WWE Raw Features Returning Superstars, Championship Challenge May 5

The May 5, 2025 episode of WWE Raw featured several high-profile returns and confrontations, including Rusev's first WWE match in five years against Otis and JD McDonagh's return from injury to face Penta. Jey Uso called out Logan Paul but was interrupted by Paul Heyman, who explained his betrayal of Roman Reigns and challenged Jey to a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match, which Jey accepted for that night. Other notable moments included IYO SKY facing Roxanne Perez, Gunther and Pat McAfee's face-to-face segment, and a returning Sheamus being revealed as Grayson Waller's 'mystery opponent.' Backstage, a segment with the Judgment Day and AJ Styles was notably awkward. The episode served as the go-home show before Backlash, setting up key storylines and rivalries. Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Becky Lynch, and other top stars also made appearances.