WWE Raw Preview - September 29, 2025: Rusev Targets Dominik on a Stacked WWE Raw

Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC—The road to Crown Jewel is heating up, and tonight’s edition of WWE Raw on September 29, 2025 has all the makings of a high-stakes showdown. With championships on the line, grudges boiling over, and chaos promised in tornado tag action, this episode could be one of the most explosive in weeks.

How to Watch

📺 Streaming: Exclusively on Netflix
🕖 Start Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
📍 Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina

Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Rusev

Dominik Mysterio has managed to cling onto his Intercontinental Championship through crafty alliances and interference, but tonight he faces his most dangerous test yet. The Bulgarian Brute, Rusev, has been steamrolling opponents since his return in April, and now his sights are firmly set on Dirty Dom.

The problem? Judgment Day’s patience with Mysterio appears to be running thin. After Dom left JD McDonagh to be mauled last week, Finn Bálor and crew may not be in his corner this time. Unless Dom can summon his “Los Americanos” allies for backup, he may be forced to stand alone against Rusev’s raw power.

Tornado Tag Team Turmoil: The Usos vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed

Jimmy and Jey Uso’s brotherhood has been tested to its limits, but tonight, they’ll need to put their differences aside. Their rematch with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed comes with a twist—no tag ropes, no count-outs, no rules. With all four men brawling simultaneously, expect a storm of chaos. The Usos want redemption, but Breakker and Reed thrive in destruction.

Bayley’s Battle of Identities: Bayley vs. Raquel Rodriguez

Bayley’s ongoing identity crisis has become one of Raw’s strangest storylines. Is she the beloved Hugger of NXT past, or the calculating Role Model fans have learned to despise? Last week, Bayley scored a win over Roxanne Perez, but tonight she faces the powerhouse Raquel Rodriguez. With Bayley’s fractured psyche on full display, Big Mami Cool may find herself fighting more than just one version of her opponent.

Fallout from the Kabuki Warriors’ Betrayal

Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY will be live in Raleigh to respond to Asuka and Kairi Sane’s shocking betrayal. After Ripley’s victory over Asuka was tainted by mist last week, and with IYO SKY caught in the chaos, Raw GM Adam Pearce has promised both women will get the mic tonight to address what went down. Expect fireworks.

The Crown Jewel Factor

With Crown Jewel just under two weeks away, the Lenovo Center will host appearances from World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Women’s IC Champion Becky Lynch, and Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. And while CM Punk has been advertised, WWE has yet to confirm if “The Best in the World” will step foot in Raleigh tonight.

WWE Raw Card 

• Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Rusev – Intercontinental Championship
• The Usos vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed – Tornado Tag Team Match
• Bayley vs. Raquel Rodriguez
• Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY address Asuka & Kairi Sane
• Plus appearances from Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Stephanie Vaquer, and possibly CM Punk

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Tonight feels like a turning point for Dominik Mysterio. His title reign has been built on interference and survival, but Rusev isn’t the type of opponent you can outsmart easily. If Judgment Day abandons Dom, we could be witnessing the end of his run with the IC Title. Meanwhile, the Usos’ brotherly drama might either implode or spark a full reunion in the chaos of tornado tag action. Bayley’s character work is some of the most intriguing we’ve seen in years, but Raquel Rodriguez could be the one to expose her instability in brutal fashion.

One thing’s certain—WWE is loading the deck as Crown Jewel approaches, and Raw has the potential to deliver major storyline shifts tonight.

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