WWE Monday Night Raw: coverage and results for April 25, 2022

Miguel Uceda

04/26/2022 at 01:10

USA Network will air the 1,509th episode of WWE Monday Night Raw this Monday, April 25, 2022 live from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. This week’s show features several highlights, such as a defense of Bianca Belair’s Raw Women’s Championship once morest Sonya Deville, or an arm wrestling match between Bobby Lashley and Omos.

03:53

It’s time for Miz TV!

It's time for Miz TV!

03:50

Damian Priest defeats Finn Balor

03:49

Priest’s Razor’s Edge once morest the edge of the ring. Bálor is recovered when he returns from commercials, he proceeds with a Standing Foot Stomp and striking. Slingblade, Priest responds with a Chokeslam and Bálor reverts to a little package. Looking for height, Bálor is distracted by Edge and Priest applies the Final Reckoning followed by a Reverse STO for the victory.

03:41

Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest

03:35

The Street Profits speak from backstage, assuring that they will be closely watching the match between RK-Bro and The Usos at WrestleMania Backlash. Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford are running as contenders.

03:33

Becky states that no one will stop her on her way to the top, until familiar music begins to play… IT’S ASUKA! Becky tries to attack Asuka, who dodges the blow and goes on to taunt the former champion.

03:29

Becky Lynch heads to the ring to speak for the first time since her loss at WrestleMania 38 for the Raw Women’s Championship. Becky says that she did not want to appear on Raw because she does not recognize herself without the championship. However, she assures that this will be the beginning of a great way back to the top to recover the gold.

03:25

¡Hora de Big Time Becks!

¡Hora de Big Time Becks!

03:17

After the match, R-Truth tries to take the championship back with a Roll-up, but Dana Brooke breaks free on the count of two, visibly upset by the betrayal.

03:16

Akira Tozawa and Tamina defeat Reggie and Dana Brooke

03:15

The 24/7 rules will not apply in this match. After some tension between Dana and Tamina, Tozawa takes over and connects a Diving Senton once morest Reggie to lead his team to victory.

03:14

R-Truth as special referee – Reggie and Dana Brooke vs. Akira Tozawa and Tamina

R-Truth as special referee - Reggie and Dana Brooke vs.  Akira Tozawa and Tamina

03:05

Omos is close to victory in the first few seconds, but MVP’s taunts once morest Lashley have the opposite effect, enraging “The Almighty” even more. Lashley ends up winning the competition, and when he was regarding to celebrate, Omos brutally beats him up.

03:01

Bobby Lashley and Omos are ready for their arm wrestling competition

Bobby Lashley and Omos are ready for their arm wrestling competition

02:55

Veer Mahaan continues his brutal attack on Sam Smothers following the match, smashing him into the announce table until the staff has to intervene.

02:52

Veer Mahaan derrota a Sam Smothers

02:51

Pure chaos and destruction culminated in an Indian Deathlock Cobra Twist.

02:50

Rayo Vallecano vs. Salamanca Sam Smothers

02:45

Edge, accompanied by Damian Priest, addresses AJ Styles. Edge wonders where AJ is tonight, stating that he has no chance of defeating him at WrestleMania Backlash, so he advises him to stay home. Finally, Priest ensures that Finn Bálor’s final day has come.

02:41

Queen Zelina and Carmella argue backstage. Sonya Deville tells them that they only had one job, which was to defend her, so for having failed her task, she takes away their starting opportunity for the Women’s Tag Team Championships. They both complain and are slapped by the general manager, clearly abusing her power.

02:35

Bianca Belair retains the Raw Women’s Championship once morest Sonya Deville

02:34

Queen Zelina and Carmella show up to help Sonya. Bianca tries her Facebuster and Sonya reverses it by crashing her into the corner guards, followed by a DDT once morest a steel chair. Bianca quickly recovers, smashes Sonya into the chair and hits the KOD for the win.

02:29

Once once more, Sonya restarts the fight, this time without disqualification and counts out.

02:28

Sonya grabs a steel chair and hits Bianca, forcing a disqualification.

02:27

Sonya, enraged, takes the microphone to announce that the match will be restarted without outside accounts.

02:26

Bianca throws Sonya once morest the announce table and the count out reaches ten.

02:25

Raw Women’s Championship – Bianca Belair (c) vs. Sonya DeVille

Raw Women's Championship - Bianca Belair (c) vs.  Sonya DeVille

02:20

Glenn Jacobs, aka Kane, talks to Bianca Belair before their match.

02:18

Ezekiel interrupts Rollins and proceeds to introduce himself to the rest. Kevin Owens appears in the audience and confronts Ezekiel, calling him a liar and exposing him to Orton. The Usos are the last to appear and talk regarding the unification match at WrestleMania Backlash. Adam Pearce makes an appearance and schedules a faction match tonight.

02:14

Cody and Randy hug each other, but are soon interrupted by Seth Rollins, who asks Randy not to trust Cody, as he’s only here to steal his spotlight. Seth tells Cody that the universe doesn’t revolve around him, and starts talking regarding Randy being the past and not the present.

02:12

Randy thanks the fans for being by his side following so many years. Riddle says that he has a surprise for Randy, someone he considers a mentor and who years ago were considered friends: “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes.

02:10

Riddle introduces Randy Orton to a thunderous ovation. Randy says that he still has a long way to go and remembers some of his most epic rivals, including John Cena, Triple H, The Undertaker or Mick Foley, whom he especially thanks. Randy states that today he is having a better time than ever thanks to Riddle.

02:02

The Monday Night Raw roster circles the ring to celebrate Randy Orton’s 20th anniversary as a professional wrestler. Riddle, as master of ceremonies, presents a video summary of the career of “The Viper”.

02:01

Randy Orton’s celebration opens Monday Night Raw!

Randy Orton's celebration opens Monday Night Raw!

01:15

official billboard

Raw Women’s Championship

Bianca Belair (c) vs. Sonya Deville

arm wrestling competition

Bobby Lashley vs. Omos

Becky Lynch will reappear following her loss at WrestleMania 38

Randy Orton will celebrate his 20th anniversary in WWE.

01:14

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01:13

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