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Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Raw: UK start time and matches announced for May 12 2025
Can the current and the former World Women's champions co-exist on tonight's WWE Raw? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's the first episode of WWE Raw after the events that unfolded this past weekend at WWE Backlash IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley are set to face off against the duo of Roxanne Perez and Giulia, while AJ Styles takes on Finn Bálor. Here's your weekly WWE Raw preview for May 12 2025, alongside the UK start time and a quick look at last weekend's PLE results. The WWE Universe is still reacting to the fallout from WWE Backlash , held in St. Louis over the weekend – with John Cena remaining the WWE Champion. Tonight's episode of WWE Raw , broadcasting from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky , will be a sobering moment for Randy Orton fans. Orton came close to winning the WWE Undisputed Championship on Saturday, May 10, 2025, but after a referee was incapacitated, Cena capitalized, defeating Orton with a title strike. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, a different power dynamic is also in play: the trio of Seth Rollins , Paul Heyman , and Bron Breakker . The group is scheduled to appear this evening, and with CM Punk having made his presence felt again last week, could the Second City Saint launch an attack on his longtime rival and his one-time 'best friend'? Also expected are appearances by WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio , current World Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods , and Gunther , who defeated Pat McAfee over the weekend but displayed unusual respect towards his opponent and announcer Michael Cole after the match. Here's your WWE Raw preview for May 12, 2025, including the UK start time and a recap of the key WWE Backlash 2025 results. WWE Raw - matches and segments confirmed for May 12 2025 Current Women's World Champion, IYO SKY, teams up with former champion Rhea Ripley to take on the upstart team of Roxanne Perez and Giulia on the May 12 2025 episode of Raw. | WWE IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley v Roxanne Perez and Giulia Tonight's WWE Raw kicks off with a high-stakes tag team encounter featuring two of the Women's World Championship picture's most dominant forces. Current champion IYO SKY teams up with the formidable Rhea Ripley , a former titleholder known for her brute strength and rebellious attitude. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They face a dynamic duo in the rising star Roxanne Perez , whose agility and determination have made her a fan favorite, and the highly anticipated Giulia , a recent arrival to the WWE Universe whose skills and intensity have already turned heads. Will SKY and Ripley establish their dominance at the top, or can Perez and Giulia pull off a major victory and stake their claim for future championship opportunities? The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) v American Made (The Creed Brothers, Brutus and Julius) The tag team division on Raw continues to deliver hard-hitting clashes as The War Raiders , Erik and Ivar, bring their powerful and Viking-inspired offense to the ring against the explosive newcomers, American Made . The Creed Brothers, Brutus and Julius, have quickly impressed with their athleticism and coordinated attacks, representing a new breed of tag team competition. This match promises a contrast in styles, with the Raiders' brute force meeting the Creed Brothers' speed and agility. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Will the experience of Erik and Ivar prevail, or can American Made continue their momentum and prove they belong at the top of the tag team landscape? Expect a physical and intense battle between these two formidable duos. AJ Styles v Finn Bálor A highly personal and intensely competitive rivalry reignites tonight on Raw as The Phenomenal AJ Styles goes one-on-one with The Prince Finn Bálor . These two decorated veterans have a long and storied history, marked by incredible matches and shifting allegiances. Styles' innovative offense and Bálor's calculated precision always make for a captivating in-ring encounter. Given their history, this match is likely to be more than just a contest; expect a battle of wills and a display of the exceptional talent that has defined their careers. With both Superstars looking to gain momentum on the Raw roster, a victory here would be crucial. Which of these iconic performers will walk away with the hard-fought win - or will the devil we know, Karrion Kross , once again insert himself into AJ's affairs? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What time is WWE Raw starting in the United Kingdom this evening? WWE Raw is scheduled to broadcast in the United Kingdom on Netflix from 1am BST on May 13 2025, with those unable to stay awake (school night/work day next day) able to watch the episode on demand shortly after its broadcast. What happened at WWE Backlash 2025? Those looking for a quick recap of WWE Backlash 2025, which took place in St Louis on Saturday evening (May 10 2025), the following results occurred at the event - which is now available to stream through Netflix in its entirety WWE Undisputed Championship : John Cena (c) defeated Randy Orton by pinfall top retain the title (27:50) : John Cena (c) defeated Randy Orton by pinfall top retain the title (27:50) Gunther beat Pat McAfee by technical submission (14:00) WWE Intercontinental Championship : Dominik Mysterio (c) defeated Penta to retain the title (9:20) : Dominik Mysterio (c) defeated Penta to retain the title (9:20) WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship : Lyra Valkyria (c) defeated Becky Lynch by pinfall to retain the title (18:45) : Lyra Valkyria (c) defeated Becky Lynch by pinfall to retain the title (18:45) WWE United States Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) defeated LA Knight, Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest in a fatal four way to retain the title (17:55)
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephanie Vaquer Makes WWE Raw Debut; Challenges IYO SKY At Raw After WrestleMania
