This Monday Night Raw review is dedicated to the memory of Sabu.

Monday Night Raw Review 13.5.2025.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Finn Balor. AJ Styles. Iyo Sky. Giulia and Roxnne Perez were all seen showing up to the arena.

Cm Punk Segment.

I liked this. Punk was given the walk through treatment, and on arrival he looked pissed, he opened up his promo by being angry with himself, for putting his trust in his former friend Paul Heyman, he spoke about their history, as he calls Seth Rollins a temu Punk. Paul Heyman then came to the top of the stage, with his new crew. Seth laid bare what he thought of Punk, as the theme of gaslighting, betrayal, and belief, became the centre fold of this story. Seth was angry after last week, and told Bron Breakker to go and give him a matyrs death. Bron beat down punk, who was then saved by Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso. This would turn out to be a decent episode long storythread.

Penta vs Chad Gable.

I didn't like this, now don't get me wrong the Match was solid, it's just bringing out Pat Mcafe after Saturday night acted like a distraction. Chad looked visibly pissed at one point, and I don't blame. Penta got the win with a sick looking Mexican destroyer, and just like that Chads rampage of hate against Luchadors continues.

The Judgement Day Segment.

I only took a couple of things away from this segment. Carlito is a shovanist, and Dom is a non racist version of Hulk Hogan, because he doesn't understand timezones, whilst his paranoia grew even further.

The War Raiders vs American Made.

This was a flat TV Match, that never got up off the ground. American Made got the win, and The New Day on commentary made no difference. Apart from the finish.

Jey Uso Segment.

I didn't like this segment. I love Jeys energy, to me it gravitates through my TV screen, he gave his thoughts on facing Logan Paul, and then I was pulled back into a predictable midcard Vortex because out came Gunther. He told Jey that the winner of Jey vs Logan at Saturday Nights Main Event, will face him on the Raw after Money In The Bank. Jey was later on decked by Bron Breakker. I hate this type of booking, this tease of taking the belt from Jey so soon after he won he's won it, doesn't sit with me, because it feels like his IC Championship defeat to Bron all over again.

RIP Sabu.

We then got a fantastic tribute to Sabu, who passed away at the of 60, this past Sunday. RIP Sabu you will be missed.

Finn Balor vs AJ Styles. 

This on paper looked good, but what we got was a reminder of a rainy day, because this was flat. AJ got the win after the same old distractions. This left me feeling bored.

Becky Lynch Segment.

I liked this. Denial, denial, denial, was the echo chamber that surrounded this her promo, she basked in her own glory, whilst being layered in defeat. She told fans in the style of the cat in the hat, that everything fans think that she is, she will be. This was a decent promo.

Rusev Vingnette.

Rusev tried to explain why he loved destroying Otis, this left Tazawa feeling upset. Oh and Sheamus popped up.

Roxanne Perez and Giulia vs Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley.

This was a decent Match, with a predictable outcome. Rhea and Iyo got the win by pinning both ladies. I've seen online people calling out this Match, but i've got a different opinion. Rhea and Iyo are now acting as veterans, and are being looked at as this way. WWE has done this type of booking for over 25 years. I do think that this is a good way to in bed new talent, but I do understand the frustrations.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw.

This weeks Monday Night Raw was a real mix-bag, personally I didn't like it, but hey each to their own.

This weeks Monday Night Raw is a mid 5/10.