Raw Recap with Sam Roberts & Megan Morant

Episode: LA Knight launches post-match attack on Seth Rollins
Date: July 8, 2025
Podcast: WWE x Fanatics Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of Raw Recap offers an in-depth breakdown of the July 7, 2025 edition of Monday Night Raw, now streaming on Netflix. The main focus is on LA Knight's shocking post-match attack on Seth Rollins, shaking up the build to Saturday Night’s Main Event. Hosts Sam Roberts and Megan Morant dissect the biggest matches, storylines, and crowd reactions, with a major exclusive: LA Knight himself calling in for a fiery interview directly after his on-air attack.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Story of the Night: Seth Rollins’ Plans Go Awry

• Rollins' Strategy: The episode recaps how Seth Rollins and his group had intricately laid plans throughout Raw, picking off opponents like Penta, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn (00:56).
• Twist in the Tale: Despite apparent domination, the night ends with LA Knight crashing the party, blindsiding Rollins and setting the stage for Saturday Night’s Main Event.

2. Exclusive Interview – LA Knight Unplugged (01:56–19:24)

• Adrenaline and Intent: LA Knight joins the show fresh off his Raw attack, bringing trademark intensity and confidence. He refuses to sit down, exclaiming, “I ain’t even ready to sit down. I'm still all jazzed up!” (02:18)
• Shattering Expectations: LA Knight reflects on constantly being doubted by fans and management, despite repeatedly thriving under pressure (03:24).
• Defining Himself:
  • “You can put me any damn where you want to, and I have proven time and again that I am that stuff.” (03:46)
  • “I’m above that damn tippity top.” (03:56)
• Rollins as ‘Desperate Man’: Knight frames Rollins as desperate for backup, calling into question his leadership and dominance.
  • “That's not a strong guy. That's a desperate man. That's a man who might have damn well been washed.” (07:40)
• Past vs. Future: Despite setbacks (not winning Money in the Bank), LA Knight emphasizes looking ahead, vowing vengeance and intent on entering the world title picture (12:43).
  • “My plan: drop him on his head with a little BFT style.” (13:25)
• Attitude towards Fan Support: Knight doesn’t take crowd reactions for granted, treating each appearance as an opportunity rather than a given (14:08).
• Disrupting WWE's Plans:
  • “Don’t get chaos every once in a while.” (16:27)
  • A theme emerges of LA Knight being the element no one intended for—he’s the “greatest threat they’re looking at.” (16:27–17:35)
• Endless Rivalry: Addressing the seemingly endless tit-for-tat with Rollins' group, Knight quips, “This might go on forever and ever for all I know... my plan, do what I need to do, move on... Back to factory settings, they like to say.” (19:05)

Notable Quotes

• LA Knight (03:46):
  “You can put me any damn where you want to, and I have proven time and again that I am that stuff.”
• LA Knight (13:25):
  “It’s gonna be me, it’s gonna be Seth Rollins. And my plan: drop him on his head on Saturday.”
• Megan (16:27):
  “You do have a tendency to disrupt plans for people, especially long-term plans.”
• LA Knight (19:05):
  “This might go on forever and ever for all I know... my plan, do what I need to do, move on, do my thing.”

3. Crowd and Energy: LA Knight as Centerpiece (24:04–26:02)

• Raw Atmosphere: Both Sam and Megan marvel at the “unbelievable” crowd, especially for the LA Knight moment and for Jay Uso vs. Bronson Reed.
• New Main Eventers: Discussion of Penta’s rapid elevation to Raw main event status—a sign WWE’s roster is evolving and unpredictable (27:28–27:43).

4. Rollins’ Group – Tension Brewing

• Leadership Questions: Braun Breaker’s outspoken behavior leads Sam and Megan to wonder if group loyalty is cracking (“Braun Breaker doesn’t strike me as a patient guy.” – Sam, 31:50).
• Karrion Kross Factor: Seth and Paul Heyman may be underestimating rising threats like Karrion Kross, paralleling how they underestimated LA Knight (28:55–29:48).
• Overexposure of Strategy: Megan draws a comparison to James Bond villains: “Well, here's what my plan was…” — highlighting the group’s downfall in telegraphing their intentions (30:50).

