WWE Monday Night Raw Results — Monday, August 4, 2025 SummerSlam Fallout: Rusev vs. Sheamus & More
Full WWE Raw results for August 4, 2025: Fallout from SummerSlam with Rusev vs Sheamus, Seth Rollins' controversial promo, Becky Lynch’s next move, and more from Barclays Center.
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By Ronald Kapper | NewsSutra.com
Brooklyn, NY – Monday, August 4, 2025 — Monday Night Raw returned live from Barclays Center as the fallout episode from SummerSlam 2025 unfolded. With new champions in the spotlight and fresh rivalries igniting, tonight served as a critical turning point in the build toward Clash in Paris.
🔥 Main Event: Rusev vs. Sheamus III
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Sheamus dominated early, defeating Grayson Waller with decisive moves including the jumping knee and Brogue Kick.
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Rusev interfered post-match, applying the Accolade to leave Sheamus flattened—a clear message that he’s not done yet after their two prior split matches.Cageside Seats+15Khel Now+15TheRingReport.com+15
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This was the third face‑off between them, evenly split until now. The crowd buzzed over what this rivalry might mean for both careers.Khel NowPro Wrestling Dot Net
👑 Seth Rollins & GM Adam Pearce: After the “Ruse of the Century”
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Seth Rollins made a high‑voltage appearance to gloat over his Money in the Bank cash‑in on CM Punk, which snatched the newly won World Heavyweight Championship mere minutes after Punk’s victory.
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General Manager Adam Pearce called him out in a “stiff conversation,” pushing Rollins to explain how far in advance he planned the deception—or whether this was all an orchestrated performance.Pro Wrestling Dot Net+5Cageside Seats+5TheRingReport.com+5Cageside Seats+2Wikipedia+2
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While CM Punk didn’t appear in the segment, tensions were implied, and fans eagerly await the next chapter.Bleacher Report+7Cageside Seats+7Khel Now+7
🌟 Women’s Division Heads-Up
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Becky Lynch, fresh off her SummerSlam Women’s Intercontinental Title defense over Lyra Valkyria, appeared to set up her next storyline—possibly involving Bayley based on Valkyria’s cue moments.Pro Wrestling Dot Net+6Netflix+6Cageside Seats+6
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New Women’s Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair also appeared, sending a clear signal: they’re ready to establish dominance on Raw and likely name new contenders.Wrestlezone
💥 Other Highlights & Crowd Energy
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References to Brock Lesnar’s surprise SummerSlam return created a buzz, with speculation that he could re-enter storylines involving Rollins and his current faction.Cageside Seats+1
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Promos included recap footage, reaction segments, and pointed mic time—classic fallout formula: “This is what you saw… and this is what you didn’t see until now.”TheRingReport.com
📺 Broadcast Info
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Episode streamed live on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on Netflix (live U.S. broadcast).lastwordonsports.com+1
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Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York—Raw’s first episode in the four‑week build toward Clash in Paris (Aug 31).Wrestlezone+6Cageside Seats+6lastwordonsports.com+6
🧩 Overview Table
| Segment | Key Takeaway |
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| Rusev vs. Sheamus III | Sheamus wins—Rusev attacks post-match to extend the feud |
| Rollins & Pearce promo | Tension around “Ruse of the Century” and Rollins’ motives |
| Becky Lynch promo | Sets up fallout from Valkyria match and hints at Bayley angle |
| Bliss & Flair segment | Tag champs appear to consolidate status and call out challengers |
| Lesnar Mention | Surprise return bubbling under the surface for future episodes |
✅ Final Word
Raw delivered a potent mix of in-ring action, storyline advancement, and character work. From Sheamus’ victory to Rusev’s ongoing mind games, and Rollins’ continued manipulation of the audience and opponents alike, the episode effectively stoked interest ahead of Clash in Paris. Expect the next few weeks to lean heavily into Rollins vs. Punk, tag title ambitions, and potential Lesnar interactions.
