Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 16, 2025

Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio head to the ring to start tonight's show. Dominik says tonight is all about Liv, and Liv says that everyone needs reminding that the Raw women's division is hers and that when you talk about the division, you talk about her. Liv says that Nikki Bella learned the hard way last week and is sitting at home watching her while all beat up like she should be, then says that she paved her own way and became a record breaking and history making four-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, which makes her the greatest women's tag team champion of all time. She then demands respect as well as the rematch she never got for the Women's World Championship. Liv tells Iyo Sky that they can do things the easy way or the hard way, then Iyo Sky shows up and tells Liv to shut her mouth, as all she does is whine and show disrespect, especially to her and Nikki Bella. She then says that if Liv wants to fight her, then she is right here. Liv says she wants to fight Iyo, but only for the Women's World Championship, but if Iyo is scared, then she is okay with Iyo handing the title to her. Iyo tells Liv that she cannot steal the title like Liv stole Dominik Mysterio, who tells Iyo to make things easier on herself and hand the title to Liv. Iyo agrees, then tosses it to Liv before drop kicking her and kicking Dominik in the back of the head.

Backstage, Liv Morgan speaks with Raquel Rodriguez, telling her to go out there and win before going after Kairi Sane.

Asuka beats Raquel Rodriguez, Stephanie Vaquer and Ivy Nile to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament after Rhea Ripley hits Raquel on the outside with Riptide. The match is Asuka's first in thirteen months. After the match, Cathy Kelley interviews Asuka in the ring. Asuka says that the fire did not die and that is it still alive, and that she will become Queen of the Ring.

Backstage, Liv Morgan realizes she will have to take care of things herself. Meanwhile, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio accompanies JD McDonagh to the ring while Finn Balor takes care of things at the clubhouse at Dominik's behest. Finn then meets with Roxanne Perez with an idea on how to help Liv out.

Gunther heads to the ring. He says that "Main Event" Jey Uso was the better man for one night at WrestleMania, and that every other night, he has been untouchable. He says he has heard all the rumors and chatter about what is next for him, and says that it will not be Goldberg after he cast him out in front of his family and taught him a lesson. He then says that Seth "Freakin'" Rollins has the Money in the Bank briefcase and that he has what Seth wants, and since Seth views him as a target, he will make it very easy for him. Suddenly, Goldberg makes a surprise appearance and tells Gunther that he is here to congratulate him on winning the World Heavyweight Championship before bringing up what Gunther did to him in front of his family and telling Gunther that he will end it where it started in Atlanta, Georgia at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12th.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats JD McDonagh, then hits "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio with the Pelé Kick after the match when Dominik tries to attack him. Styles goes for a Phenomenal Forearm, but Finn Balor saves Dominik. Styles then raises up the Intercontinental Championship. Finn, Dominik and McDonagh surround the ring, but Styles is able to get away from all of them and steal the Intercontinental Championship at the same time.

Backstage, Sheamus is met by Alpha Academy (Akira Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri) and Natalya. Maxxine says that Otis will be better soon, and Natalya asks Sheamus to take care of Rusev. As Sheamus says that he will bully the bully, Akira Tozawa tells Sheamus to kick Rusev's ass.

Bayley notices The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller and Austin Theory) arguing on the way to the ring.

Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams is seen in the crowd.

