WWE Monday Night Raw Preview: May 25, 2026 – Columbus, OH (Schottenstein Center)

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WWE Monday Night Raw returns to the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, May 25, 2026. The show promises major developments as we head toward upcoming premium live events.

Check out the official lineup — every superstar already announced, my predictions for who’s likely to shine and who might pull a surprise, plus our latest podcast packed with all the hottest takes!

*5/24 Updates

WWE Raw May 25, 2026 Lineup

  • Opening Segment: Reigning star Oba Femi is confirmed to kick off the broadcast.

  • Contract Signing: World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu will step into the ring for a high-stakes Contract Signing to officially make their Tribal Combat match for Clash in Italy.

  • Tag Team: Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne & Raquel Rodriguez

  • Big Appearances: Ohio native Logan Paul returns home, joined by a stacked lineup including Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Je’Von Evans, Iyo Sky, The Uso’s, Penta, Stephanie Vaquer and more!


Event Details

  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026

  • Time: 7:30 PM (doors) | Show starts at 8 PM ET

  • Venue: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH

  • How to Watch: Live on Netflix (USA) / WWE Network (international)

Raw 5/25/26 Predictions

  • Oba Femi tries to call out Brock Lesnar and instead gets Rusev and then Rusev accepts Oba Femi's Open Challenge later tonight.

  • Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu signs their match contract and then they signed the contract with a Samoan writing color.

  • Logan Paul turns on Austin Theory and The Vision and then The Judgment Day recruited him.

  • Becky Lynch does a segment after beating Sol Ruca and then AJ Lee comes out in the entrance way again and wants the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Rematch at WWE Clash In Italy 2026 PPV.

  • The Usos defeats JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio Thanks to Finn Balor

  • Video Vignette Promo: The Judgment Day's newest member has risen from the shadows and then it says: "The Judgment Day's newest member is coming soon."

  • Seth Rollins defeats Bron Breakker

  • Roxanne & Raquel Rodriguez def Bayley & Lyra Valkyria

  • Je'Von Evans defeats Ethan Page

  • Penta defeats Grayson Waller

  • Becky Lynch and Adam Pearce talks about a DQ that didn't quite go well, But Adam Pearce announces that Becky Lynch will defend her WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Sol Ruca and AJ Lee

  • Main Event: Oba Femi Open Challenge Match: Oba Femi defeats Rusev


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