ET Special start – WWE Raw 8/25/2025 Today Show
ET Special start – WWE Raw 8/25/2025 Today Show
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Date & Time
- Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
- Start Time: 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. BST)
- Location: bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham, England
Match Card
- Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh – Dragon Lee wins
- Penta vs. Kofi Kingston – Kofi Kingston wins
- Rhea Ripley vs. Roxanne Perez – Rhea Ripley wins
- AJ Styles vs. Finn Bálor – AJ Styles wins
- Bron Breakker vs. LA Knight – Bron Breakker wins (Main Event)
- Additional brawls featuring Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, CM Punk, and The Vision
Match Previews
- Roman Reigns Opens the Show: The Tribal Chief kicks off Raw with a fiery promo ahead of his Clash in Paris showdown against Bronson Reed. Interference was teased from The Vision and LA Knight, but Jey Uso stood tall to back up Reigns.
- Nikki Bella vs. Becky Lynch (Segment): WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella targeted the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, setting up a possible future title clash.
- Rhea Ripley vs. Roxanne Perez: A physical battle saw Ripley overcome Judgment Day’s interference, with IYO SKY making a surprise return. Ripley secured victory via Riptide.
- Penta vs. Kofi Kingston: A thrilling first-time singles encounter. Despite distractions from Xavier Woods and Grayson Waller, Kofi Kingston pulled out the win.
- AJ Styles vs. Finn Bálor: A technical showcase between two veterans. Styles landed the Styles Clash to pick up the victory.
- Bron Breakker vs. LA Knight: The main event saw Breakker dominate after interference from Seth Rollins caused chaos. Breakker sealed the win with multiple spears. Post-match, chaos erupted as Rollins, Jey Uso, CM Punk, and LA Knight brawled to close the show.
Key Highlights & Storyline Developments
- The OTC Returns: A surprise comeback shocked fans and added more fuel to the road to Clash in Paris.
- Bayley’s Identity Crisis: A strong vignette teased major character changes for Bayley going forward.
- Women’s World Title Update: Naomi relinquished her title due to pregnancy, leaving fans speculating on who the new champion will be.
- Clash in Paris Build: As the go-home Raw, this episode set the stage for the August 31 premium live event in Paris.
Conclusion
WWE Raw on August 25, 2025, delivered a night of explosive matches and intense storytelling from Birmingham, England. From Roman Reigns’ commanding promo to Rhea Ripley’s big win and Bron Breakker’s dominant main event, the show perfectly set up Clash in Paris. With surprise returns, shifting alliances, and high-stakes rivalries, this episode of Raw was a must-watch for fans gearing up for the international spectacle.