WWE Raw March 17 2025 is a blast that flies by like crazy. With John Cena easily cutting one of his best promos ever with a perfect Belgium crowd. Cody Rhodes getting the first laugh as he shut him up. Penta beat Ludwig in a fun match before announcing that he is going to go for Bron Breakker. After Dominik said he wanted Penta to join the Judgment Day, it was met with an angered Finn, but Penta made the save after the main event.
Rhea Ripley signed the contract and wants the paperwork to be legal? Chad Gable is looking more like the mystery American Made luchador after beating down Rey and Dragon again. This show flies by because of short matches. Dakota and Jey both getting wins in pretty simple squashes. Rey and Dragon having a short but solid tag team match. Nothing really stood out in ring wise or storytelling wise outside of the John Cena promo and the crazy hot crowd.
WWE Raw March 17 2025 brings another first ever, this time for Belgium. John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set for their first face to face on the road to Wrestlemania. A night that revolves around the mid card division. With Bron Breakker defending against former Intercontinental champion Finn Balor. Penta and Ludwig Kaiser do battle in a No Holds Barred match. Dakota Kai looks for revenge on Ivy Nile and Jey Uso faces Austin Theory.
PERFECT John Cena and Cody Rhodes Promo: WWE Raw March 17 2025 Opening Promo
No new music, no new look. This is John Cena. Not a babyface or a heel, he is a human. John Cena admits to being fed up with an “Abusive” relationship with the WWE Universe. Claiming several things and that nobody truly mattered. John would talk about how he was the embodiment of never give up.
This is brilliant, its lengthy but from John Cena commanding the crowd, knowing when to let things sit with the hot crowd. This is 20 years of pent up aggression. Cody Rhodes came out admitting to wanting to give John the benefit of the doubt. Asking John who he was, saying that if the current “whiny b*tch” shows up to Wrestlemania that he would retire John early. Cody goes to the back before John is show leaving the ring, to the back with the crowd chanting the goodbye song.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 5.00 Stars
GREAT Ludwig Kaiser Vs Penta – No Holds Barred: WWE Raw March 17 2025 First Match
This is a fun match that has some fun elements. From working with the announce table with a rolling dvd. To using a hard to work your opponent down in the ring. Penta gets the win after hitting the Sacrifice before getting the Penta Driver shortly after.
After the match, Penta is asked on the ramp what is next. Penta would say he wants the intercontinental championship after thanking the amazing crowd.
Results: Penta by Pinfall via Penta Driver
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.75 Stars
SQUASH Dakota Kai Vs Ivy Nile with American Made:
The crowd was hot for Dakota and was booing Ivy Nile. Ivy Nile would gets some power moves but ultimately the LWO would come out and brawl with the Creeds. Chasing Gable away from ringside. Dakota hits a running kick before connecting with the G2K for the win.
Results: Dakota by Pinfall via G2K
GOOD Women’s World Wrestlemania Contract Signing:
Iyo Sky admits desires to not be overlooked. Saying that she was Women’s World champion and will be once mania is over. Bianca challenges Iyo and is determined to show her why she is the EST. Rhea Ripley interrupts after Adam Pearce jinxed the civil contract signing. Ripley started to shout with Bianca still mad about two weeks ago. Iyo is shoved as Bianca and Rhea are still face to face. Rhea ends up headbutting Bianca before powerbombing Iyo onto Bianca on the table. Rhea would go and sign the contract before celebrating she signed the document and stole it.
The crowd was super behind Iyo Sky, and Bianca Belair was getting some heat in the match. Although this is an odd way to progress the potential 3 way feud.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
SPEAR Jey Uso Vs Austin Theory with Grayson Waller:
Jey Uso hits a spear and done. Squash match completely. Jey would continue to brawl with A Town Down Under, trying to hit a dive onto both but botching. Gunther attacked from behind but Jey broke out of the sleeper. Jey snagged the title from Gunther’s waist and the dynamic changed. Jey sent Gunther out of the ring before posing on the corner with the belt.
Results: Jey Usp by Pinfall via Spear
GREAT Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee Vs The Creed Brothers:
This is another rather short match but does go the right time length. Rey Mysterio is so over, its great to see. Some fun sequences including the ending with Dragon hitting the launching rana while Rey finishes the match with a 619 and a splash. The American Made Luchador attacked and laid out Rey and Dragon again.
Results: Rey by Pinfall via 619 / Splash on Julius Creed
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
GOOD Seth Rollins Promo:
This is another alright promo. Nothing special with Seth cutting a promo to set up Friday. Seth sets up coming to Smackdown for both Roman and Punk and the crowd really didn’t care. Rollins would praise the Belgium crowd as they were electric for the whole show.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
GREAT Bron Breakker Vs Finn Balor – WWE Intercontinental Championship: WWE Raw March 17 2025 Main Event
This is a basic Raw main event. There is nothing wrong with the match as a whole. Finn and Bron have a good match, with a good build. Carlito and Dom come out and attempt to help. The big thing is Dom sent Finn crotch first into the turnbuckle by accident. After the spear, Carlito and Dom attack Breakker. Penta makes the save as they take out the Judgment Day. Bron and Penta stand tall teasing Bron’s next challenger.
Results: Bron Breakker by Pinfall via Spear
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
WWE Raw March 17 2025 Overall Summary…
WWE Raw March 17 2025 is a blast that flies by like crazy. With John Cena easily cutting one of his best promos ever with a perfect Belgium crowd. Cody Rhodes getting the first laugh as he shut him up. Penta beat Ludwig in a fun match before announcing that he is going to go for Bron Breakker. After Dominik said he wanted Penta to join the Judgment Day, it was met with an angered Finn, but Penta made the save after the main event.
Rhea Ripley signed the contract and wants the paperwork to be legal? Chad Gable is looking more like the mystery American Made luchador after beating down Rey and Dragon again. This show flies by because of short matches. Dakota and Jey both getting wins in pretty simple squashes. Rey and Dragon having a short but solid tag team match. Nothing really stood out in ring wise or storytelling wise outside of the John Cena promo and the crazy hot crowd.
Matches: 0.50/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.75/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 1/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.50/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 3.50/5 Stars
Photo Credit: WWE – March 17 2025
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