WWE airs live globally today live on Netflix from the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England, beginning at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT.
- Roman Reigns to kick off the show
- Rhea Ripley vs. Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez
- Penta vs. The New Day’s Kofi Kingston
Tag: RAW
Naomi Announces Pregnancy, Steps Away from WWE Women’s World Championship on RAW
This week’s episode of WWE RAW delivered one of the most emotional and surprising moments of the year when Raw GM Adam Pearce introduced Women’s World Champion Naomi to the ring.
Naomi didn’t waste any time addressing the WWE Universe, turning everyone’s attention to the big screen for a special reveal. A clip from Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast aired, featuring Naomi alongside her husband Jimmy Uso. In the video, Jimmy proudly announced that the couple is expecting their first child together.
The live crowd erupted with cheers, and Pearce congratulated Naomi on the huge life update. But the champion made it clear she wasn’t about to quietly hand over her gold. With her usual fire, Naomi told Pearce she wasn’t “giving him the title back” before demanding he leave the ring. Pearce wisely obliged, allowing Naomi to address the women’s division directly.
Naomi reminded the locker room that they should be grateful to Jimmy Uso—because without him, she would still be running through the competition week after week. She then turned her focus to the future, saying The Bloodline legacy would continue, and placed her custom Women’s World Championship in the center of the ring.
With a confident smile, Naomi announced that she’s giving the division “nine months to do what you want with it”—but promised she’ll be back to reclaim her spot at the top. Her parting words were a warning to whoever rises to champion in her absence: proceed with caution.
Naomi’s announcement now leaves the Women’s World Championship picture wide open. Will Pearce declare the title vacant and crown a new champion through a tournament, or will someone step up immediately to claim it? One thing is certain—when Naomi returns, the entire division better be ready.
Back in April during a heartfelt conversation with The Bella Twins, Naomi revealed that she’s preparing for life after wrestling as she hopes to start a family soon.
WWE Raw Preview 8/18/2025
WWE Raw airs live globally today on Netflix from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Natalya
- WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins to appear
- WWE Women’s World Champion Naomi to appear
- IYO SKY vs. Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez
- Penta vs. The New Day’s Xavier Woods
- Bron Breakker vs. Jey Uso
Backstage Update: Naomi’s Absence Forces WWE to Fast-Track Asuka Heel Turn on Raw
WWE had to pull a last-minute audible on this week’s Monday Night Raw after Women’s World Champion Naomi was unexpectedly ruled out of her scheduled title defense against IYO SKY. The company announced just hours before the show that Naomi wasn’t medically cleared to compete, though no reason has been publicly revealed for her absence.
The change didn’t just affect that night’s lineup — it also reshaped a major storyline. According to PWInsider Elite, WWE had been building toward a slow-burn heel turn for Asuka against her Damage CTRL partner SKY. That confrontation was originally planned to happen further down the road, but with Naomi out, WWE decided to move up the split. Fans saw the seeds planted after SKY’s loss to Roxanne Perez, when Asuka walked out on her partner in frustration.
Interestingly, the Perez vs. SKY match itself wasn’t the original plan either. WWE reportedly considered booking Perez and Raquel Rodriguez against SKY and Rhea Ripley in tag action. It’s unclear why the singles match was chosen instead, or whether Asuka’s heel turn would’ve still happened in a tag scenario.
The accelerated breakup angle could hint that Naomi will be out of action for at least a short while longer. She is, however, scheduled to appear alongside her husband, Jimmy Uso, on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story? podcast this Thursday. That appearance might provide some answers about her status — and the fate of the Women’s World Championship picture.
WWE Raw Preview 8/11/2025
WWE Raw airs live today, globally on Netflix from the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.
- CM Punk to open the show
- WWE Intercontinental Women’s Champion Becky Lynch vs. Maxxine Dupri (non-title)
- WWE Women’s World Championship Match: Naomi (c) vs. IYO SKY
- Sami Zayn vs. Rusev
Report: WWE Reportedly Makes New Offer to Karrion Kross Amid Contract Uncertainty
After coming up short in his match against Sami Zayn at SummerSlam, Karrion Kross – along with his on-screen and real-life partner Scarlett – has found himself at the center of speculation regarding his WWE future. Notably absent from the post-SummerSlam episode of WWE Raw, the pair’s contract situation has raised eyebrows across the industry.
As reported by Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE has since extended a new contract offer to Kross, signaling that the company may not be ready to part ways with the former NXT Champion. While there’s no official confirmation from WWE just yet, longtime insider Dave Meltzer has indicated he expects Kross to re-sign. Kross responded to the chatter in a recent interview with Joey Karni, stating that while “a lot” of what’s been reported isn’t accurate, both he and Scarlett are hopeful to remain part of the Raw roster.
