CM Punk shocks WWE RAW with explosive return ahead of backlash

WWE RAW rolled into the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, for its final stop before Backlash, and the red brand delivered a night of surprises, heated rivalries, and one unforgettable return — CM Punk stormed back into the ring to settle scores and sent shockwaves through the locker room.

Penta wins the 4 V 1 and beats JD McDonagh

Good match that #WWERawpic.twitter.com/AXIvAI2sEe

— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) May 6, 2025

The show featured high-octane matches, intense promos, and a dramatic main event that ended in chaos, just days before WWE’s next Premium Live Event.

Quick Match Results:

Penta def. JD McDonagh

Sheamus def. Austin Theory

IYO SKY def. Roxanne Perez

Rusev def. Otis

Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins – World Heavyweight Championship match ended in a no-contest

Best Match of the Night

The main event between Jey Uso and Seth "Freakin" Rollins stole the show. Despite ending without a clear winner, the high-octane action, near falls, and crowd-pleasing finishers had the WWE Universe chanting “This is Awesome!” The match saw interference from Sami Zayn and Bron Breakker, but the biggest shock came when CM Punk made his long-awaited return, taking out his rivals and standing tall as the show closed.

Worst Match of the Night

The opening bout between Penta and JD McDonagh fell flat. Despite Penta’s electrifying presence and revamped entrance, the match was marred by multiple Judgment Day interferences. The crowd seemed disconnected until Penta closed things with a stunning Mexican Destroyer.

Noteworthy Moments

Paul Heyman opened RAW with a fiery promo targeting both CM Punk and Roman Reigns. Heyman accused Punk of destroying his alliance with Reigns and expressed his resentment toward being left with Solo Sikoa. He reminded the crowd how he turned the “Big Dog” into the industry’s biggest star and fiercely defended aligning with Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40.

During the main event, Sami Zayn tried to neutralize Bron Breakker, but was met with yet another brutal spear. The distraction allowed Breakker to also level Jey Uso while Heyman manipulated the situation behind the referee’s back.

As RAW went off-air, the WWE Universe buzzed over CM Punk’s comeback, and with Backlash just around the corner, the stakes have never been higher.