The new logo for WWE Monday Night Raw heading into the Netflix era has apparently been revealed. WWE’s flagship show is set to leave the Cable network for the first time in history and become a streaming exclusive this January.

During the most recent Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight event that aired live on the streaming platform, the company promoted this move with what appeared to be a new logo for the show. Please note that WWE has not confirmed the logo change officially as of this writing:

• WWE & Netflix To Launch Behind-The-Scenes Documentary

There are a lot of questions on what changes Raw will see when it leaves USA Network. The expected length of the show is one of the biggest discussion points among the fans.

Though with the streaming service not having the same restrictions as cable, it’s very much possible that the length of the show will vary from week to week depending on storylines and angles.

There is also curiosity about the inclusion of more mature themes into the programming, as Netflix will come with a lot more freedom when it comes to choosing the subject matter for the show.

Stars such as Roman Reigns and Dominik Mysterio, however, have advocated for the programming to remain more consistent with recent years. They seem to believe that a drastic change will not be the right move.

• Tiffany Stratton Pitches Netflix Title For Women’s Mid-Card In 2025

The results are in for the November 18, episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, which was filmed after the November 11, show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The show was filmed in advance to allow the WWE roster and crew to have longer off next week so they can spend time with their family, friends, and loved ones over Thanksgiving week.

WWE Raw (11/18) Spoilers

Bronson Reed defeated Seth Rollins, thanks to interference from Solo Sikoa, who raised Reed’s hand in triumph. It appears Reed has aligned with the New Bloodline as the faction’s fifth member for WarGames.

Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker Vs. Sheamus ended in a disqualification when Ludwig Kaiser attacked both men.

The LWO (Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega) defeated American Made (Chad Gable and Ivy Nile) in mixed-tag team action.

The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) defeated The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio and Carlito)

Rhea Ripley made her return to WWE TV after being laid out by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez during a recent episode of WWE NXT. Ripley sported a new mask and attacked Morgan, triggering a massive brawl in the women’s roster.

Ripley, joined by Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Naomi, and IYO SKY, dominated Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax.

WWE presents an historic edition of Monday Night Raw tonight on the USA Network at 8/7c. For the first time in history, Raw will emanate from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Mohammed Abdo Arena.

Less than 48 hours removed from WWE Crown Jewel, we’re looking forward to an eventful show that will see two new challengers named for two of WWE’s top championships.

Confirmed matches and segments:

• Battle Royal to determine the next challenger for Liv Morgan’s Women’s World Championship
• Fatal 4-Way Match to determine the next challenger for Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship
• Sami Zayn addresses his return at Crown Jewel
• The New Day vs The War Raiders
• Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable

WWE Survivor Series: War Games, the company’s next premium live event, takes place in 26 days on Saturday, November 30.

WWE will present an historic edition of Monday Night Raw this coming week. The November 4, 2024 episode of Raw is being taped today from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Mohammed Abdo Arena, and will air on tape delay at its usual time on the USA Network.

The top advertised match will be a #1 Contenders Fatal 4-Way match to determine the next challenger for Gunther, WWE’s reigning World Heavyweight champion. The participants are Seth Rollins, the inaugural champion, former champion Damian Priest, multi-time World champion Sheamus and ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio.

WWE Raw Results (Airing November 4)

Here are the key results from today’s WWE Raw tapings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

Liv Morgan opens the show

Liv Morgan opened the show with a promo, declaring that her “revenge tour” was officially over due to Rhea Ripley’s injury. As tensions rose, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair made their way to the ring. Morgan seized the opportunity to plant seeds of doubt between the two, suggesting they weren’t on the same page. Adam Pearce then stepped in to announce a Battle Royal to determine the next contender for Liv’s title.

IYO SKY Triumphs in Battle Royal

IYO SKY emerged victorious in the Battle Royal, earning the right to challenge Liv Morgan for the championship.

The War Raiders Dominate The New Day

In a tag team clash, The War Raiders overpowered The New Day, securing a decisive win.

Sami Zayn Reunites with The Usos

Sami Zayn took to the ring for a heartfelt promo and orchestrated an emotional reunion with The Usos, reigniting their alliance.

Dragon Lee vs. Chad Gable with Interference

Dragon Lee faced Chad Gable in a singles match, which took an unexpected turn when Rey Mysterio intervened, allowing Lee to capitalize and claim the victory.