It is Raw after WrestleMania, and there were a lot of surprises in store for the WWE Universe. One of the biggest surprises of the night was the Monday Night Raw debut of the current NXT Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. During Raw, the current WWE Women's World Champion, IYO SKY, showed up to celebrate with the fans after retaining her title at WrestleMania 41. As she was talking, out came Stephanie Vaquer. La Primera introduced herself to SKY and then challenged her to a one-on-one wrestling match. Advertisement Without any hesitation, IYO SKY accepted the challenge and wanted to wrestle right away. Adam Pearce came out and made the match official. Both champions gave it there all, Vaquer hit her signature Devil's Kiss, IYO SKY showed Vaquer why she is called the Genius of the Sky. But sadly, the match ended in a no-contest as Roxanne Perez and Giulia showed up and took out both the champions. Both Perez and Giulia retreated as The Eradicator Rhea Ripley ran into the ring to help out the champions. Catch up on everything that went down on WWE RAW here. Stephanie Vaquer was also in action at NXT Stand & Deliver on Saturday. There, she successfully defended her NXT Women's Championship against Giulia, Jaida Parker, and Jordynne Grace. Catch up on everything that went down at the NXT Stand & Deliver premium live event, including a surprising title switch, here. Advertisement What are your thoughts on Stephanie Vaquer's WWE Raw debut? The post Stephanie Vaquer Makes WWE Raw Debut; Challenges IYO SKY At Raw After WrestleMania appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bayley May Be Leaving WWE: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Although Bayley has done it all in the pro wrestling business, that doesn't mean she will be in WWE forever. Recent comments have made fans concerned about her future. She was pulled from WrestleMania 41 with a storyline injury that resulted in Becky Lynch replacing her in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title match. In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Bayley openly discussed her future with the company, suggesting that the end of her current contract could mark a change for her. "I have so many other things I want to make it into. I have a year and a half left on this current contract, so we'll see what happens then. And then what? Man, I don't know. I think I've done everything I really want to do, not everything. There's still a lot I want to get done, but done so much with WWE and I've been here for already 12 years and there's a huge wave of women coming in that I think are ready to take over, ready to be in those spots," Bayley stated, hinting at potential aspirations beyond her in-ring career and recognizing the depth of the current women's roster. Her experiences working alongside rising stars like Lyra Valkyria, Roxanne Perez, and Cora Jade have given her firsthand insight into the division's offerings. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 07: Bayley reacts after defeating IYO SKY for the WWE Women's Championship during Night Two at Lincoln Financial Field on April 07, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 07: Bayley reacts after defeating IYO SKY for the WWE Women's Championship during Night Two at Lincoln Financial Field on April 07, 2024 in Philadelphia, news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "Teaming with Lyra right now has been super eye-opening to what the whole division has to offer. I've got to work with Roxanne. I got to work with Cora. But even like last night, hanging out with Lyra, we went out to dinner, and we hung out with Michin for her birthday. But being able to hang out with her outside of wrestling, hearing her mindset and why she does this, why she wants to make it better, what she wants to make better, how she wants to help even me. Things that we're doing going into WrestleMania, how she wants to be better for me makes me so happy that there's people like that and women like that that want to be better for the division," Bayley stated. Reflecting on the possibility of concluding her full-time wrestling career in the near future, Bayley noted she feels good about the state of the division. However, she is open to the idea of leaving WWE in a few years as an active in-ring performer. "So when I think about okay, I might be done in a couple of years, who knows? I know that it's going to be in good hands. So that makes me really happy. Where before John Cena always says he couldn't leave, because who was going to do what he does? Who's going to take his place? Who's going to be the one to freaking put asses in seats? Who's going to be the one that the kids want to see, that the kids idolize to the level that he does? Cody's doing that. I'm not saying I'm John Cena, but that's kind of the same mindset. As long as it's in good hands, the goal was to just leave it in a better place than you found it," Bayley concluded. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
IYO SKY Makes History At WWE WrestleMania 41
Photo Credit: WWE IYO SKY added her name to the record books in a unique way at WrestleMania 41. SKY successfully retained her WWE Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 41. Not only did she hold on to her title and pick up the win, but she also made history as a Japanese WWE performer. Advertisement IYO's win was the first win by a Japanese WWE Superstar in 27 years, as pointed out by Shinsuke Nakamura. The last Japanese wrestler to win a main card match at WrestleMania was Taka Michinoku, who defeated Aguila for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XIV. (Yoshi Tatsu won a 26-man battle royal at WrestleMania XXVI, but that was a pre-show dark match and did not air on the show). In addition, IYO SKY is the first Japanese woman to ever win a match at WrestleMania. How did IYO SKY win her match at WWE WrestleMania 41? IYO SKY has been the WWE Women's World Champion for 47 days. She won the title on the March 3, 2025 episode of WWE RAW in Buffalo. Advertisement The final moments of the match saw Bianca Belair look to win after hitting a KOD on IYO. Ripley broke up the pin, which led to an argument with Belair. Rhea and Bianca fought back and forth before Ripley countered IYO and slammed her into the ring post. Ripley countered another KOD attempt and went for Riptide, but Belair countered with another successful KOD. Belair made the cover, but IYO came off the top rope and hit an Over the Moonsault on Belair for the win. Catch up on everything that went down on night two of WrestleMania 41 here. Read More: WWE WrestleMania 41 Night One Results: Review, Grades, Card For April 19 The post IYO SKY Makes History At WWE WrestleMania 41 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
