Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 4, 2025

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed head to the ring to start tonight's show. Heyman proclaims that he is not just the greatest of all time, but "your humble oracle," and that he his humbled here tonight in the presence of the future in Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Heyman says he would introducing everyone to Roman Reigns at this point, but Roman Reigns has not been champion fora year and a half. He also says he would be introducing CM Punk, but CM Punk was not champion long enough to put his side plates on the World Heavyweight Championship. Heyman says Punk thought he would be married to the title forever, but Rollins crashed the wedding, and it was good. Heyman then introduces Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins shames the fans for turning their backs on him after he won the main event of WrestleMania taunting him with chants for CM Punk and Roman Reigns for months, and tells the fans not to doubt him again. He also shames everyone in the locker room who made it their mission to stop him from successfully cashing in the Money in the Bank contract and for thinking they are smart and clever enough to stop him at every turn when he always has a "Plan B." He says that this "Plan B" was top secret and that he only told Becky Lynch and Paul Heyman about it, and together, they have absolute power, and there is nobody who can stop them, as this is the way forward and this is the vision. Suddenly, LA Knight shows up and heads to the ring. Knight says he is not here for a fight; instead, he reveals that Rollins faked an injury not to get to the World Heavyweight Championship, but to duck him. He credits Rollins for getting up and eating a BFT, then says Rollins pulled the wool over so much that even he is blinded, and after what happened at SummerSlam, he wants the World Heavyweight Championship, and he plan to hurt Rollins badly here and now to do it. Rollins tells Knight that if he wants to get into his ring and challenge him for the World Heavyweight Championship here and now, he will not get it. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and takes offense to Rollins lying to him, the medical team and the fans about being injured and makes the match official for tonight. He also bans Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed from ringside for the match in response to Rollins stealing a moment from the fans at SummerSlam.

Backstage, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio throws his weight around at The Latino World Order (Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro), calling himself "The King of Luchadores." This causes Dragon Lee to challenge Dominik to a match tonight, which Dominik accepts. Afterwards, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up and gives credit where credit is due to Dominik for his SummerSlam victory, but tells Dominik that he is still coming for his title and that time is running out.

The cast of Season 2 of Wednesday on Netflix and rapper Joe Budden are seen in the crowd.

Sheamus vs. Rusev ends in a double count-out as Rusev and Sheamus exchange the Ten Beats of the Bodhran at the barricade. After the match, security and officials have to separate both men as they brawl. Rusev wields a shillelagh at one point, but Sheamus hits him with a Brogue Kick.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Grayson Waller catches up with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and thanks them for causing him to learn something on his own last week, like veterans do. Grayson Waller notices General Manager Adam Pearce - who is talking to Penta - and demands a tag team title rematch for The New Day, but Pearce says The New Day must earn it and that Grayson just earned a match with an irritated Penta.

Penta beats Grayson Waller. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) guests on commentary shortly after the beginning of the match. After the match, The New Day confront Penta, but Penta shoves Xavier Woods over Kofi Kingston as Kofi checks on Grayson, then dons Xavier Woods' overly large hat before throwing it at The New Day and hitting them with a somersault over the top rope.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss almost walk into a backstage brawl between Sheamus and Rusev that officials scramble to break up.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss head to the ring. Charlotte says it feels amazing to be champion again, and Alexa says they are both champions, not just her. Alexa expects Charlotte to say they are friends, then Charlotte says they will be holding the women's tag titles forever before they count how many titles they have held.Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez show up, and Raquel says she would not be friends with either Alexa or Charlotte. Roxanne agrees, and says bringing all the gold back to The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Raquel, Roxanne) is all that matters. Raquel says they came to take the women's tag team titles back tonight, which Alexa and Charlotte are all too eager to accept. General Manager Adam Pearce shows up and makes it official and makes it start right now.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The Judgment Day (Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez).

Backstage, Iyo Sky, Asuka and Kairi Sane are conversing when Rhea Ripley shows up and talks to Iyo Sky alone. Rhea says she respects Iyo as former champ, and tells her to beat Naomi, as she wants nothing more than to beat her for the Women's World title. Iyo tells Rhea that she will never beat her, then walks off.

