The WWE RAW 14 April 2025 Recap brings you all the action from an explosive night at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. With WrestleMania looming, this episode delivered high-stakes matches, shocking betrayals, and fiery promos that set the stage for the biggest show of the year.
From GUNTHER’s ruthless opening rant to a chaotic main event segment involving Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk, here’s everything that went down on this unforgettable RAW.
Match Results
1. Bayley vs. Liv Morgan
Winner: Bayley via pinfall (jackknife pin)
Key Moments: Liv Morgan started strong with a slap and a chase, but Bayley battled back with a corkscrew uppercut and a springboard arm drag. The match saw interference from Raquel Rodriguez, who placed Morgan’s foot on the ropes to break a pin, only for Lyra Valkyria to even the odds. Bayley capitalized on the chaos, catching Morgan with a Stunner and Bayley-to-Belly before securing the win with a jackknife pin.
Duration: Approx. 12 minutes (including commercial break).
2. Rey Mysterio vs. Julius Creed
Winner: Rey Mysterio via pinfall (slingshot splash)
Key Moments: Julius Creed dominated early with power moves, but Mysterio’s resilience shone through with a tijeras and a low suicide dive. Interference from Brutus Creed, Chad Gable, and El Grande Americano caused chaos, leading to ejections. Mysterio countered Creed’s offense with a Frankensteiner and a 619, sealing the victory with a slingshot splash. Post-match, El Grande Americano attacked Mysterio, standing tall over the Latino World Order.
Duration: Approx. 10 minutes (including commercial break).
3. AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross
Winner: AJ Styles via pinfall (Phenomenal Forearm)
Key Moments: Kross tried to intimidate Styles, but AJ responded with shoulder blocks and a jawbreaker. Scarlett Bordeaux’s interference gave Kross an edge, but Styles rallied with the Styles Rush and an Ushigoroshi. A springboard Phenomenal Forearm secured the win. Post-match, Logan Paul congratulated Styles but ambushed him with a loaded punch and the Paulverizer after Kross’s failed attack.
Duration: Approx. 9 minutes (including commercial break).
4. Finn Balor vs. Penta
Winner: Finn Balor via disqualification
Key Moments: Penta came out swinging with a pre-bell dropkick and tope con giro. The match was a back-and-forth sprint, with Balor’s slingshot stomps and superplex countered by Penta’s lungblower and tijeras. Dominik Mysterio and Carlito’s appearance distracted Penta, but Bron Breakker’s spear on Balor caused the DQ. Breakker then cleared the ring, only for Penta to drop him with a plancha.
Duration: Approx. 8 minutes (including commercial break).
Segment Highlights
1. GUNTHER’s Opening Tirade
Recap: The Ring General kicked off RAW with a venomous promo, dismissing Jey Uso’s courage and the “Yeet!” chants. He boasted about being the greatest World Heavyweight Champion ever, claiming 80% of his WWE tenure was as a champion. GUNTHER chillingly recounted bathing in Jimmy Uso’s blood while in “full control,” vowing to crush Jey at WrestleMania and retain his title.
2. Women’s Tag Team Recap and Promos
Recap: A recap highlighted the ongoing women’s tag team drama, followed by promos from Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley. Belair embraced a fiercer side of herself, while Ripley accused Belair of painting her as the villain, promising to reclaim her title at all costs.
3. Paul Heyman’s Predicament
Recap: Backstage, Heyman was visibly stressed, awaiting word from Roman Reigns. CM Punk taunted him, claiming to be a “real friend,” while Reigns stormed past without a word, setting up the night’s climactic confrontation.
4. New Day vs. War Raiders Feud
Recap: A War Raiders promo called out New Day as cowards, with Ivar furious over their attempt to injure him. New Day fired back in a backstage interview, vowing to reclaim their titles and prove they’ve been “at war” all along.
5. Main Event Chaos with Reigns, Rollins, and Punk
Recap: Roman Reigns confronted Paul Heyman for repaying a favour that left him vulnerable, demanding loyalty. Seth Rollins interrupted, declaring the WrestleMania triple threat as a battle for wrestling’s future, accusing Reigns of selfishness and Punk of abandoning the business. Rollins revealed he spared Heyman from harm, questioning Punk’s alliance with him. The segment erupted as Reigns attacked Rollins, Punk made the save, and Rollins stunned both with Stomps, leaving Heyman cowering in awe.
What’s Next?
The fallout from the WWE RAW 14 April 2025 Recap sets up a combustible WrestleMania. GUNTHER and Jey Uso’s feud has reached a boiling point, with the World Heavyweight Championship on the line. The women’s division is heating up, with Bayley, Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley all gunning for supremacy.
Rey Mysterio faces new threats from El Grande Americano, while AJ Styles and Logan Paul’s rivalry promises fireworks. The New Day-War Raiders clash is poised to explode, and Bron Breakker’s rampage could shake up the Intercontinental Championship picture.
Most crucially, the Reigns-Rollins-Punk triangle, with Heyman’s loyalty in question, guarantees a seismic showdown. Will Rollins’ vision for wrestling prevail, or will Reigns’ empire stand tall?