Tonight’s WWE RAW airing November 17, 2025, promises an action-packed night live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show sees WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion “The Man” Becky Lynch defend her title against Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri. Plus, 17-time World Champion and reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion John Cena will make his final appearance ever on Monday Night RAW.
The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on Netflix and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!
WWE RAW Results (11/17/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show opens up with Joe Tessitore welcoming us to the show and he says it felt so right for a history-making night. WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch then arrives at Madison Square Garden and she is not pleased. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is then shown signing autographs for fans earlier today. A black SUV then arrives in the arena and out steps Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre.
We then take a look back at what happened on last week’s RAW, where “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio interrupted John Cena in his final appearance in his hometown of Boston. Cena would then go on to defeat Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship, the last title that he had not won, making him a Grand Slam Champion.
Ashley Cooke then sings God Bless America and there are massive “CENA” chants echoing through Madison Square Garden. John Cena’s music then hits and Cena comes out to a huge ovation. Cena then looks blown away by the reaction. Cena then gets in the ring and the crowd chants, “Thank you, Cena.” Cena talks about how enthusiastic the crowd is. Cena then says it is New York City that makes or breaks careers. Cena then says at the end of his he sees people as far as the eye can see. Cena then thanks New York. Cena then says the champ is here.
Cena then says what a night. Cena then says Madison Square Garden has allowed him to appear on the hallowed stage for 23 years. Cena then says there is some extra enthusiasm because this is the last time they can talk together in Madison Square Garden or on RAW. Cena then says it is a bittersweet moment for some and a very important moment for him. Dominik Mysterio’s music then hits and Dominik makes his way down to the ring and he does not look happy.
Dominik then yells at everyone in Spanish. Dominik then says nobody wants to hear what Cena has to say. Dominik then says last week Cena was handed a title shot just like he has been handed everything else. Dominik then says he has fought for everything he has. Dominik then says he wants a rematch for his Intercontinental Championship. Cena then says Dominik has asked for a rematch. Cena then says did you ever come to the right building. Cena then says if you think he is going to back down on his final RAW, hell no. Cena then asks the crowd how do they feel. Cena then says tonight in the World’s Most Famous Arena Dominik Mysterio face to face with him for the Intercontinental Championship. Cena then asks Dominik if he is feeling froggy.
Dominik then says no. Dominik then says they did it Cena’s way already. Dominik then says you had management on your side and your home town on your side. Dominik then says they are going to do it his way. Dominik then says Survivor Series in San Diego. Dominik then says his way, his home turf. Cena then says if Dominik wants it in his home town, he has no problem and he accepts. Cena then says he has a problem that he said he would have a match on his final RAW. Cena then says he sees an opponent in the middle of the ring. Cena then says for tonight let’s forget about the title and focus on the situation. Cena then says he will defend the title in San Diego, but if you have the guts, he will face Cena one on one tonight. Cena then asks Dominik if he is feeling lucky. The Judgment Day’s music then hits and Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh make their way down to the ring.
Cena then gets ready to fight all three men. Dominik then says Cena won’t get his final match on RAW, but he will get his ass beat. Finn, JD and Dominik then kick Cena. They then continue the attack until Sheamus’ music hits and he runs down to the ring so they stop and wait for him to run up the aisle. Sheamus then stops Finn, JD and Dominik for a moment, but the numbers are too much. Cena then jumps in and it is now a three on two attack. Rey Mysterio’s music then hits so the attack stops again and they wait for Rey to run to the ring. Rey then goes after Dominik and Finn and JD are sent to the floor. Dominik then goes to the floor. Cena then says you brought a team and now he has a team ready for a fight. Cena then makes the match.
