WWE Raw Results - September 15, 2025: Cena Fired Up, AJ Lee Sparks Chaos, and Wrestlepalooza Looms

Springfield, MA — The final Raw before Wrestlepalooza delivered star power, promos that cut deep, and some important in-ring outcomes. But it also featured plenty of filler, with long stretches that felt more like a stage production than a red-hot go-home show.

John Cena Rallies Springfield

The second hour opened with a roar as John Cena made his way to the ring, greeted with thunderous chants of “Cena!” The Springfield crowd gave him a hero’s welcome as he reflected on his roots at nearby Springfield College. Cena declared he may be afraid of Brock Lesnar, but he will never back down.

“The last real Champion leaves this place better than they found it,” Cena said, promising to fight The Beast head-on at Wrestlepalooza.

This heartfelt promo set the stage for what WWE is billing as a generational clash: Cena vs. Lesnar, live on the ESPN DTC App.

Match 1: Lyra Valkyria def. Roxanne Perez

• Back-and-forth action saw Perez nearly steal it after interference from Raquel Rodriguez, but Raquel was ejected.
• Valkyria battled back and nailed the Night Wing for the pin.

Post-match: Raquel blindsided Lyra before Perez joined in. Bayley made a surprise save, cleaning house with a Bayley-to-Belly and celebrating with the fans.

Match 2: Penta def. Kofi Kingston

• With Xavier Woods and Grayson Waller at ringside, Kingston tried to outmaneuver Penta.
• Despite distractions, Penta hit a devastating springboard Mexican Destroyer for the victory.

Winner: Penta

This continues The New Day’s ongoing frustrations with Adam Pearce’s booking, with Kingston suffering the same fate as Woods.

Rollins & Lynch Confront Punk & AJ Lee

In the night’s most heated segment, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch basked in their arrogance before being interrupted by CM Punk and AJ Lee.

• Punk mocked their dual theme songs and leather outfits.
• Rollins bragged about being World Heavyweight Champion, only for Punk to remind him it’s “for now.”
• Becky questioned AJ’s health and mental toughness, calling her return irresponsible.
• AJ fired back, mocking Becky’s expressions and warning that unpredictability is her greatest weapon.

The segment descended into chaos:

• AJ slapped Rollins.
• Punk and Rollins brawled.
• Becky planted AJ with a Manhandle Slam and slapped Punk twice.
• Rollins and Lynch posed with their titles, standing tall as the segment ended.

This verbal war and physical altercation set the stage perfectly for their mixed tag clash at Wrestlepalooza.

Read More: Full segment breakdown

Match 3: El Grande Americano def. Dragon Lee

• A chaotic bout featuring multiple masked clones of Americano interfering.
• AJ Styles tried to expose the ruse but was overwhelmed.
• Ultimately, Americano locked in a back submission, forcing Dragon Lee to tap.

Winner: El Grande Americano

Match 4: Stephanie Vaquer def. Kairi Sane

• Respectful start, but Asuka’s ringside presence loomed large.
• After trading near falls, Vaquer hit the Devil’s Kiss followed by the SVB for the win.

Winner: Stephanie Vaquer

Post-match: Asuka tried to confront Vaquer, but IYO SKY intervened, keeping tensions high ahead of Wrestlepalooza.

Match 5: Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed def. LA Knight & Jimmy Uso

• Jimmy fought valiantly, tagging with LA Knight against the powerhouse duo.
• Knight nearly had Reed pinned, but Bron interfered.
• Reed hit the Jagged Edge to seal the win.

Winners: Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed

Post-match chaos:

• Jey Uso ran in with a chair to even the odds.
• LA Knight teased alliance but blindsided Jey with the BFT to close the show.

🗣️ Wrestling.news | Backstage Take

This was a strange Raw. The highlights — Cena’s heartfelt promo, AJ Lee’s fiery exchange with Becky, and Penta continuing his dominance — all hit the mark. But the pacing dragged, with segments overproduced to the point where the show felt more like a Broadway play than a live go-home broadcast.

Still, the seeds are planted for Wrestlepalooza. Cena vs. Lesnar feels massive, Rollins/Lynch vs. Punk/AJ has real fire, and the tag division’s chaos adds depth. The filler? Not so much. WWE can’t afford to miss on Saturday, especially with ESPN executives framing Wrestlepalooza as the next 'WrestleMania'.

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