The final episode of Monday Night RAW for the year 2025 delivered a blockbuster night of action, setting the stage for an explosive start to 2026. The event, held at the KIA Center in Orlando, Florida, was packed with championship coronations, a stunning comeback, and intense rivalries reaching their boiling point.
Main Event Mayhem and Championship Glory
The night's headline act saw the WWE World Tag Team Championships on the line in a thrilling contest. Defending champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee put their titles against the formidable brother duo of Jimmy and Jey Uso. The match was a fast-paced, back-and-forth classic that had the Orlando crowd on the edge of their seats. In the climactic final moments, The Usos delivered their signature double superkicks, followed by the 1D finisher on Dragon Lee to secure the pinfall victory. With this win, Jimmy and Jey Uso were crowned the new WWE World Tag Team Champions, ending 2025 on the highest note possible.
Triple Threat Thriller and Heated Confrontations
The women's division was center stage in a high-stakes triple threat match for the WWE Women's World Championship. Champion Stephanie Vaquer defended her title against both Nikki Bella and Raquel Rodriguez. The bout was a hard-fought battle with all three superstars looking to claim the gold. The end came when Raquel Rodriguez attempted to hit a double Tejana Bomb on both her opponents. She successfully connected with Nikki Bella, but Stephanie Vaquer managed to evade. The champion then swiftly pulled Rodriguez out of the ring and capitalized by pinning Bella to successfully retain her championship.
The show opened with major developments in the ongoing saga of The Vision. Paul Heyman officially confirmed Austin Theory as a permanent member of the faction, hyping the group's dominance. This celebration was cut short by the arrival of CM Punk, who demanded a face-to-face showdown with The Vision's powerhouse, Bron Breakker. The two exchanged fiery words, sharply intensifying the buildup for their scheduled title match on the first RAW of the new year.
Surprise Returns and Dominant Victories
In other key matches, Gunther continued his path of destruction by defeating R-Truth. Truth, a close ally of John Cena, stepped up to challenge The Ring General after Gunther boasted about making Cena submit. Despite a valiant effort, R-Truth ultimately succumbed to the same fate, tapping out to Gunther's punishing sleeper hold.
Austin Theory's first singles match since his return to WWE was against Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. The match took a shocking turn when Logan Paul interfered, attacking Mysterio and causing a disqualification win for the luchador. As Paul and Theory prepared to inflict more damage on Mysterio, the arena erupted as Penta made a shocking and unexpected return to WWE, rushing to the ring to save Rey Mysterio from the double assault.
This final RAW of 2025 successfully delivered major twists, new titleholders, and fresh storylines, ensuring that the WWE Universe will be eagerly tuning in as the new year begins.
