‘WWE Raw’ Review (Oct 20th 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: World Tag Team Championship – AJ Styles & Dragon Lee def. Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh
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In an explosive title showdown, Dragon Lee took out JD McDonagh at ringside. Moments later, Finn Bálor attempted a Styles Clash on AJ Styles, but The Phenomenal One denied his attempt and hit the classic maneuver to pick up the pin and the World Tag Team Title.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Intercontinental Championship – Dominik Mysterio def. Rusev
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After Penta disrupted the action, Dominik Mysterio attempted to once again use the ring hammer in his belt to hit Rusev with a loaded 619. Although Rusev caught his opponent mid-attack and exposed the hammer, “Dirty” Dom took advantage when the official turned his back to get rid of the weapon and delivered a low blow to The Bulgarian Brute. The titleholder then hit the 619/flog splash combination to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Women’s Intercontinental Championship – Maxxine Dupri def. Becky Lynch (DQ)
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Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch suddenly lost her composure and hit Maxxine Dupri with the Women’s Intercontinental Title to hand her opponent a disqualification victory.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #4: Stephanie Vaquer def. Roxanne Perez
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Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer leaped off the top rope to take out Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez at ringside. She then pinned Perez with Angel’s Wings. After the match, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella returned to help the titleholder halt a 2-on-1 attack by The Judgment Day.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: World Heavyweight Title No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal – Winner: Jey Uso
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In the final moments, Jey Uso made contact with Jimmy Uso and LA Knight as they went over the top rope to their defeat. He then threw out Dominik Mysterio to emerge victorious and earn the right to take on CM Punk for the vacant World Heavyweight Title at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
This week’s Raw struggled to find its rhythm. Despite some standout action, the show felt bloated and directionless, with too many storylines fighting for attention. Adam Pearce’s opening address about Seth Rollins’ status was meant to set high stakes but lacked emotion, setting a flat tone early on. The night’s biggest moment saw AJ Styles and Dragon Lee capture the World Tag Team Titles from Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh. While the match delivered in-ring excitement, The Judgment Day’s ongoing breakup drama has become repetitive, dulling the impact of the win. Becky Lynch’s Women’s Intercontinental Title match against Maxxine Dupri promised intrigue but ended in a weak disqualification, halting momentum and adding little to either competitor’s story. The closing battle royal to determine a new contender closed things out with a whimper, suffering from rushed pacing and minimal crowd energy. Overall, Raw was an uneven mix of strong performances and sloppy storytelling; watchable but far from memorable.
