WWE Raw Highlights: Jey Uso, CM Punk, and Championship Matches in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — WWE Monday Night Raw took place at the KFC Yum! Center tonight, showcasing an exciting lineup of matches and storylines. Women’s World Champion IYO SKY teamed up with Rhea Ripley to face Roxanne Perez and Giulia in a tag team match. This confrontation comes after SKY’s recent victory over Perez, which ended in a chaotic post-match attack by Perez and Giulia, prompting Ripley’s intervention.

Meanwhile, World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso and CM Punk made their appearances on tonight’s show. Jey is preparing to defend his title against Logan Paul at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24, after an intense no contest against Seth Rollins last week due to interference from Bron Breakker, Sami Zayn, and Punk.

In an interesting matchup, Finn Balor faced AJ Styles for the fourth time in their careers, following Balor’s previous encounter with Dominik Mysterio at WWE Backlash. Adding tension to the evening, Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio was upset with Styles’ challenge. After a rough match last week involving Penta, who had an unfortunate loss, he is slated to take on Chad Gable tonight.

In the tag team division, the War Raiders clashed with the Creed Brothers, as the winners earn a shot at New Day’s tag titles. The evening began with a touching memorial graphic for the late wrestler Sabu, remembered for his legendary contributions to wrestling.

CM Punk opened the show by expressing his frustrations, particularly with Paul Heyman, who he feels has wronged him in the past. Although angry, he is determined to channel his aggression into upcoming matches. The segment escalated with Rollins and Breakker joining Heyman, which led to Zayn and Uso coming to Punk’s aid as the confrontation turned physical.

As the matches progressed, Gable faced Penta, with Gable attempting tricky maneuvers. Ultimately, Penta secured a victory and showcased impressive in-ring skills. Following this, the Creed Brothers won against the War Raiders, showing promise as contenders for the tag team titles.

Jey Uso then addressed the crowd, asserting his strength as Champion and challenging Logan Paul, while Gunther interrupted with a warning about their upcoming match. The show featured both physical confrontations and emotional storylines, effectively setting the stage for future events, including a tribute to Sabu.

As the night wrapped up, AJ Styles defeated Finn Balor, while Becky Lynch made a statement about her previous loss, revealing her growth and determination going forward. With ongoing storylines and escalating tensions, the WWE audience is in for an exciting series of matches leading up to Saturday Night’s Main Event.