Raw Recap with Sam Roberts & Megan Morant

Episode: Are Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso on the Same Page Heading to Perth?
Date: October 7, 2025

Overview

This episode of Raw Recap dives into the packed October 6, 2025, episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. Hosts Sam Roberts and Megan Morant break down the major storylines heading into Crown Jewel in Perth, including Roman Reigns’ formidable return, the complicated dynamic between Jey and Jimmy Uso, and the boiling World Heavyweight Championship picture. The hosts analyze key in-ring moments, backstage confrontations, and shifting alliances—especially between the Bloodline members—while previewing the significance of the upcoming premium live event in Australia.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Roman Reigns: Omnipresent and Unafraid

• Sam and Megan open the episode discussing Roman Reigns’ significant presence throughout Raw.
  • Roman is no longer just making guest appearances; he is everywhere, interacting in multiple backstage segments.
  • “Roman Reigns walked into Monday Night Raw with Undefeated 4s on. … That is a pair of sneakers. And he walked right in.” – Sam (04:00)
• Roman sends a message by confronting Bronson Reed without fear, notably wearing prized sneakers previously stolen by Reed.
• The Reigns vs. Reed Street Fight announced for Crown Jewel in Perth.
  • Both hosts agree that the street fight stipulation could play to Reed's strengths, but Roman's confidence ("I'm levels above you") is impossible to overlook.
• Reigns’ new mission is about vengeance and personal reclamation, not the bloodline.
  • “It’s about getting back at the people who've wronged him... He’s Charles Bronson in Death Wish.” – Sam (10:56)

2. Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso: Are They Aligned?

• Backstage interaction heightens the tension between the twins and Roman.
  • Jimmy insists “we got you,” but Jey cuts him off: “I got you.” Roman instead tells Jey, “I thought I told you, you need to worry about you.” (14:00)
• Roman’s message is for Jey to be his own man, not just play the supportive sibling.
  • “He’s not trying to coach Jey to be the next Roman Reigns. He’s trying to coach Jey to be in the position that Roman was in as Jey, not as another Roman.” – Sam (14:45)
• The CM Punk segment further stokes the fire.
  • CM Punk calls Jey “Little Roman,” stinging in light of Roman’s advice not to emulate him.
  • “Nobody wants to be called little anything. A grown man doesn’t want to be called little anything.” – Sam (22:56)
• Jimmy’s attempt to back up Jey in the ring backfires, leading to a backstage blowup.
  • “The reason I got sucker punched…is because you held me back.” – Sam (24:08)

Notable Quote:

"When your brother became World Heavyweight Champion, he became less like you." – Roman Reigns (reported by Sam, 25:00)

3. World Heavyweight Title Picture: Who’s the Next Challenger?

• Raw’s top-of-the-hour features a fiery promo train: CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso all stake claims.
  • CM Punk: wants the title he lost; LA Knight: last to pin Rollins; Jey: claims never got his rematch.
• Verbal jabs highlight the segment:
  • LA Knight to Punk: “You’re a great husband, but a horrible World Heavyweight Champion.” (20:30)
  • Punk retorts: “Let me guess. The guy who’s never, ever, ever, ever, ever been the World Heavyweight Champion.” (21:39)
• A brawl ensues; Jimmy’s untimely interference gets Jey sucker-punched by Punk, then Jimmy superkicks Punk.
• Later in the night: Tag match (Usos vs. Punk & LA Knight) shows flashes of old chemistry but miscommunication costs Jey the win. LA Knight pins Jey; tension simmers. (31:35)

4. Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman & the Vision’s High Stakes

• Seth is distracted, fixated on the WrestleMania 40 Rolex gifted by Cody Rhodes.
• Backstage segment with Paul Heyman:
  • Rollins: "What happens if I don't beat Cody Rhodes?"
  • Heyman: "If you lose to Cody Rhodes, you lose the locker room… you will lose everything that we created… It all goes away if you lose this match to Cody Rhodes." (36:52)
• Megan and Sam analyze the manipulative, high-stakes nature of Seth’s leadership—and Heyman’s typical ambiguity.
  • “If you were to lose to Cody, I would have to question why I chose you over Roman Reigns.” – Paul Heyman (39:34)

5. Becky Lynch Upset: The Maxine Dupree Shock

• Becky Lynch faces Maxine Dupree in what both hosts call Maxine’s best match to date.
• A controversial fast count from referee Jessica Carr leads to Becky’s loss.
  • Megan rants that referees are stealing the spotlight: “All weekend… I'm watching the NFL and these referees, they try to make it all about themselves. I turn on Raw: Here’s Jessica Carr making it all about herself.” (44:13)
• Becky is enraged backstage, fixated on the ref; Seth too distracted by his own focus to care.
• Sam suggests Becky lost because of her lack of focus and lingering issues with the official.

