CM Punk Returns, Jey Uso Retains Title on WWE RAW

The May 5 episode of WWE RAW, held in Omaha, Nebraska, served as the final show before the Backlash Premium Live Event and featured several major storylines coming to a head. The main event saw Jey Uso defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins in a thrilling match that ended in a no-contest after outside interference from Bron Breakker and Sami Zayn, culminating in the surprise return of CM Punk, who attacked both Rollins and Breakker. The chaotic conclusion left Punk and Zayn standing tall, energizing the crowd and setting the stage for future confrontations. Earlier in the night, Paul Heyman delivered a heated promo blaming CM Punk for damaging his relationship with Roman Reigns, intensifying ongoing rivalries. Additional highlights included Sheamus making his in-ring return and Becky Lynch engaging in a heated exchange with Lyra Valkyria, leading to a brawl. The show effectively set up multiple storylines for Backlash, with unexpected returns and escalating tensions among top superstars.