WWE RAW Match Results, Highlights and Key Moments for March 3, 2025

Tonight’s WWE RAW airing February 24, 2025, promises an action-packed night live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The post-WWE Elimination Chamber show sees Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkria defend her Women’s Intercontinental Championship against American Made’s Ivy Nile. Plus, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley defends her Women’s World Championship against Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY.

The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on Netflix and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!

WWE RAW Results (3/3/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights

The show opens up with Michael Cole welcoming us, while we get a shot of the host venue’s exterior. We then get a video package recapping Saturday’s WWE Elimination Chamber PLE. Pat McAfee then welcomes us to the show. Cole says he still hasn’t been able to wrap his head around John Cena’s actions at Elimination Chamber. Cole then narrates some arrival shots and hypes two of the show’s title matches.

A car is then shown pulling into the parking area and CM Punk exits the vehicle and walks in the backstage area. A camera then follows him all the way to the curtain. Punk’s music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Punk then grabs a microphone and rips the plastic piece off the commentary desk and then climbs on top of the table. Punk says he wanted to start the show off with a bang. Punk then says it will be a lot of fun for him. Punk then says he is liable to get the show kicked off of Netflix. Punk then asks where to start with a state of the union address. Punk then says some people feel he’s exhausted all possibilities of headlining WrestleMania.

Punk then asks for a name to target. McAfee then mentions The Rock. Punk then looks into the camera and says, “Listen up, Dwayne, you bald fraud, you think because you’re on the board of directors that you’re immune from criticism, well you don’t know who you’re dealing with.” Punk then says, “You’re dealing with the best in the world.” Punk then says he would love to say it all to The Rock’s face, but he hasn’t graced everyone with his presence. Punk then pats his arm and mocks The Rock for his fake goose bumps. Punk then says he’s never worn a fake title belt and refers to himself as a champion. Punk then says he has never been so desperate to sell his soul. Punk then does the “you can’t see me” and says, “We can all see you.” Punk then says he gave Cena the benefit of the doubt for not qualifying for Elimination Chamber, but he wouldn’t fool him twice. Punk then says he can see now that Cena has been selling kids bullshit. Punk then says that “Mr. Don’t Quit” gave up on himself and all those kids.

Punk then says he will see Cena down the road. Punk then says he will get his hands on both of those bald frauds and they’ll make a wish they never did. Punk then says Becky Lynch better come get her husband before he gets his hands on him. Seth Rollins’ music then hits and Punk runs to the stage and brawls with Rollins once he walks through the entrance area. A group of referees and producers then tries to keep them apart. Punk and Rollins then breaks free and brawls in the ring briefly until they are pulled apart again. Punk and Rollins then brawls at ringside where Punk goes over the commentary desk and a “this is awesome” chant breaks out. Punk and Rollins are eventually pulled apart for good.

We then get video footage of people on social media reacting to John Cena’s heel turn. Cole says they will look back on one of the most shocking moments in WWE history later in the show.

Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Dominik Mysterio, Carlito and Finn Bálor are inside the Judgment Day clubhouse. Morgan and Rodriguez are upbeat over winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Bálor isn’t in a good mood and speaks about Dominik getting embarrassed. Dominik says maybe he wouldn’t have if they had another member.

Ring announcer Alicia Taylor then introduces Otis, who is in the ring with Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa. WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER then makes his way down to the ring with a mic in hand. GUNTHER says he knows Otis is strong as an ox and that some people call him a freak of nature, but he sees him as just a freak. GUNTHER then says Otis belongs in same people pleaser category as Jey Uso and does not belong in his sacred ring. GUNTHER then says people actually pity Otis. GUNTHER then asks Otis if he looked in the mirror this morning. GUNTHER then says he did and speaks about having the World Heavyweight Championship belt while Otis can’t find a belt big enough to fit him. GUNTHER then says Otis could be great if he had a little self respect, which he said he will teach him now.

Singles Match: Imperium’s WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER vs. Alpha Academy’s Otis

The match starts off with GUNTHER hitting Otis with a boot. GUNTHER then delivers some stomps on Otis, but Otis responds with some right hands on his own on GUNTHER. GUNTHER then hits a boot on Otis that sends him crashing out of the ring, then sends him back inside and Otis hits a chop on GUNTHER. Otis then charges at GUNHER in the corner, but GUNTHER moves out of the way and hits a knee on Otis’ neck. GUNTHER then jams his boot into Otis’ neck in the corner, then hits him with another boot and delivers some knees on Otis’ oblique. GUNTHER then cinches in a crossface on Otis, but Otis sends GUNTHER crashing into the mat.