Damian Priest Becomes GUNTHER’s Next Challenger

The main event featured a high-stakes fatal four-way match, with Damian Priest defeating Seth Rollins, Sheamus, and Dominik Mysterio to become GUNTHER’s next World Heavyweight Championship contender.

Post-match chaos ensued as Bronson Reed ambushed Rollins, driving him through a table. The show concluded with an intense face-off between GUNTHER and Priest.

Additionally, before the main event of Raw, WWE Main Event tapings occurred with the following outcomes:

• Pete Dunne defeated Akira Ozawa
• Ludwig Kaiser defeated R-Truth
• Otis faced Bron Breakker, where Otis notably did his ‘worm’ move, but Breakker put the big man away after hitting a spear.

The action didn’t stop at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania after this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw went off the air. The show saw the red brand roster continue on the road to WWE Crown Jewel, with a huge six-man tag-team match with Roman Reigns being announced for the November 2, Premium Live Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In a dark match after Raw, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was in action and defeated Carmelo Hayes. After the match, Rhodes spoke to the fans and noticed a fan’s sign that read “I Finished My Cancer Story to See Cody.” The American Nightmare invited the fan into the ring, where they shared a hug while Rhodes gifted them his weight belt.

LA Knight After WWE Raw

Rhodes wasn’t the only Superstar to win after this week’s episode of WWE Raw went off the air. In another dark match, U.S. Champion LA Knight defeated Santos Escobar. In an amusing exchange with Lilian Garcia, Knight said the recently returned ring announcer had done a great job announcing his name, but wanted her to pause between the letters L and A.

Both Knight and Rhodes have major matches this weekend at WWE Crown Jewel. Knight will defend his title against Andrade and Carmelo Hayes while Rhodes will take on GUNTHER to determine the first Men’s Crown Jewel Champion. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE Crown Jewel including breaking news and live results.

Tonight’s WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7 from Philadelphia, PA at the Giant Center. The final Raw before WWE Crown Jewel will see the finals of the World Tag Team Title contenders tournament, several former World Champions in action and more.

Confirmed matches and segments:

• New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) vs. Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee) in the World Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament Final.
• Dominik Mysterio vs. a former World Champion
• Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser
• Zelina Vega vs. Ivy Nile

Other talent advertised to appear (subject to change) include Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Word Heavyweight Champion Gunther, and Rhea Ripley.

People in WWE were apparently as surprised by the controversial Carlito segment on this week’s episode of Raw as the fans.

The October 21 episode of the Red Branded show featured a backstage segment involving Adam Pearce, Carlito, IYO SKY, and Kairi Sane. As the two Damage CTRL members walked out of the frame, Carlito said ‘I gotta learn Chinese.’

Both the female stars are Japanese. In the case of IYO, she has faced discrimination in the past as well and she has been subjected to ‘go back to China’ comments from audience members. So the line raised a lot of questions.

People In WWE Were In Disbelief

According to reports from Fightful, the claim from one member of the staff is that the line was not scripted. Those they have spoken to were ‘in disbelief’ that it was said.

A number of people in the company were not happy with the segment, though there is no news on any action being taken after it.

The line has been cut from the video of the segment WWE uploaded on socials. So it appears that the company is at least aware of its controversial nature.

This segment comes at a time when WWE’s creative process is under scrutiny. The company’s Chief Content Officer Triple H was recently criticized for his answer on the lack of representation for black talent on WWE PPVs.

Former WWE head writer Michael Leonardi also opened up about plans for a culturally insensitive segment that had been planned for Martin Luther King Day in 2016 which he changed at the last minute.

Cody Rhodes wrestled in a first-time-ever match after this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania went off air.

The Bloodline made their presence felt in the main event of the Red Branded Show this week. The match featured Jey Uso defending the Intercontinental Championship against Bron Breakker.

Solo Sikoa and his disciples first showed up claiming that they wanted to help their cousin. Things went sour quickly however and Fatu in the end took out Jey. This allowed Breakker to pin the former Bloodline member and win the title back.

While the rest of the Bloodline seemingly retreated after this match, Jacob Fatu stayed around. He competed in a Philadelphia Street Fight against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after the show went off air.

