WWE Raw Results - October 20, 2025: Jey Uso Punches His Ticket to CM Punk Showdown, but Fans Aren’t Sold on WWE’s Direction

Sacramento Erupts, But WWE Creative Leaves Fans Cold

This week’s Monday Night Raw from Sacramento was loaded with drama, title changes, and one controversial decision that has fans and insiders alike scratching their heads. From a shocking opening with Adam Pearce and Paul Heyman to a chaotic main event Battle Royal, the road to Saturday Night’s Main Event is officially set — with CM Punk vs. Jey Uso headlining for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship on November 1 in Salt Lake City.

But not everyone’s thrilled with how we got there.

Opening Segment: Heyman’s Vision Rewrites WWE’s Future

General Manager Adam Pearce kicked off the show announcing that Seth Rollins had undergone major surgery following his brutal match at Crown Jewel — forcing him to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Before Pearce could finish, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman stormed the ring carrying the title Rollins had fought so hard to defend that was stolen by Breakker last week on Raw.

Pearce demanded the championship be surrendered, prompting a tense standoff where Breakker mocked the GM before Heyman convinced him to “play nice.” Breakker finally handed the title back — through Heyman — before Heyman delivered a blistering promo declaring The Vision as the true heirs of WWE’s future.

Heyman labeled Rollins a “bum shoulder bitch” and promised that Breakker and Reed were the real main eventers of tomorrow. The crowd erupted with boos as Heyman smirked and welcomed everyone to Monday Night Raw.

👉 Full Segment Breakdown With Highlight Clips

New Tag Champs Crowned — AJ Styles & Dragon Lee Shock Judgment Day

In a high-energy opener, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee dethroned Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh to become the new WWE World Tag Team Champions.

After an intense back-and-forth, Styles hit a devastating Styles Clash on Bálor for the win. The victory electrified the crowd — one of the few feel-good moments of the night — as the duo celebrated with their newly won titles.

👉 Full Match Breakdown With Highlight Clips

Dominik Mysterio Survives Rusev’s Wrath (Barely)

Dominik Mysterio once again retained the WWE Intercontinental Championship, escaping Rusev in a match that saw heavy interference and cheap tactics. Despite Rusev dominating early, Mysterio used underhanded tricks — including a hidden hammer and a low blow — to pick up the pinfall following a Frog Splash.

Post-match, Penta El Zero Miedo appeared and delivered a springboard tornado DDT to Rusev, setting up what could be a heated triple-threat feud in the coming weeks.

Becky Lynch Retains — But Not Without Controversy

In women’s action, Becky Lynch retained the Women’s Intercontinental Championship after intentionally getting disqualified against Maxxine Dupri. Lynch’s relentless assault post-match — capped off with a brutal Manhandle Slam — drew massive heat from the Sacramento crowd.

Later backstage, Heyman approached Lynch, offering her a spot in The Vision. Becky wasn’t having it, calling Heyman a “penguin-faced prick” before warning him that Seth Rollins would eventually destroy everything he built.

Stephanie Vaquer Defeats Roxanne Perez — Chaos Ensues

Stephanie Vaquer scored a hard-fought victory over Roxanne Perez, surviving interference from Raquel Rodriguez. Post-match, Raquel attacked Vaquer, prompting Nikki Bella to make a shocking return to Raw, saving Vaquer and clearing the ring.

The two shared mutual respect backstage, teasing a potential new alliance in the women’s division.

Main Event: Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal

The main event saw chaos, surprises, and sibling tension as superstars battled for the right to face CM Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event. With names like LA Knight, AJ Styles, Sheamus, Ivar, and both Usos in the mix, the stakes couldn’t have been higher.

After eliminations from Dominik Mysterio, AJ Styles, and LA Knight, it came down to the Usos — and Jey shockingly eliminated both LA Knight and his own brother Jimmy to secure the victory.

Moments later, Jey dumped Dominik Mysterio over the top rope to officially become the No. 1 Contender for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

CM Punk joined Jey in the ring for a tense staredown as Sacramento gave a mixed reaction — excitement for Punk’s return match, but doubt that Jey Uso is the right opponent.

👉 Full Match Breakdown With Highlight Clips

Wrestling.news | Backstage Take

While the show delivered strong in-ring work, insiders and fans are questioning WWE Creative’s direction. Jey Uso’s previous singles title run was viewed as a “creative flop,” and many feel his victory here was the most predictable outcome possible.

With WWE viewership hitting its lowest numbers in years, critics are calling this booking “uninspired” and “safe.” Triple H and the writing team may be hoping CM Punk’s name value carries Saturday Night’s Main Event, but pairing him with Jey Uso feels like WWE is playing not to lose — instead of playing to win.

“This decision screams zero creativity,” one longtime industry source told Wrestling.news. “It’s like they’re recycling all over again — and fans see right through it.”

Final Thought:

Jey Uso may have earned his “Main Event” nickname back tonight, but unless WWE delivers a shocker in Salt Lake City, this matchup looks like a one-way street to another CM Punk coronation.

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