Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 3, 2025

CM Punk heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Punk thanks AJ Lee, the fans and "Main Event" Jey Uso, for their support in becoming World Heavyweight Champion again. He hopes that he and Jey can become friends, but he will not cry if it is not meant to be, as he is not here to make friends; he is here to make money. He says that he does not know how much time he has left, and that he must hold on to the World Heavyweight Championship as tightly as he can. He says that there is no Seth "Freakin'" Rollins in the snakes waiting to cash in on him before mimicking how Rollins has swung the title around from one end. After warning that he will put Rollins back on the couch if he gets back in his business, Punk says that with a crown comes a target, and if he is not the best in the world on any given day, he can lose the World Heavyweight Championship. He knows that Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed and coming for his title, then says that he wants to be a fighting champion as there are a lot of people he wants to punch in the face, The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed) being three of them. Punk says he wants to face the best WWE has to offer such as "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Sheamus, and John Cena, then tells anyone who has earned or deserved a title shot to get in line, as the champ is here. Logan Paul suddenly shows up, much to CM Punk's chagrin, and Punk tells him to go to SmackDown and face Ilja Dragunov for the WWE United States Championship. Logan calls himself a Ferrari nobody can afford and Punk a used Honda Civic with over 300,000 miles, then brags about beating John Cena at WrestleMania and says he deserves it before The Vision shows up. Paul Heyman announces that The Vision are about to head to the ring, stating that he sees "a bitch without an owner" in Logan Paul and that "Big" Bronson Reed is the one who belongs at the front of the line. He also states that Bron Breakker belongs at the front of the line as well before stating that Logan is part of the line waiting to get in line for an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship and reminding Punk he did not lose "their title." Heyman tells Logan Paul that he is at the wrong place at the wrong time and to get to stepping now, but Logan Paul tells The Vision that he was here first and that they should have gotten here faster. Breakker says Heyman bought everybody two weeks to live after he and Bronson dropped Rollins in the dirt, then tells Punk he had his moment and that he is not waiting anymore. Bronson says he is coming for what belongs to him and that nothing else stands in his way but CM Punk and "a dumbass YouTube who thinks he's tough," and tells them to get out of his ring before he whips them both like a dog. Punk tells Logan it is time to fight, and to either fight with him or get out of his ring. Logan gets out of the ring, but Bronson and Breakker get in his way. Breakker shoves Logan before he and Bronson gang up on Punk. As Punk is attacked, Logan Paul gets in the ring and fights The Vision only to get ganged up on as well. Bronson hits Logan with the Tsunami just before Punk gets back in the ring with a metal folding chair, forcing Bronson and Breakker to retreat.

The Judgment Day (Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez) beat Stephanie Vaquer and Nikki Bella.

We hear from John Cena, who talks about who he wants to face in his last match. He says he wants to face whoever is willing to step up to take the opportunity that he stepped up to take on his first day. He announces a 16-man tournament with randomly chosen participants from Raw, SmackDown, NXT and elsewhere with men he has a history with as well as men he has never faced, with the winner facing him at the next Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13th.

Backstage, CM Punk runs into "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey admits he has been all over the place, and says he saw what happened tonight and should have been there. He says he appreciates the fight Punk gave him, then tells Punk that everyone is coming after him. He then says that he wants a piece of the action tonight, and Punk accepts the offer.

Penta beats El Grande Americano after both Rayo and Bravo get ejected from ringside for getting physically involved in the match and Penta is able to counter El Grande Americano's loaded headbutt. After the match, Penta outsmarts Rayo and Bravo.