6. AJ Styles vs. John Cena Announced for Crown Jewel

• AJ Styles scores a win alongside Penta and Dragon Lee, pinning JD McDonagh after Dom Mysterio flees Rusev’s arrival.
• Hosts discuss the deeper context:
  • “This version of AJ Styles really has a chip on his shoulder… not terribly happy with where he’s at in WWE right now.” – Sam (51:40)
• Story of Cena vs. Styles is one of legacy and something to prove—the match is a fan-driven, career-defining bout for both men.
  • “At this stage in their careers, John Cena has to get his retirement year back, and AJ Styles has to remind everybody… that he’s still AJ Styles.” – Sam (55:07)

7. Women’s Division Drama: Kabuki Warriors

• Iyo Sky vs. Kairi Sane: Match ends with Asuka’s interference, pushing Kairi to win but at the cost of her comfort and friendship.
  • “Asuka is very much pulling the strings. … With Asuka, there’s no halfway in, halfway out. Either you’re in or you’re out.” – Sam (58:25)
• The emotional cost is discussed—does Kairi want Asuka as a friend, or can she handle being on her own?
  • “It almost seems like a dictatorship at the moment.” – Megan (61:34)
• All building anticipation for the Women’s Tag Match at Crown Jewel: the winner’s future singles title shot looms, depending on which side can focus and avoid emotional pitfalls.

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• Roman's Return:
  “It’s about getting back at the people who’ve wronged him… He’s Charles Bronson in Death Wish.” – Sam (10:56)

• Jey Uso Receiving Advice:
  “I thought I told you, you need to worry about you.” – Roman Reigns (as retold, 14:00)

• On Being Called Little Roman:
  “Nobody wants to be called little anything. A grown man doesn’t want to be called little anything.” – Sam (22:56)

• Seth Rollins’ Stakes:
  “If you lose to Cody Rhodes, you lose the locker room… you will lose everything…” – Paul Heyman (36:52)

• Referee Controversy:
  “Here’s Jessica Carr making it all about herself.” – Megan Morant (44:13)

• Cena vs. Styles:
  “At this stage in their careers… John Cena has to get his retirement year back, and AJ Styles has to remind everybody… that he’s still AJ Styles.” – Sam (55:07)

Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Key Segment/Event | |:-------------:|:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:00 - 06:50 | Roman’s intimidation of Bronson Reed, sneaker symbolism, and Australian street fight setup| | 14:00 - 16:30| Backstage tension: Roman advises Jey, tells him to focus on himself | | 19:51 - 22:41| Punk, LA Knight, and Jey each stake claim to title; “Little Roman” insult | | 24:08 - 26:43| Jey confronts Jimmy over interference and failed teamwork | | 31:35 | LA Knight pins Jey Uso—future title implications discussed | | 36:52 - 39:34| Seth & Heyman’s pivotal conversation about Cody, the title, and “the Vision” | | 42:03 - 46:11| Becky’s loss to Maxine, referee controversy, Megan’s rant | | 51:40 - 55:07| AJ Styles’ motivation, legacy context, and buildup for Cena match | | 58:25 - 61:24| Kabuki Warriors drama, Asuka’s leadership, Kairi’s struggle, women’s tag build |

Takeaways

• Roman Reigns is back, laser-focused, and redefining his dominance—no longer for the Bloodline’s sake, but for personal vengeance.
• Jey Uso and Jimmy’s relationship is fracturing under the spotlight, with Jey urged to be his own man.
• The World Heavyweight Championship scene is a powder keg, with Punk, LA Knight, and Jey all staking claims with logic and bravado.
• Seth Rollins is facing existential leadership threats, with Paul Heyman subtly hinting at possible abandonment and loss if Rollins falls to Cody Rhodes.
• Becky Lynch’s upset loss (and the role of authority figures) points at mounting frustrations and distractions in the women’s division.
• John Cena vs. AJ Styles is less about legacy nostalgia and more about two veterans desperately needing a defining win at the tail end of their careers.
• The Kabuki Warriors dynamic signals deep emotional stakes heading into Crown Jewel—with Asuka's dominance being both a blessing and a burden for Kairi Sane.

For Next Time

• Tune in Thursday for the Crown Jewel Preview episode (with Big E & special guest AJ Styles), and post-event recap.
• Will the Usos get on the same page, or will mistrust cost them everything in Perth?
• Can Roman Reigns reclaim his role as THE top dog, or will Bronson Reed spoil the plan?
• Which Superstar will emerge from the title chaos in the men’s and women’s scenes?