WWE RAW (August 25, 2025): Rhea Ripley vs Roxanne Perez; Nikki Bella to confront Bekcy Lynch; special start time & more set for next week

The August 18 episode of WWE RAW emanated from Philadelphia!

The August 18 episode of Monday Night Raw aired live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show further intensified the build-up to Clash in Paris, which is set for August 30.

It was the final show from the main roster before WWE travels to Europe ahead of Clash in Paris. In the first match of the show, Iyo Sky pinned Raquel Rodriguez and was attacked by Roxanne Perez after the match. Rhea Ripley aided Sky and the two took out Judgment Day.

Furthermore, Penta defeated Xavier Woods, while Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDongah) defeated the team of Mr.Iguana & Dragon Lee. Becky Lynch defeated Natalya to retain the Women’s Intercontinental title again.

Additionally, Naomi announced her pregnancy and relinquished the World title, while Roman Reigns returned to aid Jey Uso & challenged Bronson Reed to a match at Clash in Paris. In the main event of the show, Jey Uso defeated Bron Breakker to win in the Extreme Rules match.

During the show, the promotion announced multiple matches and segments for next week’s show, which will serve as the go-home show for Clash in Paris.

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The battle for the Hat continues next week

Following the humiliating beatdown by Penta, who also defeated his tag team partner Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston is set to deliver some payback as he is set to battle the luchador next week.

Furthermore, after aiding Iyo Sky tonight and taking out Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley is now set to battle the Judgment Day member next week on the go-home show. Raquel Rodriguez will be in Perez’s corner for the match.

Additionally, after taking out the Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch tonight, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is set to face off against the Champion. The feud between the two seems to pick up steam ahead of Clash in Paris, and WWE will likely announce a title clash between the two for the PLE.

The August 25 go-home show of WWE Raw will air live from the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The show will also have an early start time of 3 PM ET/12 PM PT.

Matches & segments announced for 08/25 WWE RAW

• Roman Reigns to appear
• Rhea Ripley vs Roxanne
• Penta vs Kofi Kingston –
• Nikki Bella to confront Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch
• Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, Naomi, Becky Lynch, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods are listed as featured superstars

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