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Roxanne Perez Officially Joins WWE Raw Roster, Punches Ticket to Money in the Bank

Roxanne Perez has officially arrived on Monday Night Raw — and she’s not wasting any time making an impact.

After several high-profile main roster appearances in the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber, WWE confirmed Perez’s full-time move to Raw in a backstage segment that aired both online and during the May 20 episode. In the video, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce handed Perez a contract, which she eagerly signed, officially making her a member of the red brand.

“This is going to be the first day of many successful ones, I hope,” Pearce said, to which the confident former NXT Women’s Champion responded that Pearce would soon find out why she’s called “The Prodigy.”

And Perez didn’t waste time proving it. Just hours after inking her deal, she competed in a high-stakes triple threat match against Becky Lynch and Natalya, with a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match on the line.

The match had its share of twists. Lynch initially feigned an alliance with Perez before quickly turning on her, tossing the younger star aside to zero in on Natalya. But Perez showed resilience, re-entering the fray and staying competitive throughout. Both she and Lynch fought hard to avoid Natalya’s trademark Sharpshooter, but Perez eventually got caught in the submission.

As the pressure mounted, chaos erupted. Lynch escaped the Sharpshooter and hit the Manhandle Slam on Natalya, seemingly securing her path to victory — until Lyra Valkyria stormed the ring. Valkyria reignited her rivalry with Lynch, dragging her into a ringside brawl that ultimately cost “The Man” the match.

With Lynch and Natalya distracted, Perez seized the moment. She hit her signature Pop Rox finisher on Natalya and scored the pinfall, earning her first spot in a main roster Money in the Bank match.

The win is another milestone for Perez, who continues to climb the ladder — literally and figuratively — in WWE. Just last week, she teamed with fellow NXT alum Giulia in the Raw main event, although the duo came up short against Women’s World Champion IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley. Any hopes of a long-term alliance were dashed when Giulia, now a member of SmackDown, told Perez backstage, “There is no ‘we.’”

Now, Perez is flying solo — and thriving. With a Money in the Bank briefcase in sight and momentum on her side, “The Prodigy” is quickly proving she belongs on WWE’s biggest stage.

Kairi Sane Returns to WWE Raw, Welcomed Back by CM Punk — But Faces Tough Loss in MITB Qualifier

After a five-month absence from in-ring action, Kairi Sane made her highly anticipated return to WWE on last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw — and was greeted with a warm welcome from none other than CM Punk.

Before the show aired, Punk shared a photo from the ring alongside Sane with a simple but meaningful caption: “Welcome back.” WWE had previously confirmed earlier in the day that Sane was in Greenville, South Carolina, and was set to compete again for the first time since December.

Sane was added to a high-stakes triple threat match against Rhea Ripley and Zoey Stark — the winner earning a coveted spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, set for June 7th. It marked her first match since the December 2, 2024, edition of Raw, where she teamed with fellow Damage CTRL member IYO SKY in tag action against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Her planned involvement in the Intercontinental Championship tournament late last year was scrapped due to injury, making her return last night all the more significant.

Unfortunately for Sane, her comeback didn’t go exactly as planned. Midway through the match, Stark appeared to suffer a knee injury following a misfired missile dropkick, which led to her being helped to the back. That left Sane and Ripley to finish the bout, and it was The Eradicator who came out on top. Ripley delivered a decisive Riptide to secure the win and punch her ticket to Money in the Bank.

Sane may have come up short, but her return is still a major boost for WWE’s women’s division, and her connection with CM Punk could signal interesting storylines ahead. Speaking of Punk, he made his presence felt again later in the night, running in to help Sami Zayn and Jey Uso fend off a post-match beatdown by Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker in the show’s closing moments.

With Punk back in the mix and Kairi Sane stepping back between the ropes, Raw continues to reload with star power as the road to Money in the Bank heats up.

Stay tuned to WrestlingNewsBlog.com for more updates on Kairi Sane’s return, Zoey Stark’s injury status, and all things heading into WWE Money in the Bank 2025.

WWE Raw Preview 5/19/2025

WWE Raw airs live tonight globally on Netflix from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

  • WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker (non-title)
  • AJ Styles and Penta vs. Judgment Day’s Finn Balor and JD McDonagh
  • Money In The Bank qualifying matches
  • Sheamus vs. Grayson Waller
  • Logan Paul to appear

WWE Raw Preview 5/5/2025

WWE Raw airs live globally tonight beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT on Netflix, from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

  • WWE Women’s World Champion IYO SKY vs. Roxanne Perez (non-title)
  • Becky Lynch will call out WWE Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria 
  • Appearances by Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker
  • JD McDonagh vs. Penta
  • Rusev vs. Otis

WWE Raw Preview 4/28/2025

WWE Raw airs live globally tonight on Netflix from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

  • Rhea Ripley vs. Roxanne Perez
  • Becky Lynch will explain her attack on Lyra Valkyria
  • Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins to appear
  • Pat McAfee has requested time to address being attacked by Gunther
  • SmackDown General Manager Nick Adis will fill in for Adam Pearce this week only
  • Logan Paul to appear

Becky Lynch Turns on Lyra Valkyria After Stunning Tag Title Loss on Raw After Mania

The team-up between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria was short-lived—and so was their reign as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Less than 24 hours after their surprise victory, the Irish duo dropped the titles to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on Monday Night Raw After Mania. But it was what happened after the match that truly sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe.

