WWE Raw Preview - September 15, 2025: Cena Farewell Tour Rolls Into Springfield, AJ Lee Confronts Becky Lynch, and Wrestlepalooza Build Heats Up
The road to Wrestlepalooza is reaching a fever pitch, and this week’s episode of WWE Raw (Sept. 15, 2025) emanates from the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Fans can expect a night packed with emotional farewells, long-awaited showdowns, and crucial storylines setting the table for one of WWE’s biggest spectacles of the year.
Cena’s Farewell Tour Stops in Springfield
The legendary John Cena continues his farewell tour, with tonight marking a special stop in front of the Springfield crowd. Every appearance carries the weight of finality, and speculation is running rampant about who might step forward to challenge or honor the 16-time World Champion before his last WWE chapter is written.
AJ Lee Returns – Face-to-Face With Becky Lynch
The Raw locker room hasn’t stopped buzzing since AJ Lee made her shocking return last week. Tonight, she steps into the ring for a highly anticipated confrontation with Becky Lynch. These two trailblazers have unfinished business, and fans are eager to see whether their face-to-face will stay verbal—or escalate into chaos just days before Wrestlepalooza.
Rivalries Heating Up Ahead of Wrestlepalooza
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez – A clash of rising stars, both eager to prove they belong on the big stage.
- Penta vs. Rusev vs. Dominik Mysterio (c) ? – Rumors are swirling that this Intercontinental Championship triple threat could officially be added to Wrestlepalooza, upping the stakes for the red brand’s midcard gold.
- Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker – The dominant enforcers of Raw are expected to make their presence felt again after steamrolling through the roster last week.
What Happened Last Week on Raw
- AJ Styles def. El Grande Americano
- Raquel Rodriguez def. Lyra Valkyria
- Penta def. Rusev
- Asuka def. Nikki Bella
- Bronson Reed def. LA Knight
All of these results created ripple effects that continue to shape the Wrestlepalooza build, particularly Penta’s momentum and AJ Lee’s return.
Event Details
- When: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 (Tonight)
- Where: MassMutual Center – Springfield, Massachusetts
- Watch: Live on Netflix, 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET
- Tickets: Available via StubHub
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WWE Raw tonight is more than just a stop on the weekly calendar—it’s a pressure cooker. With Wrestlepalooza less than a week away, every match and promo carries consequences. AJ Lee’s return adds a seismic shift to the women’s division, and her dynamic with Becky Lynch could steal the show before the weekend even arrives. Meanwhile, John Cena’s farewell tour continues to tug on fan heartstrings, reminding us that we’re witnessing the final act of one of wrestling’s most iconic careers.
Expect chaos, surprises, and perhaps one final Wrestlepalooza card shake-up before the weekend. Springfield is about to be at the center of WWE history.
Raw Highlights from Last Week (Sept. 08, 2025) ⬇️
