WWE Raw May 26 2025 brings a fun episode with two crazy good triple threat matches. With Penta and Seth Rollins qualifying for Money In The Bank. Paul Heyman does a brilliant job providing reasoning to Bron and Bronson being with Seth. There is trouble in the clubhouse with Liv Morgan returning to see Roxanne trying to seduce Dominik. Liv also had a run in with Kairi Sane that saw Kairi beat her after Roxanne and Raquel couldn’t get on the same page ringside. The New Day retained after proving to be snakes and not trustworthy at the expense of the Creeds. There are little moments like Rusev and Sheamus having a stare down, AJ Styles attacking Chad Gable backstage and Karrion Kross having a little segment with Sami Zayn.
There is good progression as a whole but one glaring plot hole and issue with the main event. With CM Punk clearly present, why did he let Seth Rollins qualify? He only cared about hitting him with a GTS after the match? It's a puzzling decision that knocks the episode rating down a quarter of a star.
WWE Raw May 26 2025 brings fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event. With Bronson Reed returning in a massive way by aligning with Seth Rollins, Paul and Bron. Jey Uso retained against Logan Paul so he sets his sights on his MITB tag match and his next challenger Gunther. For the Raw side of MITB qualifiers it’s time for the Men’s turn. New Day defend against The Creed Brothers and The War Raiders. Two mens qualifiers are set. Penta Vs Dragon Lee Vs Chad Gable being the first. Finn Balor might want to be impartial as he is in the other qualifier with Sami Zayn and Seth Rollins!
MUST WATCH Seth Rollins and Co Promo: WWE Raw May 26 2025 Opening Promo
This is the first real promo in a while that they spent time delving into the group. Paul Heyman being the man that provides importance and context to both Bron and Bronson for why they are with Seth Rollins. Heyman started with Breakker proclaiming why wouldn’t Seth want a bonafide future Wrestlemania main event for manias like 45 and 46. Hyping Bron as someone who has the skills, the aggression and the talent. Having a fun mention of him being a steiner while calling it a spoiler like he always does. Heyman goes on to say Punk wasn’t there and used it as a way to mention Bronson Reed. He put Bronson over as so dangerous that no top guy in the company wants to face him. Claiming that he is a monster in a PG company. Using the fact that Bronson did so much damage with all of the tsunamis as a way to claim Roman and Punk could never cause an equivalent amount of pain.
Once onto Seth as a future of the industry, saying that the fans need to Acknowledge him. Seth claims they need total control, domination and power. Saying he would have had the power if he was the World Heavyweight champion if not for Sami and Punk. Seth uses this as a way to say that having MITB would give him the ultimate power.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
MUST WATCH Chad Gable Vs Dragon Lee Vs Penta – MITB Qualifier: WWE Raw May 26 2025 Best Match
This starts the night off with a bang. As a stand alone match this is off the charts. Three of the best on the roster. Amazing sequences, Penta giving a near deadly gory special and butterfly piledriver. Chad landing face first without a doubt was rough. The Tampa crowd was off the charts for this. Dragon Lee hitting the dive over the announce table was an amazing spot. Vikingo was present ringside and did get involved as Gable attacked him. He stopped Chad’s second moonsault attempt and put him in the tree of woe for Lee. Lee hits a double foot stomp and then is hit with a Mexican Destroyer by Penta. Penta gets the Penta driver on Gable for the win. Go out of your way to watch this match.
Results: Penta by Pinfall via Penta Driver on Chad Gable
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
SQUASH Rusev Vs Akira Tozawa:
Both got entrances during the ad break. This is under a minute. Rusev wins with the Accolade. Sheamus would then make the safe, stopping Rusev’s attack on Akira.
Results: Rusev by Submission via Accolade
GOOD New Day Vs Creed Brothers Vs War Raiders – WWE World Tag Team Championship:
Nobody really cares about what is happening here. We have The New Day feuding with the War Raiders. The Creeds are being used by Woods and Kofi and thats how the match ends. After some good moments, Woods steals the win by rolling up Julius Creed. Julius got his nice springboard to set up a superplex. Ivar’s crossbody into the LED board was a fun spot. There is logical booking for the characters of the New Day but none of this is interesting anymore.
