WWE Raw aired on tape delay on Monday night, having been recorded ahead of last Friday’s SmackDown. The red brand delivered a show heavy on storyline development, outside interference, and a closing angle that firmly set the tone heading into WWE’s final Raw of 2025.
The broadcast opened with a recap of last week’s fallout before shifting to the familiar arrival montage. Backstage, Paul Heyman confronted Austin Theory, demanding answers for his recent actions. Theory admitted he had grown too comfortable and vowed he would no longer wait for opportunities, insisting he was ready to take them. Heyman listened without committing before walking away, leaving Theory’s fate uncertain.
In the opening match, Asuka defeated Rhea Ripley in a hard-hitting contest marred by interference. Ripley controlled much of the action, but repeated distractions from Kairi Sane proved decisive. Despite Iyo Sky attempting to even the odds late, Asuka capitalised on the chaos and rolled Ripley up to steal the victory.
Heyman later returned to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, revealing his plan for the night. Reed would team with Theory, and the result would determine whether Theory’s vision had a future in WWE. Breakker made it clear his loyalty remained with Reed.
The Intercontinental Championship rivalry escalated when Becky Lynch confronted Maxxine Dupri. Lynch claimed she was still the rightful champion, while Dupri fired back by reminding her she had beaten Lynch three times. Lynch attacked Dupri and stole the title belt, but the champion responded by trapping Lynch in an ankle lock and forcing her to tap, standing tall despite the belt being taken.
Elsewhere, Je’Von Evans continued his rise with a hard-fought win over Rayo Americano, surviving outside interference to score the pinfall with the Young OG Cutter. Bayley later overcame repeated distractions from Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to defeat Roxanne Perez with a diving elbow drop.
The main event saw CM Punk and Rey Mysterio fall to The Vision, as Theory pinned Mysterio following misdirection and interference from Reed. The show closed with Breakker storming the ring and flattening Punk with a spear, sending a clear message ahead of their looming world title clash.
WWE Raw Results December 22, 2025
The full results for last night’s episode of WWE Raw are as follows:
- Asuka defeated Rhea Ripley
- Je’Von Evans defeated Rayo Americano
- Bayley defeated Roxanne Perez
- The Vision (Austin Theory and Bronson Reed) defeated CM Punk and Rey Mysterio
