On March 22, 2025, WWE returned to the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland for an electrifying live event that set the stage for the upcoming WrestleMania 41. The night was filled with thrilling matches, featuring prominent WWE Superstars who kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
The main event spotlighted World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defending his title against the self-proclaimed "Best in the World," CM Punk. However, the match ended controversially with a double count-out. During the contest, Punk managed to hit Gunther with his signature Go To Sleep (GTS) maneuver, leaving fans buzzing about the encounter. WWE's social media team shared a post showcasing Punk's reaction after taking a savage chop from Gunther, emphasizing the physical toll of the match. "CM Punk is gonna feel that one for days," they noted in a tweet.
In other matches, Rey Mysterio faced off against Finn Balor, where Mysterio emerged victorious. Charlotte Flair also made waves by defeating Piper Niven, making a notable return as it was her first live event since December 2023. Flair expressed her joy on social media, highlighting the energetic Belfast crowd: "Felt sooo good to be back. Thank you #WWEBelfast for WOOOOing & BOOing." The event provided Flair a platform to reconnect with fans and showcase her talents once again.
Bron Breakker successfully defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus, while Chelsea Green maintained her hold on the WWE Women's United States Championship by defeating Michin. The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) displayed their dominance as they defended their WWE World Tag Team Championships against The New Day, composed of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, securing another win for their faction.
Andrade picked up a victory over Carmelo Hayes, while Braun Strowman and Jimmy Uso teamed up to defeat Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu. The card also featured Cody Rhodes in a thrilling cage match against Solo Sikoa for the WWE Undisputed Championship, where Rhodes retained his title.
Adding to the excitement, the WWE European Tour continues on March 23, 2025, with a live event in Nottingham, England, ahead of the eagerly anticipated Monday Night Raw on March 24, 2025, emanating from the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The Raw episode is set to start earlier than usual, at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT, exclusively on Netflix.
Overall, the Belfast event proved to be an exciting night for WWE as Superstars showcased their talents and built momentum heading into the major WrestleMania event next month in Las Vegas. With matches highlighting the fierce competition and the honor of championship titles, fans are left eager for the future outcomes in this compelling storyline-filled universe.
The night was filled with extraordinary moments, and as WrestleMania approaches, the stakes continue to climb for the WWE Superstars. Fans expect nothing less than thrilling rivalries and championship encounters that would define the growing legacies of their favorite wrestlers.
