With less than an hour until airtime on Monday night, excitement is already brewing behind the scenes. CM Punk has officially arrived in Phoenix, Arizona, set to appear early in tonight’s Raw taping at the Footprint Center.
However, he isn’t the only surprise in store — AJ Styles was also spotted backstage, though it remains unclear if he will be featured on camera during the Netflix-streamed event.
This insider news comes as Raw’s lineup is already packed. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso is slated to defend his title against Gunther. Both Seth Rollins and John Cena are confirmed to appear, alongside Nikki Bella, who is making a return to help build toward the July 13 Evolution 2 event.
BodySlam.net spoilers suggest Bailey will make her first appearance since WrestleMania 41, signaling a potential major shakeup in WWE’s women’s division and possibly the entire roster if tonight’s show unfolds as insiders hint.
Confirmed matches and segments for June 9, 2025’s Monday Night Raw include:
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: Jey Uso (c) vs. Gunther
- King of the Ring Qualifiers: Dominique Mysterio vs. Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker vs. Penta El Zero Miedo
- Queen of the Ring Qualifiers: Liv Morgan vs. Kairi Sane vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Rhea Ripley
- Appearances by Seth Rollins and John Cena
- Nikki Bella’s return ahead of Evolution 2
- R-Truth in-ring segment
Ringside News will provide live coverage of this week’s episode at the WWE Monday Night Raw Coverage Hub. The show promises to be unforgettable, though exactly how it will play out remains to be seen.
Will CM Punk’s early return shake up the Raw landscape? And what role will AJ Styles play on-site? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments — we want to hear from all WWE fans.
Fan Take: This news is huge for WWE fans as CM Punk’s return always brings major energy and storyline possibilities, while AJ Styles’ presence backstage hints at exciting surprises ahead. With big matches and several returns, tonight’s Raw could mark the start of a thrilling new chapter in WWE history.
