Tonight’s WWE RAW on the USA Network will feature the go-home build for Sunday’s WWE Fastlane pay-per-view.
WWE has announced two title matches for tonight’s show. WWE United States Champion Riddle will defend against Mustafa Ali, while RAW Tag Team Champions Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander will defend against The New Day.
WWE is also teasing that we will find out what’s next for WWE Champion Bobby Lashley now that The All Mighty Era has begun on RAW.
RAW Women’s Champion Asuka is still out of action because she’s reportedly dealing with a concussion.
Asuka lost a tooth in taking the stiff kick to the mouth from WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler during the February 22 RAW show, but she also suffered a concussion during that spot, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
There’s no word on when Asuka might be medically cleared to compete, and there’s still enough time that she might be able to work WrestleMania 37, but that is not a given.
WWE has plans for Charlotte Flair to challenge for the RAW Women’s Title at WrestleMania, but that will depend on Asuka’s health. This is the second time that Flair’s WrestleMania 37 match has been put in jeopardy as they originally had her scheduled to feud with Lacey Evans, but Evans is now pregnant.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will feature more build for the upcoming Fastlane and WrestleMania 37 pay-per-views.
WWE has announced that tonight’s show will feature the Almighty WWE Title Celebration hosted by WWE Champion Bobby Lashley and the rest of The Hurt Business. Lashley will be celebrating last week’s big title win over The Miz, and ushering in The Almighty Era.
WWE also announced that Braun Strowman will be on tonight’s RAW to demand an apology from Shane McMahon for how The Monster Among Men has been treated as of late. It’s believed that this will lead to Strowman vs. McMahon at WrestleMania but that has not been confirmed.
WWE has not confirmed any other segments or matches for tonight’s RAW but it’s possible that RAW Women’s Champion Asuka returns on tonight’s show after being away since taking the stiff kick to the mouth from WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler. Asuka was recently called out by her partner Charlotte Flair, who wants a WrestleMania title shot.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will feature more build for the upcoming Fastlane and WrestleMania 37 events.
RAW will be headlined by WWE Champion The Miz making his first title defense since winning the title at Elimination Chamber. He will defend against Bobby Lashley.
Tonight’s RAW will also see Drew McIntyre make his first appearance since losing the WWE Title to Miz at Elimination Chamber, which came after an attack by Lashley. There is no word on what WWE has in store for McIntyre tonight, but it will be interesting to see if he gets involved in the WWE Title match or continues his feud with Sheamus.
John Morrison reportedly suffered a knee injury during Monday’s WWE RAW.
Morrison lost a non-title singles match to new WWE United States Champion Riddle on Monday night. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Morrison was injured during the match when he did a twisting dive at one point. He caught his leg in the ropes and landed with the knee hitting the floor.
Morrison was checked on by the referee but continued the match while limping. They finished the match, without Riddle working on the knee, and Riddle ended up winning with the Bro Derek.
Morrison could be seen limping and walking slower than usual later in the show when he had to come back out with WWE Champion The Miz.
There’s no word on the severity of the injury or if Morrison will miss any ring time.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Rhea Ripley is headed to the WWE RAW brand.
There had been speculation on Ripley possibly going to RAW or SmackDown after her official call-up from WWE NXT was considered to be at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view in late January. Now WWE has confirmed that the former NXT Women’s Champion is headed to Monday nights.
As seen below, a “coming soon” vignette for Ripley aired during last night’s post-Elimination Chamber edition of RAW.
Ripley was the #14 entrant in the 30-Woman Rumble Match last month, and was the last elimination, tossed out by winner Bianca Belair. She lasted 39:06 and eliminated Toni Storm, Santana Garrett, Dana Brooke, Dakota Kai, Mandy Rose, Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair, with Belair’s help. Ripley’s last NXT TV match came on January 6 at the New Year’s Evil special, when she lost to Raquel Gonzalez in the Last Woman Standing match.
There is no word yet on when Ripley will make her official RAW debut.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will feature the fallout from last night’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
WWE has not announced any matches for tonight’s show but it’s likely that new WWE Champion The Miz and new WWE United States Champion Riddle will appear to follow up on their big wins at Elimination Chamber.
It’s also likely that RAW Women’s Champion Asuka will appear to begin her next feud after the Elimination Chamber match with Lacey Evans was nixed due to Evans’ pregnancy. WWE is expected to really pick up the build for Fastlane and WrestleMania 37 soon, which means returns for “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt and other happenings.
Tonight’s WWE RAW on the USA Network will be the go-home show for next Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
WWE has announced a non-title Gauntlet Match main event for tonight’s show, featuring WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Sheamus, AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy and The Miz. The winner will get to enter next Sunday’s WWE Title Elimination Chamber last.
Tonight’s RAW will also feature McIntyre on MizTV with The Miz and John Morrison.
WWE has not announced any other matches or segments for tonight’s RAW. It’s possible that more matches for the Chamber pay-per-view will be confirmed tonight.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will feature more build on The Road to WrestleMania 37.
WWE has announced one match for tonight’s RAW and that’s Randy Orton vs. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre in a non-title bout.
WWE is teasing that McIntyre will issue a response to last week’s Brogue Kick by Sheamus on tonight’s show. It’s believed that WWE will announce an upcoming title match between the former best friends.
There will also be a face-off between Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans on tonight’s show. WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be at Lacey’s side.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg with fallout from the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.
WWE is teasing that The Road to WrestleMania 37 will continue with tonight’s RAW. WWE Hall of Famer Edge is likely to appear to celebrate his Men’s Rumble win, but they are also teasing a possible appearance by SmackDown Superstar Bianca Belair to follow up on her Women’s Rumble win.
No matches have been announced for tonight’s show but it’s likely that new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler will appear. It’s also possible that Riddle will get his title shot from WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley.
Below is WWE’s teaser for tonight:
What will be the fallout following Royal Rumble?
In the wake of the incredible 2021 Royal Rumble, what will be the fallout when The Road to WrestleMania continues on Monday Night Raw?
Will Royal Rumble Match winners Edge and/or SmackDown’s Bianca Belair emerge to name which World Champion they will challenge at The Showcase of the Immortals? Who else might step into the spotlight as Superstars begin to position themselves for a place on The Grandest Stage of Them All?
Don’t miss Raw, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.
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