6-Man Tag Team Match: WWE Intercontinental Champion John Cena, “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio vs. The Judgment Day (JD McDonagh, AAA Mega Champion “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Finn Bálor)
The match starts off with the members of The Judgment Day getting on the apron and they leave. Rey, Cena and Sheamus then go up the aisle to bring them back to the ring. Cena then punches Finn while Sheamus sends Dominik into the ringside barrier. Dominik is then sent into the ring and he kicks Sheamus. Dominik then hits some shoulders in the corner. Sheamus then blocks a hip toss and he holds on for a short arm clothesline. Dominik is then sent into the turnbuckles and Sheamus hits a European uppercut. Dominik then hits some forearms and Sheamus gets Dominik on his shoulders for a slam. Sheamus then hits a Giant Swing. Dominik then kicks Sheamus over the top rope and with some help from JD, Sheamus goes to the floor. JD then tags in and kicks Sheamus in the chest. JD then sends Sheamus into the announce desk. Finn then tags in and he punches Sheamus. Sheamus then punches back. Finn then hits shoulders in the corner. We then get the Judgment Day pose. Finn then chokes Sheamus in the ropes.
JD then hits a leg drop to the back of the head in the ropes. JD then tags in and JD hits a punch to the ribs. JD then hits some shoulders and Sheamus hits some forearms to the back. JD then hits a snap mare and Finn tags in and hits a slingshot boot. Dominik then tags in and he hits a slingshot senton for a near fall. JD then hits an Arabian Press for a near fall. JD then cinches in a front face lock. Sheamus then hits punches and JD hits a jaw breaker. Finn then tags in and they Irish whip Sheamus, but he comes out of the corner with a double clothesline. Rey then tags in and he hits a seated splash on JD. Rey then hits a head scissors on Finn and a kick to the leg. Rey then hits punches and he goes to the ropes for a head scissors on JD. Rey then drop kicks Finn into the ropes, but Dominik trips his father. Rey then hits a drop kick through the ropes on Dom. Finn then hits a back elbow and he sends Rey to the floor.
Rey then holds his wrist as he makes his way back into the ring. Finn then hits some boots on Rey. Finn then sends Rey into the turnbuckles and Dominik tags in and kicks Rey. Dominik then poses. Dominik then sets up for the Three Amigos and Rey tries to escape. Dominik. then hits the first suplex and he holds on and hits the second one. Dominik then hits the third one and he gets a near fall. Dominik then poses again. Finn then tags in and he snap mares Rey and applies a reverse chin lock. Finn then hits a forearm and he gets a near fall. Finn then knocks Sheamus off the apron. Rey then punches Finn and Rey hits some elbows and punches to get out of the corner. Rey then goes to the turnbuckles, but JD holds his leg and Finn hits Rey from behind. JD then tags in and Rey hits a Victory Bomb into JD on the turnbuckles.
Rey then crawls across the ring and he tags in Cena. Cena then hits a flying shoulder tackle and follows it up with a second one. Cena then hits a Blue Thunder Bomb and he sets up for the five knuckle shuffle and he hits it. Cena then gets JD on his shoulders for the Attitude Adjustment, but JD lands on his feet and hits a head butt. Sheamus then hits a jumping boot and Finn hits a sling blade. JD then hits a moonsault followed by a Coup De Grace and a frog splash from Dominik for a near fall. Rey then sends Dominik into the ropes with a drop kick. Finn and JD then pull Dominik to the floor to stop Rey. Dominik, Finn and JD are then pulled to the apron for a triple forearm. Cena then hits a Blue Thunder Bomb on JD and Sheamus hits a uranage back breaker. Rey then hits a reverse atomic drop and he pulls Dominik to the floor. They then line up for a Fifteen Knuckle Shuffle. Rey then drop kicks Finn and JD into the ropes for a 619. Sheamus then hits a Brogue Kick. Cena then hits an Attitude Adjustment for the win.
The winners of the 6-Man Tag Team Match, WWE Intercontinental Champion John Cena, “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio!
We are then told that John Cena vs. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio is official for Survivor Series.
We then see what happened at the end of last Friday’s SmackDown.
