WWE Raw Preview - September 08, 2025: AJ Lee Returns After a Decade, The Usos Reunite & Wrestlepalooza Build Intensifies
The road to Wrestlepalooza heats up this Monday as WWE Raw emanates from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With AJ Lee’s long-awaited return, The Usos standing side-by-side again, and a pivotal Women’s World Championship contract signing, this episode is shaping up as one of the most can’t-miss editions of RAW in years.
Below, we break down the confirmed match card, key storylines, and how to watch Raw live.
Confirmed WWE RAW Match Card (Sept. 8, 2025)
- AJ Lee returns to RAW after 10 years
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Raquel Rodriguez
- AJ Styles vs. El Grande Americano
- Jimmy & Jey Uso appear together
- Stephanie Vaquer & IYO SKY contract signing for Women’s World Championship
AJ Lee Returns to RAW After a Decade
After making a shocking return on SmackDown alongside her husband CM Punk, AJ Lee steps back onto RAW for the first time in ten years. Fans can expect AJ to address her return, her alignment with Punk, and her brewing rivalry with Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. For many, this marks the rebirth of “The Black Widow” on WWE’s flagship show.
Lyra Valkyria vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Lyra Valkyria, still looking to rebound after her SummerSlam loss to Becky Lynch, requested a match with either Raquel Rodriguez or Roxanne Perez following a heated confrontation. RAW GM Adam Pearce granted her wish — setting Valkyria against powerhouse Raquel Rodriguez. This showdown could set the tone for Lyra’s resurgence, but Raquel won’t make it easy.
AJ Styles vs. El Grande Americano
AJ Styles has unfinished business. After El Grande Americano cost him the Intercontinental Championship opportunity last week, the Phenomenal One finally gets his shot at revenge. Expect fireworks — and perhaps answers as to why Americano keeps inserting himself into Styles’ business.
The Usos Reunite
Last week, Jimmy Uso shocked fans by saving Jey Uso from a post-match assault by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Now, the brothers appear together on RAW for the first time in months. Will The Usos fully reunite, or is this uneasy alliance just a temporary truce in the face of common enemies?
Women’s World Title Contract Signing
With Naomi forced to vacate the WWE Women’s World Championship, the spotlight shifts to Stephanie Vaquer and IYO SKY, who will battle for the vacant title at Wrestlepalooza. Before they meet in the ring on September 20, both competitors will sit down at the contract signing — and if WWE history tells us anything, these segments rarely end peacefully.
How to Watch WWE RAW (Sept. 8, 2025)
- 📺 Streaming: Netflix
- 🕗 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT
- 📍 Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
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This episode of RAW feels like more than just a weekly stop — it’s a launchpad for Wrestlepalooza. AJ Lee’s return alone is historic, but the Usos’ reunion and the Vaquer–IYO contract signing make this a loaded card that could reshape WWE’s immediate future. Expect surprises, heated promos, and moments that will have fans buzzing long after the show goes off the air.
