On Monday afternoon, WWE official Adam Pearce announced a significant addition to the WWE Raw card for the evening. The Women’s World Tag Team Championships will be on the line as reigning champions Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez face challengers Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. This WWE Raw Women’s Tag Team Match promises to be a highlight of tonight’s event held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Details on Tonight’s Championship Contest and Show Opener
Adam Pearce explained that Bayley earned her opportunity to challenge for the Women’s Tag Team titles based on a WrestleMania stipulation. Pearce stated,
“Based on what she was owed from WrestleMania, Bayley gets her crack at the Women’s Tag Team Championship tonight. She will team with Lyra Valkyria to oppose Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez of Judgment Day. Women’s Tag Team Gold is on the line.”
In addition to the championship contest, Pearce confirmed that CM Punk will open WWE Raw tonight. He remarked,
“Opening the show: The best in the world, CM Punk, all that and so much more.”
Additional Matches and Updates Scheduled for WWE Raw
Beyond the women’s tag title bout, WWE Raw’s lineup features several notable matches and segments. Sami Zayn will take on Karrion Kross, while a triple threat match for the World Tag Team Championship number one contender status will see The New Day (Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston) face The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and LWO (Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro). Other scheduled singles matches include Rusev versus Sheamus.
The show is set to include significant appearances as well, with Becky Lynch preparing to present “a proposal” to Lyra Valkyria and Roman Reigns expected to address Paul Heyman after his recent return to WWE Raw.
Medical Evaluation and SummerSlam Implications for Dominik Mysterio
A key storyline development involves Dominik Mysterio, who will undergo a medical evaluation tonight. Pearce noted that if Dominik is cleared to compete, he will defend the Intercontinental Championship against AJ Styles at the upcoming SummerSlam event. This medical update is crucial for one of WWE’s prominent rivalries heading into the pay-per-view.
Overview of WWE Raw’s Full Match Card for July 21, 2025
The complete lineup for tonight’s WWE Raw at the Toyota Center is as follows:
- Women’s World Tag Team Champions Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez defend their titles against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
- Sami Zayn versus Karrion Kross
- Triple threat match to determine World Tag Team Championship number one contenders: The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) versus The Creed Brothers (Julius & Brutus Creed) versus LWO (Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro)
- Rusev versus Sheamus
- CM Punk addresses Gunther
- Becky Lynch presents “a proposal” to Lyra Valkyria
- Roman Reigns speaks about Paul Heyman
- Dominik Mysterio undergoes medical evaluation ahead of SummerSlam
Significance of Tonight’s Matchups and Future Outlook
Tonight’s WWE Raw event brings critical developments across several storylines, particularly involving the Women’s World Tag Team Championships and Dominik Mysterio’s SummerSlam status. The match between Bayley and Lyra Valkyria challenging Perez and Rodriguez adds momentum to the women’s tag division, reinforcing its growing prominence. CM Punk’s presence to open the show and Roman Reigns’ forthcoming address underscore the evening’s importance in ongoing WWE narratives. Fans can anticipate that outcomes tonight will shape rivalries and title scenarios as WWE heads closer to SummerSlam.
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