• Cody Rhodes Compares Paul Heyman To Legendary Director

The Samoan Warewolf took the loss in what was his singles debut for the company. He had previously wrestled only tag team matches since his debut back in June.

The American Nightmare did not appear on the broadcast of the show this week. Though he has invited the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther for a face-to-face confrontation on Friday’s SmackDown.

The Friday Night show may also feature Jey Uso again. The now former champion will be looking for an explanation from his family members about the events of Raw.

• Cody Rhodes Reveals What His Daughter Thinks About His Work

WWE Raw broadcasts live tonight on the USA Network at 8/7c from Philadelphia, PA at the Wells Fargo Center.

This week’s show will feature Bron Breakker getting another shot at reclaiming the Intercontinental championship, tournament matches to crown the next challengers to the WWE World tag team champions and more.

Here’s what’s on tap for tonight’s Raw, just 12 days out from WWE Crown Jewel on Saturday, November 2:

Confirmed matches and segments:

• Bron Breakker challenges Jey Uso for the Intercontinental Championship
• Tag Title #1 Contender Tournament Matches:
  • Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. American Made
  • The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) vs. AOP (Akam & Rezar)

Plus, there will be a face-to-face meeting between Seth “Freakin'” Rollins and “Big” Bronson Reed. Other top stars advertised to appear include GUNTHER, Liv Morgan, Drew McIntyre, Rhea Ripley.

Brock Lesnar last appeared on WWE programming at SummerSlam 2023 when he lost to Cody Rhodes in a hard-fought contest for both men. Lesnar has vanished from WWE due to his alleged involvement in the Janel Grant lawsuit, but WWE certainly had the Beast Incarnate on the brain during the October 14, episode of WWE Raw.

In a backstage segment, Seth Rollins tried to persuade General Manager Adam Pearce to give him a one-on-one match with Bronson Reed. During his promo, Rollins made reference to conquering a ‘beast’ in the past. This was a nod to Lesnar who Rollins dethroned as WWE Universal Champion at WrestleMania 35 in 2019.

In the ring, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes came face-to-face with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER ahead of their showdown at WWE Crown Jewel. While Rhodes acknowledged GUNTHER being a ‘beast’ since arriving in WWE, he also touted his own accolades including having previously conquered a beast, i.e. Lesnar.

While Lesnar was not mentioned by name, these nods to the former WWE Universal Champion did not go unnoticed by fans. On Twitter/X, Lesnar’s name trended as thousands of posts were shared discussing these references and a potential return.

Brock Lesnar’s WWE Hiatus

Lesnar is alleged to have been one of the men Janel Grant was trafficked to during her tenure in WWE. It’s alleged that Vince McMahon trafficked Grant to Lesnar in order to secure a deal with the Beast. McMahon has denied all wrongdoing.

In July, WWE COO Paul Levesque said he’d be open to a conversation with Lesnar about a return if and when the Beast decided to initiate talks. Grant’s lawsuit is currently on hold as the Department of Justice launched a federal investigation on McMahon on May 30. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Brock Lesnar and his status as a WWE Superstar.

During the latest edition of WWE Raw, Rhea Ripley was part of the opening segment that included Tiffany Stratton, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez. Soon after, Ripley would accidentally drop on the top of Stratton’s heel head-first after a brutal big boot from Rodriguez.

While the vast majority of fans showed concern that landing head first could have been an injury, there was a select number of trolls that were hoping Ripley got hurt. On her Instagram Stories, Ripley had some choice words for these particular ‘fans’ of wrestling.

The main event of Raw saw Ripley team with Stratton to face Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. This match ended in a no-contest due to an interruption from Nia Jax. During the show, the WWE Women’s Champion vowed that Stratton would cash in her Money in the Bank contract on Liv Morgan when the time is right, which came as a surprise to Stratton herself.

While wrestling fans have the freedom to support or not support who they wish, wanting a wrestler to get injured in the ring is a step too far. Hopefully, these ‘fans’ of wrestling will reflect on what they want after having their comments shared with Ripley’s 4.5 million followers on Instagram. In the meantime, Ripley will continue to be one of the very top Superstars in WWE and be featured regularly on programming.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest from Rhea Ripley as the Eradicator continues to be a force to be reckoned with on WWE programming.

