WWE Raw Tonight (May 25): Start Time, Location, and Match Card
It's Memorial Day in the United States, and for many wrestling fans, that means their celebrations will end the way they usually do: with an episode of Monday Night Raw.
Tonight's show carries even more weight than usual. It is the go-home episode before Clash in Italy, coming just days after Saturday Night's Main Event and an eventful Raw last week. With major storylines converging, this is a pivotal episode you won't want to miss.
Here is a full preview of tonight's show, including the match card, key segments, and how to watch.
WWE Raw Match Card & Segments
Oba Femi Opens Raw After Brock Lesnar's Return
WWE has announced that Oba Femi will open the show following Brock Lesnar's shocking return and attack.
This is a significant moment for Femi. While he has shown confidence on the mic, this marks his first major main roster test responding to a high-profile assault. WWE is framing Sunday's match as Lesnar vs. Femi II, which strongly suggests this story is far from over.
How Femi responds tonight could set the trajectory of his summer.
Contract Signing: Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu
Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu will make their Clash in Italy match official with a contract signing.
The stakes are already high heading into their Tribal Combat clash, but this segment could bring even more chaos.
Adding another layer, today is Reigns' 41st birthday. WWE could incorporate that to make this segment even more memorable.
Intercontinental Championship Match
Penta will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Je'Von Evans in what should be one of the most exciting matches on tonight's show.
Evans continues to emerge as one of WWE's most dynamic young stars. At the same time, it's hard to ignore the presence of Ethan Page. There is a strong chance he factors into the outcome in some way-potentially setting the stage for a Triple Threat match in the near future.
Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Judgment Day
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria team up to face Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez of The Judgment Day.
Both of these teams are circling the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. Eventually, one of them will need to win the titles-or split up.
Adam Pearce to Handle Becky Lynch
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has stated in his official preview that he will deal with Becky Lynch following the events at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Nick Aldis handled her intentional disqualification loss to Sol Ruca by booking her in a rematch, for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, at Clash in Italy.
What Else to Watch For
The Vision stood tall at the end of Saturday Night's Main Event, but key players were notably absent. Neither Seth Rollins nor Joe Hendry appeared.
Expect Rollins-and potentially Hendry-to reinsert themselves into the situation, possibly still alongside The Street Profits. A Rollins vs. Bron Breakker rematch feels inevitable, but where the other players land is up in the air.
LA Knight is another wildcard to watch. If he gets involved, it's unclear whose side he will be on.
Where Is Raw Tonight?
Tonight's episode of WWE Raw takes place from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.
What Time Does Raw Start?
WWE Raw begins at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch Raw
WWE Raw streams live on Netflix in the United States and internationally.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM.