The final episode of Monday Night Raw for 2025 opened with an in-ring segment featuring “The Vision” (Paul Heyman, Bronson Reed, and Logan Paul). Paul Heyman addressed the audience regarding chants for Roman Reigns before officially announcing Austin Theory as the faction’s newest member. Theory spoke briefly, stating he had waited his entire career for the moment, but Heyman interrupted to state that the group’s goals outweigh individual needs.
CM Punk and Bron Breakker Segment World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk interrupted the segment. After mocking Theory, Punk addressed his upcoming challenger, Bron Breakker, and challenged him to clear the ring of his stablemates so they could speak directly. Breakker agreed, and the other members of The Vision exited the ring.
Breakker stated he is tired of being referred to as the “future” and asserted that he is the “now.” He compared his career path to Punk’s, noting that while Punk paid dues on the independent scene, Breakker was performing “under a microscope on the field with Lamar Jackson.” Breakker vowed to defeat Punk and win the World Heavyweight Championship.
Punk responded by dropping the title belt on the mat and asking Breakker to pick it up. Punk told Breakker that while he is physically ready and dangerous, he is not ready for the burden of being champion. Punk declared, “One of us is CM Punk,” and stated that Breakker would not defeat him next week.
After the opening segment, Jackie Redmond interviewed Raquel Rodriguez backstage regarding her title match. Rodriguez stated there would be no tricks and that nothing would stand in her way. Liv Morgan interrupted the interview, suggesting that with Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh out of action, Rodriguez might need assistance. Rodriguez declined the offer, insisting she could handle the situation alone. Roxanne Perez appeared to wish Rodriguez luck, but Rodriguez dismissed the gesture. Click here for complete WWE Raw results.
These two are going to go to WAR on January 5th 🔥
Don't miss CM Punk vs Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship on January 5th, the FIRST Raw of 2026! pic.twitter.com/t8IJdtFym9
— WWE (@WWE) December 30, 2025
"I was sharing the field with Lamar Jackson pal" 🙌@bronbreakkerwwe pic.twitter.com/PpbprFnOOZ
— WWE (@WWE) December 30, 2025
