WWE Raw Results and Highlights (06/07/2026) CM Punk Returns, Maxxine Dupri Joins The Vision
The 6th of July episode of Monday Night Raw live from Chicago’s Allstate Arena, delivered a night packed with surprises, high-stakes action, and unforgettable moments. The show kicked off in dramatic fashion as Gunther launched a brutal attack on Cody Rhodes, forcing him out of his scheduled championship match. As the night unfolded, several title bouts kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, including one that produced a major headline-making moment. In the main event, the WWE Universe was left stunned when CM Punk made his return, stepped in as Rhodes’ replacement, and capped off the evening with a shocking victory that sent Chicago into a frenzy.
Opening Segment – Seth Rollins kicks off Raw
After Cody Rhodes was brutally attacked by Gunther earlier in the night and taken backstage by WWE’s medical staff, uncertainty surrounded the championship picture heading into the rest of RAW. Seth Rollins then opened the show, addressing his upcoming SummerSlam showdown with Roman Reigns and promising to prove why he remains one of WWE’s top stars. The Visionary reflected on his history with Reigns and looked ahead to one of the biggest matches of the summer.
Rollins’ promo was interrupted by LA Knight, who wasted no time taking shots at both former Shield members and questioning their dominance at the top of WWE. The exchange quickly turned chaotic when Jimmy Uso blindsided Knight, shifting the focus away from Rollins and adding another layer of tension to the road to SummerSlam. It was an effective opening segment that advanced multiple storylines while keeping the Chicago crowd fully invested.
Street Profits vs The Vision (WWE World Tag Team Championship)
The opening match of RAW featured the WWE World Tag Team Championships as The Street Profits defended their titles against Austin Theory and Bron Breakker of The Vision. After an entertaining back-and-forth battle, controversy played a major role in the finish. Logan Paul tried to help Breakker with brass knuckles, but the plan failed, only for Maxxine Dupri to appear moments later and low-blow Angelo Dawkins behind the referee’s back. Theory capitalized on the distraction to score the pinfall and win the titles, with the celebration ending in a kiss from Dupri that seemingly confirmed their relationship.
Sol Ruca vs Raquel Rodriguez
Sol Ruca put her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line against Raquel Rodriguez in a hard-fought title match. Rodriguez received plenty of assistance from Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez at ringside, with the duo repeatedly trying to influence the outcome. Despite the constant distractions, Ruca showed impressive resilience and got some much-needed help from Iyo Sky, who neutralized Morgan and Perez. With Rodriguez’s attention diverted, the champion seized the opportunity to connect with her finish Sol Snatcher and secure a hard-earned victory, successfully retaining her title.
Chad Gable & Dragon Lee vs Rusev & Ethan Page
Chad Gable and Dragon Lee joined forces to take on Ethan Page and Rusev in an action-packed tag team contest that showcased plenty of athleticism and hard-hitting offense. All four competitors had their moments throughout the match, but the tide turned in the closing stages when Dragon Lee launched himself at Rusev in a desperate attempt to gain momentum. The powerful Bulgarian caught him in midair, quickly transitioned into the Accolade, and forced Lee to tap out, giving his team an impressive victory.
Closing Segment – CM Punk vs Sami Zayn for WWE Undisputed Championship
After Cody Rhodes was officially ruled out of action following Gunther’s earlier attack, RAW’s main event took an unexpected turn when Chicago’s own CM Punk made a surprise return as his replacement to challenge Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The atmosphere inside the Allstate Arena was electric as two fan favorites went toe-to-toe in a thrilling and emotionally charged contest. Both men pushed each other to the limit, but in the closing moments, Punk turned the tide with a tribute to his opponent by delivering a Helluva Kick before following up with a devastating GTS. The combination proved enough to keep Zayn down for the three-count, allowing Punk to capture the championship and send his hometown crowd into celebration.
Other Notable Moments from the show
– Paul Heyman warned Oba Femi that facing Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam would be the biggest mistake of his career. Femi fired back, calling Heyman scared and promising to defeat Lesnar to end their rivalry once and for all.
– Michael Cole and Corey Graves announced a Gauntlet match for next week’s show to crown a new No. 1 contender to the Intercontinental Championship, featuring Ethan Page, Dragon Lee, Rusev, Dominik Lee, Chad Gable, Joe Hendry, and Je’Von Evans.
– Bayley challenged Lyra Valkyria to meet her “face to face” next week on Raw in a pre-taped video package.
