Monday Night Raw
delivered some intense moments as the road to WWE Backlash continues.
Penta Defeats JD McDonagh Amid Judgment Day Interference
Despite relentless interference from
Carlito and Finn Bálor, Penta overcame the odds to defeat JD McDonagh.
- Carlito struck Penta behind the referee’s back.
- Bálor was caught and ejected, but
Chad Gable still attempted interference.
- Penta fought off Gable and nailed the
Mexican Destroyer for
the pin.
Sheamus Returns and Defeats Austin Theory
The
Celtic Warrior made a powerful return, taking out Austin Theory after Grayson Waller tricked his partner into taking the match.
- Sheamus hit White Noise, locked in the Cloverleaf, and finished with a Brogue Kick for the win.
Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria Engage in Chaotic Brawl
Tensions boiled over between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria, leading to an intense backstage brawl that officials struggled to contain.
Women’s World Champion IYO SKY Defeats Roxanne Perez in Non-Title Match
In a high-energy first-time matchup, IYO SKY overcame a focused attack on her knee from Roxanne Perez.
- SKY missed the Over the Moonsault but recovered to score a pinfall after exchanging roll-ups.
Giulia and Perez Attack IYO SKY Post-Match
After the match, Giulia aligned with Perez, launching a double-team assault on the Women’s World Champion.
Rusev Submits Otis in Dominant Return
Rusev made a statement in his first WWE match in five years by defeating Otis via the Accolade submission.
- Otis launched Rusev over the announce table, but the powerhouse battled back.
- Post-match, Rusev also laid out Akira Tozawa, leaving Maxxine Dupri in shock.
Gunther Promises to Destroy Pat McAfee at WWE Backlash
Intercontinental Champion Gunther delivered a strong message, vowing to squash Pat McAfee when they meet at Backlash.
Seth Rollins Defeats Jey Uso via Disqualification in Title Match
In a heated World Heavyweight Title match, Seth Rollins clashed with Champion Jey Uso in a battle that ended in chaos.
- Rollins hit a Pedigree and set up for a Stomp.
- Paul Heyman distracted the referee.
- Bron Breakker Speared Uso.
- Rollins hit the Stomp, but CM Punk interfered, striking Rollins with a chair to end the match in a disqualification.
Logan Paul Attacks Jey Uso After Raw Goes Off-Air
After the cameras stopped rolling,
Logan Paul delivered a sneak attack on Jey Uso, leaving the champion laid out and adding more intrigue heading into Backlash.
