The go-home episode of WWE RAW earlier than Crown Jewel was a blended bag of fine and unhealthy reserving.
The present kicked off with OTC Roman Reigns as he addressed the group after which moved on to Bronson Reed. The latter then got here out to confront Reigns with an Australian Road Struggle being scheduled between the boys for the PLE. Reigns was joined by Jey and Jimmy Uso backstage and confronted Jimmy over his earlier feedback about not accepting recommendation from The OTC.
CM Punk was additionally current on the present, with tensions between Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman rising. Becky Lynch suffered a shock defeat whereas LA Knight tricked Punk, who was additionally attacked by The Usos.
Listed here are all of the issues that labored and sucked on WWE RAW.
#3. Labored: Roman Reigns Gaslighting Jey Uso On WWE RAW
It feels just like the Tribal Chief period yet again, with Roman Reigns persevering with to gaslight and manipulate each The Usos. This time, he’s doing it in order that Jey can totally understand his potential, and like final time, Jimmy isn’t on board. As an alternative of being the Tribal Chief, it appears like Reigns is making ready Jey as The Tribal Chief whereas he quietly assumes the function of The Wiseman.
“I am not such as you. Jey is NOTHING such as you.”
Jimmy Uso stored it actual with Roman Reigns. 😲@WWEUsos@WWERomanReignspic.twitter.com/6YVc86R4oM
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2025
That is an attention-grabbing growth and one that may ultimately culminate in a singles match between Jey and Roman Reigns.
#2. Sucked: CM Punk Wants A Contemporary Feud
CM Punk returned after weeks away from WWE RAW and addressed the group. He made his intentions clear about wanting a shot on the World Heavyweight Title, however was interrupted first by LA Knight, after which by The Usos.
.@RealLAKnight pulled a quick one on @CMPunk, and Punk cannot imagine it! 😅 pic.twitter.com/TUTl3HOulW
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2025
Whereas Punk profitable the world title is one thing all of us need to see, it might not be the proper time to push him into this situation once more. The star might have gotten a brand new feud on the present, reminiscent of towards Rusev. This is able to have been more energizing and extra acceptable than merely having him struggle towards LA Knight and The Usos. This feels repetitive and easily uninteresting.
#2. Labored: Maxxine Dupri Profitable In opposition to Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch could also be a dastardly heel on our screens, however she is likely one of the solely veterans who’s prepared to present everyone and anyone an opportunity. The Man carried Dupri via an incredible match on the present and even gave the teen the win, albeit through countout. She performed the function of the heel completely, a lot in order that the group desperately needed to get behind Dupri and make her a champion babyface.
This was Dupri’s first singles match win on WWE RAW in 800 days and one which she is going to bear in mind for a very long time, particularly towards somebody like Becky Lynch.
#1. Sucked: The Tag Staff Division Is Nonetheless Being Uncared for
AJ Kinds and Dragon Lee could also be a brand new tag workforce on WWE RAW, however the division itself wasn’t to be seen anyplace on the present. There was no New Day, no Battle Raiders, and definitely no protection of the World Tag Title.
At this level, half of the WWE Universe has forgotten the tag titles exist on RAW, and as a substitute of giving a recent title match, we received a six-man tag match between The Judgment Day and Kinds, Lee & Penta.
It was an incredible match, nevertheless it does nothing for the title and doesn’t take us nearer to an incredible tag workforce feud.
#1. Labored: Paul Heyman And Seth Rollins’ Rigidity Is Palpable
Issues aren’t proper inside The Imaginative and prescient. Bronson Reed has been appearing kind of on his personal, Bron Breakker was nowhere to be seen on the present, and Seth Rollins outright ignored his spouse, Becky Lynch.
But when there’s actually a breakdown occurring, it’s between Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins. The Visionary requested Heyman what would occur if he misplaced to Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel, and The Oracle promptly replied that he must rethink his choice of leaving Roman Reigns for The Imaginative and prescient.
It appears that evidently the dynamics between each events are haywire for the time being, and Heyman has not shied away from letting his displeasure be recognized about Rollins ignoring his directions on SmackDown.
“When you lose…I’ve to ask myself why I picked you over Roman Reigns.”@HeymanHustle let @WWERollins know that EVERYTHING is on the road at Crown Jewel… 👀 pic.twitter.com/TjGTxnYrTC
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2025
This was arguably one of the crucial attention-grabbing segments on WWE RAW and is shaping as much as be one other traditional.
