WWE Raw Preview: The Usos Chase History, Vaquer’s Nightmare Scenario, and The Vision Takes Control

It is the final Monday night Raw of 2025, and the wrestling world is ending the year in absolute chaos. We are live from the Kia Center in Orlando tonight, and if you thought WWE was going to coast into the New Year with a throwaway clip show, you haven’t been paying attention to the absolute pressure cooker Paul Levesque has created on the red brand.

With the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia looming just a month away (Jan. 31), every segment tonight feels like a desperate scramble for momentum. We’ve got legends trying to reclaim gold, a Hall of Famer forcing her way back into the spotlight, and a faction that might actually be too powerful for its own good.

Here is what you need to know before tuning into Netflix tonight for Raw.

Can The Usos Actually Run It Back?

Let’s address the elephant in the room regarding Jimmy and Jey Uso. They are calling themselves the greatest tag team of all time. And look, if we are talking about resumes, it is hard to argue against the backbone of the Bloodline. But the narrative here isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s about desperation.

We all watched Jey Uso swing for the fences in the singles division throughout the back half of 2025. He wanted the World Heavyweight Championship, he had the “Yeet” movement behind him, and he swung and missed. Repeatedly. Now, he’s back with Jimmy, trying to recapture the magic. Is this a triumphant return, or is this a safety net because “Main Event” Jey couldn’t close the deal on his own?

Tonight, they challenge AJ Styles and Dragon Lee for the World Tag Team Titles. Styles and Lee have quietly been putting on clinics week in and week out, claiming to be “better than the best.” If the Usos lose tonight, this reunion tour might be over before the merch check clears. But if they win? They enter 2026 as the kings of the division once again. The emotional stakes for Jey here are massive—a loss tonight proves the critics right.

Stephanie Vaquer Walks Into a Trap

You have to feel for Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. She has been a fighting champion, but tonight’s Triple Threat match feels like it was booked by someone who wants to see her lose.

She isn’t just defending against Raquel Rodriguez, who is arguably the most powerful woman on the roster and currently has a massive chip on her shoulder regarding the Judgment Day drama. She also has to deal with Nikki Bella. The Hall of Famer has inserted herself back into the title picture because, well, that’s what Bellas do. Nikki thinks she’s better than the current generation, and she’s looking to prove it by stealing Vaquer’s spotlight.

Triple threats are a champion’s worst nightmare because Vaquer doesn’t even have to be pinned to lose her title. Keep an eye on the outside, too—Liv Morgan is lurking in the shadows, desperate to get her hands on that belt. This has “title change” written all over it, but Vaquer has survived worse.

The Vision Is holding Raw Hostage

Paul Heyman has done it again. Just when you think the Wise Man is out of tricks, he assembles “The Vision”—a stable that looks like an evolved Evolution. You’ve got the unhinged intensity of Bron Breakker, the sheer mass of Bronson Reed, the viral arrogance of Logan Paul, and the reclaimed potential of Austin Theory.

They are kicking off the show tonight, and frankly, who is going to stop them? Bron Breakker and Austin Theory seem to be on the same page after last week’s main event win over CM Punk and Rey Mysterio, but Heyman has his work cut out for him keeping these egos in check.

Speaking of Theory, he’s got a singles match against Rey Mysterio tonight. This is a classic “put up or shut up” moment for Austin. He’s got the backup, he’s got the talent, but beating a living legend like Rey one-on-one is how you remind the world why you were the “chosen one” in the first place.

Gunther’s Nuclear Heat

We need to talk about Gunther. The man didn’t just beat John Cena in his retirement match; he humiliated him. He made the greatest of all time tap out.

The word from the locker room is that Gunther is currently the most despised man in the company. He’s not just a heel; he’s a pariah. He’s retiring legends and laughing about it. Whether it’s AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, or someone crazy enough to step up like Brock Lesnar, someone needs to wipe the smirk off his face. Expect the tension to be thick enough to cut with a knife if Gunther decides to pick up a microphone tonight on Raw.