Tonight’s WWE RAW on the USA Network will reportedly air live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida with more fallout from WrestleMania 36.
WWE has not officially announced any matches for tonight’s show as of this writing.
It’s believed that tonight’s RAW will feature the first red brand Money In the Bank qualifying matches, but that hasn’t been confirmed.
It has been confirmed that WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler will return to commentary on tonight’s show.
Tonight’s post-WrestleMania 36 edition of WWE RAW will take place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. The show was taped last week.
* What’s next for WWE Champion Drew McIntyre?
* Will Edge continue his comeback run?
* Will Shayna Baszler make another play for Becky Lynch’s title?
* Did Kevin Owens end Seth Rollins’ crusade?
Tonight’s taped WrestleMania 36 go-home edition of WWE RAW will take place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando with the final red brand hype for next Saturday and Sunday’s big event.
WWE has not announced any matches for tonight’s show, but they have announced several top Superstars who will be appearing to push their WrestleMania 36 matches – The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Famer Edge, RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar.
There’s been a lot of speculation on WWE possibly changing the WrestleMania 36 card now that it is airing from the WWE Performance Center and other “multiple locations” with no crowds, instead of Raymond James Stadium as originally planned. The other locations have not been announced yet, but WrestleMania 36 is scheduled to air on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 at 7pm ET via pay-per-view and the WWE Network.
At one point WWE had 16 matches planned for the WrestleMania 36 card, but we’re not sure if that is still the plan. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports WWE confirmed to them that the 7th Annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and the 3rd Annual WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal will not take place this year as a way to help limit the number of Superstars gathering in the ring. This is another change made due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The two battle royals have been pulled from the WrestleMania 36 card as another way to abide by guidelines and recommendations from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and other local governments as much as possible while producing the big event. This is one of the many precautionary measures that WWE officials are taking during WrestleMania 36 to help “flatten the curve” amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
WWE issued a statement to Sports Illustrated confirming that all talent and staff entering their closed sets are required to participate in medical testing. There’s still no word yet on where these other locations will be, but it was reported earlier today that most of the WrestleMania 36 content will shoot from the Performance Center, while some “gimmick matches” will take place elsewhere.
On a related note, WWE officials are currently planning an “ambitious” taping schedule that will get them through WrestleMania 36, according to POST Wrestling. The plan as of today is to tape the remaining episodes of RAW and SmackDown leading up to WrestleMania 36. There’s no word yet on when these tapings will take place. WWE will reportedly go ahead with this week’s SmackDown on FOX, featuring WrestleMania host Rob Gronkowski and the contract signing for Roman Reigns vs. WWE Universal Champion Bill Goldberg, but would then tape the March 23 and March 30 episodes of RAW, plus the March 27 and April 3 editions of SmackDown
One source indicated to POST that they also expect WWE to tape both nights of WrestleMania 36 over the next week as well, meaning The Grandest Stage of Them All will not air live on April 4 and April 5. Another source was unsure if that will happen. If WWE does tape both nights of WrestleMania 36, then the upcoming tapings schedule would include two episodes of RAW, two episodes of SmackDown, and two nights of WrestleMania. There’s no word yet on how the WWE NXT TV shows will factor into this.
Regarding the WrestleMania 36 card, a source indicated to POST that the only changes to the planned card is the elimination of the two battle royals, as noted above. The other planned matches are set to take place over the two night, with some matches that have not been announced on TV yet.
As noted before, the WWE website lists the following matches for Saturday night and Sunday night, but it should be noted that WWE has not officially announced line-ups for each night, at least as of this writing:
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
* Drew McIntyre vs. WWE Champion Brock Lesnar
* Charlotte Flair vs. WWE NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley
* The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles
* Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
* Roman Reigns vs. WWE Universal Champion Bill Goldberg
* Shayna Baszler vs. RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch
* John Cena vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt
It’s important to note that WWE has not officially announced which matches will air on each night. While the WWE website has these matches listed for Saturday and Sunday, the location is the same for each match – the Performance Center. That should change once they announce these other locations.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Tonight’s special “3:16 Day” edition of WWE RAW will take place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando for the first time ever, due to the coronavirus pandemic. There will be no audience for tonight’s show.
WWE Hall of Famer Edge was advertised for tonight’s show before it was moved from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, but there’s no word yet on if he will still appear at the PC tonight.
It looks like Monday’s special “3:16 Day” edition of WWE RAW will be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The episode, featuring WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin celebrating 3:16 Day, is still scheduled for the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA as of this writing, but an official update is expected some time today. @Wrestlevotes reports that RAW will likely air from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando on Monday, instead of Pittsburgh.
Besides Austin’s special appearance, Monday’s loaded RAW also has a WrestleMania 36 contract signing between AJ Styles and The Undertaker scheduled, plus an appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Edge.
Tonight’s SmackDown on FOX episode will also air from the WWE Performance Center due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The show was originally scheduled for the Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit, MI.
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC with fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber as the road to WrestleMania continues.
WWE has not issued an official preview for tonight’s RAW as of this posting.
* WWE Hall of Famer Edge has been confirmed for tonight’s show as he confronts Randy Orton over his recent actions
* Shayna Baszler is also advertised to appear, one night after her big Elimination Chamber win to win a WrestleMania 36 title shot from RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch.
WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin will be returning to WWE RAW on March 16 to celebrate “#316Day” with the WWE Universe.
Austin and WWE made the announcement today. There will be exclusive Austin 3:16 merchandise released via WWE Shop that day, a special Topps Austin digital card set, and custom content on WWE’s digital platforms.
WWE RAW will take place that night from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.
Below is WWE’s announcement on the appearance, along with Austin’s tweet:
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin to celebrate #316Day on March 16 Raw“Stone Cold” Steve Austin pressed “tweet” and the glass shattered.
The former WWE Champion revealed that he will appear on the March 16 episode of Raw, an occasion that’s been ceremoniously billed #316Day. Additionally on #316Day, WWE Network will stream a marathon of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin programming, including an all-new episode of “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions” featuring an in-depth interview with WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart.
#316Day will also feature the release of exclusive Austin 3:16 merchandise will also be available on WWE Shop.com, a special Topps Austin 3:16 digital card set, and custom content across WWE’s global and social media platforms celebrating Austin’s legendary career.
The Texas Rattlesnake has not yet indicated what he’ll be doing in his return, though presumably, Stunners will be in store, mudholes will be stomped, and Hells will be Yeah’d. Prepare accordingly and catch the special #316Day edition of Raw on USA Network at 8/7 C on March 16.
https://twitter.com/steveaustinBSR/status/1235615060539478016
https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1235619659963084801
Source: Wrestling Inc.
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the final RAW before this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view as the Road to WrestleMania 36 continues.
* WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is also scheduled for tonight’s show.
* WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix will also appear to give a medical update on her husband, WWE Hall of Famer Edge.
* Seth Rollins & Murphy put Raw Tag Team Titles on the line against The Street Profits
* Mysterio and Andrade make Raw returns for highly-anticipated tag team match
* O.C. sneak attack leads to Black vs. Styles on Raw
* Shayna Baszler and Asuka collide six nights ahead of WWE Elimination Chamber
* Riddick Moss to defend the 24/7 Title this Monday night on Raw
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with the final red brand hype for WWE Super ShowDown.
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