Four-Way Firestarter on Monday Night Raw
The October 6, 2025, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw was a powder keg of ambition, alliances, and betrayal. As one of Raw’s most combustible shows in recent memory, the centerpiece segment saw CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso collide in a high-stakes confrontation—a scene ultimately defined by a shock superkick that left Dallas and the WWE Universe buzzing.
Raw’s main event players wasted no time staking claims, blurring the lines between friendship and rivalry. The American Airlines Center remained electrified as night unfolded, and the fallout from this confrontation threatens to reshape the road to Crown Jewel and beyond.
Punk vs. Rollins: The Never-Ending War
CM Punk kicked off the segment by striding purposefully to the ring, microphone in hand. Flanked by the roaring Dallas crowd, Punk immediately targeted Seth Rollins—his own recent history with the World Heavyweight Champion. Punk made clear that while Rollins may be preoccupied with Crown Jewel opponent Cody Rhodes, Punk’s sights remained locked on the richest prize on Monday nights.
Punk reminded the WWE Universe this wasn’t just business—it was deeply personal. The two had traded victories in landmark matches throughout 2025, but Punk’s hunger for championship gold had only intensified. “There’s a lot of unfinished business between me and Seth Rollins,” Punk said, “and I’m not walking away from Dallas, or Saudi Arabia, or anywhere else until this story’s got my ending.”
The Usos Enter the Fray
The confrontation escalated when the Usos interrupted, both Jey and Jimmy stepping through the ropes in what felt like an uneasy alliance. Jey, who had been the subject of Jimmy’s concern in previous weeks—over fears Jey was morphing into the same aggressive persona that once defined Roman Reigns—remained defiant. Tensions had been simmering ever since Reigns’ return to Raw and his continued influence over the Samoan dynasty.
Jimmy, however, appeared to have his own agenda, telling Punk, “You talk a lot about fighting for your future—well, so do we.” The Usos’ presence instantly thickened the air, suggesting motivations far murkier than a simple run-in.
Chaos Erupts: Promos Turn into Brawl
The segment quickly spiraled from a promo battle into a chaotic brawl. Rollins, ever the tactician, baited Punk into a war of words, only to lure him into a trap: a four-way melee that set tongues wagging across social media. As fists flew, alliances shifted in real time.
Jey and Jimmy appeared to coordinate with Punk at first, isolating Rollins in the corner. But in a stunning plot twist, Jimmy Uso suddenly turned on Punk, delivering a picture-perfect superkick that sent the former world champion crashing face-first into the mat. The stunned silence gave way to pandemonium.
Inside Insight: A WWE Source Speaks
According to a WWE insider backstage, the decision to have Jimmy deliver the superkick was designed to “further the tension between Jey and Jimmy, and spark new storylines heading into Crown Jewel.” The insider continued, “There’s a sense that Jimmy is tired of being overshadowed, not just by Jey but by everything surrounding The Bloodline. This was his moment to show he can make his own impact—even if it means breaking some sacred bonds.”
The source added that Punk’s continued feud with Rollins is far from over, but with the Usos now a wild card, surprises could be coming at any turn. “This isn’t just about the World Heavyweight Championship,” the source said. “It’s about who really controls the landscape of Raw.”
Maxxine Dupri’s Shocking Win and Women’s Division Highlights
While the men’s main event scene took center stage, Raw’s women’s division delivered fireworks of its own. Maxxine Dupri stunned the crowd with a count-out victory over Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch—a win that left Lynch visibly devastated and the WWE Universe wondering what’s next for both women[1][4].
Elsewhere, Lyra Valkyria and Roxanne Perez reignited their storied rivalry. Valkyria, now aligned with the ever-outspoken Bayley, continued her push as a breakout star on the main roster. With Bayley in her corner, Valkyria looks poised to be a major player in the women’s division as WWE approaches Crown Jewel[1][2].
Road to Crown Jewel: What’s Next?
With Crown Jewel set for Perth, Australia, on October 11, WWE’s creative team is clearly setting the table for unpredictable twists. Will Jey and Jimmy reconcile, or is this the start of a Uso civil war? Can Punk and Rollins ever truly settle their feud, or will new rivals emerge from the chaos? And what does the women’s division have in store as Becky Lynch looks to rebound from her surprising loss?
Raw remains a cauldron of possibilities, and the fallout from Dallas is far from settled. Even as WWE heads to Saudi Arabia, the tension built on October 6 ensures that Monday nights will be must-see television for wrestling fans worldwide.
Conclusion: Raw, Then. Now. And Always
The October 6, 2025, episode of Raw wasn’t just another show—it was a statement. Jimmy Uso’s superkick on CM Punk wasn’t just a move; it was a declaration of independence from the shadow of his lineage, a spark that could ignite a fire across Raw’s landscape. As the road to Crown Jewel unfolds, every superstar—from the Usos and Punk to Rollins and Lynch—faces new challenges, new betrayals, and new opportunities to cement their legacy in WWE history[3][4].
One thing is certain: nobody is safe, and everyone is watching.