by The WWE RAW 12 May 2025 Recap brings us a rollercoaster night of action, drama, emotional tributes, and massive developments on the road to Saturday Night’s Main Event. Live from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, the show kicked off with a touching memorial and rolled right into intense promos, top-tier matches, and unforgettable moments featuring the likes of CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, AJ Styles, and more.
Whether you missed the show or just want to relive every highlight, here’s your complete breakdown of what went down on this action-packed night of RAW.
Match Results – WWE RAW 12 May 2025
Chad Gable vs. Penta
🏆 Winner: Penta
Recap: An intense technical bout ended with Penta delivering a brutal flip piledriver off the top to score the pinfall victory over Gable.
Creed Brothers vs. War Raiders
🏆 Winners: Creed Brothers
Recap: With help from The New Day at commentary and chaos ringside, the Creeds hit the Brutus Ball Device for the win in a hard-hitting tag match.
AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor
🏆 Winner: AJ Styles
Recap: Despite interference from JD McDonagh and Carlito, Styles nailed the Phenomenal Forearm to take the win in a clinic of a match.
Giulia & Roxanne Perez vs. IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley
🏆 Winners: IYO SKY & Rhea Ripley
Recap: A show-stealer of a tag match ended with Ripley hitting the Riptide on Giulia, teasing a future title clash in the process.
Segment Highlights – Major Promos & Brawls
1. CM Punk’s Explosive Promo & Confrontation
Recap: CM Punk opened the show, venting his fury at Paul Heyman and himself for past betrayals. He accused Heyman of being a snake and warned he would make him pay. The promo spiraled into chaos with Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Sami Zayn all getting involved in a physical showdown that needed saving from Jey Uso.
2. Backstage Chaos: Jey Uso Attacked
Recap: Later in the show, Bron Breakker assaulted Jey Uso backstage under Seth Rollins’ command, putting the champ in jeopardy ahead of his Saturday Night’s Main Event face-off with Logan Paul.
3. New Alliance Brewing: Punk & Zayn
Recap: Sami Zayn and CM Punk hashed things out backstage and agreed to team up to take down Rollins and Breakker this Saturday. Expect chaos.
4. Dominik’s Time Zone Confusion
Recap: Back in the Judgment Day Clubhouse, Dominik Mysterio hilariously misunderstood Liv Morgan’s “Good morning” message due to time zones. Meanwhile, Finn Balor promised to take out AJ Styles, setting the stage for their match.
5. Becky Lynch Turns Heel
Recap: Becky Lynch dropped a jaw-dropping promo, revealing she’s done playing the hero and is embracing her dark side. She blamed fans for turning their backs and declared war on the entire women’s division.
6. Rusev’s Ominous Message
Recap: Rusev said he doesn’t want to fight but must because it’s in his nature. He’s determined to wake up his “brothers” and warned more pain is coming. Definitely one to watch.
7. Uso vs. GUNTHER Teased
Recap: In the ring, Jey Uso confronted GUNTHER, who declared the winner of Uso vs. Logan Paul would eventually hand the title over to him. The tension was palpable, with both men ready to run it back post-Backlash.
What’s Next?
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CM Punk & Sami Zayn vs. Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker – The tag war is set for Saturday Night’s Main Event.
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Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul – Title match hype continues, but Jey’s condition is now uncertain.
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Becky’s Reign of Terror Begins – She’s gunning for the women’s locker room, and no one is safe.
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GUNTHER Waits in the Shadows – The Ring General is ready to strike no matter who wins the championship match.
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Rusev’s Path of Destruction – Who will be his next target?
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Rhea Ripley vs. Giulia or Roxanne Perez? – After tonight’s win, the women’s division is heating up.
FAQs – WWE RAW 12 May 2025
1. Who won the main event on WWE RAW 12 May 2025?
The main event saw IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley defeat Giulia and Roxanne Perez in a high-octane tag match.
2. What happened between CM Punk and Paul Heyman?
CM Punk unleashed a fiery promo blaming Paul Heyman for past betrayals and warned him of physical consequences, leading to a wild brawl involving multiple superstars.
3. Did Becky Lynch turn heel on RAW?
Yes, Becky Lynch declared she’s done pretending to be the fans’ hero and is now embracing her cutthroat, selfish side.
4. What’s the condition of Jey Uso?
Jey Uso was attacked backstage by Bron Breakker, leaving his status uncertain for his title defense against Logan Paul.
5. What’s next for the women’s division?
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY’s victory signals possible feuds with Giulia or Roxanne Perez, while Becky Lynch sets her sights on everyone.
