On March 9, WWE Monday Night Raw delivered a tense live show from Seattle streamed on Netflix, continuing the path toward WrestleMania 42. The episode prominently featured CM Punk‘s confrontation with The Usos, creating a charged atmosphere around their ongoing rivalry, while multiple championship pursuits unfolded throughout the night.
Opening Moments Featuring Seth Rollins and The Vision
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce initiated the event by addressing Seth Rollins, cautioning him about rising conflicts with The Vision amid Rollins’s recovery from recent surgery. Before tensions could intensify, Logan Paul and Austin Theory interrupted, prompting the appearance of LA Knight alongside The Usos, who forced the opposition to back down.
Dominik Mysterio Challenges Finn Bálor
Following his recent loss of the Intercontinental Title, Dominik Mysterio confronted Finn Bálor, who insisted that Mysterio must learn to handle his own battles. The confrontation escalated when Mysterio launched an attack, quickly joined by JD McDonagh turning against Bálor to align with Mysterio and The Judgment Day in a four-on-one assault.
Battle for Number One Contender to the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
Six contenders entered a Gauntlet Match to earn a title shot against AJ Lee. The match began with Iyo Sky defeating Lyra Valkyria using an Over the Moonsault. Sky then took down Raquel Rodriguez after an outside distraction involving Liv Morgan and Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer.
Ivy Nile joined next, surprising Sky with a pinfall after a Rodriguez attack. Bayley followed by eliminating Nile using her signature Bayley-to-Belly move. In the final contest, Bayley battled Asuka, with interference from Valkyria and Kairi Sane leading to a decisive Rose Plant finish for Bayley’s victory as the top contender.
Intercontinental Championship Defense by Penta
Champion Penta faced the Original El Grande Americano in a match where the challenger attempted control through strength and technical skill. Penta reversed momentum with a springboard Mexican Destroyer, successfully retaining his Intercontinental Title.
Oba Femi Overcomes Rusev in Physical Encounter
Oba Femi and Rusev clashed in a hard-fought bout, with Rusev dominating early through powerful offense. Femi ultimately turned the tide delivering a spinebuster to claim the pinfall and win the match.
CM Punk and The Usos Face Off in Heated Exchange
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk addressed his rivalry with Roman Reigns ahead of WrestleMania 42 when The Usos interrupted, demanding an apology for Punk’s previous comments about their family. Punk refused, referencing his history with the Anoaʻi lineage while dismissing The Usos as young boys.
“Punk refused and referenced his past history with the Anoaʻi family before calling the Usos young boys.” – WWE Raw Report
The tension exploded as Jimmy Uso threw a microphone at Punk, abruptly ending the show on a volatile note.
Anticipated Developments Following the Episode
Looking ahead, Bayley will challenge AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, heightening the stakes in the women’s division. The conflict between Dominik Mysterio and Finn Bálor is expected to intensify after The Judgment Day’s recent attack. Meanwhile, CM Punk’s confrontation with Roman Reigns remains a focal point as their WrestleMania 42 showdown draws nearer.
Accessing Future Episodes of WWE Monday Night Raw
Fans can catch upcoming episodes of WWE Monday Night Raw every Monday at 7 p.m. CST, streaming live on Netflix from venues such as the Target Center in Seattle. Official updates on match lineups and news are regularly posted on WWE.com to keep audiences engaged and informed.