GUNTHER then delivers some chops on his chest, but Otis responds with one of his own and both men go back and forth until Otis nails GUNTHER with a clothesline and a couple of bodyslams. Otis then follows it up with The Caterpillar and goes for a pin, but GUNTHER kicks out. GUNTHER then nails Otis with a boot and a chop, then follows it up with a clothesline for the win.

The winner of the Singles Match, Imperium’s WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER!

After the match, GUNTHER looks to continue beating Otis down. Akira Tozawa then looks to come to Otis’ aid, but GUNTHER beats him down. Jey Uso’s music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Uso then hits GUNTHER with a spear. A-Town Down Under then attack Jey from behind and beat him down, but Jey gains the upper hand. This then opens the door for GUNTHER to lock in a sleeper on Jey and Jey passes out. GUNTHER then releases the hold and poses with his championship, while putting one foot on the fallen Jey Uso.

We then get a video package setting up the Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY match for the Women’s World Championship. Cole says Ripley has never defeated SKY in a Singles Match.

Michael Cole then hypes the new RAW Recap podcast hosted by Sam Roberts and Megan Morant for Tuesday morning. McAfee says it will about 45 minutes in length.

We then get split screen shots of WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valyria and her challenger Ivy Nile walking in the backstage area.

We then head to the back, where Cathy Kelley is interviewing AJ Styles about John Cena and Cody Rhodes. Styles says he didn’t see it coming and expresses his surprise over Cena selling out. Karrion Kross then shows up and grabs Styles from behind. Kross says it wasn’t as surprising if you really think about it. Kross then talks about the new generation not showing enough respect and mentions Logan Paul as an example. Styles says he’s not Cena. Styles then says maybe the WWE Universe needs a reminder of who he is. Styles then says maybe he will challenge Logan Paul to a match on next week’s RAW in Madison Square Garden. Styles then says as far as Kross playing the devil on his shoulder God knows his evil ways. Styles then walks away and Kross says that was easy and smiles.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valyria then makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night and Ivy Nile is already in the ring.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. American Made’s Ivy Nile

The match starts off with Lyra Valkyria hitting a dropkick on Ivy Nile through the middle rope. Valkyria then climbs up the top, but Nile stops her and begins targeting her knee. Nile then sends Valkyria’s knee bouncing off the apron, then locks in a Half Boston Crab on her. Nile then sends Valkyria’s knee bouncing off the mat, but Valkyria rolls her up. Nile then kicks out, but Valkyria hits her with a driver.

Nile then nails Valkyria with a boot, then follows it up with a forearm on the back of her neck and continues wearing down her knee. Nile then hits a sit-out powerbomb on Valkyria and cinches in an Ankle Lock on her, but Valkyria escapes and hits Nile with the Night Wing for the win.

The winner and still the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Lyra Valkyria!

Commentary then recaps highlights of the Punk and Rollins brawl that opened the show. We then head to the back, where Seth Rollins is walking with security when Jackie Redmond tries to get a comment from him. Rollins then spots CM Punk and they both go after each other. Security then pulls them apart while Adam Pearce screams at them.

We then head outside the venue, where Adam Pearce tells Seth Rollins that he is putting him in a hell of a position. Rollins then tells Pearce to choose or he will take out Punk before WrestleMania just like he did Roman Reigns. Pearce then books Rollins vs. Punk in a Steel Cage Match for next week’s RAW at MSG.

Ludwig Kaiser then makes his way down to the ring to address the WWE Universe. Ludwig Kaiser starts off by demanding the gratitude of fans, then says he took back the attention last week when he defeated Penta and Pete Dunne in a Triple Threat Match. Kaiser then tells Penta to reconsider if he really thinks they have unfinished business, then says what John Cena did to Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber is nothing compared to what he will do to him. Penta’s music then hits and Penta makes his way down to the ring. Penta goes after Kaiser and hits a Sling Blade on him, then follows it up with a clothesline using the middle turnbuckle or assistance and flies to land on him. Penta then returns to the ring and plays to the fans, while Kaiser is down at ringside.

