New Delhi: WWE RAW after the 2025 Royal Rumble had a lot to address. The road to WrestleMania 41 officially kicked off, and the fallout from Saturday’s event shaped up the next few weeks of action. From emotional promos to shocking betrayals, WWE ensured fans stayed hooked. While some moments could have been handled better, RAW delivered in key areas. Here are three things WWE got right this week.
3. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to reignite rivalry for WrestleMania
KEVIN OWENS GAVE SAMI ZAYN A PACKAGE PILEDRIVER!!!!#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/g2kHHe1bd8
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) February 4, 2025
Some things never change. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are destined to fight forever, and WWE is making sure they do it once again on the grandest stage. The seeds were planted at the Royal Rumble when Zayn failed to help Owens win the WWE Championship. On RAW, the tension boiled over in the main event, where Zayn faced CM Punk. After losing yet another high-profile match, Zayn accepted a handshake from Punk, which didn’t sit well with Owens.
The frustration reached its peak when Owens attacked Zayn, hitting him with a brutal package piledriver—the first time he used the move on Sami since 2012. The storytelling was excellent. Zayn remains the underdog, losing big matches but staying true to his morals. Owens, on the other hand, thrives on aggression and betrayal. WWE executed the turn perfectly, setting up another chapter in their legendary rivalry. WrestleMania 41 just got a whole lot more personal.
2. Jey Uso’s emotional promo and GUNTHER’s perfect response
THIS CROWD CHANTED FOR AN ENCORE FOR JEY USO ENTRANCE
NEVER LET THE INTERNET TRICK YALL
THIS IS A GENERATIONAL STAR 🐐 #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ruJtPB7Zxw
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 4, 2025
Jey Uso winning the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble was a defining moment in his career. WWE capitalised on that with an emotional promo to open RAW. Jey soaked in the crowd’s reaction before speaking about his journey to the top. Unlike most “I’ve fought so hard to get here” speeches, this one felt genuine. The emotion in his voice and the connection with the fans made it special.
Then came GUNTHER. The World Heavyweight Champion walked out, unimpressed by Jey’s story. His arrogance wasn’t just a generic heel move—it made sense. GUNTHER reminded everyone that he already beat Jey at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Why should he take him seriously now? The dynamic was fresh. Jey’s passion versus GUNTHER’s dismissiveness creates an interesting story. WWE gave this feud the perfect start, and it now has real momentum heading into WrestleMania.
1. IYO SKY gets a new feud with Rhea Ripley
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What IYO SKY said to Rhea Ripley#WWERaw #RawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/fucLbNLg9u— ℕ𝕍 (@NeitroV) February 4, 2025
The women’s division has been in desperate need of fresh storylines, and WWE might have found one on RAW. Liv Morgan and IYO SKY battled in an Elimination Chamber qualifier, but the real story happened outside the match. Morgan attacked SKY backstage, leading to Rhea Ripley getting involved. However, Ripley’s interference ended up costing SKY the match via disqualification.
It was frustrating to see SKY lose in this way, but the bigger picture is promising. She didn’t just shrug it off—her reaction hinted at something bigger brewing between her and Ripley. SKY has been a standout performer, and a rivalry with the Women’s World Champion would elevate her further. If WWE builds this right, it could lead to one of the best women’s feuds heading into WrestleMania.
RAW had its flaws, but these three moments made it a strong follow-up to the Royal Rumble. The road to WrestleMania 41 is shaping up well, and if WWE keeps this momentum, fans are in for an exciting few months.
Jey Uso’s emotional promo, Kevin Owens reigniting his rivalry with Sami Zayn, and IYO SKY’s brewing feud with Rhea Ripley made WWE RAW a must-watch after the 2025 Royal Rumble. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
