WWE RAW Results & Winners (August 18, 2025): Naomi announces pregnancy & vacates; Roman Reigns aids Jey Uso, challenges Bronson Reed for Clash in Paris & more
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Becky Lynch retains; Penta wins; Mr. Iguana & El Hijo Del Vikingo appear & more!
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. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and the Vision (Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman) all made appearances on the show.
The lineup tonight also included three singles bouts and a Women’s IC match. Plus, Women’s World Champion Naomi will address the WWE Universe. Get to know what happened this Monday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, grades, and winners’ list for the 08/18 episode of WWE Raw.
WWE Raw Summary and Highlights
The Vision kicks off the show!
Paul Heyman picked up the mic and stated that he was not just in god mode in this city, but that he was the god, the G.O.A.T. However, he said he wasn’t the only G.O.A.T. standing in the ring. Heyman further stated that there were four G.O.A.T.s in the ring and went on to hype Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Seth Rollins.
He then handed the mic to Rollins, who began to speak, but Jey Uso appeared before he could say a word. Jey picked up the mic, stating that he was tired of hearing Rollins, Heyman, and the others talk, trying to threaten his family, and reminded them that he made Gunther tap out.
Jey then blasted Breakker as Rollins rallied Breakker, claiming that Jey thought his family was better than his and that Jey thought his family was a bunch of “fatass*s.”
Breakker lost his temper and went after Jey, but Reed and Rollins stopped him as Heyman reminded him that men settled their differences inside the ring, then floated the idea of a no-disqualification, no-countout match. Jey accepted the challenge, announcing that it would be Extreme Rules tonight, and YEETed with the crowd.
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- Breakker’s remark, “He’s still alive?” in reference to Tommy Dreamer, was a short and hilarious comment.
- In a backstage segment after the match, Asuka, along with Kairi Sane, apologized to Iyo Sky for shoving her last week. The two offered their help, but Sky stated that she wanted to do it alone, and the three embraced.
Iyo Sky vs Raquel Rodriguez
In the first match of the show, Iyo Sky battled Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez who was accompanied by Roxanne Perez. Rodriguez took control early, but Sky fought back, interference from Perez helped Raquel. However, Sky learned from her mistake and took out Perez before delivering a moonsault to pick up the win.
After the match, Perez and Rodirguez attacked Sky and Rhea Ripley appeared to make the save. The two women took out the Judgment Day and stood tall to end the sequence.
Winner: Iyo Sky
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- Per Michael Cole on commentary that this was the first singles match between Sky and Rodriguez on the main roster.
- In a backstage segment after the match, CM Punk interrupted LA Knight during an interview and told him they needed to be on the same page about Seth Rollins and his faction, but LA Knight wasn’t having any of it and pointed out how Punk cost him the title before cutting a promo for the PLE.
- In another segment, Rhea Ripley stated that she didn’t want to get involved. Asuka and Kairi Sane appeared as Asuka asked why Rhea could help her, but they couldn’t. Rhea stated that she only helped because Sane and Asuka didn’t. Asuka pointed out how Sky herself asked them to stay away. The two started arguing as Sky lost her calm before leaving the scene. Asuka warned Ripley to stay out of their business.
Penta vs Xavier Woods
In the battle for the hat, New Day’s Xavier Woods locked horns with Penta, Kofi Kingston, and Austin Theory were ringside during the match. Woods was looking for some payback for Penta making fools of The New Day and Woods two weeks ago and destroying his mourning hat.
Woods controlled the majority of the match, but Penta rallied back, and after initial interference from Kingston and Woods, he took the two men out to deliver the Mexican destroyer and pin Woods.
Winner: Penta
Grade: C
Top Moments & Insights:
- This was the first time Woods and Penta collided inside the squared circle.
- Penta’s momentum has taken a back seat since Mania and now he’s not even in the mid-card title picture.
Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDongah) vs Mr.Iguana & Dragon Lee
After defeating Mr. Iguana, Niño Hamburguesa, and Lola Vice in a Six-Person Mixed Trios match, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDongah) at AAA TripleMania last Sunday, Balor and McDonagh battle Mr. Iguana and LWO’s Dragon Lee in a tag team match. Dominik Mysterio was ringside during the match.
Apart from a brief comeback from Lee and Iguana, Balor and McDonagh controlled a big portion of the match, showcasing why they hold the World Tag titles. An interference from Mysterio helped Balor who countered Lee’s offense with the Coup de Grace to pick up the win.
Mysterio attacked Iguan after the match, with Balor and McDonagh joining in. Dirty Dom cleared the announce desk and picked up Lee, but AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo appeared on the barricade and took out Mysterio, before battering Balor and McDonagh.
Mysterio then attacked Vikingo from behind with the AAA title, as Balor slammed Lee. Mysterio climbed to the top rope and delivered a frog splash to the AAA Mega Champion. Mysterio picked up both the AAA title and the Intercontinental title, while Balor and McDonagh joined him, flaunting the World Tag Team titles.
Winner: Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDongah)
Grade: C+
Top Moments & Insights:
- This was AAA’s Mr. Iguana’s Monday Night Raw debut, per Michael Cole.
- The match will help further attract fans towards AAA. Mr. Iguana continues to shine with the time he is being given on the main roster.
