WWE Raw Results
October 20, 2025
Sacramento, California (Golden 1 Center)
Commentary: Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett
Results by: Murad of wrestly.com
WWE Raw delivered one of its most dramatic nights of 2025 on October 20, following Seth Rollins’ shocking injury and forced World Heavyweight Title vacancy. The show was loaded with high-stakes matches, surprise returns, title changes, and a chaotic No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal to determine who would face CM Punk for the vacant championship.
Below is a fully rewritten, humanized, SEO-optimized recap of the entire event—including results tables, match highlights, and added storyline insights to help this article rank on Google.
Table of Contents
Vacant World Heavyweight Championship: Fallout from Seth Rollins’ Injury
Raw opened with a somber update: Seth Rollins officially vacated the World Heavyweight Championship after being injured at WWE Crown Jewel and suffering an additional beating at the hands of The Vision the previous week.
Moments later, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman addressed the WWE Universe. Heyman justified their brutal betrayal of Rollins, claiming that Rollins “stood in the way of the future of WWE.” Breakker insisted he was the rightful face of Raw, while Reed warned the roster that Rollins’ downfall was just the beginning.
To restore order, WWE officials announced a No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal to determine who would face CM Punk for the vacant World Heavyweight Title at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Match Results – WWE Raw October 20, 2025 (Table Format)
Full Match Results Table
| Match | WWE Superstars | Result | Match Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Tag Team Championship | AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh | Styles & Lee win (New Champions) | Dragon Lee wiped out JD at ringside; AJ countered Bálor’s Styles Clash attempt and hit his own to secure victory |
| Intercontinental Championship | Dominik Mysterio vs. Rusev | Dominik Mysterio retains | Penta distracted Rusev; Dom caught Rusev with a low blow behind the ref’s back and used 619 + frog splash |
| Women’s Intercontinental Championship | Becky Lynch vs. Maxxine Dupri | Maxxine wins by DQ | Becky snapped and attacked Dupri with the title belt |
| Women’s World Championship | Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez | Stephanie Vaquer retains | Vaquer hit Angel’s Wings; Nikki Bella returned to stop a Judgment Day attack |
| No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal | Multiple Superstars | Jey Uso wins | Jey outlasted Dominik Mysterio, eliminated him last; also caused Jimmy Uso & LA Knight’s elimination |
AJ Styles & Dragon Lee Capture the World Tag Team Titles
In one of the biggest shocks of the night, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee dethroned The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh in a match that showcased fast pacing, precision teamwork, and high-impact spots.
Dragon Lee neutralized JD McDonagh at ringside with a perfectly timed dive, leaving Bálor alone with AJ. When Finn attempted to hit the Styles Clash, AJ reversed the move into his own devastating version, securing the pin and the titles.
This victory ended The Judgment Day’s long tag-team dominance and sent the crowd into a frenzy.
Dominik Mysterio Retains the Intercontinental Championship Against Rusev
The Intercontinental Title match delivered chaos the moment Penta appeared at ringside. His distraction allowed “Dirty” Dom to grab the ring hammer hidden in his belt. Rusev caught him, exposing the weapon to the referee—but as the ref turned to discard it, Dominik landed a low blow.
With Rusev stunned, Dom executed his signature 619 followed by a frog splash, securing another controversial victory.
After the match, Penta jumped into the ring and hit Rusev with a springboard tornado DDT, possibly teasing a future feud.
Becky Lynch Loses by Disqualification After Losing Her Cool
In an unexpected twist, Becky Lynch snapped during her Women’s Intercontinental Championship match against Maxxine Dupri. Mid-match, Becky lost control and struck Dupri with the title belt, giving Maxxine a victory via disqualification.
This rare moment of frustration could signal deeper issues for Becky—possibly leading to a storyline where she begins to unravel under pressure.
Stephanie Vaquer Retains the Women’s World Championship; Nikki Bella Returns
Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer put on another dominant performance, hitting Angel’s Wings on Roxanne Perez after launching herself off the top rope onto both Perez and Raquel Rodriguez at ringside.
But the real shock came post-match when The Judgment Day attacked Perez—only for WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella to make a surprise return. She cleared the ring and stood side-by-side with Vaquer, hinting at a future alliance or even a championship challenge.
Jey Uso Wins the No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal
The main event Battle Royal was chaotic from start to finish, featuring top stars including LA Knight, Dominik Mysterio, Jimmy Uso, Rusev, Bron Breakker, and more.
The final minutes saw Jey Uso collide with LA Knight and Jimmy Uso, sending them both over the top rope. Dominik Mysterio tried to capitalize, but Jey countered and eliminated him to win the match.
Jey Uso now heads to Saturday Night’s Main Event for a massive showdown with CM Punk for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.
A true career-defining opportunity.
FAQs
1. Why was the World Heavyweight Championship vacated?
Seth Rollins suffered an injury at WWE Crown Jewel and was attacked the following week, forcing him to relinquish the title.
2. Who won the Battle Royal on Raw October 20, 2025?
Jey Uso won and will face CM Punk for the vacant championship.
3. Did any championships change hands?
Yes. AJ Styles and Dragon Lee won the World Tag Team Titles.
4. Why did Becky Lynch get disqualified?
She struck Maxxine Dupri with the title belt, losing her composure mid-match.
5. Who returned on Raw?
Nikki Bella made a surprise return to stop The Judgment Day’s post-match attack.
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