Tonight’s WWE Raw broadcasts on the USA Network at 8/7c. The show was taped last Monday from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, due to WWE’s ongoing European tour.

Matches and Segments:

• The Miz vs. R-Truth
• Bron Breakker vs. Kofi Kingston
• Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair defend the women’s tag titles against IYO SKY & Kairi Sane of Damage CTRL

Plus:

• Rhea Ripley opens the show
• Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will have a face-to-face segment ahead of their match at WWE Crown Jewel.

Raw Spoilers for Tonight

Here are the full results, taped before last week’s WWE Raw went live on the air:

• Rhea Ripley calls out Raquel Rodriguez but Tiffany Stratton interrupts, delivering a message from Nia Jax. This distraction allows Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to attack both Ripley and Stratton.

• WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill defeat the team of Kairi Sane & IYO SKY in a tag match.

• The War Raiders make their return and score a victory over Alpha Academy.

• R-Truth pins The Miz after interference from Karrion Kross and his crew, who distracted Miz and then tossed Truth back into the ring for a post-match attack.

• Bron Breakker scores a win by pinning Kofi Kingston.

• The match between Tiffany Stratton & Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez ends in a disqualification/no contest when Nia Jax attacks, causing chaos.

The War Raiders have returned.

The duo of Erik and Ivar have not been seen together on WWE TV since September last year but they have finally returned to action.

WWE taped the October 14 episode of Raw in advance this week from St. Louis, Missouri because of an upcoming UK Tour. The show saw the start of a tournament to determine new #1 Contenders for Finn Balor and JD McDonagh’s Tag Team Championships.

The Viking Raiders made their return to the Red Branded Show for the first match of the tournament, defeating Alpha Academy. Notably, the duo reverted back to the War Raiders name upon their return:

• WWE Raw (10/14) Spoilers: Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes And More

The War Raiders in WWE

The tag team last competed together during the September 15, 2023 episode of SmackDown. They suffered defeat in a Denver Street Fight at the hands of Alpha Academy.

After this match, it was announced that Erik had suffered a foot injury that will keep him out of action for an undisclosed amount of time.

The duo was moved to the Raw brand during the 2024 Drafts. In the absence of Erik, Ivar continued appearing on TV as a singles competitor.

The 40-year-old unfortunately also suffered a spinal injury in April this year. He was written off TV with an attack from Gallus during the May 14, 2024 episode of NXT.

Erik and Ivar notably wrestled in the indies under the name of War Machine before their WWE signing. The War Raiders name was given to them during their NXT debut in early 2018.

The duo was repackaged as The Viking Experience upon their main roster debut in April 2019. They were later renamed to The Viking Raiders after backlash on social media.

• Ivar: ‘No One Was Happy About The Viking Experience Name Except One Man’

On January 6, 2025, Monday Night Raw will move to Netflix as part of a decade-long, blockbuster deal estimated at $5 billion. With months to go before the move, expectations are high, and WWE plans on providing an episode of the red brand unlike any other, according to Fightful Select.

One source told the outlet “The show is likely to be one of the biggest episodes of RAW in history, from the standpoint of buzz.” They added that the Netflix deal could be among the most significant in WWE’s history and compared Raw’s debut on Netflix as akin to a Premium Live Event. WWE is opting not to host a PLE in January 2025, with the first major event of the new year coming on February 1, with the annual Royal Rumble.

WWE Raw on Netflix: What Do We Know?

With just under two months before Raw goes live on Netflix, little has been confirmed for the much-anticipated show. John Cena has confirmed his role on Raw as the WWE icon will be kicking off his retirement tour. There still remains questions about how long Raw on Netflix will be, with Paul Levesque saying it’s still yet to be decided when asked during the post-Bad Blood press conference.

Those outside the United States will get much more for their buck when Raw moves to Netflix. In addition to the red brand, international viewers will receive SmackDown, WWE NXT, PLES, documentaries, and original projects. WWE has already hosted its first PLE on Netflix, and that trend will continue very soon for fans outside the States.

This week’s WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from St. Louis, Missouri at the Enterprise Center.

Programming Note: WWE Raw reverts to a 2-hour format this week through the remainder of the year.

Following Saturday’s Bad Blood event, WWE presents a stacked card including the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental championships on the line.