Fightful Select also weighed in, clarifying that while they couldn’t confirm if formal contract offers had been made, they did provide some context on the situation. Kross and Scarlett were originally booked to travel to Brooklyn for the August 4 episode of Raw, but those plans were scrapped at some point prior to the broadcast. The report also notes that as of that date, the duo had told people both inside and outside the company that WWE had yet to approach them about new deals – despite their current contracts reportedly expiring on August 10.
Interestingly, tentative creative plans for Kross had apparently been floated in recent weeks, though specifics remain under wraps. The idea that WWE would let their contracts lapse without any effort to retain them doesn’t seem to match the couple’s own expectations either.
It’s also worth noting that this kind of last-minute contract handling hasn’t been common in WWE over the past year and a half. The previous pattern of delayed offers was often associated with former WWE EVP of Talent Dan Ventrelle, who has since departed the company.
As it stands, it seems WWE isn’t ready to move on from Kross and Scarlett just yet — and judging by Kross’ own comments, the feeling may be mutual. Whether or not that culminates in a new deal before their reported expiration date remains to be seen, but it’s clear both sides are still talking.
Karrion Kross & Scarlett Not Backstage At Raw, Reportedly Nearing WWE Exit Amid Contract Uncertainty
Karrion Kross and Scarlett’s time in WWE may be coming to an abrupt end.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, the on-screen duo was notably absent from this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, and their absence could be tied to an expiring contract situation. Sources within WWE have confirmed that both Kross and Scarlett’s current deals are set to expire this weekend — and as of now, no new offers have been made.
Even more concerning, the couple reportedly hasn’t even been informed by WWE officials that their contracts are winding down. That radio silence behind the scenes has cast serious doubt on their future with the company, with one higher-up suggesting they may not be re-signed at all.
If no last-minute deal is reached, Kross and Scarlett will officially become free agents before the end of the week.
The duo returned to WWE in 2022 after a previous stint that ended with Kross’ underwhelming main roster run, during which he was infamously repackaged with a drastically different look and no Scarlett by his side. Since coming back under Triple H’s leadership, they’ve remained a package deal but haven’t had consistent storylines or major screen time.
Should they depart WWE, there’s bound to be interest from other promotions — especially given Kross’ past success in IMPACT Wrestling and Scarlett’s charisma as both a manager and performer.
We’ll keep an eye on this story as it develops. For now, the sands may be slipping through the hourglass for Kross and Scarlett in WWE.
WWE Raw Preview 8/4/2025
WWE Raw live tonight on Netflix from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Internal Reaction to Corey Graves Replacing Pat McAfee on WWE Raw Revealed
There’s been a notable change at the WWE Raw commentary table in recent weeks, and while the voices behind the booth may have shifted, WWE appears confident in the direction things are heading.
Earlier this year, Pat McAfee made a high-profile return to WWE television, rejoining Michael Cole at the Raw announce desk. However, following Money in the Bank, McAfee quietly stepped away for what’s now being reported as a hiatus stemming from mental exhaustion. Wade Barrett initially filled in, but Corey Graves has since resumed a more permanent role on Raw alongside Cole.
According to Fightful Select, McAfee’s absence doesn’t signal any tension behind the scenes. WWE higher-ups continue to hold him in high regard and fully expect to continue working with him in the future. However, the frequency of McAfee’s WWE appearances remains uncertain due to his growing list of outside responsibilities.
McAfee is preparing for the upcoming return of ESPN’s College GameDay, where he serves as a key analyst — a commitment WWE was reportedly well aware of. In fact, the company anticipated McAfee stepping away around this time to focus on college football season duties, which officially kick off in late summer.
As for Corey Graves, his return to the Raw booth has been met with positive feedback internally. While Graves had been working commentary for WWE NXT earlier this year — a move he publicly expressed frustration over back in January — sources say the situation has since cooled off. WWE officials now see Graves as a reliable and adaptable voice across brands, and he’s recently been praised for his performances on events like WWE Worlds Collide.
One WWE source described Graves as “versatile,” adding that he’s someone the company can plug into any show with confidence. His reemergence on Raw wasn’t just a short-term fix; insiders suggest it was part of a longer-term plan tied to the company’s evolving commentary lineup.
With McAfee’s WWE future still open-ended and Graves once again at the forefront of Raw’s weekly presentation, it looks like WWE is leaning on proven voices to steer its broadcast as the road to Fall season programming ramps up.
WWE Raw Preview 7/28/2025
WWE Raw airs live today globally on Netflix, from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, with a start time of 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.
-WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDonagh) (c) vs. LWO (Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde)
-Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Nikki Bella & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Naomi, Chelsea Green and the Secret Hervice (Piper Niven & Alba Fyre)
-WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther to appear
-Jey Uso vs. Bronson Reed
-Roman Reigns to appear
-CM Punk prepares for his SummerSlam World Heavyweight Title Match against Gunther
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