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WWE RAW Live 4/28/25: Explosive Preview, Must-See Matches, and How to Watch Online
*The road to WrestleMania Backlash heats up as WWE RAW returns with another action-packed episode on Monday, April 28th, 2025!*
The WWE Universe is still buzzing from the fallout of WrestleMania 41, and with the next premium live event just weeks away, every episode of RAW is must-see television. The red brand is stacked with rivalries reaching a boiling point, championship implications, and shocking returns that could change the landscape of WWE.
In this exclusive preview, we break down everything you need to know before tuning into WWE RAW Live on April 28th, 2025—from confirmed matches and surprise appearances to how you can stream the event online.
🔥 Main Event Preview: A Clash of Titans
1. World Heavyweight Championship Showdown
Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre – No Disqualification Match
The rivalry between Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre has reached brutal new heights. After McIntyre cost Rollins a match against Gunther two weeks ago, the Visionary demanded retribution. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce made it official: a No DQ match for the World Heavyweight Championship.
- Why This Matters: McIntyre has been on a warpath since WrestleMania, claiming that Rollins “stole” his moment. With no rules in place, expect chairs, tables, and possibly even a surprise interference.
- Prediction: Rollins retains, but McIntyre leaves him broken—setting up a potential Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania Backlash.
2. Women’s World Championship Contender’s Match
Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley – Winner Faces Liv Morgan at WrestleMania Backlash
Liv Morgan shocked the world when she dethroned Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 41, but Ripley wants her title back. First, she must go through Becky Lynch, who has her own claim to the championship.
- Key Storyline: Ripley has been dominant, but Lynch’s resilience makes this a toss-up. Will “The Man” prove she’s still the top star, or will “The Eradicator” bulldoze her way to another title shot?
- Prediction: Ripley wins via interference from Dominik Mysterio, setting up a heated rematch with Liv Morgan.
💥 Other Must-See Matches & Segments
3. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn – Intercontinental Championship
Gunther has been an unstoppable force since reclaiming the IC Title, but Sami Zayn has vowed to “bring honor back to the championship.” After weeks of mind games, this could be Zayn’s last shot.
- What to Watch For: Will Kevin Owens get involved? Or will Gunther’s Imperium stable ensure another dominant victory?
- Prediction: Gunther retains, but Zayn’s underdog story isn’t over yet.
4. Judgment Day’s Next Target
Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, and JD McDonagh have been running rampant on RAW. Rumors suggest they’ll call out a mystery opponent—could this lead to a returning superstar? (Edge? AJ Styles?)
5. Bron Breakker’s Path of Destruction
The next big thing in WWE, Bron Breakker, has been demolishing mid-card talent. Will he finally step up to a major name like Bobby Lashley or Brock Lesnar?
🌍 How to Watch WWE RAW Live on April 28, 2025
Don’t miss a second of the action! Here’s how to watch:
- 🇺🇸 USA Network (8 PM EST / 7 PM CST)
- 🇨🇦 Sportsnet 360 (Canada)
- 🇬🇧 TNT Sports (UK) – Next-day airing
- 🌍 WWE Network / Peacock (Available for replay after the live broadcast)
For international fans:
- Australia: Foxtel / Kayo Sports
- India: Sony Ten
- Germany: DAZN
📡 Streaming Options
- Peacock (U.S.) – Full replay available immediately after airing.
- WWE Network (International) – Live stream for select regions.
🔮 Shocking Predictions & Potential Surprises
- The Rock Returns? – With WrestleMania Backlash approaching, could The Great One make an appearance to set up a future match?
- CM Punk’s Next Move – Punk has been absent since WrestleMania—will he confront Seth Rollins or Drew McIntyre?
- New Debuts – Rumors suggest Mercedes Moné (fka Sasha Banks) could appear, setting up a Women’s Division war.
🎤 Final Thoughts: Why You CAN’T Miss RAW This Week
This episode of WWE RAW (4/28/25) is stacked with career-defining matches, championship implications, and potential game-changing moments. Whether it’s Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre in a brutal No DQ war or Rhea Ripley’s quest for revenge, the road to WrestleMania Backlash starts NOW.
Will new challengers emerge? Will legends return? Tune in LIVE to find out!
💬 What Are YOUR Predictions?
Who do you think will walk out victorious? Any surprise returns you’re hoping for? Let us know in the comments!
Stay tuned for our full recap and analysis post-show!
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Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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It’s good
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Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?