Last night's WWE Raw from Tampa, Florida, delivered an electrifying night filled with explosive matches, dramatic confrontations, and a surprise return that sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Key Matches and Moments

• The evening kicked off with a thrilling Money in the Bank qualifying triple threat match where Penta emerged victorious over Chad Gable and Dragon Lee after a high-flying and hard-hitting contest. Penta then secured his spot in the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match.
• Rusev made a dominant statement in his in-ring debut by submitting Akira Tozawa, showcasing his power and intensity. This victory set the tone for a heated face-off between Rusev and Sheamus, hinting at an anticipated brawl in the near future.
• The World Tag Team Championship was fiercely contested in a triple threat match featuring The New Day, The Creed Brothers, and The War Raiders. The New Day successfully retained their titles after a chaotic and action-packed match that had the crowd chanting enthusiastically.
• In the women's division, Kairi Sane defeated WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan in a match that heightened the rivalry between the teams. This encounter was preceded by backstage tensions where Morgan mocked Sane, promising to cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Women’s World Champion IYO Sky.
• The main event was a high-stakes World Heavyweight Championship match between Jey Uso and Seth “Freakin” Rollins. The bout was marked by intense back-and-forth action and interference from Bron Breakker and “Big” Bronson Reed. The climax saw Rollins pin Finn Bálor after a brutal chair-assisted stomp, but the night ended in chaos when CM Punk made a shocking return, attacking Rollins and breaking up the ongoing brawl.

Dramatic Returns and Alliances

• “Big” Bronson Reed made a powerful statement by aligning with Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman, aiding them in overcoming CM Punk and Sami Zayn in earlier segments. His presence added an imposing dynamic to the faction’s dominance.
• CM Punk’s surprise return was the highlight of the night, as he disrupted the main event’s conclusion by delivering a Go To Sleep finisher on Rollins, evoking a huge ovation from the fans. Punk’s return has reignited rivalries and set the stage for future explosive encounters.

Emotional Promos and Backstage Drama

• The Judgment Day clubhouse featured Finn Bálor focusing on business while interactions between Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Roxanne Perez, and Liv Morgan added layers to ongoing storylines. Morgan’s confrontational attitude backstage and her challenge to Kairi Sane intensified the women’s division narrative.
• The show also paid tribute to the sacrifices of the men and women in the Armed Forces, with a solemn video honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States.

Overall, WWE Raw delivered a night packed with high-energy matches, emotional storytelling, and unexpected twists that have set the stage for the upcoming Money in the Bank event and beyond. Fans were left buzzing with excitement over the dramatic returns and the evolving rivalries that promise more thrilling action in the weeks to come.