WWE Monday Night Raw aired live on Netflix on April 28, 2025, from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, impressing fans with exciting matchups and setting the stage for future events. Michael Cole and Pat McAfee provided commentary for the evening’s festivities, as WWE gears up for its upcoming Backlash and SummerSlam events.
The episode kicked off with a pre-show featuring prominent figures such as SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who took on the role of interim Raw manager for the night, alongside other stars like Rhea Ripley, Logan Paul, and Roxanne Perez. Notable segments included discussions among Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman, as well as appearances by Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Becky Lynch.
The matches for the night included:
1. **Rhea Ripley vs. Roxanne Perez**: Ripley faced Perez in an intense match that saw an unexpected intervention by Giulia. Ripley was declared the winner by disqualification, but was soon outnumbered until Women’s World Champion IYO SKY came to her aid.
2. **War Raiders vs. Judgment Day**: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) took on Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh of the Judgment Day, with Carlito supporting the latter team. However, Penta intervened, allowing the War Raiders to secure a pinfall victory.
3. **Stephanie Vaquer vs. Ivy Nile**: In a non-title match, NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer triumphed over Ivy Nile, who had Chad Gable in her corner, achieving victory by pinfall.
4. **Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn**: A fierce match unfolded as Rollins attempted to recruit Zayn into his new group. Zayn rejected the offer, leading to a competitive bout in which Breakker won by referee stoppage.
Overall, the atmosphere was charged as WWE fans eagerly await the developments leading to Backlash next month. The show not only highlighted existing rivalries but also introduced new storylines that will unfold in the coming weeks, maintaining excitement within the WWE universe.