WWE RAW Results, Highlights and Key Moments for May 4, 2026

Tonight’s WWE RAW airing May 4, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The WWE Backlash go-home show sees WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The OTC” Roman Reigns and “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Title Match at Backlash. Plus, “The Ruler” Oba Femi will have an open challenge.

The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on Netflix and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!

Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE RAW on May 4, 2026

• Singles Match: Finn Bálor vs. The Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh
• Tag Team Match: WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta and “The Young OG” Je’Von Evans vs. “The Lion of Bulgaria” Rusev and “All Ego” Ethan Page
• Singles Match: “The Ruler” Oba Femi vs. TBD
• Sol Ruca will sign her WWE RAW contract
• “The Empress of Tomorrow” Asuka and “The Genius of the Sky” IYO SKY will have a face-to-face
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella and Paige will appear
• WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The OTC” Roman Reigns and “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu will sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Title Match at Backlash

WWE RAW Results (5/4/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights

The show opens up with Michael Cole and Corey Graves welcoming us as we see the arrivals of Oba Femi, El Grande Americano, The Creed Brothers, Sol Ruca, Penta and Je’Von Evans.

We then see Roman Reigns roll into the arena in a black SUV. Adam Pearce then walks up to him to discuss the contract and it looks like Reigns is heading to the ring. Adam Pearce then informs Roman Reigns that Jacob Fatu is not here yet. Seth Rollins is then seen standing behind Roman Reigns. Seth Rollins says Reigns is in his way and he makes his way down to the ring.

Bron Breakker then ambushes Seth Rollins on the ramp. Breakker pounds away at Rollins. Breakker then hoists Rollins up and tosses him over the barricade. Security is then out to separate them. Breakker then wipes out the security. Adam Pearce is out as well. Breakker then gets back in the ring and he hits Seth Rollins with a devastating spear.

Michael Cole then brings up The Judgment Day and we see what Finn Bálor told Roxanne Perez in private.

We then head to the Judgment Day clubhouse. Liv Morgan says Stephanie Vaquer is injured and she doesn’t have to worry about her anymore. Liv Morgan then asks Roxanne Perez about Finn Bálor sneaking into their locker room last week. Liv Morgan then says she is worried about Roxanne Perez. Roxanne then says she didn’t mention it because she told Bálor to get out of the clubhouse and never come back. Roxanne then says she should have said something. Roxanne then says she is loyal to the Judgment Day. Morgan then says she believes in Perez. Morgan then says she wants Perez and Raquel to become the next WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Morgan then says she doesn’t want Perez to keep any secrets from the family.

Finn Bálor then makes his way down to the ring for the first match of the night and JD McDonagh follows with The Judgment Day.

Singles Match: Finn Bálor vs. The Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh

The match starts off with both men locking up. Bálor then applies a side headlock to McDonagh. Bálor then hits an arm drag. Dominik Mysterio then hits a cheap shot to Bálor, allowing McDonagh to take control. Bálor then fights back with a series of chops. Bálor then hits a Side Russian Leg Sweep for a near fall. McDonagh then hits a leg drop on the back of Bálor’s neck for a two count.