- After commercials, Commentary discussed Bayley’s recent struggles and cut to another promo from her, where she admitted she didn’t know what she needed. The segment featured distorted audio from her Hugger-era persona saying, “How about a hug?”
Becky Lynch (c) vs Natalya – Women’s Intercontinental title match
In a second title defense following her win over Maxxine Dupri last week, Becky Lynch battled Natalya, who was forced for fight through immense shoulder pain following a collision with the ring post. Lynch continued to target the arm as Natalya tried to survive, mounting whatever offense she could.
In the final moments, Lynch laid out Akira Toazawa and Maxxine Dupri, who were ringside, and then locked in the disarm-her to force a tap, but refused to let go of the hold until Dupri intervened. After the match, Lynch attacked Dupri and went to lock in the disarm-her, but Nikki Bella came in to make the save and took out Lynch.
Winner: Becky Lynch
Grade: C
Top Moments & Insights:
- This was the 10th clash between Lynch and Natalya as per Michael Cole.
- Natalya’s injury angle helped Lynch deliver another dominating title defense. Nikki Bella’s save will likely lead to another title defense for Lynch, this time at Clash in Paris.
- In a backstage segment, Jackie Redmond interviewed Sheamus when Rusev confronted him. The two stars charged at each other as security and officials rushed in to break it up. GM Adam Pearce lost his temper and announced a Donnybrook match between them for Clash in Paris.
- In another segment, CM Punk gave Jey Uso a pep talk before his main event match and told him he had his back tonight. Jey responded that he didn’t need Punk’s help.
Naomi announces pregnancy & vacates the title
GM Adam Pearce introduced Naomi, who made her way to the ring with the title. Pearce gave her the floor and stepped aside. The Women’s World Champion looked emotional as she picked up the mic and directed the audience’s attention toward the tron.
A clip from Stephanie McMahon’s podcast aired, where Jimmy Uso announced that Naomi was pregnant and they were having a baby. The crowd erupted as the camera panned back to the ring. Pearce stated that they were so happy for her and congratulated the Champion, who looked irked.
Naomi stated that she had relinquished the title in the past but wasn’t going to do so this time. The Champion yelled at the GM, who wisely stepped out of the ring and retreated. Naomi said that the women’s division should be thanking Jimmy Uso because she wouldn’t have let anyone get near the title.
She then said she was going to lay down her custom title, and did so, glancing at it and stating that she was giving them nine months to do whatever they wanted with the title and that she would return to pick up where she left off. She warned that whoever held the title should “PROCEED WITH CAUTION.”
Grade: A
Top Moments & Insights:
- Best wishes to Naomi and Jimmy Uso on their exciting news as they prepare to grow their family!
- Naomi stayed true to her character work and laid out a framework for her eventual return.
- Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez) were seen backstage searching for Dominik Mysterio, only to find him talking with El Grande Americano. Dominik claimed he was just making sure Judgment Day stayed dominant, but Finn Balor seemed skeptical.
Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker – Extreme Rules match
In the main event of the show, Jey Uso took on Bron Breakker in an Extreme Rules match. Breakker took a bad bump over the top rope and onto a shopping cart of weapons, which left him compromised as Jey took over. The match saw multiple weapons being utilized, with Jey edging out Bron for a pin but Bronson Reed’s arrival spoiled the party as he attacked Jey.
This brought out LA Knight, who was then ambushed by Seth Rollins, CM Punk came out to make the save and went to land the GTS. Rollins gouged his eyes and sent him crashing into Knight who went crashing through a table. Punk and Rollins continued brawling through the crowd stands as Jey delivered two back-to-back superkicks and went uptop but Reed pushed him off.
Roman Reigns finally arrived and took out Breakker with a devastating spear, followed by a Superman punch. Jey capitalized, landing a Uso Splash taking out Breakker through the table to pin him and win the Extreme Rules match.
Winner: Jey Uso
Grade: B+
Top Moments & Insights:
- This is the first Extreme Rules match on Monday Night Raw in five years, per Corey Graves.
- Punk accidentally taking out Knight only intensified the bad blood between them, as Knight will continue to refuse to listen to Punk’s side.
- Reigns and Reed continued to exchange words after the match, with both vowing to see each other in Paris. As expected, the two will likely battle at the PLE in a singles match.
WWE Raw Results
- Iyo Sky pinned Raquel Rodriguez; Rhea Ripley aids Iyo from the Judgment Day
- Penta defeated Xavier Woods
- Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDongah) defeated Mr.Iguana & Dragon Lee
- Becky Lynch (c) defeated Natalya – Women’s Intercontinental title match
- Naomi announced her pregnancy and relinquished the World title
- Roman Reigns returned to aid Jey Uso & challenged Bronson Reed to a match at Clash in Paris
- Jey Uso pinned Bron Breakker – Extreme Rules match
Who emerged victorious in the main event of WWE Raw tonight?
Jey Uso pinned Bron Breakker in the Extreme Rules match to register a win in the main event.
Did Naomi vacate the Women’s World Championship tonight in her appearance?
Yes, Naomi announced her pregnancy and relinquished the World title in her appearance tonight.
When and where will WWE Clash in Paris take place?
Clash in Paris is set for Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France.
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