WWE Raw Preview - September 1, 2025: AJ Lee Hype, Rusev’s Next Move, Women's World Title Updates, and More
WWE kicks off a new era today as Raw goes live from Paris La Défense Arena in France — the first Monday night show since the blockbuster ESPN partnership officially began. With Wrestlepalooza now less than three weeks away, the pressure is on WWE to deliver can’t-miss TV. And after the shocking events of Clash in Paris, the biggest question heading into tonight is simple: Is AJ Lee finally returning to WWE?
📺 How to Watch WWE Raw Tonight
Streaming: Exclusively on Netflix, the new home of Monday Night Raw.
🕑 Start Time
2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
📍 Location
París La Défense Arena — Paris, France
WWE Raw Card (Sept. 1, 2025)
- Fallout from WWE Clash in Paris
- Medical update on Roman Reigns after the brutal attack
- Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles
- Tag Team Action: New Day vs. War Raiders
- Women’s Tag Match: Kabuki Warriors vs. Judgment Day
- Women’s World Championship Update: GM Adam Pearce to address the vacant title
AJ Lee Rumors Hit Fever Pitch
At Clash in Paris, the wrestling world was rocked when Becky Lynch disguised herself in the main event, low-blowing CM Punk and helping her husband Seth Rollins retain the World Heavyweight Championship. In the aftermath, Becky screamed to the Paris crowd that she and Seth are “The Vision.”
That angle immediately lit up fan speculation — and for good reason. If WWE is setting up a mixed tag storyline with Rollins and Lynch, who better to stand beside Punk than his wife, AJ Lee? The seeds were planted perfectly: Rollins even screamed that he “hates Punk’s family” before Becky revealed herself. The symbolism is impossible to ignore.
As we’ve previously reported on Wrestling.news, AJ Lee’s name has quietly been floated behind the scenes for months, and the timing could not be better. Wrestlepalooza is WWE’s first PLE on ESPN and goes head-to-head with AEW All Out. Bringing AJ back after more than a decade away would send shockwaves through the industry.
What Else to Expect on Raw
While the AJ Lee speculation will dominate headlines, there’s plenty of other business on the table tonight:
- Intercontinental Championship Match: Dominik Mysterio defends against AJ Styles, with El Grande Americano lingering in the shadows and Finn Balor unhappy with Dirty Dom’s side deals.
- Women’s World Championship Update: GM Adam Pearce has teased announcing Stephanie Vaquer’s opponent for the vacant title. Will it be a returning star like Bianca Belair or a proven name like IYO SKY or Rhea Ripley?
- The Vision Gloats: Roman Reigns was written off WWE TV at Clash in Paris after brutal attacks from Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. Expect Seth Rollins’ faction to gloat about ending Reigns’ run — but Jey Uso is unlikely to stay silent.
- Rusev’s Next Target: Fresh off defeating Sheamus, will Rusev set his sights on a bigger babyface like LA Knight?
- Asuka/IYO SKY/Kairi Sane Saga: Cracks are widening. Will Asuka force the issue and drive a wedge in Damage CTRL once and for all?
- The New Day vs. Penta: After Kofi Kingston’s singles win (thanks to Grayson Waller), will Penta find backup to even the odds?
- Bayley & Valkyria: Is Lyra Valkyria about to play a larger role in Bayley’s struggle to find her footing?
- Austin Theory Mystery: Many thought Theory would be the surprise member of The Vision in Paris, but he’s still MIA. If he is injured, WWE is wise to have held him out of that role.
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The big story is still Becky Lynch’s shocking alignment with Seth Rollins at Clash in Paris. WWE has been leaning hard into its ESPN debut and knows it needs mainstream buzz. The most natural way forward is Punk and AJ Lee vs. Rollins and Lynch. Anything less would feel like a missed opportunity. If WWE truly pulls the trigger, Wrestlepalooza instantly becomes the most talked-about PLE of the year.