Bayley heads to the ring. She says that one does not know what they have until it is gone, and that when she steps into the ring, she knows what she has and what it feels like to be in it, because every time she gets an opportunity to be in front of the fans, she revels in it. She says that this is what she puts her heart and soul into every single night, and two months ago, she was stripped of a WrestleMania match and robbed of an opportunity to go after the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. She says she does not come in day in and day out putting her body on the line for just one night; she does it every night for the fans. Bayley calls out Becky Lynch, telling her that her attack on her only made her stronger, and while Becky Lynch being two steps ahead of her ate at her, she is climbing the ladder and she is knocking Becky down and taking back what she took from her. Bayley then calls Becky out, and Becky shows up and heads to the ring dressed in Chicago Bears gear, causing the fans to chant "Bears still suck." Becky says it will be the last time, then says that Bayley accepts being second fiddle "much like the Packers" and she does not. Becky says that Bayley would rather have a couple of fake friends than a legacy while she is the opposite, but Bayley says she built her own legacy and is so comfortable with it that she does not bringing the locker room with her. Becky says she fought for the people, but the people stopped fighting for her, and that they stopped fighting for Bayley ever since she took her out of WrestleMania and nobody gave a damn about Bayley while they cheered for her. Bayley says that Becky sounds like an idiot and cares too much about what the fans think of her to the point that she took a whole year off and still had to take her out and then took out Lyra Valkyria when she got concerned about the fans booing her. Becky tells Bayley that the fans cheered for that, too. Bayley then asks Becky if she remembers having to fight for opportunities or if her head is so far up her own ass that she does not even remember anymore. Becky laughs and admits she does not know what that feels like, then asks Bayley if she knows what championship gold feels like. Bayley dares Becky to remind her and step up to her, and Becky tells Bayley she will have a match, but not tonight and not for her title; instead, it will be next week. Becky then tries to slap Bayley, but Bayley responds by punching Becky in the face.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey says tonight's match is very important and that he and Gunther have each others' respect. He says Gunther can look past Seth "Freakin'" Rollins and Goldberg, and if he has to become King of the Ring to get the World Heavyweight Championship, he will do it.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles meets with General Manager Nick Aldis and returns the Intercontinental Championship to him, then Aldis puts him in a match with "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio for the title at Night of Champions. Styles leaves, then Bayley shows up. Aldis says that next week, Bayley will face Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, seeing that Bayley is owed a title match after Becky's attack on her. Aldis leaves, then Lyra Valkyria gets Bayley's attention. =Lyra welcomes Bayley back, but is unhappy that Bayley did not reach back out to her in the last two months. Bayley says she is doing what is best for her and tells her that the last two months have been rough, but Lyra warns her that if she wins the Women's Intercontinental Championship, she will do what is best for her and beat her for the title.

Kairi Sane vs. Liv Morgan ends as soon as it begins with Liv Morgan's right shoulder becomes legitimately dislocated during a takedown. (It is later reported that Liv Morgan will be out of action for six months - potentially the rest of the year - and will require surgery.) After the commercial break, we see footage of Liv Morgan being helped to the back. Shortly afterwards, it is announced that Liv Morgan has indeed dislocated her right shoulder.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sami Zayn. Sami Zayn states that he has talked about the World Heavyweight Championship and what it means to him, and that the opportunity is here again and something feels different this time. Karrion Kross shows up and says there is nothing different about this and that he is doing the same thing expecting a different result, and tells Sami Zayn that he will face Randy Orton and lose and stay at zero while Randy Orton goes on to become a fifteen-time world champion. Sami says that if he is crazy, then Karrion is a coward, as he talks big but cannot back it up while he has picked himself back up when he has failed. He says that King of the Ring is his priority, and that after this is finished, they will finally have their match once and for all. Karrion smiles and proclaims "It's about time," then leaves.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Bronson Reed, Rusev and Sheamus in a Fatal 4-Way to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Jey Uso is shoved off the top rope by Bron Breakker. Sami Zayn shows up and fights Breakker on the outside only to get thrown over the announce table, then Penta shows up and takes Breakker out with a dive over the tope. Meanwhile, Bronson hits Jey with a Death Valley Driver, but as he goes for a Tsunami, he is shoved off the top rope by LA Knight. Jey hits Bronson with a superkick and a Spear, then hits him with the Uso Splash across the back. After a second Uso Splash, Jey gets the pin and the win to advance in the tournament. After the match, an angry Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and gets in the ring to stalk Jey, but "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and confronts Rollins to make the save for Jey. Rollins becomes furious, then slowly leaves the ring. Cody and Jey, knowing they will be opponents in the semi-finals next week, shake hands to end the show.

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