Confirmed Matches for 10/7 Episode:

• GUNTHER (c) vs. Sami Zayn: GUNTHER will defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
• Jey Uso (c) vs. Xavier Woods: Jey Uso will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
• Pete Dunne vs. Sheamus: The two will face off in a “Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook.”

Plus, Seth “Freakin’” Rollins will appear. Rollins made a surprise return during last week’s Last Monster Standing main event.

We’ll update this article if any additional matches are announced.

Tonight’s WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network from Evansville, Indiana. It’s the final stop before WWE Bad Blood and the show will feature the final hype for Saturday’s premium live event.

This will be the final 3-hour Raw for the remainder of the year. Next week begins a new era Starting next week, Monday Night Raw reverts to a 2-hour format until the move to Netflix on January 6.

The September 30, 2024 edition of Raw will feature a Last Monster Standing match between two of WWE’s largest competitors, Xavier Woods and Rey Mysterio wrestling for the first-time ever, and more.

Confirmed Matches and Segments

• Last Monster Standing: Braun Strowman vs. Bronson Reed
• Xavier Woods vs. Rey Mysterio
• Kofi Kingston vs. Chad Gable
• Six-Man Tag Match: The Judgment Day vs. LWO
• Lyra Vakkyria vs. Zoey Stark

Plus, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre will be on-hand just five days before they step foot inside Hell in a Cell to end their 9-month feud.

Finally, what’s next for Jey Uso after winning the Intercontinental Championship last week?

Watch: Jey Uso Gets Emotional After Winning His First WWE Singles Title

What Happened Last Week on Raw

Catch up on the Top 10 moments from last week’s WWE Raw:

CM Punk’s current feud with Drew McIntyre is set to culminate at WWE Bad Blood, where the two will clash in a Hell in a Cell match. After this rivalry, Punk is already eyeing new opponents, starting with World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.

The former WWE & AEW World Champion spoke with 103.5 KISS FM this week, and expressed interest in facing a mix of familiar rivals and fresh competitors.

Among his past adversaries, he named:

• Rey Mysterio
• John Cena
• Randy Orton
• Cody Rhodes.

As for new opponents, Punk is eager to step into the ring with:

• GUNTHER
• Chad Gable
• Ludwig Kaiser
• Dominik Mysterio
• Liv Morgan
• Damian Priest

What CM Punk Expects When Raw Moves to Netflix

In addition to his in-ring aspirations, Punk commented on WWE Raw’s upcoming move to Netflix in January 2025. He downplayed the likelihood of significant changes to the show’s content, emphasizing that it will largely stay the same.

While nostalgia is powerful, many fans are advocating for a more edgy product in the hopes of recapturing the magic of the R-Rated Attitude Era. However, Punk warned that fans anticipating a return to mature content—such as excessive profanity or lingerie pillow fights—will be disappointed. Reflecting on the Attitude Era, he pointed out that pushing boundaries often resulted in unsustainable, lower-quality programming over time.

WWE Hell in a Cell takes place next Saturday, October 5 from Atlanta, GA at the State Farm Arena. The premium live event will stream live on Peacock.

On the latest episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, Jey Uso captured the Intercontinental Championship, his first singles title since coming to the main roster in May 2010. Not only did this win mark Jey’s first solo title after years of being a tag-team champion, but the Main Event Superstar also broke an eleven-year drought in WWE.

With his win, Jey has become the second son to win the Intercontinental once held by their father. Jey’s father, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, captured the gold in June 2000, but Val Venis ended his reign just 13 days later. Much like his son, this reign would be Rikishi’s only time holding a singles championship while working for WWE.

The only other son to have followed in their father’s footsteps and win the Intercontinental Championship is Curtis Axel, who won the gold at WWE Payback in June 2013. Axel’s father, Mr. Perfect, held the Intercontinental Championship twice from April 1990 to August 1991 for a total of 404 days. Since Axel’s win, no son had been able to capture the Intercontinental title once held by their father, until now.

Jey’s victory has been long overdue in the eyes of many, with Joe Tessitore noting on commentary that he had previously tried six times to win a singles gold, all of which ended in tragedy for the ‘Main Event’ star. Jey was understandably emotional after Raw went off the air, and fans can’t wait to see what the future holds for the brand-new WWE Intercontinental Champion.

