Category: RAW

Reason Why The Bloodline Segment Changed For WWE Raw Is XXX

It was announced last week that an acknowledgment ceremony for The Bloodline would be held on tonight’s historic “WWE Raw” 30th anniversary episode. However, plans changed over the weekend when WWE revealed that “Honorary Uce” Sami Zayn — whose actions have been failing to satisfy his “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns in recent weeks — would face a trial in Tribal Court instead. More details have now emerged regarding why the initially planned segment was nixed. 

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the alteration was made because Afa and Sika of the Wild Samoans and WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi could not be in Philadelphia for the show. The legendary tag team and popular Attitude Era star are part of The Bloodline (Anoaʻi) family tree. The report indicated that Afa, 80, and Sika, 77, were not ready for the trip. At the same time, Rikishi got sick this past week, ultimately ruling the trio out of the event and forcing WWE to go in a new direction. That deviation saw the promotion modify the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship contract signing on Friday’s “WWE SmackDown” to set up the Tribal Court segment penciled in for this evening’s episode of “Raw.”

It’s said that rumors suggesting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had pulled out or that Vince McMahon — who recently returned to WWE as Executive Chairman — had changed the acknowledgment ceremony are false. It was pointed out that Johnson was never booked for the original segment. Speculation has been rife for many months that Johnson could return to face Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in April. However, recent reports indicated “The Great One” would not have time to get in ring shape for the potential showdown.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE RAW Preview 1/16/2023

WWE Raw will air live tonight on the USA Network, and emanate from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

With the 2023 Royal Rumble rapidly approaching on the calendar, we will likely hear of more entrants throwing their hats in the ring as a part of both men’s and women’s Rumbles. Additionally, “Raw” will celebrate its 30th anniversary next Monday night, so further details about that show are expected to be announced. 

Johnny Gargano Out Of Action With Shoulder Injury

Johnny Gargano is out with an injury.

The self-proclaimed “Johnny Wrestling” took to Twitter to announce that he suffered a shoulder sprain during a recent WWE live event in Toronto, Canada.

On Monday night’s episode of RAW, the commentary team announced that Gargano is out with a Grade 2 AC sprain. Gargano wrote,

“I injured my shoulder at a live event in Toronto (ironic?), and the medical team is going to protect me from myself for a bit.. but you better believe I’m going to do EVERYTHING I can to get back in that ring so I can be that guy you all know I can be. Just let me in that Rumble!”

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Source: ewrestlingnews

WWE RAW Preview 1/9/2023

Tonight’s WWE RAW at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL on the USA Network at 8/7C.

Bronson Reed Returns To WWE On RAW,

Bronson Reed made his much-awaited return to WWE this week on Monday Night RAW, as he attacked Dexter Lumis during the latter’s “Winner Take All” ladder match against The Miz, thereby allowing The Hollywood A-Lister to clinch the victory. Reed celebrated with The Miz after the match.

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Reed was released from his WWE contract this past August. Following his departure, he began working for NJPW and Impact Wrestling under the ring name JONAH.

Source: ewrestlingnews

WWE RAW Preview 12/19/2022

The final episode of “WWE Raw” before Christmas takes place tonight in Des Moines, Iowa, airing on USA Network at 8/7C.

December 26th Episode of WWE RAW Likely To Be A ‘Best Of’ Show

During the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that the December 26th episode of RAW will likely be a ‘best of’ episode, although that hasn’t been confirmed. There is no taping scheduled for December 26, as all of the events on that day are live events. Meanwhile, tonight’s taping in Des Moines will just be the live episode.

It’s possible that WWE will announce their plans for next weeks show during tonight’s episode.

Details On Matt Riddle’s Reported Suspension From WWE

After Solo Sikoa attacked Matt Riddle on the December 5 episode of “WWE Raw,” WWE announced Riddle would be out of action for six weeks to recover from his storyline injuries. As previously reported by Bodyslam.net, the injury angle was done because Riddle failed another drug test and would be going to rehab as a result. In the midst of these allegations, however, the fact that WWE didn’t publicly announce either reported suspension has led to Dave Meltzer questioning WWE’s wellness policy in a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The first failed drug test was said to have occurred over the summer, while Riddle was feuding with Seth Rollins. WWE pulled Riddle vs. Rollins from SummerSlam and cited “creative adjustments,” delaying the match until Clash at the Castle in September. Meltzer pointed out that Riddle wasn’t gone for a full 30 days during his initial absence between July 25 and August 20, and regarding Riddle’s current absence, Meltzer noted that six weeks does not equate to the standard 60-day suspension for a second violation of the WWE wellness policy. Ultimately, Meltzer speculates that “either WWE has secretly changed its policy or something doesn’t add up.”

WWE officials did not comment to the Observer on a change in policy, nor did they deny the story being inaccurate. However, it’s believed internally amongst talent that WWE wrote Riddle off for six weeks so he could go to rehab. However, one source told Meltzer that Riddle was taking time off “​​because of pressure of going through a divorce” while denying the suspension allegations. Other sources closest to Riddle did not respond to the Observer’s request for comment.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Bobby Lashley ‘Fired’ From WWE On RAW, What Happened After WWE RAW Went Off The Air?

Bobby Lashley has been “fired” from WWE.

During Monday night’s episode of RAW, WWE ran a storyline angle where Adam Pearce fired the ‘Almighty One.’ In the main event of the show, Lashley faced off against Seth Rollins for a shot at Austin Theory and the WWE United States Championship.

The finish of the match came when the referee rolled out of the ring and appeared to injure his ankle. This resulted in Lashley locking in the Hurt Lock on Rollins. The referee wasn’t able to call the match (storyline-related), which resulted in Lashley hitting a spear on Rollins and then arguing with the ref. While this was happening, Rollins was able to recover and hit a Pedigree on Lashley to get the pinfall.

Following the match, Lashley took out his frustrations on the referee. When a second ref came in, Lashley “accidentally” elbowed him. At that point, Adam Pearce came out and fired Lashley as the show faded to black.

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Immediately after the show ended, Byron Saxton attempted to get a word in with Adam Pearce, who was enraged over what had transpired just moments before. Pearce stated that it would be “very premature” of him to comment on the situation so soon.

Saxton then approached Lashley and asked for his comments on what had just taken place. The former WWE Champion didn’t say a word and went inside his locker-room. Lashley came out moments later with his luggage and hurriedly left the arena.

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Source: EWrestlingNews

WWE RAW Preview 12/5/2022

Tonight’s WWE RAW live from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. on USA Network at 8/7C.

WWE’s event page indicates that “Raw” Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, Kevn Owens, and Seth “Freakin” Rollins are scheduled to appear, as well as The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, and Rhea Ripley.