Raw Recap with Sam Roberts and Megan Morant

Episode: Logan Paul Returns with a KNOCKOUT Punch – Raw Recap, Nov. 3, 2025

Podcast Date: November 4, 2025
Hosts: Sam Roberts & Megan Morant
Featured Guest: Sheamus

Episode Overview

This episode of Raw Recap gives listeners a backstage pass to WWE Raw, breaking down all the drama and big moments from the week’s show streaming on Netflix. Sam and Megan dive deep into the biggest stories—especially the shocking return and actions of Logan Paul, CM Punk’s first night as World Heavyweight Champion, tournament developments regarding John Cena’s final match, Dominik Mysterio’s tumultuous evening, and an engaging interview with Sheamus on his legacy and current ambitions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Logan Paul’s Shocking Raw Return & Swerve

• Logan Paul Returns: Paul makes a much-anticipated comeback during CM Punk’s championship address, instantly shifting the energy in the arena.
• Heel-to-Hero—or Not?: The hosts debate whether Paul edged momentarily into “hero” territory by fighting alongside CM Punk and standing up to the villainous Vision stable.
• Paul’s Sneaky Betrayal: Despite sympathy built throughout the episode, Logan uses brass knuckles on CM Punk at a crucial moment, handing them to Paul Heyman in what Sam calls a “symbolic gesture” aligning himself—at least peripherally—with the Vision.

Notable Quote:

“He got me, too...I had my hopes up. He got me, too.”
— Sam Roberts (14:25) on Logan Paul’s shocking turn

• Paul’s Place in WWE: Sam and Megan contrast Paul’s meteoric, outsider-driven rise with Punk’s hard-fought underdog journey. This dynamic, they say, makes their rivalry uniquely compelling.

Notable Quote:

“The method is different, that presents to me two completely different philosophies on all of this, which, to me, always makes for the most interesting stories.”
— Sam Roberts (08:58)

Important Segment:

• [06:34] – Logan Paul confronts CM Punk
• [14:17] – Logan Paul betrays Punk with brass knuckles

2. CM Punk: World Champion at Last

• Punk’s Emotional Title Reign: Punk addresses Raw as World Heavyweight Champion, thanking his wife, Jey Uso, and fans—a moment Sam and Megan label “special” given Punk’s tumultuous WWE journey.
• Calling Out Challengers: Punk lists future title opponents including Sheamus (who appears later as a guest), Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, AJ Styles, John Cena and others.
• History with Seth Rollins: Punk takes a jab at the injured Seth Rollins—mimicking Rollins’ iconic “title swing” post-heist at WrestleMania 31, to both rib Rollins and mark his own era.

Notable Quote:

“He brings up Sheamus’ name… I love the idea of seeing a Finn Balor vs. CM Punk match… He wants it all, and good for Punk. This is the moment that he's been waiting for.”
— Sam Roberts (06:01)

Important Segment:

• [02:46] – Punk’s address as champion and callouts
• [03:23] – Disrespect to Seth Rollins (“That snake in the grass…”)

3. The Vision: Dominance & Manipulation

• The Vision (Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Paul Heyman): The stable interrupts to assert their dominance and trash talk both Punk and Paul. Heyman delivers caustic burns:

  “He called CM Punk a king without a crown and Logan Paul a bitch without an owner.”
  — Megan Morant (10:32)

• Jey Uso’s Stand: Jey decides to side with Punk against the Vision, dismissing mind games from Heyman.

Notable Quotes:

“What I think is right is fighting with CM Punk against the Vision.”
— Jey Uso (paraphrased via Sam, 12:30)

4. John Cena: The Last Time is Now Tournament

• Tournament Format: A 16-man, multi-brand, “random” draw tournament is announced to determine John Cena's final opponent. The randomness and potential for surprise entrants spark excitement and bracket chaos among hosts.
• First Matches Announced: Rusev vs. Damian Priest and Sheamus vs. Shinsuke Nakamura.
• Significance: All participants see this as perhaps the biggest opportunity of their careers—especially for veterans like Sheamus looking to close their story arc with Cena.

Notable Segment:

• [20:07] – Sheamus discusses facing Cena again, history at TLC 2009
• [42:41] – First tournament matches revealed

5. Sheamus Interview: Career Longevity, Cena, and More

Sheamus shares candid thoughts on:

• Facing John Cena: Reminisces beating Cena in 2009 in a career-making moment and his desire to “give Cena the sendoff he deserves.”
  • Quote:

    “How about that for a line, mate? Just send him off into the sunset with the greatest match he’s ever had.”
    — Sheamus (21:12)

• Never Phoning It In: Approaching every match with full effort, even after 16 years.
• Goals: Still hungry for the elusive Intercontinental Title; now fully targeting Cena’s last match as a fresh career achievement.
• On CM Punk: Welcomes a potential match, noting rare encounters in the past and mutual respect.
• On Dominik Mysterio: Calls confronting Dom “nothing personal”—Dom was simply "in the way."
• Celtic Warrior Workouts: Sheamus discusses his passion project and the community it’s built for fans and fellow Superstars.

