The 1st anniversary of WWE Monday Night Raw brought exciting developments as the WWE Universe embraced the thrill of the event, coinciding with the Netflix series “The Upside Down.” The World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk successfully defended his title against Bron Breaker in the anticipated main event. Meanwhile, Maxine Dupri’s reign as WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion ended after a hard-fought match where Becky Lynch claimed the title. The Kabuki Warriors lost their Women’s Tag Team Championship to Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Additionally, Liv Morgan secured a win over Lyra Valkyrie.
Notable moments included Gunter, fresh off a victory over John Cena, challenging AJ Styles to a confrontation following an intense exchange. Stefanie Vaquel, despite nursing an ankle injury from a prior match, remained determined to push forward in her career but was ambushed by Raquel Rodriguez, who aggressively targeted Vaquel’s injury, leading to chaos before officials intervened.
This night marked significant championship changes on Raw, with Ripley and SKY’s victory injecting fresh excitement into the women’s tag team division and paving the way for future rivalries with stars like Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Becky Lynch’s win over Maxine Dupri surprised many, signaling pivotal shifts in the women’s division. Meanwhile, ongoing tensions around Stefanie Vaquel’s injury suggest continued drama in the women’s title scene.
Fan Take: This event shook up the WWE landscape by delivering unexpected title changes and heated confrontations that will ignite new storylines. For fans, it promises a thrilling year ahead filled with fresh rivalries and intense competition, keeping the sport dynamic and engaging.
