gave Jey a spear in the ring as Reed held him up. Reed landed a Tsunami. Punk slid into the ring with a chair, so Reed and Breakker retreated to ringside. They looked under the ring and pulled out two chairs. Punk looked at the development with concern. He stood and held up his chair. Logan Paul then arrived and stood next to Punk. He put on his brass knuckles. He didn’t get much of a pop. Fans were right not to trust or embrace him. He then punched Punk with the knuckles. Heyman looked shocked and assessed the situation. Logan raised his hand and took off the knuckles and held then up to Heyman’s face as fans chanted “F— you, Logan!” He handed the knux to Heyman who then smiled. Logan held out his arms and smiled at Heyman. Heyman smiled back and admired the knux as the show faded to black.
(Keller’s Analysis: Intriguing. The Vision needed another heel for their group, and instead of a Jey turn or even the Austin Theory speculation, Logan appears to be at least aligned with them for now.)
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