Backstage, Lyra Valkyrie finds Bayley as Bayley looks for Lyra. Lyra does not want to hear anything from Bayley, and tells Bayley that she wants out of "the Bayley vortex" as they are not champions and not good for each other. Lyra tells Bayley to stay out of her life.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio beats Dragon Lee after Dragon Lee fights off the two El Grande Americanos only to be taken down by a third. After the match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up and sends Dominik Mysterio retreating before helping up Dragon Lee.

Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Sami Zayn, who still thinks about having the pipe in his hand. He says he wanted to use it, but it is not about who he is, but who he wants to be, and he will be a world champion and he wants to do it the right way. All of a sudden, Sheamus and Rusev brawl their way into the scene, and Sami Zayn gets hit helping officials try in vain to break the brawl up.

Hip-hop artist Method Man, hip-hop artist and actor Dave East, actor and mental health advocate Da'Vinchi, and Grammy Award winning artist and producer Adam Blackstone are seen in the crowd.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky brags about Lyra not being able to challenge her for the title and boasts that she will be Women's Intercontinental Championship for a very long time before saying it is time to open the door to new competitors who know they are getting in the ring with the best. As she says that she will not be opening the doors tonight, Nikki Bella suddenly shows up and heads to the ring. Nikki talks about how Becky had such great potential when she first met her, then says that Becky has turned out to be such a disappointment, as she left the women's division in her hands only for her hands to stab everyone in the back. She says she has come back to test herself, as this is the best that women's division has ever been, then wants to know why Becky came back. Becky says she is in Happy Gilmore 2 and Nikki is not, because she got Nikki cut. Nikki says Becky is a liar like Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, and while everyone bought Rollins' lies, nobody bought Becky's. Becky tells Nikki not to mention her husband, then brings up Nikki once having a relationship with John Cena. Becky says she took on Nikki's era, but Nikki says this is not Becky's era and that Becky was too scared to face her when she was still around. She then challenges Becky to a match for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. Becky admits they never went one-on-one before punching Nikki in the face as she explains why.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Naomi. Naomi says she feels great about her SummerSlam win and says that she warned everyone. She then announces that next week, she will defend her title against Iyo Sky. Stephanie Vaquer shows up and reminds Naomi that no matter who wins, she still has a title shot. Naomi says she will be facing her in Paris, France, then says she will shove her horns so far up her behind she will be leaving with a limp.

It is announced that Gunther has suffered a septal hematoma and an orbital blowout fracture at SummerSlam, and that he will be out indefinitely.

Backstage, Becky Lynch is confronted by Natalya for what she did to Nikki Bella, and challenges her to a match next week. Becky accepts, but she wants Maxxine Dupri, who is standing next to Natalya with Akira Tozawa, as her opponent.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship by disqualification against LA Knight after Punk shows up from out of the crowd and attacks. After the match, Punk fires away on Rollins, then Knight pulls Punk off Rollins. Punk goes after Rollins, but he gets Speared by Bron Breakker. Bronson Reed has also shown up at this point, and he nails Knight in the face. Bronson then holds Knight down for a Spear by Breakker, then Rollins goes for The Stomp on Knight and hits it. Punk then hits The Stomp again, this time on Punk, before he, Bronson and Breakker celebrate to end the show. All of a sudden, Roman Reigns shows up and Superman Punches Bronson before throwing Breakker into the ring steps. Rollins dares Roman to get in the ring, then retreats when Roman gets in. Bron Breakker tries to attack Roman from behind, but Roman sees him coming. Bronson tries to attack Roman, but Roman goes after him, too. Rollins then hits The Stomp on Roman, and he and Bronson hold Roman down for a Spear by Breakker. Bronson then hits Roman with three Tsunamis as officials head to the ring. Rollins then hits The Stomp on Roman, and he and Bronson hold Roman down for a Spear by Breakker. Bronson then hits Roman with three Tsunamis as officials head to the ring

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