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Post-RAW Update On Chris Jericho

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Despite online speculation, Chris Jericho did not appear on tonight’s WWE RAW, and there was never an expectation internally that he would.

According to PWInsider, Jericho was not scheduled for the show and is currently in Los Angeles. Sources within WWE said his name was never part of the creative discussions.

Much of the speculation stemmed from a line delivered by Adam Pearce on Sunday, where he said: “Who can break down the walls?” With RAW airing as part of a Stranger Things crossover-themed episode, PWInsider noted the comment was intended as a nod to the series’ wall imagery tied to the Upside Down, not a tease of Jericho.

PWInsider reiterated that no WWE sources they spoke with believed Jericho would be at the show. They added that it had found nothing supporting the return rumors weeks earlier, and that position had not changed leading into RAW.

Complete RAW Results – CM Punk Defeats Bron Breakker, 2 Title Changes, Champion Injured, Hiroshi Tanahashi Tribute

– WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Rhiyo (Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY) def. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) to win the titles

During the match, Corey Graves mentioned Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement on commentary, as IYO paid tribute to the NJPW Legend with a slingblade.

– Adam Pearce told Gunther that a lot of outside eyes will be on him tonight due to the Stranger Things crossover. Pearce told Gunther to get it all off his chest, but do it respectfully.

– Gunther came out and talked about making John Cena give up like a little b*tch again and AJ Styles came out. Gunther said AJ is punching above his weight and that The Ring General is the greatest wrestler in this company. Gunther kept interrupting AJ and said what is little AJ going to do about it and did the “you can’t see me.” AJ slapped Gunther and they had a heated face-off. AJ said that’s what he thought Gunther would do – nothing.

– Ivy Nile told Adam Pearce that she isn’t going to the back of the line in regards to the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

– Gunther told Adam Pearce that he wants AJ. Styles showed up and asked if Gunther is going to do about it or just stand there like a b*tch. Gunther said he wants AJ next week. Pearce made the match official for next week’s RAW.

– Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Becky Lynch def. Maxxine Dupri (c) to win the title

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– Adam Pearce announced that he has signed NXT star Je’Von Evans to RAW. The 21-year-old upstart came out to sign the contract.

– New World Tag Team Champions The Usos said any tag team that wants some, can come get some. Jimmy and Jey Uso said 2026 will be their year.

– Rey Mysterio motivated Dragon Lee after Lee’s World Tag Team Championship loss. Penta joined Rey and talked about fighting The Vision.

– Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer came out in a walking boot. Michael Cole said Stephanie suffered an ankle injury in last week’s title match against Nikki Bella and Raquel Rodriguez. Stephanie said this injury won’t stop her and Raquel attacked her from behind. Raquel brutally assaulted Stephanie’s ankle and did it again backstage. Adam Pearce threatened to fire Raquel.

– Liv Morgan def. Lyra Valkyria

Roxanne Perez interfered in the match. She also brawled with Bayley, as Bayley chased her to the back.

– CM Punk said Bron Breakker is underestimating him and he will put him to sleep with the GTS.

– Logan Paul and Austin Theory talked about how Bron Breakker will become the new World Heavyweight Champion tonight, and they also put Rey Mysterio and Penta on notice.

– World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk (c) def. Bron Breakker to retain the title

The Vision ran out during the match. Punk punched Bronson Reed and Logan Paul. Breakker pushed the referee out of the ring. Austin Theory hit Punk with a stomp. Dragon Lee, Penta, and Rey Mysterio came out to take out The Vision. Punk punched Paul Heyman during the match. In the end, Breakker went for a spear, but Punk got his knee up and nailed Bron in the head. Punk then hit the GTS for the win.

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