Notable Quotes:

“Every match I have... every time I get out there, even tonight, running out and beating Dom, knocking the bollocks out of him, I still get that crazy kind of adrenaline rush…”
— Sheamus (22:28)

“I just want people... fans... to realize, I just love the ride…”
— Sheamus (29:52)

Timestamps:

• [18:11] Sheamus joins the show
• [20:07] Talks Cena and early career
• [29:52] Fans' support, reinvention
• [35:13] On his YouTube channel and fan engagement

6. Dominik Mysterio’s Chaotic Night

• Multiple Foes: Dom faces public disrespect from Punk, an in-ring attack by Sheamus, and emotional turbulence with his father, Rey Mysterio, who interrupts his celebration.
• Double Champion: Despite setbacks, Dom remains a double champion, and the hosts note the audience is now singing for him instead of booing.
• Family Drama: Ray’s jealousy and attempts to upstage Dom are called out as “showbiz parent gone wrong.”

Notable Quotes:

“Every criticism you’ve ever had of Dominik Mysterio has been proven wrong.”
— Sam Roberts (50:00)

“As long as he’s here, Dom will never be the greatest Mysterio of all time.”
— Megan Morant (55:02)

Important Segment:

• [49:41] – Summary of Dom’s ups and downs on Raw
• [53:25] – Rey and Dom’s complex relationship and title defense

7. Women’s Division Developments

• Becky Lynch’s Frustration: Becky’s run-in with “crooked” referees (per Megan), her rivalry with Maxine Dupree, and speculation about who will challenge her next.
• Asuka’s Claims: Teased seeds for a potential Becky vs Asuka feud, with Asuka proclaiming her own greatness.
• Natty Neidhart’s Book: Megan plugs Natalya’s new release, “The Last Hart Beating.”

Notable Dialogue:

“She was a little flying, a little off the handle tonight, showing up…”
— Sam Roberts on Becky (61:34)

“It would be an honor for any woman in that locker room.”
— Megan Morant on teaming with Becky (64:56)

8. Other Highlights & Moments

• Hosts’ Banter: Playful teasing about workouts, with Sheamus inviting Sam and Megan to appear on Celtic Warrior Workouts.
  • [38:02] – Sam confesses to deadlifting 330lbs; Sheamus jokes about strongman aesthetics.
• Fanatics Fest Plug: Recapped fond memories and the upcoming event in New York City ([57:06]).
• Tops Now Series: Talk on collecting trading cards featuring new WWE moments ([58:37]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Early Hot Take by Sam Roberts

  “Somehow, over the course of one episode of Monday Night Raw, it was like, oh my gosh, is there something heroic about this Logan Paul?”
  — (02:06)

• On The Vision’s Threat

  “If you’re not with the vision, if you’re not a part of this vision, they're taking you out. You are not surviving the night.”
  — Sam paraphrasing Paul Heyman (15:44)

• On Sheamus’s Drive

  “It’s not just a line. It’s not just a slogan. It’s a way of life. I have it. What I do in the ring, and that’s what I want.”
  — Sheamus (24:08)

• Dominik Mysterio’s Evolution

  “He becomes Dirty Dom, where he can't even speak on a microphone because the entire arena is booing him so loud. ... Now it’s the opposite. He can’t speak because they’re cheering so loud.”
  — Megan Morant & Sam Roberts (51:51)

Important Timestamps by Topic

• [02:46] — CM Punk’s championship address
• [06:34] — Logan Paul confronts Punk
• [10:32] — Paul Heyman’s “bitch without an owner” line
• [14:17] — Logan Paul betrays Punk with brass knuckles
• [18:11] — Sheamus joins to discuss Cena, Punk, career goals
• [29:52] — Sheamus on fan support and legacy
• [35:13] — Celtic Warrior Workouts plug & Lyra Valkyria cameo
• [42:41] — Tournament matches revealed
• [49:41] — Dominik Mysterio’s night and Rey issues
• [60:01] — Becky Lynch’s ongoing frustrations
• [64:19] — Becky/Asuka confrontation

Summary

This episode delivers an enthusiastic, detailed review of a momentous Raw, highlighted by the surprise and intrigue of Logan Paul’s return, new and old feuds, a future-shaping tournament for John Cena’s farewell, and layered character developments—from CM Punk’s era-defining promo to Dominik Mysterio’s complex journey. The interview with Sheamus stands out for its reflection on career milestones and the passion still fuelling his ambitions. Sam and Megan’s authentic, bantering style make even the most granular tournament speculation and character analysis highly engaging, capturing the unpredictable, ongoing drama of WWE.