WWE RAW July 21, 2025 to kick off SummerSlam buildup with Roman Reigns and CM Punk in Houston
The next episode of WWE RAW will go live on July 21, 2025 from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This show will begin the official buildup for SummerSlam. Top superstars like Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, and Rusev will be seen in action. Some segments are officially confirmed, while a trusted report has also revealed the full match card and details. This episode of WWE RAW will be one of the most important shows before SummerSlam.
Roman Reigns to respond to Paul Heyman’s betrayal
Roman Reigns returned last week on RAW, and he will appear again this week. After WrestleMania 41, Paul Heyman left him and joined Seth Rollins’ new group. That group includes Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Reigns will work both episodes of RAW before SummerSlam and this week he will directly speak to Heyman.
CM Punk to speak about his upcoming championship match
After winning the gauntlet match last week, CM Punk is now the number one contender to face World Heavyweight Champion Gunther at SummerSlam. This week on RAW, Punk will speak to the fans about his title match. The match between fan-favorite Punk and Gunther is expected to be one of the biggest fights of the event.
Sami Zayn to return for a rematch against Karrion Kross
Two weeks ago, Karrion Kross attacked Sami Zayn backstage on RAW. Since then, Zayn has not appeared. Now he is ready to return and will face the same opponent again. This rematch between Zayn and Kross is expected to be emotional and intense.
Sheamus and Rusev to face each other again
Sheamus had announced last week that he would have a rematch with Rusev. Rusev had won the previous match between them. Now, Sheamus is ready to take revenge and will try to win this time. This match will also add more excitement to the SummerSlam buildup.
Triple Threat Tag Team Match to decide new contenders
The tag team division will also see big action. The New Day, The Creed Brothers, and Latino World Order (LWO) will face each other in a triple threat match. The winning team will get a future shot at the World Tag Team Championship. This match is expected to be close and high energy.
Becky Lynch to give a SummerSlam proposal to Lyra Valkyria
Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch will also appear this week and will offer a SummerSlam proposal to Lyra Valkyria. This segment can bring a new twist in the women’s division.
Full list of superstars confirmed for WWE RAW July 21, 2025
| Superstar | Title or Group |
|---|---|
| Roman Reigns | The OTC |
| CM Punk | The Second City Saint |
| Gunther | World Heavyweight Champion |
| Naomi | Women’s World Champion |
| Becky Lynch | Women’s Intercontinental Champion |
| Dominik Mysterio | Intercontinental Champion |
| Sheamus | The Celtic Warrior |
| Rusev | |
| AJ Styles | The Phenomenal One |
| Jey Uso | Main Event |
| Rhea Ripley | |
| The New Day (Kofi and Xavier) | |
| The Creed Brothers | American Made |
| Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed | With Paul Heyman |
| LA Knight | |
| Penta | |
| Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi) | |
| Bayley | |
| Ludwig Kaiser | |
| Lyra Valkyria | |
| A-Town Down Under | Grayson Waller and Austin Theory |
| Karrion Kross and Scarlett | |
| Sami Zayn | |
| Nikki Bella | |
| Alpha Academy | Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa |
| Latino World Order | Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro |
| Stephanie Vaquer | |
| Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez | Women’s Tag Team Champions |
| Finn Balor and JD McDonagh | World Tag Team Champions |
Matches and segments planned for WWE RAW July 21, 2025
Roman Reigns to speak about Paul Heyman’s betrayal
CM Punk to talk about his match with Gunther at SummerSlam
Sami Zayn vs Karrion Kross
Becky Lynch to offer SummerSlam proposal to Lyra Valkyria
Rusev vs Sheamus
Triple Threat Tag Team Match between The New Day, Creed Brothers, and LWO for the number one contender spot
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