WWE Monday Night Raw – July 21, 2025

🔰 Introduction#

As WWE gears up for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam on August 2–3 at MetLife Stadium, Raw on July 21 served as a crucial pivot—solidifying key feuds, launching major segments, and amplifying narrative momentum. From Roman Reigns and CM Punk to tag team shakeups, this episode set the stage for what promises to be WWE’s biggest summer showdown.

🔙 Last Week on Raw (July 14 – Birmingham, AL)#

• Roman Reigns returned to disrupt CM Punk’s celebration and confront Bron Breakker.
• CM Punk eliminated Bron Breakker in a Gauntlet Match to become No. 1 contender.
• Lyra Valkyria defeated Bayley in a two-out-of-three falls match to earn a title shot.
• Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase; a triple threat match was set.
• Seth Rollins suffered a knee injury at Saturday Night’s Main Event, creating uncertainty.

📺 Monday Night Raw – July 21 Recap#

• Reigns confronts Heyman, Jey Uso returns and sides with The Tribal Chief.
• LWO wins a Triple Threat Tag Team Contender’s match.
• Judgment Day retains Women’s Tag Titles.
• Rusev defeats Sheamus, Sami Zayn defeats Karrion Kross.
• Show closes with Reigns & Jey Uso rescuing Reigns from a 2-on-1 by Breakker & Reed.

🛣️ Road to SummerSlam – August 2–3 (MetLife Stadium)#

Confirmed & Developing Matches (Raw side):#

1. Undisputed WWE Championship: John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes (Street Fight – Night 2)
2. World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk ➕ Potential addition of Bron Breakker rumored.
3. Women’s World Championship: Naomi (c) vs. IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley
4. Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria