WWE Monday Night Raw Results
August 4, 2025– Live from the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Commentary Team: Wade Barrett (play-by-play), Booker T (color commentary)
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Cold Open: “Back to the Bedside”
We fade in—not from the Barclays Center—but from St. Benedict’s Hospital in New Jersey.
Doc Brown stands solemnly beside a hospital bed. The injured Chad Gable lies bandaged and bruised, with wires and tubes connecting him to various machines.
> Doc Brown (voice trembling):
“Chad… since Marty died… I thought I’d never have another son. But you—you and your suplexes—you gave me hope again. These luchadors… these flippy, masked maniacs… they did this to you. In your absence… I will destroy every last one of them.”
He squeezes Chad’s hand dramatically. In the corner of the room, Michael J. Fox stands, visibly shaking.
> Michael J. Fox:
“Doc… I’m here. I never left.”
Doc doesn’t turn around. His hand tightens around Gable’s.
> Doc Brown:
“Silence, ghost of Marty.”
Michael sighs.
Cut to static.
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Backstage: Corporate Office of Champions
We cut to a plush WWE corporate suite. The new Tag Team Champions, The APA (Bradshaw & Simmons), are seated with cigars in mouth and belts on the table.
Enter The Rock, WWE Champion, with Teremana tequila in hand.
> The Rock:
“Finally… The APA have come BACK… to relevance! Congratulations, boys. Nobody drinks like you. Nobody fights like you. And nobody… better lose those belts like you!”
They all laugh. The Rock pours shots.
> Ron Simmons:
“Damn right.”
Cheers all around. Ron Simmons says “Damn!” again. Bradshaw slaps a framed Murrey portrait off the wall. Booker T yells from commentary:
> Booker T:
“Tell me they did not just do that!”
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Match 1: Jade Cargill vs. Tiffany Stratton
Tiffany came out all sass and sequins, mocking Brooklyn in a very “Real Housewives of Greenwich” tone. Jade, the powerhouse, made quick work of her. After a spine-shaking spinebuster, Jade hit the Jaded for the clean win.
> Wade Barrett:
“The future is now, and it’s spelled J-A-D-E.”
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Backstage: Naomi Goes Nuclear
Naomi, dressed in an all-gold outfit with “Undeniable” bedazzled across her top, cuts a backstage promo.
> Naomi:
“I’m done dancing for the crowd. I don’t need glow sticks, chants, or your pity. I AM the Women’s World Champion, and nobody—not Bayley, not Rhea, not even Jade—is taking this from me. I’m not part of your revolution. I am the damn standard.”
> Booker T:
“She sound like she got somethin’ to prove, dawg. And I respect that.”
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Match 2: United States Championship
Finn Balor (c) vs. Montez Ford
Montez Ford, now flying solo, showed off serious main-event energy. High-flying moves, crisp execution, but Finn Balor targeted the ribs early. A failed frog splash from Montez led to a Coup de Grâce for the 1-2-3.
Winner and STILL! Finn Balor!
Post-match, Montez looked disappointed, but the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
> Wade Barrett:
“This isn’t a loss—it’s a beginning. Montez Ford just told the world: I’m ready and I don’t need Dawkins.”
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Segment: Home Invasion
We cut to a suburban Calgary home. The door bursts open—Bill Goldberg storms in, wearing jeans and a sleeveless shirt. He screams:
> Goldberg:
“WHERE’S BRET?! WHERE’S THE HITMAN?!”
Two young kids scream and run. Bret Hart appears at the top of the stairs in a bathrobe.
> Bret Hart:
“Bill Goldberg! You maniac! That’s my PlayStation 2!”
Goldberg spears a Hart family photo off the wall. He grabs a Nerf bat and starts breaking furniture.
> Bret Hart:
“Bill Goldberg, you concussed Neanderthal! That was my grandmother’s urn!”
One of the kids throws a hockey puck at Goldberg’s head. Goldberg sells it like a chair shot.
> Bret Hart:
“Bill Goldberg, get out of my house before I call Stu from the grave!”
Goldberg: “Stop calling me Bill Goldberg! It’s just Goldberg!”
Segment ends with Goldberg slipping on a Hot Wheels car and falling into the Christmas tree—yes, it’s August.
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Main Event: World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena (c) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Jon Moxley – Triple Threat
A hard-hitting, no-nonsense brawl. Reigns and Moxley revisited their war from SummerSlam. Both men were named number one contender since they fought to a no contest. Cena wisely hanging back early. Kendo sticks, steel steps, and tables all came into play.
Reigns hit a Superman Punch on Moxley, but Cena intercepted with an AA to Roman through the announce table. Back in the ring, hits a Super AA from the second rope on Moxley to retain.
Winner and STILL! John Cena!
Video Package: Tomorrow on NXT
A hype reel for NXT’s inaugural Tag Team Championship Final:
Chase U vs. The Family.
Closing segment: “Behind Closed Doors”
(The screen fades in from black. We see a modest but modern living room dimly lit by a single lamp. Rhea Ripley, dressed in casual clothes — no makeup, no “Mami” persona — paces the floor, visibly tense. The camera cuts to Buddy Murphy, sitting on the couch, jaw clenched, arms crossed. His eyes are locked on her. There’s a long, uneasy silence.)
Rhea Ripley:
(softly)
“Can we just talk without the attitude for once?”
Buddy Murphy:
(deadpan)
“I don’t have an attitude, Rhea. I have questions. And no answers.”
Rhea:
(sighs, frustrated)
“You do have answers, but you’re not listening to them. I told you — Dominik and I… it’s business. It’s Judgment Day. That’s it.”
Buddy:
(stands up, voice rising slightly)
“You expect me to believe that when I see you two on TV, every damn week, whispering, hugging, sharing hotel lobbies at 2 a.m. — and I’m supposed to just ignore it? Pretend like it’s normal?”
Rhea:
(steps toward him, eyes fierce but emotional)
“Yes! Because that’s the job, Buddy! You know this life — you lived it. The road, the blurred lines — it’s part of the game. But this? This right here, at home — this is real.”
(Beat. Buddy looks away. He’s trying to hold his composure.)
Rhea:
(voice cracks slightly)
“You think I’d throw all this away… for what? A kid still learning how to take a punch? You think he could replace you? Come on, Murph.”
Buddy:
(bitterly)
“I don’t think anything. But the world’s starting to.”
Rhea:
(angrily)
“Screw the world! Since when do we let the internet tell us who we are?! You think I chose to be booked with Dom every night? That I asked for this? I’m just doing my job — making Judgment Day the most dangerous force in WWE.”
Buddy:
(quiet, intense)
“And what happens when the line between us and the JudgmentDay disappears?”
(Long pause. Rhea takes a deep breath, walks over, and places her hand on his chest.)
Rhea:
(softly)
“Then you trust me. Because if you don’t, then what are we doing here?”
(Buddy stares at her. Finally, he places his hand over hers. Not in reconciliation — in tension. He’s not convinced. But he’s not walking away yet either.)
Buddy:
(voice low)
“If he crosses a line — even once — I’m not asking for permission.”
(Rhea nods slowly. She knows that was the best she was going to get.)
Rhea:
“Just… don’t lose me while trying to fight him.”
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(Camera slowly pans out as they stand in silence. The weight of mistrust, the chaos of the wrestling world, and the tension of love under pressure all hang in the air. Fade to black.)
[END SEGMENT]
END OF SHOW.
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WWE NXT Results for August 5, 2025
Opening Segment – Parking Lot Drama
Location: WWE Performance Center Parking Lot
The show opens cold — a camera catches Dominik Mysterio pacing near a blacked-out Dodge Challenger being hooked up to a tow truck. He’s on the phone with Damian Priest:
> “Look, man, I’m gonna back off Rhea. Let her and Buddy figure things out. I got all the respect in the world for Buddy…”
Dom lowers the phone and gives the tow driver a sharp nod.
> “Forget the impound. Scrap it. Don’t even log it.”
The tow truck peels off with Buddy Murphy’s prized vehicle, taillights vanishing into the Florida night. Dom watches, then gets back on the line with Priest:
> “Yeah… I’m just trying to do what’s right, you know?”
Cut to intro graphics — NXT is live.
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Match 1: Karrion Kross vs. Austin Theory
Austin Theory tries to use his speed and arrogance to get the upper hand, but Kross is a machine. He absorbs early offense, then dismantles Theory with brute force — a barrage of forearms, an exploder suplex into the corner, and a brutal Doomsday Saito.
Theory goes for a rolling dropkick but gets caught in mid-air and planted with the Final Prayer. 1-2-3.
Winner: Kross
Post-Match: Before Kross can even rise to his feet, Ethan Page sprints in from the crowd and grabs Kross’ NXT title. He smashes the title belt into Kross’ face.
> Ethan Page stands over the fallen Kross, holds the title high, and screams:
“All Ego, all the time!”
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Backstage Segment – HBP Seeks Refuge
Backstage, we see Flex Fuller hyping up his “Flex Squad” with a full camera crew following him. He’s interrupted by a somber-looking HBP.
> HBP: “Flex… man, listen. I’m tired of the war between Chase U and The Family. It’s chaos. I just need a new direction. Any room in the Flex Squad? Maybe I can be like the sixth man…since you guys are introducing a fifth man tomorrow on Evolve.”
Flex looks him up and down, unimpressed.
> “You? In the Flex Squad? Bro, your arms aren’t even Flex-certified. Honestly? I think all those roids you did with Slammu back in the USWA cooked your gains for good.”
The dig hits hard. HBP just stares down at his arms, ashamed. Flex walks off with his crew, laughing.
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Match 2: Carmelo Hayes vs. Cameron Grimes
This was a show-stealer.
Cameron Grimes returns to a thunderous pop and looks better than ever — leaner, faster, hungrier. Carmelo and Grimes go move-for-move in a fast-paced, high-impact match that has the crowd on their feet from bell to bell.
Highlights:
Grimes hits a massive Spanish Fly from the top rope.
Hayes counters the Cave-In into a Fadeaway springboard leg drop.
Both men trade superkicks, enziguris, and near-falls that have fans losing their minds.
Finish: Grimes goes for the Cave-In again, but Melo side-steps, springboards off the ropes and nails Nothing But Net. 1-2-3.
Winner: Hayes
The crowd gives a standing ovation, with dueling chants of “Melo!” and “Welcome Back!” for Grimes.
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Main Event: Chase U vs. The Family – NXT Tag Team Championship
The Family (Tony D’Angelo & Stacks) come out with serious intent, no theatrics. Chase U (Andre Chase & Duke Hudson) are fired up but noticeably missing their usual X-factor — HBP is not at ringside.
Back-and-forth action:
Chase rallies the crowd with his trademark “Chase U” stomps.
Duke hits a Boss Man Slam on Stacks for a near-fall.
The Family isolates Chase, working his shoulder relentlessly.
Late in the match, Tony D distracts the ref while Stacks uses brass knucks on Duke behind the ref’s back. Chase tries to recover, but gets caught with the Forget About It (double-team spinebuster variation).
1-2-3.
The Family wins, and history is made — NXT Tag Team Champions.
They celebrate with cigars, belts held high, and a cocky toast on the ramp.
> Commentary notes:
“And with HBP nowhere in sight, Chase U falls. What’s next for the professor and his pupils?”
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Final Shot:
Backstage, a shot of HBP watching the match on a monitor, still staring at his biceps… expression empty.
Fade to black.
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NXT – August 5, 2025: A night of betrayal, rebirth, and crowning glory.
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WWE PRESS CONFERENCE: August 5, 2025
Location: WWE Headquarters
Host: Kayla Braxton
Streaming on: Peacock, WWE Network, YouTube, Social Media Live
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[OPENING]
Kayla Braxton:
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this official WWE press conference. It’s August 5, 2025, and we’re here to make some major announcements heading into the fall — and beyond. The global juggernaut that is WWE continues to break boundaries. Without further ado, please welcome the WWE Champion, The Final Boss himself… The Rock!”
