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WWE Raw Live 5/19/25: The Ultimate Preview – Explosive Matches, Shocking Returns, and Championship Showdowns!
By [Wtach Wrestling]
The road to WWE’s next mega-event is heating up, and this Monday night’s Raw (May 19, 2025) promises to be an absolute blockbuster! With rivalries reaching their boiling point, championship stakes higher than ever, and the potential for surprise returns, this episode is must-see television.
Whether you’re tuning in live or catching up online, we’ve got the ultimate preview—breaking down every confirmed match, backstage rumor, and potential swerve that could shake the WWE Universe to its core. Buckle up, because Raw is about to deliver another unforgettable night of chaos, drama, and in-ring excellence!
🔥 Confirmed Matches & Segments for WWE Raw 5/19/25
1. World Heavyweight Championship Match: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes
The tension between these two titans has reached its peak. After weeks of brutal brawls and personal jabs, Cody Rhodes finally gets his one-on-one shot at Drew McIntyre’s World Heavyweight Championship.
- The Stakes: If Cody wins, he solidifies his legacy as one of WWE’s greatest champions. If McIntyre retains, he cements himself as an unstoppable force.
- Wildcard Factor: Rumors suggest interference from a returning superstar—could it be CM Punk, Randy Orton, or even a debuting megastar?
2. Women’s World Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 4-Way
Four of Raw’s most dominant women clash for the right to challenge Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship at the next PPV.
- Participants: Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair vs. Nia Jax
- Why It Matters: Any of these women could headline a PPV, and with tensions high, expect an all-out war.
3. Intercontinental Championship Open Challenge – Gunther (c) vs. ???
Gunther has been decimating every challenger who steps up. But whispers suggest a huge surprise opponent may answer the call.
- Possible Challengers:
- Ilja Dragunov (Their past wars in NXT were legendary)
- Bron Breakker (A powerhouse ready for the main roster spotlight)
- Sami Zayn (Could he pull off another underdog miracle?)
4. The Bloodline’s Next Move – Solo Sikoa & New Member in Action
Since Roman Reigns’ absence, Solo Sikoa has taken control of The Bloodline, introducing a mysterious new enforcer.
- What’s Next? Will they target Seth Rollins? Or will another superstar stand up to them?
- Rumor Mill: Could this be the night Jey Uso finally returns to confront his family?
5. Judgment Day’s Domination – Finn Bálor & Damian Priest vs. The Creed Brothers
Judgment Day continues to assert their dominance, but the explosive Creed Brothers won’t go down without a fight.
- Potential Fallout: If the Creeds win, could they be next in line for the Tag Team Titles?
💣 Top Storylines Heading Into Raw 5/19/25
1. The War Between Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes
This feud has gotten personal. McIntyre has accused Rhodes of riding his family’s name to success, while Cody has fired back by calling Drew a “paper champion.” With both men at their most aggressive, will this match end clean—or will outside forces decide the outcome?
2. Liv Morgan’s Target Grows Larger
Liv Morgan has been a fighting champion, but with Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Nia Jax all gunning for her gold, her reign could be in serious jeopardy.
3. The Mystery of The Bloodline’s New Member
Who is Solo Sikoa’s new enforcer? Speculation ranges from Jacob Fatu (MLW’s Samoan Werewolf) to a returning Roman Reigns. Whatever the case, their presence could shift the balance of power on Raw.
4. Gunther’s Historic IC Title Run – Who Can Stop Him?
Gunther is approaching 500 days as Intercontinental Champion. Is there anyone left who can dethrone him?
🎤 Must-See Promos & Potential Returns
- Seth “Freakin” Rollins Addresses His Future – After a brutal attack from The Bloodline, will Rollins seek vengeance or step away?
- CM Punk Teases a Major Announcement – The Best in the World has been dropping cryptic hints. Could he challenge for a title soon?
- Surprise Returns? – Names like Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, and even The Rock have been rumored for a comeback.
🔮 Bold Predictions for WWE Raw 5/19/25
✅ Cody Rhodes wins the World Heavyweight Championship – But only after a shocking interference that sets up a WrestleMania-level rematch.
✅ Rhea Ripley earns the Women’s Title shot – Setting up a brutal clash with Liv Morgan.
✅ Gunther’s challenger stuns the world – Ilja Dragunov makes his Raw debut in an instant classic.
✅ The Bloodline’s new member is revealed – And it’s a game-changer.
📺 How to Watch WWE Raw Live – May 19, 2025
- USA Network (8 PM ET)
- Peacock (U.S.) / WWE Network (International)
- FITE TV (For select international viewers)
Don’t miss a second of the action—this Raw could change the landscape of WWE forever!
💥 Final Thoughts
WWE Raw on May 19, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most explosive episodes of the year. With championship clashes, career-altering moments, and potential surprises that will have the WWE Universe talking for weeks, you cannot afford to miss it.
Who will rise? Who will fall? And which superstar will make their mark in an unforgettable way? Tune in Monday night to find out!
What are YOUR predictions for Raw? Drop a comment below and let’s discuss!
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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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?