Monday’s RAW from the Honda Center in Anaheim moved multiple storylines forward in tight, often physical ways — a mix of veteran returns, violent tag chaos, and a stacked undercard that kept the crowd invested. The night didn’t run away with one single “steal the show” moment; instead it delivered several big beats that now frame Saturday Night’s Main Event (Nov. 1) and the short-term landscape for the red brand. 

Here are the full results:

1. Opening segment — CM Punk and “Main Event” Jey Uso came to blows in a tense face-to-face over the vacant World Heavyweight Title. (Segment/face-off).  
2. Penta vs. Rusev — Match with no-contest / decisive heat (Contender implications mentioned).  
3. Nikki Bella vs. Roxanne Perez — Nikki Bella returned and was involved in a competitive program-angle match.  
4. Bron Breakker vs. LA Knight — Bron Breakker scored a decisive victory over LA Knight.  
5. Sheamus vs. JD McDonagh — Midcard contest that moved McDonagh’s singles momentum forward.  
6. Main event — Women’s Tag Team Championship: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss (c) defeated Bayley & Lyra Valkyria; Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) stormed the ring post-match and attacked.  

(Notes: match order and descriptions are based on live recaps and WWE’s official results page.) 

Chronological recap & analysis — what actually happened (play-by-play with significance)

1) Opening — Punk & Jey set a combustible tone

RAW opened with the World Heavyweight Title on a pedestal and CM Punk/Jey Uso trading words in the ring. The segment quickly escalated from pointed promos to physicality — Punk made his intentions blunt (“I need the title”), while Jey leaned on family and his “Main Event” momentum. Crucially, RAW followed that face-off with multiple backstage vignettes and confrontations involving the Uso family (Jimmy confronting Jey, other Uso interactions), which turned the initial in-ring exchange into a broader family storyline rather than an isolated one-on-one feud. That emphasis amplified the stakes for both men heading into Saturday Night’s Main Event and gave WWE a ready supply of interpersonal heat to use in promos and social content. 

Why it matters: the backstage Uso beats mean the Punk–Jey feud is threaded into a family narrative — expect WWE to lean into interference, miscommunication, or a loyalty test in the next 48–72 hours. 

2) Penta vs. Rusev — contender implications and physicality

Penta and Rusev collided in a bout with clear implications for the midcard picture. The match carried a hard-hitting cadence and worked to position Penta as a threat in singles competition (the reporting varied on finish specifics and whether it ended cleanly or with controversy). Either way, the bout served to inject unpredictability into the Intercontinental/secondary scene. 

Why it matters: Penta’s presence and the match’s tone make him a credible midcard threat — WWE can flip him into title contention or a chaotic element in multi-man situations. 

3) Nikki Bella returns — veteran seasoning vs. youth

Nikki Bella made a live return in a program-angle match with Roxanne Perez. The contest blended veteran savvy with the younger wrestler’s speed, giving RAW both a nostalgia pop and a fresh matchup. The return functions on two levels: it provides star power for TV and gives Roxanne a rub from sharing the ring with a proven name. 

Why it matters: veteran returns at this point in the calendar are typically used to boost TV ratings and create short-term storyline bumps; watch whether Nikki’s appearance is one-off or part of a short program. 

4) Bron Breakker defeats LA Knight — power established, momentum protected

Bron Breakker put away LA Knight in a clean, emphatic victory. The booking here was straightforward: Breakker is being established as a force, and his backstage linkage to Paul Heyman (teased in segments) gives the win extra narrative weight. LA Knight’s loss was sold strongly, preserving him as a credible threat while elevating Breakker further. 

Why it matters: Breakker’s continued wins and Heyman alignment make him a name WWE can slot into main-event level multi-man spots or use as a decisive WarGames asset if called upon. Expect Breakker to be positioned as a physical difference-maker on future cards. 

5) Sheamus vs. JD McDonagh — midcard shaping

Sheamus and JD McDonagh worked a hard physical match designed to keep McDonagh active and credible in singles competition; the bout contributed to the undercard’s pacing and gave TV time to a reliable performer. 

Why it matters: these matches set the rhythm for the rest of the show and rebuild undercard narratives that can be referenced in upcoming weeks. 

6) Main Event — Flair & Bliss retain, Kabuki Warriors crash the party

The women’s tag title match saw Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss keep the belts over Bayley & Lyra Valkyria after a decisive sequence. Immediately after the win, Asuka & Kairi Sane (Kabuki Warriors) invaded, attacking both teams in a chaotic post-match beat that puts the Kabuki Warriors squarely back into title contention. The visuals — umbrellas, quick double-team strikes, and the trio of teams lying scattered in the ring — were clearly staged to sell a “new threat” narrative heading into the next multi-week build. 

Why it matters: this post-match ambush accomplishes two things: it protects the Bayley/Lyra team in defeat (they were attacked) while re-establishing the Kabuki Warriors as dangerous challengers who can inject chaos into the division. Expect a short, intense chase for title shots and possibly multi-team tag scenarios on future RAWs. 

Broader takeaways & short-term projections

• Punk–Jey: The face-off was important — not just as hype for SNME, but as the start of a family-driven narrative for Jey. With Jimmy and other Uso interactions airing on RAW, WWE appears to be choosing depth (family tension) over a single viral moment.  
• Breakker: WWE is doubling down on him as a physical commodity; clean wins like tonight fast-track him as a top mid-card/main-event fluctuator.  
• Women’s division: Multi-team chaos is the theme. The post-match Kabuki invasion creates immediacy and fresh challengers — expect quick follow-ups and perhaps a multi-team tag or No.1 contender match.  
• Veteran returns & TV-friendly beats: Nikki Bella’s return and the Punk–Jey storytelling are textbook TV moves to get casual fans talking while the card remains functionally focused on the upcoming SNME.

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