We hear from The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Asuka says everyone needs to recognize that she is the one true legend of the women's division and that what they did last week was just a small taste of what they are capable of. She says that they will keep tearing the division apart until they are given a Women's Tag Team Championship match, and that they have not forgotten about Bayley. Asuka says she let Bayley walk away, but her kindness will not last much longer, as The Kabuki Warriors will do whatever it takes to become Women's Tag Team Champions.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio heads to the ring. Dominik says that he proved without a doubt that he is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time, the greatest AAA Mega Champion, and the greatest luchador of all time, and that there is no man who can stop him. All of a sudden, Rey Mysterio shows up. He tells Dominik he can say he is the best of all time all he wants, but he draws the line at Dominik says he is king of the luchadores, as he considers that an insult. Rey mentions some of the great luchadores of the last thirty years, including Eddie Guerrero. Dominik tells Rey to keep his father's name out of his mouth, then tells Rey that he did not consider himself among the best. Rey says he will not stand here and let Dominik disrespect lucha libre, but Dominik says that Rey is jealous and "already stealing his mustache" and that Rey is cashing in because he made the Mysterio name relevant. He also says that he has already surpassed everything Rey has done in every way, shape or form, then asks if he has to kick his ass again before telling him to get out of the ring. Rey says that as long as he is around, Dominik will never be king of the luchadores, the ring will never be Dominik's, and Dominik will never be the greatest Mysterio. Dominik pretends to turn around to hit a cheap shot, and this leads to a brawl where Rey gets the upper hand. Rey hits the 619, but Dominik rolls out of the ring before Rey can hit the top rope splash.

Backstage, Lyra Valkyrie meets up with Bayley. Bayley says they have a match to focus on and that they can talk about The Kabuki Warriors' (Asuka and Kairi Sane) actions from last week later.

Becky Lynch suddenly stands on the announce desk and states that The Vision have lost their minds and lost everything while she is dealing with a crooked referee who is hell-bent on holding her down while General Manager Adam Pearce has sent her home to cool down. She claims that New Mexico is only cool because of Breaking Bad and says that Maxxine Dupri does not belong in WWE, and that one survives by being good, not by being lucky, then says she is the greatest women's wrestler of all time and that the wrestling media says she is. Becky says she is a lifelong student of the game and that Maxxine Dupri is not a test one can cram for, then warns Maxxine Dupri that if she makes one wrong move, it will be her last. Becky then has a staredown with The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) as they are on their way to the ring for the next match.

The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) beat Bayley and Lyra Valkyria by submission with an Asuka Lock from Asuka to Bayley. After the match, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss rush into the ring as The Kabuki Warriors are about to attack Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, and The Kabuki Warriors retreat.

Backstage, Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez celebrate their win and Raquel's upcoming Women's World Championship match. Finn Balor mentions his and McDonagh's plans to win the World Tag titles back when "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio storms in angry about Rey Mysterio's return, and asks where Finn and McDonagh was. Finn tells Dominik that he wants the spotlight to himself, and that he and McDonagh have to get the World Tag Team Championships back thanks to him before they leave. Raquel and Roxanne tell Dominik to be in their corner and make it up to them.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dragon Lee retain the World Tag Team Championships against The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and JD McDonagh) after "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio's interference attempts backfire and Sheamus shows up to take out Dominik.

Backstage, Nikki Bella catches up with Stephanie Vaquer to apologize for tonight's loss. Vaquer says it is okay and that she is ready to defend her title, but Nikki feels like she is making bad decisions since her return. Vaquer tells Nikki she is still amazing and that she paved the way for this division. Nikki wishes Vaquer luck in her championship defense.

We see another casino-related advertisement for WrestleMania 42.

Backstage, Paul Heyman meets up with "Main Event" Jey Uso, saying that he cannot figure out why Jey would want to team up with CM Punk. Jey says that Punk faced him one-on-one, man-to-man, then says that he is focused on what he himself says. Heyman warns Jey that anyone who does not conform to The Vision will be dealt with at the door, then tells Jey that does not apply to him because he has a vision all his own. He wishes Jey luck tonight, then leaves.

General Manager Adam Pearce announces that the first two opening matches in The Last Time Is Now Tournament are Rusev vs. Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sheamus. He then announces that SmackDown Nick Aldis will draw the names for the next two opening matches in the tournament later this week on SmackDown.

"Main Event" Jey Uso and CM Punk vs. The Vision (Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed) ends in a double count-out. After the match, both teams continue to brawl, and the brawl ends with a Spear and Tsunami to Jey Uso. Bronson and Breakker retreat when Punk gets in the ring with a metal folding chair, but Bronson and Breakker soon get chairs of their own. Logan Paul suddenly shows up and dons his brass knuckles, then punches Punk out. He then removes his brass knuckles and places them in Heyman's hand to end the show.

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