Gunther defeated Jey Uso to become the new two-time World Heavyweight Champion in a highly competitive match on Monday’s Raw. Despite Uso’s valiant effort, Gunther’s strategic moves and targeting of Uso’s injured ribs proved decisive.
Uso initially took it to Gunther, but The Ring General soon locked onto Uso’s damaged area, exploiting his weakness. Gunther then landed a big splash, but Uso evaded and countered with a Spear before attempting another Uso Splash. However, Gunther evaded the second attempt and locked on the Sleeper Hold.
Uso managed to catch Gunther in the hold, but The Ring General regained control and held it until Uso’s energy began to wane. The referee counted to three, and Gunther was declared the winner, claiming his second World Heavyweight Title.
The victory marked a significant milestone for Gunther, who has been on a remarkable rise since his debut. His dominance in the ring continues to grow, and fans are eagerly awaiting his next move. In other news, Sami Zayn advanced in the King of the Ring Tournament with a thrilling win over Bron Breakker and Dominik Mysterio.
Meanwhile, CM Punk challenged John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Title at Night of Champions, while Liv Morgan advanced to the semifinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament with a strong performance against Rhea Ripley and Kairi Sane. The Raw results also saw Roxanne Perez emerge victorious in the Fatal 4-Way Match, setting her up for a potential showdown in the Queen of the Ring Tournament.
The night ended on a dramatic note, as Bayley made a shocking return to attack Becky Lynch, while Nikki Bella was attacked by Liv Morgan. R-Truth’s surprise proclamation that Ron Killings has arrived added to the chaos, leaving fans eager to see what’s next for these top superstars.
Source: https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2025-06-09