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WWE Raw Results — May 05, 2025
Full WWE Raw results for May 05, 2025 in Omaha, NE. Match card, winners, methods, and championship updates.
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May 05, 2025 — Omaha, NEEvent Time: Tue, May 6, 12:00 AM UTC
Event Recap
The May 5, 2025 episode of WWE Raw had that classic “go-home show with too much going on” vibe, and while it didn’t all land perfectly, it definitely made sure you felt the stakes heading into Backlash. The night opened with Paul Heyman getting in Jey Uso’s head, backing Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker while trying to rattle the World Heavyweight Champion before his big defense later in the night. That main event—Uso vs. Rollins—was shaping up to be a legit show-stealer until, of course, everything broke down into chaos, with CM Punk and Sami Zayn getting involved to even the odds and ultimately forcing a no contest just as Rollins looked ready to steal the title. Earlier, Penta picked up a strong win over JD McDonagh, continuing his quiet rise as one of the more reliable in-ring guys on the roster, while Sheamus made his return and handled Austin Theory with the kind of stiff, no-nonsense offense you’d expect from him. The women’s side got some spotlight too, with IYO SKY defeating Roxanne Perez in a competitive match that showed Perez can hang, even in defeat, and Becky Lynch getting into a heated confrontation with Lyra Valkyria that felt more personal than most of what we’ve been getting lately. Rusev also bulldozed Otis in his return match, which was less about competition and more about reminding everyone he’s back to wreck people. It was a packed show that leaned heavily on interference and overlapping feuds—maybe a little too heavily—but the energy was there, and by the end, it felt like Raw had done its job getting you at least somewhat hyped for what was coming next.
Match Results
+3
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
+1
On match card: +1
Summary
Penta had to deal with more than just JD McDonagh here, because Judgment Day interference was basically baked into the match from the start. McDonagh leaned into that advantage early, slowing things down and picking his spots while Penta kept getting pulled out of rhythm. Every time Penta started to build momentum, someone at ringside tried to derail it, but he kept fighting through it instead of getting frustrated. Eventually, Penta found a clean enough opening, hit his finish, and got the pin despite all the noise around him. It wasn’t perfectly smooth, but it showed Penta can still deliver even when the deck is stacked.
+3
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
+1
On match card: +1
Summary
Sheamus came back and immediately looked like he hadn’t missed a step, which is both impressive and slightly annoying if you were hoping for something more competitive. Austin Theory got some offense in early, but once Sheamus started landing strikes, the match shifted hard in his favor. The Ten Beats of the Bodhrán hit, the crowd got into it, and Theory never really recovered from there. Sheamus followed up with a Brogue Kick to end it clean. This was less about back-and-forth and more about reminding everyone that Sheamus still hits like a truck.
+3
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
+1
On match card: +1
Summary
This was probably the cleanest wrestling match on the show, with IYO SKY and Roxanne Perez keeping things fast without losing control. Roxanne tried to match IYO’s pace and actually held her own in a few exchanges, but IYO always seemed a step ahead when it mattered. The transitions were smooth, the offense stayed crisp, and neither one overcomplicated things. IYO eventually capitalized on a small opening, hit her finish, and picked up the win. It wasn’t overly dramatic, just two skilled wrestlers working at a high level and keeping it tight.
+3
Winning match: +2
On match card: +1
+1
On match card: +1
Summary
This was exactly what it looked like on paper—two big guys colliding, but with Rusev clearly positioned a level above. Otis got a few moments where it felt like he might shift the momentum, using his size to push Rusev back, but those moments didn’t last long. Rusev stayed composed, absorbed what he needed to, and then started breaking Otis down piece by piece. Once he locked things in, the end came quickly and decisively. It wasn’t flashy, but it didn’t need to be—just a controlled, physical win.
Main Event
+7
Title defense (DQ): +2
Winning main event (DQ): +2
Main eventing: +3
+3
Main eventing: +3
Summary
The main event had a strong start, with Jey Uso and Seth Rollins actually settling into a real match before everything unraveled. Rollins worked a more calculated pace, while Jey relied on bursts of offense to keep things even. It felt like it was building toward something solid until outside interference took over and turned it into chaos. The match ultimately ended in a no contest once everything broke down beyond control. It’s the kind of finish that makes sense given who’s involved, but it still leaves you wishing they’d just let them finish it clean.