The latest episode of WWE RAW 3 March 2025, which took place at KeyBank Center Arena in Buffalo, New York, was packed with shocking moments, brutal matches, and intense rivalries heating up ahead of WrestleMania 41.
With title changes, backstage brawls, and major storyline developments, this episode had everything to keep the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats!
Let’s dive into the full results, biggest surprises, and must-watch segment highlights!
🔥 WWE RAW 3 March 2025 – Full Match Results
1️⃣ Gunther Defeated Otis via Pinfall
Before the match, Gunther mocked Otis, calling him a “freak” and claiming that he lacked the self-respect to ever hold a championship. Gunther then launched an aggressive assault on Otis, dominating the match with brutal strikes.
- Otis attempted a Vader Bomb, but Gunther countered with a dropkick.
- Gunther overpowered Otis in a clothesline battle before delivering a devastating Powerbomb for the win.
- Post-match chaos ensued as Gunther attacked Otis and Tozawa, only for Jey Uso to intervene. However, A-Town Down Under jumped Jey, leading to Gunther putting him in a sleeper hold before retreating.
2️⃣ Lyra Valkyria Retained the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship by Defeating Ivy Nile via Pinfall
A high-energy title match saw Lyra Valkyria battle through a knee injury to retain her championship.
- Nile dominated the mid-match phase, executing a German suplex and backbreaker combo.
- Valkyria struggled due to her injured knee but fought back with an Enzuigiri and a short powerbomb.
- In the end, Lyra hit her signature “Nightwing” finisher to secure the win and retain the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
3️⃣ War Raiders Retained the WWE World Tag Team Championships by Defeating The Creed Brothers via Pinfall
The Creed Brothers put up a tough fight, but the champions proved too strong in this fast-paced, hard-hitting match.
- Julius and Brutus dominated early, isolating Erik and throwing Ivar into the steel steps.
- Erik rallied with a Rock Bottom, while Ivar barely escaped a shooting star press from Brutus.
- The War Raiders sealed the win when Ivar pinned Brutus after the War Machine finisher, successfully retaining the World Tag Team Championships.
4️⃣ IYO SKY Became the New WWE Women’s World Champion by Defeating Rhea Ripley via Pinfall
This highly anticipated title bout was full of technical mastery, high-flying action, and outside interference.
- Bianca Belair watched from ringside, keeping a close eye on the action.
- Ripley countered IYO’s moonsault with an electric chair facebuster, but IYO recovered.
- A brawl broke out ringside between Ripley and Bianca, briefly distracting the referee.
- IYO capitalized, hitting a top-rope Frankensteiner followed by a Moonsault to pin Ripley and become the new WWE Women’s World Champion!
Post-match, it was announced that IYO SKY will defend her newly won title against Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 41!
🔥 Biggest Segment Highlights & Twists!
💥 CM Punk Calls Out The Rock & John Cena – Brawls with Seth Rollins!
CM Punk kicked off the show in dramatic fashion:
- He arrived in a Jeep Grand Wagoneer, jumped on the announce table, and called The Rock a “bald fraud”.
- Punk then mocked John Cena for selling out after 20+ years, promising to take them both down at WrestleMania.
- Turning his attention to Seth Rollins, Punk warned Becky Lynch to “control her husband,” which led to Rollins attacking him!
- The two brawled around the arena, forcing security and General Manager Adam Pearce to separate them.
💀 Judgment Day Teases a New Member
Backstage, The Judgment Day was seen strategizing.
- Dominik Mysterio suggested adding a new member, but Finn Bálor insisted on handling Bron Breakker alone.
- Could a new superstar join Judgment Day in the coming weeks?
🛑 AJ Styles Calls Out Logan Paul – Karrion Kross Lurks
Cathy Kelley interviewed AJ Styles, who admitted that he didn’t expect John Cena to sell out.
- Karrion Kross interrupted, hinting at manipulating Styles.
- Styles responded, saying he would call out Logan Paul next week.
🔥 Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk Set for Next Week – In a Steel Cage!
- After their brawls backstage, Rollins told GM Adam Pearce that he wanted to finish CM Punk once and for all.
- Adam Pearce confirmed that next week, CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins will take place inside a Steel Cage at Madison Square Garden!
- Rollins was then barred from the building for the night.
⚠️ Penta & Ludwig Kaiser Get Physical!
Ludwig Kaiser cut a promo, declaring himself a future world champion and promising to destroy Penta.
- Penta stormed the ring and attacked Kaiser, gaining the upper hand and laying him out!
🚨 Cody Rhodes Will Address His Assault by John Cena & The Rock on SmackDown!
It was officially announced that “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes will break his silence this Friday on SmackDown.
- Fans are eager to hear Cody’s response after Cena and The Rock’s shocking betrayal at Elimination Chamber 2025.
📌 Concluding Thoughts – What’s Next?
🔥 IYO SKY is the new WWE Women’s World Champion – will Bianca Belair take her down at WrestleMania?
🔥 CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins inside a Steel Cage next week – who will survive?
🔥 John Cena has betrayed Cody Rhodes – how will Cody respond on SmackDown?
The road to WrestleMania 41 just got even crazier! Don’t miss next week’s RAW at Madison Square Garden!