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[THE ROCK STEPS TO THE PODIUM — WWE Championship over his shoulder]
The Rock:
“Finally… The Final Boss has come back… to Stamford, Connecticut! Let me cut right to the chase. This isn’t just about the WWE Championship. This is about global dominance. This is about taking WWE to places it’s never gone before. So here it is:
On Saturday, October 11th, 2025 — live from Perth, Western Australia — The Rock will defend the WWE Championship at Crown Jewel: Perth. That’s right. Perth — get ready to lay the smacketh down with the most electrifying man in sports and entertainment!”
[pauses, leans in]
“And whoever steps into that ring with me? Just know… The Final Boss plays for keeps. And in Perth, The Rock is gonna show the world why this is his era — and his company.”
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[THE ROCK steps aside. TRIPLE H walks up.]
Triple H (WWE CEO):
“We’re going big in Perth. This is the first time WWE has hosted a major international PLE in Western Australia — and we’re stacking the card like never before.
I’m proud to announce that at Crown Jewel: Perth, two absolute game-changers will make their official WWE debut… Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa — the Guerrillas of Destiny — are coming to WWE.
These two are no strangers to violence, no strangers to tag team dominance, and trust me, they’re coming in hot.”
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[TRIPLE H steps back, SHAWN MICHAELS takes the podium.]
Shawn Michaels (GM of NXT):
“NXT isn’t slowing down after Crown Jewel, either. We’re leveling up. At the NXT following Crown Jewel: Perth, I’m officially announcing two of the hottest young stars will debut:
Trick Williams — the powerhouse, the charisma, the future.
Axiom — the high-flyer, the technician, the enigma.
They’re coming to NXT, and they’re coming to take over.”
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[SHAWN steps aside, MICK FOLEY takes the podium in his signature flannel shirt.]
Mick Foley (GM of Raw):
“Bang bang! Alright — now that The Final Boss, The Game, and The Showstopper have spoken — it’s time for the Hardcore Legend to throw down some Raw news.
The Monday Night Raw after Crown Jewel: Perth will feature the debut of Lyra Valkyria — one of the most gifted women to lace up the boots in recent memory.
She’s bringing fire, speed, and Celtic fury to the red brand — and I can promise you this, she’s not coming quietly.”
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[KAYLA BRAXTON returns to close it out.]
Kayla Braxton:
“There you have it — WWE’s global expansion is in full swing. Crown Jewel: Perth. October 11th. The Rock defends the WWE Championship. The Guerrillas of Destiny debut. Trick Williams, Axiom, and Lyra Valkyria make their presence known across all brands.
WWE isn’t just going worldwide — it’s going next level. See you in Perth.”
[CAMERAS FLASH. WWE Logo splash. Press Conference ends.]
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🌐 WWE EVOLVE RESULTS: AUGUST 6, 2025
🌀 Opening Video Package:
A cinematic video plays with dramatic narration over slo-mo shots of the Flex Squad training in a warehouse gym. The fifth member’s face is hidden, but we see flashes — a man meditating, shadowboxing barefoot, and finishing with a silhouette dropping a leg across a heavy bag.
> Narrator: “He carries a name drenched in history… but his path is unlike any before.”
The final image:
Text on screen: “Tonight… Jesse vs. Jesse. For the soul of Evolve.”
Cue pyro. Crowd is red-hot.
🎯 MATCH 1: Bayley vs. Tiffany Stratton
Bayley is fully locked in face mode — hugging fans, fist-bumping front row kids. Stratton plays the entitled heel to perfection, mocking Bayley’s “washed up” career and calling herself the “true future of women’s wrestling.”
Finish: Stratton goes for a Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Bayley dodges, hits a stiff bayley-to-belly, then the Roseplant for the win.
Winner: Bayley
Time: 12:34
🎤 Post-Match Promo:
Bayley grabs a mic, breathing heavy but full of fire:
> “Naomi… I respect you. But I am here to fight. I build this division. Let’s see if you can evolve with me.”
