WWE Raw 8/18/25 – August 18, 2025
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Show Information
- Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
- Time: 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Brand: WWE Raw
Match Card Lineup
- World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
- Tag Team Match: The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh) vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
- Women’s Division Match: Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan
- U.S. Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sheamus
- Singles Match: Gunther vs. Ricochet
- Intercontinental Title Qualifier: Chad Gable vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
- Opening Bout: LA Knight vs. The Miz
Full Show Review
The evening started off hot with LA Knight defeating The Miz, setting the tone for the night.
Gunther vs. Ricochet delivered a blend of speed and power. Despite Ricochet’s aerial style, Gunther secured a decisive win with sheer strength.
In the women’s division, Rhea Ripley once again displayed her dominance, putting away Liv Morgan with the Riptide.
The U.S. Title match saw Bron Breakker and Sheamus clash in a physical encounter. Breakker walked out still champion after a powerful showing.
Chad Gable and Shinsuke Nakamura went toe-to-toe in a technical battle. Gable’s victory earned him a shot at the Intercontinental Championship in the future.
Tag team action saw Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn collide with The Judgment Day. Dominik Mysterio’s interference gave Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh the advantage, allowing them to steal the win.
In the main event, Damian Priest defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre. McIntyre pushed Priest to the limit, but outside distraction from Finn Bálor helped Priest retain in controversial fashion.
Minneapolis Crowd Reaction
The Target Center audience was engaged from start to finish, especially during the Gunther vs. Ricochet bout and the dramatic championship main event.
Final Verdict
WWE Raw (August 18, 2025) delivered a night of top-tier wrestling, shocking moments, and story progression. Damian Priest’s questionable win keeps Judgment Day’s dominance alive, while Chad Gable’s success creates fresh excitement in the Intercontinental title picture. Minneapolis fans witnessed a Raw that had both action and controversy in equal measure.