‘WWE Raw’ Review (Sep 22nd 2025)
Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s show…
Match #1: No Disqualification Six-Man Tag Team Match – Penta & The War Raiders def. The New Day & Grayson Waller
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The chaotic No Disqualification Six-Man Tag Team Match pitting Penta and The War Raiders against The New Day and Grayson Waller incorporated unforgiving Kendo sticks, exploding tables and destruction. Penta leveled Grayson Waller with the Avalanche Mexican Destroyer off the top rope for the win.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Bayley def. Roxanne Perez
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In the final moments of her match against Roxanne Perez, Bayley suddenly snapped with ruthless aggression and defeated her opponent with the Rose Plant. In the aftermath, the same Bayley that went on a hug-fest during her entrance suddenly shoved her supposed ally Lyra Valkyria to the canvas before screaming at her and storming from the ring.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Rusev def. JD McDonagh
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When Rusev locked JD McDonagh in the Accolade, Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio got onto the apron, but he froze in fear and did not help his Judgment Day cohort. After making McDonagh tap out, The Bulgarian Brute refused to break the maneuver until Finn Bálor emerged to save McDonagh and admonish “Dirty” Dom.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Jey Uso def. LA Knight
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LA Knight turned his attention to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed when they attempted to interfere, and Jey Uso took advantage and blasted The Megastar with a Spear/Uso Splash combination for the victory. Despite Jimmy Uso’s plea with his brother to help Knight against a 2-on-1 attack after the match, Jey refused and left Jimmy to save Knight with a steel chair.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: Rhea Ripley def. Asuka
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Kairi Sane got on the apron to help Asuka against Rhea Ripley. When Rhea caught Sane’s attempt and Asuka charged in, The Empress of Tomorrow accidently took out her partner and paved the way for The Eradicator to roll up Asuka for the win. After the match, Asuka hit Ripley with the mist, and she and Sane launched an attack. When IYO SKY emerged to save Ripley, Asuka attacked her. Together, Asuka and a reluctant Sane delivered a fierce post-match assault to their apparent former friend.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
This week’s Raw was a mixed bag, leaning toward solid but unspectacular. The show opened with a promo segment that set the stage for upcoming feuds, though it did drag slightly in length. In-ring action was steady throughout, however, some mid-card bouts felt like filler (Rusev/McDonough I’m looking at you), lacking urgency or consequence. Thankfully, the main event carried enough drama to close things strong, but it didn’t quite reach must-see territory. Overall, this week’s episode balanced highs and lows but stopped short of being a standout episode.
