WWE RAW (May 5, 2025): Preview, match card, news, timings & telecast details

WWE RAW this week will have some interesting segments

The 04/28 episode of Monday Night Raw emanated live from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The show continued the build towards the Backlash PLE, which is set for May 10, and will be the first PLE after WrestleMania 41.

Seth Rollins, along with his new alliance with Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker, kicked off the show this week and offered Sami Zayn a way out as he was against the alliance. Zayn refused and received the same fate as Roman Reigns and CM Punk as Rollins and Breakker decimated Zayn in the final moments of the show.

The promotion has announced matches and segments for the show. Let us now take a look at the detailed preview for the May 5 episode of WWE Raw, which will be held at the CHI Health Center (Omaha, NE, USA).

Matches & segments confirmed for 05/05 WWE RAW

• Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman deliver a message to the WWE Universe
• Penta vs JD McDonagh
• Rusev vs Otis
• Becky Lynch to appear
• Iyo Sky vs Roxanne Perez

Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman deliver a message to the WWE Universe

Seth Rollins and his men will be on Monday’s WWE Raw this week. WWE confirmed that Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, and Bron Breakker will appear on the May 5th episode of Raw. It was reported that the three will give a message to the WWE Universe.

On last Monday’s edition of WWE Raw, Rollins and Breakker slammed after Sami Zayn, who declined their invitation to switch brands and get out of their way.

Penta vs JD McDonagh

On the upcoming episode of WWE Raw, airing Monday, May 5, 2025, fans will witness a high-stakes singles match between JD McDonagh and Penta. This bout stems from recent tensions and promises to be a highlight of the evening.

This matchup is anticipated to be a blend of technical wrestling and high-octane lucha libre. McDonagh’s calculated offense will be tested against Penta’s agility and resilience. Given the recent events, both competitors have much to prove, making this encounter a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts.

Rusev vs Otis

On the May 5, 2025, episode of WWE Raw, fans will witness the much-anticipated return of Rusev to WWE action as he faces Otis in a singles match. This encounter marks Rusev’s second match since his departure from AEW in December 2023 and his first televised WWE match since 2020.

RUSEV is back in action this Monday on #WWERaw against @otiswwe!📍 OMAHA🎟️ https://t.co/T2jA5AL2dH pic.twitter.com/Q7rMzjRxGj

— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2025

This match is not just a return bout for Rusev but also a potential turning point for both superstars. For Rusev, it’s a chance to reassert his dominance in WWE and set the tone for his renewed tenure. For Otis, it’s an opportunity to prove his resilience and possibly elevate his standing within the company.

Becky Lynch to appear

Following their confrontation last week, which ended up in a brawl, with Becky Lynch coming out on top as he took out the Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria by a sneak attack, Lynch is now set to call out Valkyria on this week’s show.

What will @BeckyLynchWWE have to say tomorrow night on #WWERaw just days before the Women's Intercontinental Championship match at #WWEBacklash?📍 OMAHA🎟️ https://t.co/T2jA5AL2dH pic.twitter.com/Dai2YkTWyA

— WWE (@WWE) May 5, 2025

Tensions are already at an all-time high and with this being the final Raw before Backlash, chaos will ensue when Lynch and Valkyria come face to face in Omaha.

Iyo Sky vs Roxanne Perez

Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky is set to battle Roxanne Perez in a singles match, this was set up after Sky saved Rhea Ripley during her singles match against Perez last week. Ripley was attacked by Perez and Giulia, it is also a continuation of NXT’s top stars featuring on Raw as along with Perez and Guilia, NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer also made appearances after WrestleMania 41

Women's World Champion @Iyo_SkyWWE goes one-on-one with @roxanne_wwe tomorrow night on #WWERaw!📍 OMAHA🎟️ https://t.co/T2jA5AL2dH pic.twitter.com/Fch8VGFHLF

— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2025

WWE Raw Timings & Telecast details

• In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT this Monday on Netflix. 
• In Canada, Raw will be aired live this Monday at 08 PM ET on Netflix. 
• In the United Kingdom & Ireland, the show will be live at 01 AM this Tuesday on Netflix. 
• In India, Raw will be live at 5:30 AM IST this Tuesday exclusively on Netflix.
• In Saudi Arabia, the show will be live at 03 AM this Tuesday on Netflix. 
• In Australia, the show will be live at 11:00 AM AEDT this Tuesday on Netflix.
• In France, the show will be live at 02 AM CET this Tuesday on AB1.

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