WWE Raw is live tonight from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska! We’re less than a week away from Backlash, and tonight’s Raw is loaded. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw:
WWE Monday Night Raw card: May 4, 2026
Finn Bálor vs. JD McDonagh
WWE’s official preview:
Finn Bálor is not done with The Judgment Day. The Prince is set to step into the ring with a man he trained and once rode alongside, the dangerous JD McDonagh.
Asuka and IYO SKY sit-down interview
WWE’s official preview:
Prior to the highly-anticipated clash at WWE Backlash this Saturday, IYO SKY and Asuka will put it all on the table in a special pre-battle sitdown.
The former friends turned bitter enemies come face-to-face, tonight at 8 ET/5 PT on Raw on Netflix.
Sol Ruca signs her Raw contract
WWE’s official preview:
NXT free agent Sol Ruca will become the newest member of the Raw roster.
Penta and Je’Von Evans vs. Ethan Page and Rusev
WWE’s official preview:
Intercontinental Champion Penta and Je’Von Evans are set to join forces in an explosive tag team matchup against newly signed Raw Superstar Ethan Page and the menacing Rusev.
The Oba Femi open challenge begins
WWE’s official preview:
The Era on Oba Femi is upon us and must be forged in battle. The Oba Femi Open Challenge begins tonight.
Who will step up to The Ruler?
Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu sign the contract for their Backlash title match
WWE’s official preview:
Last week, Jacob Fatu snapped on World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and left him down in the ring, prompting The OTC to accept The Samoan Werewolf’s challenge for a title match at WWE Backlash.
Now, Reigns and Fatu will make their showdown official in a World Heavyweight Title Contract Signing.
