Raw results: May 5, 2025

Paul Heyman confronted Jey Uso 

World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso is confronted by Paul Heyman. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWERAW

Penta def. JD McDonagh 

Penta faces JD McDonagh while dealing with constant interference. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWERAW

Penta had to deal with constant interference during his match against JD McDonagh, as Carlito smacked him in the face behind the referee’s back. 

Finn Bálor also got involved, but the official caught The Prince in the act and ejected The Judgment Day from ringside. 

Just when Penta thought he had a fair match, Chad Gable arrived to interfere, but Penta fought off the attack. 

Penta nailed the Mexican Destroyer on McDonagh to win. 

Sheamus def. Austin Theory 

Sheamus returns and takes out Austin Theory in his first match since the Royal Rumble. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWERAW

The Celtic Warrior made his return, taking on Austin Theory. 

Grayson Waller was initially set to face Sheamus, but he tricked his partner into battling Sheamus, as Waller wanted no part in taking on the former World Champion. 

Sheamus executed the Cloverleaf and White Noise before nailing Theory with the Brogue Kick to win. 

Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria got into a huge brawl 

Becky Lynch and Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria get into a massive brawl ahead of their title clash at WWE Backlash. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWERAW

Women’s World Champion IYO SKY def. Roxanne Perez in a non-title match 

Women’s World Champion IYO SKY takes on Roxanne Perez in a non-title match. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

 In a first-time matchup, two former NXT Women’s Champions lit up the WWE Universe, as Roxanne Perez attacked IYO SKY’s knee.  

SKY tried going for a knee strike in the corner, but her knees gave out, allowing Perez to keep fighting. 

The Genius of the Sky went for the Over the Moonsault, but Perez moved out of the way as SKY landed on her bad knee. 

Perez and SKY traded unique pinning attempts before SKY pinned Perez. 

Giulia and Roxanne Perez attacked IYO SKY 

After Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defeats Roxanne Perez, Giulia ambushes SKY with Perez’s help. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWERAW

Rusev def. Otis via submission 

Rusev dismantles Otis in the ring before brutalizing Akira Tozawa. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Competing in his first WWE match in five years, Rusev took on Otis. 

Otis tossed Rusev over the announce table as the two men clobbered each other. 

Rusev, however, locked in the Accolade to gain the victory by submission. 

After the match, Akira Tozawa stood up for his Alpha Academy teammate, only to get beaten down by Rusev in front of a horrified Maxxine Dupri. 

Gunther vowed to squash Pat McAfee at WWE Backlash 

Gunther and Pat McAfee confront each other before their match at WWE Backlash. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more. #WWERAW

Seth Rollins def. World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso via disqualification 

World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso collides with Seth Rollins in a monumental title fight. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Jey Uso made his first defense of the World Heavyweight Title, taking on the first-ever champion Seth Rollins. 

“Main Event” Jey sent Rollins over the announce table, leaving a mark on the challenger’s head. 

After Rollins missed a frog splash, the World Heavyweight Champion went for a Spear, but The Visionary countered with an earth-shattering Pedigree for a long two-count. 

Sami Zayn then arrived to attack Bron Breakker, evening the odds for Uso. 

Uso followed up with a Superkick, Spear and an Uso Splash, but Rollins kicked out. 

Paul Heyman distracted the referee, allowing Breakker to Spear Uso. Rollins then hit a Stomp, but CM Punk arrived, took out Breakker and whacked The Visionary with a steel chair to end the match in a disqualification. 

Logan Paul attacked Jey Uso after Raw concluded

Logan Paul shockingly attacks World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso just moments after Raw went off the air. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.