We then head to the back, where Nick Aldis says he should have known that Drew McIntyre would do that. Adam Pearce says that McIntyre manipulates the system. Paul Heyman then shows up and he says he senses that they are angry. He then says they are in charge of enforcing the rules and regulations. He then says what he did was within the rules and regulations. Paul then says if you think his fourth pick of Drew McIntyre is too raw wait until you see what he has in store for you. They then look at the contract and they are not happy.
We then see Stephanie Vaquer walking in the back.
Jackie Redmond is at ringside and she runs through some of the celebrities in the crowd. Andrew Schulz then introduces Cam Skattebo. Dominik then says the only good thing to come out of New York is standing in front of you. He then asks when was the last champion in New York. Dominik then pushes Andrew and more athletes show up and Cam pushes Dominik down. The Judgment Day then goes after them and security finally shows up.
Jackie Redmond is now in the ring and she wants to know what happened last week on RAW with Nikki Bella and Stephanie Vaquer so we look at what happened. Jackie then brings out Stephanie Vaquer. Nikki then attacks Vaquer on the stage. Nikki then tells Vaquer that she didn’t come back to cheer on the sidelines. Nikki then says she didn’t come back to be your side kick. Nikki then says she came back to take back what is hers, this division. Nikki then thanks Vaquer for reminding her who the hell she is. Nikki then says you will be giving me a match for that title. Nikki then says you will bow down to the woman who changed this entire industry. Nikki then leaves.
We then take a look at what happened with Charlotte Flair on SmackDown. Lyra Valkyria and Bayley then walk in the back and they stop for Bayley to talk to Asuka and Kairi Sane. Asuka says they need a fifth for WarGames. She then says she can forgive the past and she can forgive Bayley if she joins her team. Bayley then cackles and she wants to make sure she heard Asuka. Bayley then says no. Asuka then says something in Japanese and Kairi says Bayley can’t see her and Asuka yells that word. Lyra then says she is so proud of Bayley and Bayley yells at Lyra.
Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga then make their way down to the ring for the next match of the night and Dolph Ziggler follows.
The Last Time Is Now Tournament First Round Match: MFT’s Solo Sikoa vs. Dolph Ziggler
The match starts off with Solo missing a clothesline and Dolph hitting some punches. Solo then pushes Dolph away and hits a shoulder tackle. Solo then gets Dolph on his shoulders, but Dolph gets back to his feet and hits a drop kick and a clothesline in the corner. Dolph then hits a neck breaker and an elbow drop. Dolph then hits a drop toe hold and hit an STF, but Solo gets to the ropes. Solo then goes to the floor and Dolph hits a clothesline off the apron. Dolph then sends Solo into the announce desk a few times. Dolph then goes up top and hits an elbow drop for a near fall. Dolph then hits some punches and Solo avoids a hesitation DDT. Solo then pushes Dolph away and hits a clothesline.
Dolph then hits an elbow and some punches. Solo then hits a hard Irish whip that sends Dolph throat first into the turnbuckles. Solo then hits some punches and some head butts. Solo then hits another head butt. Solo then hits a running hip attack into the corner. Dolph then punches Solo and Solo responds with a back elbow for a near fall. Dolph then goes for a Fameasser, but Solo counters with a Samoan drop for a near fall. Solo then sets up for another running hip attack, but Dolph moves. Solo then runs into an uppercut and a boot. Dolph then hits a hesitation DDT and a Fameasser for a near fall. Solo avoids a Zig Zag because he is holding the ropes. Solo then hits a uranage for a near fall. Solo then sets up for a Samoan Spike and Dolph ducks it and gets a near fall with a rollup. Solo then misses a splash in the corner and Dolph hits a Zig Zag for a near fall. Dolph then sets up for a super kick, but Solo blocks it. Dolph then hits a super kick, but Solo holds the ropes again to avoid a Zig Zag. Solo then hits a Samoan spike for the win.
The winner of The Last Time Is Now Tournament First Round Match, MFT’s Solo Sikoa!
