WWE Raw Recap - June 9, 2025 (PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ)

Phoenix, AZ — WWE RAW delivered one of its most emotional, shocking, and impactful episodes of the year live from the PPG Paints Arena. From long-awaited returns to championship drama and deeply personal moments, here’s everything that went down on June 9, 2025.

Gunther Regains the Gold

In a brutal and hard-hitting main event, Gunther defeated Jey Uso to once again become the World Heavyweight Champion. Their long-standing rivalry came to a boiling point, with Gunther outlasting Uso in front of a roaring crowd. The win marks Gunther’s second reign and sends a clear message: his dominance is far from over.

Bayley Returns to Settle the Score

After months off TV, Bayley made a thunderous return to confront Becky Lynch, who was in the ring boasting about her new Women's Intercontinental Championship. Bayley didn’t waste time — launching a fierce attack and signaling that she’s back to finish what Becky started at WrestleMania 41.

Ron "R-Truth" Killings — A New Chapter Begins

In one of the most heartfelt moments of the night, R-Truth returned to the WWE Universe not as the comedic figure fans have known, but as Ron Killings — embracing his real name and turning a new page in his career. Surrounded by cheers, Killings delivered a passionate speech and even cut his trademark hair live on air, symbolizing his transformation.

Nikki Bella's Hometown Surprise

The crowd exploded when Nikki Bella made a surprise return in her hometown of Phoenix. The celebration was short-lived, though, as Liv Morgan interrupted and attacked the Hall of Famer, setting up what could be a high-profile feud in the making.

King & Queen of the Ring Tournament Kicks Off

The road to crowning royalty began as WWE launched qualifying rounds for its upcoming King & Queen of the Ring event:

Roxanne Perez qualified in a fierce fatal four-way against Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, and Kairi Sane.

Sami Zayn outlasted Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker, and Penta in a chaotic men’s qualifier.

Both matches showcased top-tier athleticism and teased potential dark horses in the bracket.

Cena and Punk – Collision Incoming?

John Cena made an appearance to address his legacy — only to be confronted by CM Punk, who challenged him for Night of Champions. The arena erupted at the tension between the two legends. Punk is riding high from recent momentum, and the prospect of one last epic showdown is very real.

Other Key Moments

AJ Styles picked up a clean win over Chad Gable in a solid technical contest.

Backstage tension continued among Judgment Day, and the drama seems far from resolved.

Teasers for the upcoming Evolution 2 all-women’s event stirred online buzz throughout the night.

Final Thoughts

With emotional character shifts, legendary returns, tournament action, and title shakeups, June 9’s RAW delivered major movement heading into the summer. Gunther is back on top, Bayley is ready for war, and fans have more reasons than ever to stay locked in.

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