The crowd pops. Naomi is shown backstage watching, nodding with intensity.
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🎭 BACKSTAGE SEGMENT: “Sad Boy in Catering”
Soap opera music kicks in immediately. Zoom-in on Hurricane Helms and HBP, in deep “emotional” conversation by the catering table.
Hurricane, wearing his full mask but holding a protein bar like it’s evidence:
> “HBP… are you done with stables… ready to come back to tables?”
He gestures to a full catering spread like it’s Valhalla. HBP stares at the table, chokes back a sob.
> “You don’t know what Mickey had me do in USWA to get TV time… I was in the Mouse Mafia 2.0… I cut my own promos in pig Latin, Helms. Pig. Latin.”
Hurricane gently places a hand on his shoulder.
HBP, with a single tear:
> “I don’t have any confidence anymore. This may come as a surprise… but I’m insecure.”
He starts singing softly:
🎵 “I’m just a Sad Boy… Sad booooyyyy…” 🎵
(To the tune of “Sexy Boy,” full heartbreak vibes.)
The music swells. A boom mic lowers accidentally into the frame. Cut to black.
💢 SEGMENT: The Flex Squad Reveal
In the ring: Flex Squad — the arrogant, hyper-athletic CrossFit heel faction. They’re running down Jesse Ventura in a pre-taped promo, calling him “a relic” and mocking his accolades.
> “The fifth member? You’ll find out when we raise the vibration…”
Backstage, Jesse Ventura is interviewed:
> “Tonight, I expose the real fraud. That man may use my name… but he doesn’t own my essence.”
Cut to mysterious shots of Jesse “Zen” Hogan meditating in a candlelit locker room, whispering:
> “Ventura fights from ego. I fight from presence. Tonight… he awakens.”
💀 BACKSTAGE: HBP Alone, Talking to His Reflection
HBP now stares into a mirror backstage.
> “What happened to the boy who hit sweet chin music on his prom date…?”
He’s clearly spiraling. Hurricane walks in with a folding chair and sets it down slowly:
> “You don’t need to be Heartbreak Punk… You just need to be… you.”
The soap opera music fades in again. Cut to commercial.
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🏆 MAIN EVENT:
Evolve World Title Match
Jesse “The Body” Ventura (c) vs. Jesse “Zen” Hogan
Stipulation: No Interference – all Flex Squad banned from ringside.
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🔥 Match Breakdown:
This is an epic. 45 minutes of pure wrestling storytelling. A contrast of philosophies:
Ventura fights loud, dirty, old-school.
Zen Hogan is calm, surgical, but hits HARD when needed.
They trade power moves, chain wrestling, taunts. Ventura mocks his yoga stances. Hogan answers with high-impact lariats and focused counters.
At one point, Ventura rips a CBD gummy from Hogan’s corner and eats it mid-match, sarcastically saying:
> “Let’s see if this works, brother.”
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🔚 Finish:
Ventura sets up for a Akro Krane, but Hogan reverses into a running knee. He bows. The crowd rises.
He ascends the second rope — jumps — and hits the Enlightenment Drop (jumping leg drop) across the chest.
1… 2… 3!
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> Winner and NEW Evolve Champion: Jesse “Zen” Hogan
Crowd explodes. Hogan rises slowly, bowing in all directions. He lifts the title high, breathing deeply, eyes closed. Ventura rolls out, accepting, not protesting.
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🎤 Post-Match:
Jesse “Zen” Hogan on the mic:
> “This belt… isn’t about power. It’s about purpose.
Take your gummies. Speak your truth. Raise your vibration, brother.”
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✅ Final Notes:
Flex Squad watches from the stage — . The fifth member appears to be taking Flex Fuller’s place as the new leader of the Flex Squad.
A misplaced millennial in the crowd holds a sign:
> “ZEN HOGAN = CHAMPION ENERGY”
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💬 End of Show:
Fade out with Zen Hogan standing tall — the anti-Hulk, but every bit a champion.
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