Je’Von Evans then cuts a promo and says to sit back and enjoy the ride and join him.
We then see Alexa Bliss walking in the backstage area.
Byron Saxton is now in the balcony area and he interviews The New Day and Grayson Waller. Byron asks them about AJ and Dragon’s comments. Woods says they want to be fighting champions so they have to face the best team in the world. He then says they are not fighting champions. He then says Ilja is a fighting champion and if they walked in, they would have won the title. Kofi then says you don’t know anything about being champions. Waller then chokes and he reveals a Pacers’ jersey. Kofi then says they wouldn’t choke like that and you would have champions you could be thankful for.
Alexa Bliss’ music then hits and she makes her way down to the ring. Alexa grabs a mic and starts off by saying she wants to tell everyone about her weekend. Alexa then says Charlotte ignored her texts and phone calls. Alexa then says Charlotte was on her phone because she was showing photos of her time in New York. Alexa then says after all they have been through. Alexa then says she understands how she feels about losing the tag titles, but they can win them back. Alexa then talks about the issue of trust. Alexa then says people told her not to trust Charlotte, but she knows her. Alexa then says Charlotte left her last week and she got her ass kicked because she doesn’t like Rhea. Alexa then says you have never cared about anyone. Alexa then says when she needed her best friend, she decide to take a stand and prove a point because she doesn’t like someone. Alexa then says what the hell.
Alexa is then interrupted by Asuka’s music and she is joined by Kairi Sane, Lash Legend and Nia Jax. Asuka then speaks in Japanese and Kairi laughs. Nia then says what she said. Nia then says look at you standing in the ring like a total loser. Nia then says this is embarrassing. Nia then says the great Alexa Bliss all alone in her sparkly pants. Nia then says as your former best friend, she knows why Charlotte left her. Nia then says nobody is coming to save you so this is going to be fun. They then surround the ring on two sides.
Rhea Ripley’s music then hits and she runs down to the ring with IYO SKY. They then stand tall in the ring, but the four enter and we have a brawl where the numbers are not equal. Asuka and Kairi then work over IYO, while Rhea goes after Asuka. Nia and Lash then stand in the ring with Alexa. Lash then hits a punch after Nia pushes Alexa toward her. Charlotte Flair then comes out with a kendo stick. She then hits Nia and Lash with the kendo stick. IYO and Rhea then deal with Asuka and Kairi. Charlotte then goes over to Alexa to help her up. IYO and Rhea then enter the ring and IYO hugs Rhea and Charlotte laughs. Charlotte then points at Rhea and IYO.
We then take a look at a clip from Tom Rinaldi’s interview with John Cena.
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch then makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night and Maxxine Dupri follows.
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: “The Man” Becky Lynch (c) vs. Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri
The match starts off with Becky yelling at the referee and Dupri hits a boot for a near fall. Dupri then hits a kick and a shoulder tackle. Dupri then goes to the turnbuckles, but Becky stops her and press slams Dupri to the mat. Becky then hits a splash into the corner and she kicks Dupri in the corner. Becky then hits some punches and a back breaker out of a reverse DDT set up. Becky then hits a baseball slide to keep Dupri on the floor. Becky then hits a kick. Becky then sends Dupri into the apron. Dupri then hits some punches and Becky sends her into the ring post. Becky then hits a knee into the corner. Becky then kicks Dupri in the corner. Dupri then punches Becky.
Becky then gets a near fall. Becky then hits some punches and she goes to the turnbuckles for more punches. Dupri then pulls Becky off the turnbuckles and she punches Becky. Both women then exchange punches. Dupri then hits some clotheslines, but she misses a running knee. Dupri then hits a spinning back heel kick for a near fall. Dupri then hits a splash and a fisherman’s suplex and her straps are down. Dupri then hits a step up leg drop to the back of the head area for a near fall. Becky then kicks Dupri away and she hits an elbow. Becky then works on the leg and she hits a GTR for a near fall. Becky then works on the arm, but Dupri hits some punches. Dupri then hits punches on the turnbuckles. Becky then hits a power bomb for a near fall.
