For the first time in years, WWE Raw was two hours long, and the company made sure to pack this show in the aftermath of Bad Blood. Gunther retained his World Heavyweight Championship in an incredible match with Sami Zayn in which the challenger fought his hardest but could not quite find the win. Jey Uso successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against Xavier Woods, but his celebration was ruined by a vicious attack from Bron Breakker.
Sheamus and Pete Dunne went to war in a Good Ol' Fashioned Donnybrook. The Celtic Warrior picked up the big win. Rhea Ripley continued to set her sights on Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio, but she will need to go through Raquel Rodriguez to get another Women's World Championship shot.
It was a packed night for WWE, leading to a messier pacing than usual, but few episodes of the red brand have been more eventful in 2024. Sami Zayn may have lost his rematch with Gunther, but he certainly proved his previous win was far from a fluke. His resilient performance pushed The Ring General to his limit.
The main event was the best match of the night by a solid margin and highlighted the talent of both men. While a third Gunther vs. Zayn contest would be welcome at any time, the bigger takeaway here is that both men are world championship-caliber talent.
If WWE has a clear plan through 2025 for the World Heavyweight Championship, it must include Zayn. The WWE title is less likely but not impossible, either. While best bets to win the 2025 .