On the latest episode of WWE Raw, Jey Uso captured the Intercontinental Championship, his first singles title since joining the main roster in May 2010. For many, this is a win that’s been long overdue, and Uso was overwhelmed after Raw went off the air.

In fan-recorded footage from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, Jey can be seen crying tears of joy following his victory over Bron Breakker. Fans serenaded Jey with a ‘You Deserve It!’ chant, a call that Uso vehemently agreed with.

Jey appreciates those who’ve been with him on this journey and is proud to win the title in front of his home state of California. Jey encouraged any kids at the show to do well in school, work hard and listen to their parents, before giving a one-word message to wrap things up: YEET!

Uso’s victory marks the end of Bron Breakker’s 51-day reign that began at SummerSlam 2024 with a victory over Sami Zayn. Breakker retained the title against Zayn on the August 12, edition of WWE Raw in a two-out-of-three falls match.

Uso is one of WWE’s most popular Superstars, but coming up short in past title matches as well as Money in the Bank had left many wondering if the company would ever pull the trigger on Main Event Jey. Now, Uso has added his name to the lineage of the Intercontinental Championship in a win that fans and wrestlers are thrilled to see.

Jey Uso has been a part of WWE’s main roster for over 14 years and is considered one of the greatest tag-team wrestlers to ever grace the ring. After splitting from his brother Jimmy last year, Jey has been proving himself as a singles wrestler and at long last can call himself a singles champion.

Jey captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship in the main event of the September 23, edition of Monday Night Raw, defeating Bron Breakker. The crowd in Ontario, California was firmly behind ‘Main Event Jey’ from the start with Jey making his entrance through the WWE Universe.

The match saw the quickness and agility of Uso collide with the intensity and raw power of Breakker. There were plenty of near falls in the match, with a spear-splash combo by Jey proving exceptionally close.

In the end, it was a second spear-splash combo that scored Jey the victory and the Intercontinental Championship once held by his father Rikishi.

WWE Superstars React

It’s not just the fans who are pleased to see the YEET Master finally capture gold, as on Twitter, some of Jey’s friends and colleagues celebrated his victory.

Uso’s victory marks the end of Bron Breakker’s 51-day reign that began at SummerSlam 2024 with a victory over Sami Zayn. Breakker retained the title against Zayn on the August 12, edition of WWE Raw in a two-out-of-three falls match.

Since splitting from his family, Jey has been one of WWE’s most popular Superstars, but coming up short in previous title matches (as well as Money in the Bank) had left fans wondering if WWE didn’t see Uso as a champion. Now, those fears can be put to rest as ‘Main Event’ Jey Uso has joined the lineage of the Intercontinental Championship. YEET!

Coming out of this week’s RAW, we’ve already got a big card to look forward to a full week away. Next week’s September 30 RAW from Evansville, Indiana will be the final episode before WWE Bad Blood.

Last Man/Monster Standing Match: “Big” Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman

After weeks of chaotic brawls around the arena, Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman will finally settle their score in a Last Man/Monster Standing Match. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce announced this high-stakes showdown to bring an end to their XXL feud.

Rey Mysterio vs. Xavier Woods

Last week’s miscommunication, which saw the Latino World Order (LWO) cost The New Day a match, left Xavier Woods feeling disrespected. He believes Rey Mysterio, Finn Balor, and even his own partner, Kofi Kingston, look down on him for never winning singles gold. As a result, Rey has put his match with Finn Balor on hold to face Woods in a personal bout.

Kofi Kingston vs. Chad Gable

After The New Day’s loss to The Creed Brothers, Kofi Kingston is set for a singles match against Chad Gable. This match is not only a chance for Kofi to redeem himself but also to restore momentum for both him and Woods ahead of WWE Bad Blood.

WWE Monday Night Raw airs tonight at 8/7c on the USA Network, live from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. With Bad Blood just around the corner next weekend, this episode will feature several storyline advancements leading into the premium live event.

Jey Uso is “so ready” to be a singles champion, and he’ll get his shot in just a matter of hours. The former Bloodline member has done a commendable job without the support of his brother or family, but he’ll have to go through Bron Breakker if he wants to etch his name in the history books.

Matches and segments for the show will include:

• Jey Uso challenges Bron Breakker for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
• Sami Zayn vs. Ludwig Keiser
• Drew McIntyre is also scheduled to return. He’s set to address CM Punk’s recent comments in what will undoubtedly escalate tensions heading into Bad Blood.

