WWE Monday Night Raw: Jey Uso’s Emotional Return and Elimination Chamber Drama

NASHVILLE, Tennessee — WWE Monday Night Raw returned to the Bridgestone Arena on February 10, 2025, showcasing intense matchups leading to the upcoming Elimination Chamber event. The episode highlighted Jey Uso‘s emotional return following his Royal Rumble victory, setting the stage for potential matchups at WrestleMania.

Jey Uso, who won the Royal Rumble, received a thunderous ovation from the Nashville crowd. Uso expressed his gratitude, saying, “I don’t know what to say, but I want to thank each and every one of you for your support. It’s been a long journey, and tonight, I’m here as your Royal Rumble winner.” However, his triumphant moment was cut short when GUNTHER, the World Heavyweight Champion, intervened to challenge him.

“You can’t even lace my boots,” GUNTHER taunted, stating that a match with Uso didn’t enhance his legacy. He warned of the violence that would ensue if they faced off at WrestleMania. Despite the threats, Uso remained determined, responding, “I’m going to talk to Cody Rhodes, but I guarantee I’ll leave WrestleMania as champion.”

The evening featured critical qualifying matches for the Elimination Chamber, including a showdown between Liv Morgan and IYO SKY. Morgan’s victory came via disqualification after Rhea Ripley intervened, leading to a chaotic brawl. Morgan was able to deliver a Codebreaker to SKY, but the match ended when Ripley attacked Morgan.

Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Lyra Valkyria, faced Bayley in another qualifier. In a fierce back-and-forth match, Bayley secured a pinfall victory, qualifying for the Elimination Chamber. Following the match, Valkyria showed respect to Bayley, emphasizing their budding rivalry and potential future confrontations.

CM Punk faced Sami Zayn in the main event for another Elimination Chamber slot. Punk emerged victorious after a brutal exchange, hitting the GTS after fending off Zayn’s Helluva Kick attempt. The crowd erupted in “This is awesome!” chants as the two competitors battled, highlighting their intensity.

After the conclusion of the match, Kevin Owens attacked Zayn in a shocking turn of events, leaving the arena on a tense note.

With the Elimination Chamber set for early next month in Toronto, the stakes were raised significantly during this episode of WWE Raw, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the ongoing rivalries.