Becky then goes for a cross arm breaker and locks it in. Dupri then rolls through and tries for an ankle lock. Becky then reapplies the cross arm breaker and Dupri gets a near fall with a rollup. Dupri then gets a sunset flip for a near fall. Dupri then cinches in an ankle lock, but Lynch manages to escape and she hits a boot on Dupri’s midsection. She then hits a chokeslam on her and goes for a pin, but Dupri gets her foot on the bottom rope to break the fall.
Lynch then becomes frustrated and gets in the referee’s face, then takes her anger out on Dupri and delivers some right hands on her. She then sends her out of the ring, then looks to expose one of the turnbuckles. Before she can, AJ Lee’s music hits and she makes her way down to the ring. Lynch then becomes distracted, opening the door for Dupri to hit a crossbody off the top rope on Lynch for the win.
The winner and new WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri!
Byron Saxton then interviews Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. He asks about what Nikki Bella did. Raquel says she is going to let Byron ask the baddest baddies about anything and you ask that. She then says to ask her about having her title match taken away from her. Roxanne then reminds Byron that she beat Nikki twice. She then says this should be about them. Raquel then says the title will come back to where it belongs.
Je’Von Evans then makes his way down to the ring for the next match of the night and GUNTHER follows.
The Last Time Is Now Tournament First Round Match: “The Ring General” GUNTHER vs. “The Young OG” Je’Von Evans
The match starts off with Evans hitting a kick to the leg. Both men then lock up and GUNTHER cinches in a wrist lock and hits a chop. GUNTHER then cinches in an arm bar. Evans then hits a drop kick, but GUNTHER puts Evans on the apron. GUNTHER then pats Evans on the top of the head and Evans hits some punches and a chop. GUNTHER realizes what happened and he tries for a chop, but misses. Evans then hits another chop. GUNTHER then gets Evans up for a slam, but he escapes. GUNTHER then hits a boot and he rips off Evans’ shirt. GUNTHER then hits a European uppercut. Evans then hits punches and a chop, but GUNTHER responds with one of his own. GUNTHER then hits a forearm to the back. GUNTHER then kicks Evans in the back. Evans then hits a chop and some punches. GUNTHER then hits a slam.
GUNTHER then hits a head butt and some kicks in the corner. GUNTHER then hits a knee and cinches in an abdominal stretch. Evans is able to block it and he reverse the hold. GUNTHER then hits a hip toss to escape. GUNTHER then pie faces Evans in the ropes and chops him. Evans then hits some chops. GUNTHER then sends Evans into the corner and he runs into some boots. Evans then hits a drop kick. GUNTHER then blocks a drop kick and he cinches in a Boston Crab. Evans then rolls through and kicks GUNTHER. GUNTHER then hits a back breaker.
GUNTHER then hits some forearms to the lower back. Evans then hits a forearm and some punches. Evans then hits a chop and more punches. GUNTHER then blocks a thrust kick and he hits a super kick. Evans then goes for a slingshot head scissors, but GUNTHER blocks it. Evans then blocks a power bomb into a rana for a near fall. GUNTHER then cinches in a sleeper and Evans hits a snap mare. Evans then hits a rebound round kick that sends GUNTHER to the floor. Evans then hits a suicide dive, but GUNTHER catches him and GUNTHER power bombs Evans into the apron.
GUNTHER then hits a chop and he hits a back drop driver onto the ringside barrier. The referee then starts his count. Evans then powers up at nine to beat the count. GUNTHER then stands on Evans’ hand and he stomps on the back. GUNTHER then hits a chop and he holds on. GUNTHER then hits another chop. Evans then hits some punches and GUNTHER misses a chop. Evans then hits some chops and GUNTHER slaps Evans. GUNTHER then goes for a German suplex, but Evans lands on his feet and he hits a super kick. GUNTHER then hits a running drop kick and he goes for a power bomb, but Evans counters with a sunset flip for a near fall.
