The February 17, 2025, edition of WWE Raw, broadcast live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivered electrifying matches and major developments as the road to WrestleMania 41 heats up. From Elimination Chamber qualifiers to an unsanctioned match announcement, here’s a breakdown of the night’s action-packed events.
Sami Zayn kicked off the show with a passionate promo about Kevin Owens' recent attack, highlighting their long, turbulent history. Zayn made it clear he wasn’t looking for reconciliation this time and demanded a face-off at Elimination Chamber. WWE official Adam Pearce initially refused the request, but Zayn's relentless persistence paid off. The match was officially booked as an Unsanctioned Match for the upcoming pay-per-view in Toronto.
AJ Styles made his long-awaited return to in-ring action since the Royal Rumble, facing Dominik Mysterio. Despite Dominik’s efforts, including assistance from Carlito, Styles delivered a stunning Styles Clash to secure the victory. Post-match, Bron Breakker attempted a sneak attack, but Styles evaded, causing Breakker to inadvertently spear Mysterio. The tension between Styles and Breakker continues to build.
In a high-stakes match, Dakota Kai defeated Ivy Nile to become the number-one contender for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. Despite Nile's relentless attacks on Kai’s injured knee, Kai countered with a GTK for the win. Champion Lyra Valkyria confronted Kai post-match, setting the stage for their upcoming clash.
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther mocked Jey Uso’s chances at WrestleMania, prompting Uso to storm the ring. The confrontation quickly escalated into a brawl that required officials to intervene, adding more fire to their upcoming showdown.
Roxanne Perez overcame Raquel Rodriguez to claim the last available position in the women's Elimination Chamber match. Rodriguez was distracted by Bianca Belair and Naomi, allowing Perez to hit her signature Pop Rox for the victory.
Penta picked up a win against Pete Dunne following interference from Ludwig Kaiser. Dunne’s dominance was disrupted when Kaiser appeared at ringside, creating an opening for Penta to execute the Penta Driver and secure the three-count. Post-match, Dunne retaliated, sparking a chaotic ringside brawl.
The New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods mocked Rey Mysterio’s injury, claiming their actions were a "favor" to the legend. Their taunts triggered an attack from LWO members Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde, forcing New Day to retreat.
In the night's main event, Seth Rollins clashed with Finn Balor for the final spot in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. Balor nearly sealed the victory with a Coup De Grace, but Rollins turned the tide with a Pedigree followed by a decisive Curb Stomp. Rollins now joins CM Punk, John Cena, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, and Logan Paul in the high-stakes Chamber match.
With these thrilling developments, WWE Raw has set the stage for an explosive Elimination Chamber event, as rivalries intensify and WrestleMania 41 looms closer. Stay tuned for more WWE Raw results and highlights in the coming weeks.
