WWE Raw results — June 16, 2025
Green Bay, Wisconsin (Resch Center)
Commentary by: Michael Cole and Corey Graves
Goldberg Stuns Gunther, Jey Uso Survives Chaos & Asuka Returns Victorious
Raw Results, June 16, 2025: Goldberg’s Shocking Return: “You’re Next, Gunther!”
The defining moment of Raw saw Hall of Famer Goldberg storm the ring during new World Heavyweight Champion Gunther’s victory speech. With pyro still hanging in the air, Gunther dismissed fan chants for Goldberg, calling him a relic, only for the icon’s music to hit.
A stone-faced Goldberg congratulated Gunther but declared: “You started something with me in Atlanta. I’ll end it in Atlanta. At Saturday Night’s Main Event, you’re next!”.
The July 12th title match, set for Goldberg’s hometown, revives their feud from Bad Blood 2024 when Gunther confronted him ringside. Critics questioned the logic. Goldberg hasn’t wrestled since 2022, but the live crowd roared approval.
Jey Uso’s Gritty Advance: Surviving the “Meat Festival”
In a brutal King of the Ring quarterfinal, Jey Uso outlasted Sheamus, Rusev, and Bronson Reed despite taped ribs. The match devolved into chaos:
- Bron Breakker shoved Uso off the top rope to halt a splash.
- Sami Zayn sprinted out for revenge, sparking a brawl.
- LA Knight and Penta hit dives, clearing the ring.
Uso sealed it with two splashes on Reed. But Seth Rollins stormed the ring post-match, only for Cody Rhodes to make the save, teasing a looming Money in the Bank cash-in. Uso now faces Rhodes in the semifinals, reigniting their Bloodline-era partnership.
Asuka’s Triumphant Return: “The Fire Is Still Alive!”
After a year-long absence, Asuka reemerged with her classic face paint and menace, winning a Queen of the Ring Fatal 4-Way. Key moments:
- Stephanie Vaquer wowed with a Devil’s Kiss on the apron.
- Raquel Rodriguez nearly won after a Tejana Bomb, until Rhea Ripley dragged her out and spiked her with a Riptide.
- Asuka capitalized, hitting the Empress Impact for the pin.
In a post-match interview, Asuka vowed, “The fire didn’t die. I’ll be Queen, nobody’s ready for me!” She faces Alexa Bliss in the semifinals.
Raw Results, June 16, 2025: Liv Morgan’s Devastating Injury
In a grim twist, Liv Morgan dislocated her shoulder just seconds into her match with Kairi Sane. The injury occurred during a basic takedown, forcing a forfeit. Sane’s oblivious celebration drew ire as Morgan was helped backstage.
This jeopardizes Morgan’s dual feuds: her Women’s World Title pursuit against Iyo Sky and tag-team clash with Nikki Bella at Evolution. Roxanne Perez may replace her if she’s sidelined.
Other Key Developments
- Judgment Day Imploding? AJ Styles pinned JD McDonagh, then snatched Dominik Mysterio’s IC Title. GM Nick Aldis confirmed Styles vs. Dom at Night of Champions.
- Bayley’s War Cry: Returning from injury, Bayley confronted Becky Lynch, leading to a stiff forearm exchange. Aldis booked a Bayley-Lynch IC Title match for next week, with Lyra Valkyria also circling.
- Kross Warns Zayn: Karrion Kross told Sami Zayn he’d fail against Randy Orton. Zayn fired back: “You’re a coward hiding in the shadows!”
What’s Next?
- King/Queen Semifinals: Jey Uso vs. Cody Rhodes; Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss.
- Goldberg-Gunther hype begins for July 12’s Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- Morgan’s status looms over Evolution’s women’s storylines.
Raw’s chaos proves old rivals and new stars can coexist, but at what cost?
Raw Results, June 16, 2025: Quick Match Results
- Asuka def. Stephanie Vaquer, Ivy Nile, and Raquel Rodriguez to advance to the Semifinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament First Round Fatal 4-Way Match
- AJ Styles def. JD McDonagh
- Kairi Sane def. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan via Referee Stoppage
- Jey Uso def. Sheamus, Rusev, and Bronson Reed to advance to the Semifinals in the King of the Ring Tournament First Round Fatal 4-Way Match
Source: WWE