5. Goldberg vs. Gunther: Clash of Titans Preview (35:03–40:23)

• Humanizing the Monster: Gunther attempts to “humanize” Goldberg in promos, which only angers Goldberg further.
• Physical Altercation: Goldberg smacks the mic from Gunther’s hand, punches him, and nearly lands a spear—Gunther escapes, setting up their clash for the title on Saturday.
• Unpredictable Outcome: Megan muses, “I find it hard to believe that Goldberg is going to be the World Heavyweight Champion. But as soon as that music hits...you start to question yourself.” (39:41)

6. Women’s Division – Evolution Build

• Becky Lynch, Lyra Valkyria, Bayley Triangle:
  • Sam and Megan discuss Becky destabilizing Lyra Valkyria’s optimism, prompting her to fight back (“Did Becky make a mistake in bringing this out in Lyra Valkyria?” – Megan, 47:20).
  • Sam insists Lyra should be grateful: “Lyra should be saying, thank you, Becky Lynch, which is what I have been saying this entire time.” (47:44)
• Tag & Battle Royal Hype: Multiple women’s tag teams prepped for Evolution; surprises teased for Battle Royal—including possible returns from legends (57:55–58:22).

7. Show-Ending Previews – This Weekend’s Mega Cards (53:08–64:21)

• Saturday Night’s Main Event Card:
  • LA Knight vs. Seth Rollins (World Title)
  • Gunther vs. Goldberg (World Title)
  • Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre (with Cody Rhodes/John Cena implications)
• Evolution Card:
  • Fatal Four Way Tag
  • No Holds Barred: Jade Cargill v. Naomi
  • Triple Threat: Becky Lynch v. Bayley v. Lyra Valkyria (IC Title)
  • NXT Women’s Title: JC Jane v. Jordynne Grace
  • Women’s Title: Tiffany Stratton v. Trish Stratus
  • WWE Championship: Rhea Ripley v. Iyo Sky
  • Battle Royal with surprise entrants likely
  • High stakes and generational battles; implications for SummerSlam and beyond

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:56 – LA Knight's attack rewrites the main event trajectory
• 01:56–19:24 – LA Knight interview, crux of episode
• 24:04–26:02 – Raw crowd and main-event energy
• 27:28–30:35 – Seth’s group: cracks, Kross, and group loyalty
• 35:03–40:23 – Goldberg & Gunther segment, spear tease
• 47:20–50:02 – Becky Lynch, Lyra Valkyria dynamic previewing Evolution
• 53:08–64:21 – Full card rundowns and predictions

Most Memorable Quotes

LA Knight (03:46):
“You can put me any damn where you want to, and I have proven time and again that I am that stuff.”

LA Knight (07:40):
“You want to talk about Seth Rollins, as great as he is... you’re looking at a desperate man.”

Megan (16:27):
“You do have a tendency to disrupt plans for people, especially long-term plans.”

Megan (39:41):
“I find it hard to believe that Goldberg is going to be the World Heavyweight Champion. But as soon as that music hits... you start to question yourself.”

Natural Flow & Wrestlers’ Authentic Voices

The exchanges retain LA Knight’s brash swagger, Sam's analytical yet fandom-infused questions, and Megan’s ability to steer conversations with both depth and snark—capturing the “real talk” spirit of backstage recaps.

Final Thoughts

Packed with exclusive access, passionate debate, and ringside-level story analysis, this episode not only sets the scene for the looming Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution but underscores the feverish unpredictability and momentum that WWE on Netflix now embodies. Between LA Knight’s career-defining promo, the existential crisis for Team Rollins, and looming blockbuster matchups, the table is set for a summer of seismic WWE moments.

Next Up:
Don’t miss the double header recaps of Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution this weekend—promising more live reactions, superstar interviews, and inside scoops.