The road to WrestleMania 41 is about to shift the gears as WWE Raw heads to the O2 Arena in London for the final show on the European tour with an action-pack night that can change the entire road to Mania in Vegas.
Announced in advance of Monday’s show:
- Rhea Ripley battles Iyo Sky (c) for the Women’s World Championship w/ Bianca Belair as special guest referee
- John Cena meets Cody Rhodes ahead of their match at WrestleMania 41
- Jimmy Uso faces Gunther in a singles match
- Logan Paul calls out AJ Styles on WWE Raw
John Cena Sucks…!!!
WWE Raw kicked off with John Cena as he made his way down to the ring while the whole of London chanted “John Cena Sucks” — followed by the arrival of Cody Rhodes as well.
Rhodes began the conversation with Cena asking him why he turned on the fans after all these years. Cena then began burying Rhodes under his words calling him a mediocre and people pleaser. Rhodes then mentioned that it was the fans who chose him and that Cena was chosen by one guy in the office who’s not here anymore.
Rhodes also mentions how Cena sold his soul to the Rock saying he is still his hero, but also a piece of sh*t. Rhodes also mentioned that never in his career these fans chant “You Can’t Wrestle” on him. Cena then had enough and went for Rhodes who put him down with a Cross Rhodes.
Ratings: 8 /10
The New Day vs. New Catch Republic on WWE Raw
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have been looking to prove to GM Adam Pearce that they deserve an opportunity at the World Tag Team Championship. Pearce gave them a chance to prove themself against the returning Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate.
Dunne and Bate put up a great match in their long-awaited return but it was not enough to put Kingston and Woods away as they won the match.
Kingston and Woods then met the War Raiders after the match, who showed them that they were ready.
Result: The New Day defeated New Catch Republic
Ratings: 7 /10
Jimmy Uso vs. Gunther on WWE Raw
The Usos reunited last week here on WWE Raw when they defeated A-Town Down Under in a Tag Team match. Gunther attacked both Jimmy and Jey after the match but they made him retreat. Jimmy then met Gunther backstage later on the show and challenged him to a singles match with a little smack on his face.
Jimmy tried to use everything in his bag in the hope of bringing the ring general down ahead of his big match against his brother Jey, but nothing really worked out. Gunther dominated Jimmy and choked him out with the sleeper hold to win the match.
Gunther continued to attack Jimmy after the match before Jey arrived on the scene and made his retreat. Just a few moments later Gunther returned to the ringside and attacked Jey and security personnel.
Gunther tied Jey with the ring ropes and began to destroy Jimmy in front of him. He then busted open Jimmy and locked him into the sleeper hold again while Jey watched everything helplessly.
Result: Gunther defeated Jimmy Uso
Ratings: 10 /10
Penta and Bron Breakker vs. Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio
Penta challenged Bron Breakker for the Men’s Intercontinental Championship last week here on WWE Raw, but the match ended via disqualification after Dominik Mysterio and Carlito interfered in the match. Finn Balor then also joined them both as they took both Penta and Bron Breakker. In the mix of that Mysterio also offered Penta to join the Judgment Day but he denied the offer before Balor and the company took him out too. Penta and Breakker have joined forces as they take on Balor and Mysterio in a tag team match.
All four men took each other to the absolute limit before Breakker accidentally speared his own teammate Penta and the ringside distraction by Carlito allowed Balor and Mysterio to pick up the win.
Result: Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio defeated Penta and Bron Breakker
Ratings: 7 /10
Backstage segment ft. Chad Gable
WWE Raw then went backstage where GM Adam Pearce told Chad Gable that he could not compete next week here on WWE Raw in his hometown due to his health issues mentioned in his doctor’s note. Pearce also told Gable that El Grande Americano would be in action next week instead.
Penta and Bron Breakker also had a heated argument over the accidental spear that cost them the match earlier.
Logan Paul meets AJ Styles
AJ Styles and Logan Paul then met each other in the ring. Paul tried to flex over his money like he always does, calling fans broke. Paul then teased Styles for a match while pointing at the WrestleMania sign. Paul then tried to attack Styles but he was ready as a fight began between the both of them.
Paul easily took out Styles after a cheap shot.
Backstage segment ft. Lyra Valkyria on WWE Raw
WWE Raw then went backstage where Lyra Valkyria announced that she will defend her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Bayley next week here on WWE Raw on Netflix.
Backstage segment ft. The Judgment Day
WWE Raw then went backstage where Liv Morgan tried to manipulate Dominik Mysterio saying Finn Balor was trying to take all the credit for their win even though he also worked as hard in the match. Morgan then told Mysterio that Balor just wants to piggyback his hard work, and that he deserves a shot against Bron Breakker.
Iyo Sky (c) vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship w/ Bianca Belair as special guest referee
Bianca Belair earned the shot for the Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 41 by winning the 2025 Women’s Elimination Chamber match. Meanwhile, Iyo Sky defeated Rhea Ripley to become the new Women’s World Champion on the Mar. 3rd edition of WWE Raw.
Ripley then attacked both Belair and Sky during their WrestleMania Contract singing on the Mar. 17th edition of WWE Raw and put her name on the contract as well. Ripley then met Sky and Belair last week here on WWE Raw and demanded her rematch for the championship. GM Adam Pearce made the match official and also announced Bianca Belair as special guest referee.
Belair did an absolutely great job as the official during the match but got knocked by Ripley with a kick before she took out Sky with the Riptide, but Belair was not in the ring to count on time. Ripley then slapped Belair moments later into the match when she just tried to do her job.
Sky then also took out Belair from the top rope while aiming for Ripley. Belair then ended the match with double disqualification, allowing Sky to retain her Championship.
All three women then took the fight to each other, with Ripley standing on top once again as she took them both out.
Result: Double DQ, Iyo Sky retains her Women’s World Championship
Ratings: 10 /10
Key Notes and Observation:
- Walking into this match Iyo Sky had never lost a 1-on-1 match against Rhea Ripley.
WWE Raw, Mar. 31: Results Highlights
Tag Team match:
The New Day defeated New Catch Republic
Singles match:
Gunther defeated Jimmy Uso
Tag Team match:
Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio defeated Penta and Bron Breakker
Women’s World Championship:
Double DQ, Iyo Sky retains her Women’s World Championship
My thoughts on this week’s edition of WWE Raw:
With every day passing by and WrestleMania 41 coming closer, WWE has started pushing the boundaries of storylines all across the Red brand. This week’s edition of WWE Raw marked an important stepping stone for setting up the WrestleMania matches in the next couple of weeks.
The match and matches were pretty good and they did the job that they were supposed to do. WWE also took the Men’s and Women’s World Championship storylines to a whole new level which is great to see as have very little time left in the showcase of the immortals. Fans have been begging to see more action than words between Cena and Rhodes and finally got their wishes.
My overall favorite segment was between Gunther, Jimmy, and Jey Uso. WWE literally took the storyline and took to the whole new level.
My Ratings for the show: 7 /10