Evans then hits some punches. GUNTHER then pushes Evans and Evans punches some more. GUNTHER then hits a chop. Evans then hits a round kick to the temple, but GUNTHER hits a boot on Evans as he tries to come off the ropes. Evans then hits a stundog millionaire. Evans then hits a forearm to knock GUNTHER off the apron to the floor. Evans then hits a plancha. Evans then goes up top and he hits a cross body. Evans then goes up top again and he hits a frog splash for a near fall. Evans then goes up top and GUNTHER hits a forearm to stop a double jump cutter. GUNTHER then hits a sleeper suplex and a power bomb. GUNTHER then gets a near fall. GUNTHER then hits some elbows to the clavicle and then he applies the sleeper and adds a body scissors. Evans then tries to escape, but GUNTHER reapplies the hold and Evans taps out.
The winner of The Last Time Is Now Tournament First Round Match, “The Ring General” GUNTHER!
We then see AJ Lee and Maxxine Dupri in the back and Jackie Redmond shows up to congratulate her and asks how it feels right now. Maxxine says this means all the hard work paid off. She then says she beat one of the best of all time. She then says she belongs now. She then thanks AJ. AJ then says Maxxine did it. She then says she does not like bullies. Otis and Akira Tozawa then show up to celebrate with Maxxine. Jackie then asks AJ if she is going to stick around. AJ then says she came back to help her husband, but Becky brings something out in her and you never know. Rhea Ripley then shows up and says she wants to chat with AJ.
It is then announced that next week GUNTHER faces the winner of Carmelo Hayes vs. Bronson Reed, Solo Sikoa faces the winner of Penta vs. Finn Balor and the men’s advantage match will take place.
Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Paul Heyman, Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul then make their way down to the ring. Paul introduces himself and everyone else in the ring. He then says he has walked the Samoan Swat Team and Freebirds to the ring for WarGames. Paul then says he has walked the Dangerous Alliance to the ring for WarGames. Paul then says he has walked the Bloodline to the ring for WarGames. Paul then says this is the greatest talent roster he has ever been associated with for WarGames.
CM Punk’s music then hits and he makes his way out with Cody Rhodes, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso. We then have a tense situation with Punk, Jimmy, Jey and Cody on the apron. They then enter the ring and we have a brawl. They then pair off and make their way to the floor until Logan and Punk remain in the ring. Cody then goes after Drew. Punk then hits an Irish whip and a knee followed by a bulldog. Punk then signals for a Go 2 Sleep, but Brock Lesnar’s music hits.
Brock then does the Brock Bounce on the stage and he gets on the apron. Punk then hits a knee on Brock, but Brock hits a couple of Northern Lights Suplexes. Brock then kicks Punk to the floor and Cody enters the ring. Cody then hits. some punches, but Brock responds with a German suplex. Brock then hits another German suplex. He then kicks Cody to the floor. We then get the credits, but it was premature as Roman Reigns’ music hits. He then makes his way to the ring and Brock waits for him to enter the ring. Roman then enters the ring and Roman hits a Superman punch that sends Brock to the floor.
Security then comes to the ring to deal with Roman and Brock. Reed then hits Roman from behind and Reed attacks the security. Reed then hits some elbow drops and he goes up top, but Roman hits a Superman punch. Roman then goes to the floor, but police shows up. Punk then chokes Logan with a kendo stick. Roman then spears Reed through the ringside barrier as the show comes to a close.
Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE RAW on November 17, 2025
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: “The Man” Becky Lynch (c) vs. Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri
- The Last Time Is Now Tournament First Round Match: “The Ring General” GUNTHER vs. “The Young OG” Je’Von Evans
- The Last Time Is Now Tournament First Round Match: MFT’s Solo Sikoa vs. TBD
- We’ll Hear From WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella
- 17-time World Champion and reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion John Cena will make his final appearance ever on Monday Night RAW