We then see Cathy Kelley congratulate Bianca Belair on her Elimination Chamber win and it looks like Natalya and Maxxine Dupri are having a conversation in the background. Belair says she feels guilty about what happened with Jade Cargill and Naomi, but she’s equally proud of what she accomplished. Belair then says regardless of who wins the match between Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY later in the show you can’t spell WrestleMania without EST.

We then get separate shots aired of The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) and their challengers Julius Creed and Brutus Creed walking in the backstage area.

We then get a video package of several foreign broadcast team calling John Cena’s heel turn.

We then get video footage of Chad Gable searching for the person who will help him with lucha libre. Gable then finds a man and asks if he is the one who will help him beat a bunch of luchadores. The man then tells Gable he can’t fight what he does not understand and he must become lucha. Gable then gives the man some cash for a box. The man then tells Gable that he now has the power beyond his understanding. Gable then opens the box and looks pleased.

The War Raiders then make their way down to the ring for the next match of the night and Julius Creed and Brutus Creed are already in the ring.

WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) (c) vs. American Made’s Brutus Creed and Julius Creed

The match starts off with Erik and Julius Creed and both men lock up. Brutus Creed then tags in and double teams on Erik with Julius before Julius tags back in and The Creed Brothers delivers some stomps on Erik. Ivar then tags in, then nails The Creed Brothers with a double handspring back elbow. Erik then tags back in and bodyslams Ivar on top of Julius. Ivar then tags in, but Julius dropkicks Ivar out of the ring and tags in Brutus. The Creed Brothers then send Ivar crashing into the ring steps.

Julius then continues wearing down Ivar in the ring, then tags in Brutus. Brutus then follows suit before Julius tags back in and delivers some strikes on Ivar. Brutus then tags back in and The Creed Brothers hit a double suplex on Ivar. Brutus then goes for a pin on Ivar, but Ivar kicks out and delivers some right hands on Brutus. Ivar then nails Brutus with a senton.

Erik and Julius then tag in and Erik nails Julius with a suplex. Erik then hits Brutus with a chokeslam, then dropkicks Julius and tags Ivar back in. Erik then tosses Ivar over to him to hits a bodyslam, then tags back in. Julius then nails Erik with a knee and sends Ivar crashing into the ring post shoulder first, then tags Brutus back in. Brutus then hits a 450 Splash on Erik off the top and goes for a pin, but Erik kicks out.

Julius then hits a superplex on Erik and Brutus looks to fly to keep him down, but Erik moves out of the way. Ivar then looks to hit a moonsault on Julius off the middle rope, but Julius avoids it and hits a Shooting Star Press on him off the top. Julius then goes for a pin, but Ivar kicks out. Brutus then tags back in and The Creed Brothers look to double team on Ivar, but Ivar fights them off. The War Raiders then hit a springboard clothesline-German suplex combination on Brutus for the win.

The winners and still the WWE World Tag Team Champions, The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar)!

We then get a video package recapping the Unsanctioned Match at Elimination Chamber and the post-match return of Randy Orton. Michael Cole says Sami Zayn is out indefinitely as a result of some nerve damage to his neck.

We then get a video promo from LWO (Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro). Rey Mysterio then joins them and says The New Day should have finished what they started. Mysterio then says he and Lee will give Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods the worst Monday of their life when they face them in a Tornado Tag Team match. Mysterio then says New Day sucks in Spanish and then Lee says it in English.

We then get backstage shots of Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY preparing for the main event.

Finn Bálor is now standing in the ring and addresses WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breaker, who is being interviewed on the steps in front of a concourse by Jackie Redmond. Bálor says the only reason Breakker is still Intercontinental Champion is because The Judgment Day has allowed it. Breakker then says it’s because he’s a dawg. Bálor then says he chews up rookies like Breakker. Bálor then says he’ll put Breakker down when they meet. Breakker then heads down the steps and then hops the ringside barricade. Carlito then tries to attack Breakker, but Breakker quickly disposes of him. Dominik Mysterio then dives at Breakker only to be suplexed on the floor. Breakker then enters the ring and gets hit with a sling blade by Bálor. Breakker then fights back and press slams Bálor. Breakker then runs the ropes for a spear, but Dominik pulls Bálor to safety at ringside. Breakker then spots Carlito and spears him at ringside.