We’ll update this article if Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announces additional matches or segments, as he’s known in the hours leading up to the show.

• Cody Rhodes Preparing Special Entrance for Bad Blood

Catch up on the Top 10 Moments from last week’s WWE Raw:

On October 1, WWE NXT will make its highly anticipated debut on The CW, concluding a five-year run on the USA Network. As part of the transition, the show will undergo several major changes, including plans to take the brand on the road. This week, it was reported that WWE would be ending NXT Level Up when the company’s deal with Hulu expires next week, but now more has come to light.

Despite rumors that NXT Level Up would be finishing, Fightful Select has since reported that WWE will continue broadcasting episodes of NXT Level Up for the foreseeable future. One source emphasized the importance of NXT Level Up in providing TV experience for debuting talent and claimed that discontinuing the show would be a serious mistake on the company’s behalf.

WWE NXT Level Up launched in February 2022, replacing 205 Live and has aired on Friday nights ever since. The show has allowed for up-and-coming talent to perform in front of a television audience for the first time before transitioning to the main NXT roster. Notable alumni include current North American Champion Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Thea Hail.

While NXT Level Up is here to stay, WWE NXT will soon end its five-year run on the USA Network and debut on The CW. WWE has already loaded the first two weeks of NXT on The CW with title matches confirmed as well as appearances by CM Punk and Randy Orton. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on NXT as the gold brand prepares for a future on a different network.

On the December 6, 2004, edition of WWE Raw, Trish Stratus and Lita competed for the Women’s Championship in a match unlike any women’s match before then. Not only did the pair headline the show, a fact many men on the roster took issue with, but the two women were given ample time to show off their skills in the ring.

The match, which saw Lita win the gold, came at a time when women’s wrestling in WWE was nowhere close to being treated as seriously as its male counterpart. Nevertheless, the match is regarded as one of WWE’s best women’s matches and secured the #55 spot on WWE’s Top 100 Moments In Raw History DVD. In hindsight, it should have been ranked a lot higher than that.

This December will mark 20 years since the iconic match, a fact not lost on Trish Stratus or Lita. Appearing together at Comic Con Northern Ireland over the weekend, Stratus teased something big to mark the anniversary.

“We are definitely coming up on the 20th anniversary of a certain match. Can anyone remember what it is? It’s our main event match, and it’s still talked about to this day.

So, we want to do something special and really reflect on its importance and how it helped us get to where we are today. That’s our goal—we’re masterminding something right now. Look for something special from Team Bestie to celebrate this very momentous occasion.”

Paving the Road

Nearly two decades ago, the idea of women headlining WWE events was unimaginable. However, trailblazers like Trish Stratus and Lita shattered this glass ceiling and paved the way for future generations of female wrestlers:

October 2016: Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks made history as the first women’s match to headline a WWE pay-per-view, and it took place inside Hell in a Cell of all places.

October 2018: The all-women’s pay-per-view, Evolution, closed with Ronda Rousey defending the Raw Women’s Championship against Nikki Bella.

April 2019: Less than a later, history was made once again at WrestleMania 35 when Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch headlined the event in a triple threat match, with Lynch closing the show raising both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on whatever Trish Stratus and Lita have cooking for the 20th Anniversary of their iconic WWE Raw main event.

For more on Trish Stratus and Lita’s iconic WWE Raw main event from December 2004, check out this video of them rewatching it together 15 years later:

The September 16, 2024 edition of WWE Raw broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The venue has hosted several premium live events over the years, including WWE Unforgiven in 2004, WWE No Mercy in 2008 and NXT TakeOver: Portland in 2020.

Matches:

On Saturday, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced two matches for the show:

• Former World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest will face former Judgment Day teammate ‘Dirty’ Dominik Mysterio in a grudge match.

• “Big” Bronson Reed collides with Braun Strowman in a battle of the big men.

CM Punk Returns

In addition to these two matches, the show is being built around CM Punk’s return. Punk was viciously attacked by Drew McIntyre two weeks ago. Their heated rivalry will culminate inside Hell in a Cell at WWE Bad Blood.

We’ll post an updated preview for Monday’s WWE Raw when the card is finalized.