Results: Xavier Woods by Pinfall via Roll Up On Julius Creed
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
AMAZING Jey Uso Promo:
After the typical encore for the Yeet down, it is not long until Gunther arrives on the scene. Congratulating Jey for his 15 year anniversary and beating Logan Paul. Gunther carries the promo as he mentions the kind of person Jey is. Saying that he is someone that is loyal to his friends, that is there for them. Someone that fights for them and that is why Jey isn’t fit to be a champion. He says he is a great human being but he isnt going to be a great champion. Jey then says that he is tired of everyone saying that. He has his people, he rides with them and he fights for them. Jey says he is gonna tap out Gunther again before the four words… yeet.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.00 Stars
GREAT Kairi Sane Vs Liv Morgan:
This is a fun little match. A handful of rough moments like both Alabama Slam attempts from Kairi. Liv looked great and the crowd loved both of them. Fun sequences, including Liv’s diving codebreaker. Kairi took the codebreaker uniquely. As Kairi was about to hit the Insane Elbow, Roxanne Perez pushed her off the top. Raquel and Roxanne get mad at each other which distracted Liv. Liv’s Oblivion was delayed so Kairi was able to counter it with a roll up to win. Liv is gonna be mad.
Results: Kairi Sane by Pinfall via Roll Up Counter Of Oblivion
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
MUST WATCH Lyra Valkyria Promo:
Lyra Valkyria comes out to the ring and talks about how Becky Lynch made this personal. She had no problem beating her but Becky involving her husband that was ringside and attacking her after the match gave her a reason to dislike this. She wanted to talk about whats next but Becky did what Becky does best and got another title shot at MITB. Becky would come out and the back and forth continues to make Lyra Valkyria look better. The agreement is set for the two, Becky’s last shot against Lyra while if Becky wins, Lyra has to raise Becky’s hand. Lyra does so well in this promo.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.50 Stars
AMAZING Finn Balor Vs Sami Zayn Vs Seth Rollins – MITB Qualifier: WWE Raw May 26 2025 Main Event
This is a very fun match once again. A Main event with three main event talent. Great sequences like the coup de grace being dodged, a stomp and then a helluva kick. Seth hitting a frog splash after Sami Zayn superplexed Finn. Bron and Bronson get involved attacking Sami. Jey comes out but doesn’t make a difference. Dirty Dom tries to slide a chair to Finn but Seth stomps him into the chair for the win. CM Punk’s theme hits and Bron and Bronson go up the aisle way. Punk would then go through the crowd, GTS Seth and escape back through the crowd.
Results: Seth Rollins by Pinfall via Chair Assisted Stomp on Finn Balor
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 4.25 Stars
WWE Raw May 26 2025 Overall Summary…
WWE Raw May 26 2025 brings a fun episode with two crazy good triple threat matches. With Penta and Seth Rollins qualifying for Money In The Bank. Paul Heyman does a brilliant job providing reasoning to Bron and Bronson being with Seth. There is trouble in the clubhouse with Liv Morgan returning to see Roxanne trying to seduce Dominik. Liv also had a run in with Kairi Sane that saw Kairi beat her after Roxanne and Raquel couldn’t get on the same page ringside. The New Day retained after proving to be snakes and not trustworthy at the expense of the Creeds. There are little moments like Rusev and Sheamus having a stare down, AJ Styles attacking Chad Gable backstage and Karrion Kross having a little segment with Sami Zayn.
There is good progression as a whole but one glaring plot hole and issue with the main event. With CM Punk clearly present, why did he let Seth Rollins qualify? He only cared about hitting him with a GTS after the match? It’s a puzzling decision that knocks the episode rating down a quarter of a star.
Matches: 0.75/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.75/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 0.75/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.50/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 3.50/5 Stars
Photo Credit: WWE – May 26 2025
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