Michael Cole says the John Cena heel turn has over 500 million social media views. We then get a video package recapping Cena’s Elimination Chamber win followed by the post-match segment with Cody Rhodes, The Rock and Travis Scott. They also include the censored version of Cody Rhodes telling Rock to go f*** himself and then the low blow kick from Cena.

Michael Cole then says he spoke with Cody Rhodes earlier in the day, but Rhodes had very little to say and will address what happened on SmackDown.

The following matches and segments are then announced for next week’s RAW at MSG: CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage Match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. LWO (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee) in a Tornado Tag Team Match, “Main Event” Jey Uso vs. Grayson Waller and AJ Styles will call out Logan Paul.

Michael Cole then says Seth Rollins will appear on the RAW Recap show that premieres Tuesday on YouTube.

We then see Jey Uso walking backstage when Alpha Academy approaches him. Otis thanks Jey and they shake hands and go their separate ways. Cathy Kelley then approaches Jey and asks if GUNTHER’s attack threw him off his game. Jey then says that it did a little bit. Jey then says he hears every week that he can’t do it and GUNTHER has him doubting himself. Jey then says nobody will pick him up but himself. Jey then says he is cashing out at WrestleMania and GUNTHER just woke up a beast. Jey then leaves the building while Kelley mentions that he is entering cold weather without his shirt on.

Bianca Belair then makes her way down to the ring to watch the WWE Women’s World Championship Match.

We then get the entrances of the main event of the night, which is the WWE Women’s World Championship Match.

WWE Women’s World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY

The match starts off with both women locking up. Ripley hits a mat return on SKY, then follows it up with a dropkick. SKY then looks to hit a hurricanrana on Ripley, but Ripley sees it coming and gets SKY up in an Electric Chair position. SKY then reverses it into a roll up, but Ripley kicks out and sends SKY crashing into the ring apron twice. Ripley then hits a suplex on SKY on the floor, then sends her back in the ring and goes for a pin but SKY kicks out.

Ripley then sends SKY into the corner, but SKY uses the top rope to wear Ripley down with a submission hold. SKY then goes for a pin, but Ripley kicks out and sends SKY crashing into the mat. Ripley then delivers some right hands on SKY, then hits a crossbody on her off the top and goes for a pin. SKY then kicks out and hits a backstabber on Ripley and climbs to the top. Ripley then hits a boot on SKY’s midsection, then looks to hit a vertical suplex on SKY on the apron. SKY then escapes and cinches in an Asuka Lock on Ripley, but Ripley powers up to her feet and hits a suplex on SKY off the middle rope.

SKY then sends Ripley crashing into the barricade spine first, then climbs up the top and hits her with the Over The Moonsault. SKY then goes for a pin, but Ripley gets her foot on the bottom rope to break the fall. SKY then nails Ripley with a tope suicida through the middle rope, then looks to fly off the ropes. Ripley then gets SKY up in an Electric Chair position and sends her crashing into the announce desk first. The referee then begins a ten count, but both women beat it. Ripley then gets in Belair’s face for cheering SKY on and shoves her into the chair she was sitting on, but Belair shoves Ripley. Both women then continue shoving each other until the referee intervenes and Ripley returns to the ring. Ripley then gets SKY up for an avalanche Riptide, but SKY counters it into a hurricanrana and follows it up with the Over The Moonsault for the win.

The winner and new WWE Women’s World Champion, Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY!

After the match, SKY points at the WrestleMania sign. Michael Cole says Ripley got upset because Belair was cheering for SKY. Pyro then shoots off on the stage while SKY holds up her title belt and Cole says it will now be SKY vs. Belair at WrestleMania. Ripley then shows major frustration at ringside, while SKY looks at the WrestleMania sign and the show comes to a close.

Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE RAW on March 3, 2025

• WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. American Made’s Ivy Nile
• WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) (c) vs. American Made’s Brutus Creed and Julius Creed
• WWE Women’s World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY
• “The Best In The World” CM Punk will appear
• Seth “Freakin” Rollins will appear
• Imperium’s WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER will appear
• Women’s Elimination Chamber Match winner “The EST Of WWE” Bianca Belair will appear