Following a hard-fought bout that opened the show, Lynch turned on her protégé with a vicious assault, signaling a heel turn that could reshape the women’s division moving forward.

A Match That Ended in Mayhem

The clash between Lynch & Valkyria and the newly-aligned Judgment Day duo of Morgan & Rodriguez began in chaos and ended in heartbreak. Things kicked off with a fiery exchange between Lynch and Morgan, with both women unleashing stiff strikes. Valkyria tagged in early and held her own, but momentum shifted quickly once the powerhouse Raquel Rodriguez entered the fray.

The bulk of the match saw Valkyria and Rodriguez battling it out in a physically intense showcase, while Lynch and Morgan intermittently rejoined the fight. The turning point came when Valkyria tweaked her knee coming off the top rope, leaving her vulnerable. Rodriguez capitalized with a big boot, and after missing earlier in the match, Morgan finally nailed Valkyria with the Oblivion for the win.

Lynch, who had been taken out briefly on the outside by a falling Rodriguez, could only watch from the floor as Morgan and Rodriguez celebrated their victory—marking Morgan’s fourth reign with the women’s tag titles.

Lynch Snaps

As Valkyria tried to regroup in the ring, Lynch joined her and offered what appeared to be a consoling embrace. But seconds after they parted, Lynch struck—flooring her fellow Irishwoman with a sudden clothesline. What followed was a calculated, unrelenting assault as Lynch unleashed a storm of fists and fury on her now-former partner.

The ambush lasted several rounds, with Valkyria left battered and broken by the former multi-time world champion. The crowd, stunned into silence, watched as Lynch reintroduced the ruthless side of her persona that hadn’t been seen in quite some time.

What’s Next?

Lynch’s heel turn adds a whole new layer to her character and throws immediate spotlight on Valkyria, who now stands as a sympathetic figure heading into what could be her breakout feud on the main roster. After months of being mentored by The Man, Valkyria now finds herself standing across from her in what’s shaping up to be a highly personal, high-stakes rivalry.

Meanwhile, Morgan and Rodriguez are wasting no time getting to work as champions. The duo is set to appear on NXT to defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles against the unlikely pair of Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley.

One chapter has closed in violent fashion, but for Lynch, Valkyria, and the women’s division as a whole, the story is only just getting started.

Rusev (Fka AEW Star Miro) Returns To WWE On Raw After Mania

Just when fans thought the surprises were over after an epic WrestleMania weekend, WWE pulled out one more stunner on the post-Mania edition of Monday Night Raw. In one of the night’s most jaw-dropping moments, Rusev—formerly known in AEW as Miro—made his long-awaited return to WWE after a five-year absence.

The return came during a segment featuring the newly crowned World Tag Team Champions, The New Day, who had just captured the titles from the War Raiders on WrestleMania Saturday. As they basked in their Vegas celebration, they were cut off by Maxxine Dupri, flanked by Otis and Akira Tozawa of Alpha Academy. Dupri wasted no time throwing shade, reminding the champs of their previous, embarrassingly short loss to Alpha Academy. With a little verbal baiting—labeling them the “Minute Men”—Dupri goaded The New Day into an impromptu title defense.

But the match never got underway.

As the bell was about to ring, the arena lights cut out. Moments later, a thunderous new theme hit—and out stormed Rusev to a roaring crowd. Ditching his AEW persona and returning to his WWE roots, the Bulgarian Brute wasted no time making an impact. The New Day wisely bailed from the ring, leaving Otis and Tozawa to face the wrath of the returning powerhouse.

Tozawa was quickly dispatched, and fans were treated to a brief but intense staredown between Otis and Rusev. Just as Otis tore off his shirt to throw down, Rusev unleashed a brutal headkick, followed by a signature Machka Kick and the Accolade submission to put Otis out cold.

This surprise return comes just two months after reports confirmed Rusev’s quiet departure from AEW, where he had been competing as Miro since 2020. His last in-ring AEW appearance was back in December 2023, with a one-off match in Qatar earlier this year being the only other time he stepped into a ring post-AEW.

Now back in WWE—and clearly not wasting any time asserting dominance—Rusev looks poised to shake up the RAW roster in a big way. Whether he’s targeting The New Day, Alpha Academy, or has his sights set even higher, one thing is certain: Rusev Day is back, and the WWE landscape just got a lot more dangerous.

WWE Raw After Mania Preview 4/21/2025

WWE Raw After Mania episode tonight live on Netflix from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

  • Fallout from WrestleMania 41
  • No matches have been announced as of the time of this writing
  • New Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena to appear
  • Other wrestlers advertised for tonight’s RAW after WrestleMania special include Jey Uso, GUNTHER, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, and Lyra Valkyria.

WWE Raw Preview 4/14/2025

WWE Raw airs live globally tonight on Netflix from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

  • AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross
  • Bayley vs. WWE Women’s World Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan
  • Appearances by WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns

WWE Raw Preview 4/7/2025

WWE Raw airs live tonight globally on Netflix from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  • WWE World Tag Team Championship: War Raiders (c) vs. The New Day
  • Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Bayley
  • Adam Pearce will address the WWE Women’s World Championship picture with IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair
  • Penta vs. Judgment Day’s Dominik Mysterio
  • El Grande Americano in action
  • Plus, appearances by CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, Jey Uso and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther.