
WWE Raw Set to Kick Off With Opening Segment and Two Matches
The article reports that WWE Raw will begin with an opening segment and feature two announced matches, but it does not provide details on the participants or matchmaking beyond that.
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The article reports that WWE Raw will begin with an opening segment and feature two announced matches, but it does not provide details on the participants or matchmaking beyond that.

Oba Femi is reportedly set to open WWE RAW on April 20, 2026, fresh off his WrestleMania 42 win over Brock Lesnar, signaling continued momentum for the rising star as Roman Reigns also makes a post-Mania appearance as WWE World Heavyweight Champion; the Las Vegas live show airs at 8 PM ET with Ringside News providing live results coverage.

Roman Reigns, crowned world heavyweight champion at WrestleMania 42, vows to ditch the part-time schedule and pursue a full-time run on Raw, after defeating CM Punk in the weekend’s main event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Stephanie McMahon returned to WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden, interrupting Cody Rhodes to tell him he can’t beat this version of Randy Orton. Rhodes responded that he isn’t his father either, earning a big pop. Stephanie says she wants to bring out the best in him and even nudges him, prompting a heartfelt “thank you.” The segment leaves open whether Stephanie is the person Orton has been speaking to.

Spoilers say Brock Lesnar will open the March 16 WWE Raw from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, kickstarting his WrestleMania storyline after last week’s open challenge, with AJ Lee vs. Bayley for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a non-title bout, and a Judgment Day appearance also on the card. Ringside News will provide live coverage as the show unfolds and fans speculate on who, if anyone, will answer Lesnar’s WrestleMania challenge.

A WWE star publicly teased he might derail AJ Styles' tribute on Monday Night Raw, signaling a possible storyline angle or backstage tension surrounding the tribute segment.

Dominik Mysterio is expected to return to WWE television imminently from a shoulder injury, with PWInsider indicating he could appear on the February 2, 2026 RAW in Philadelphia while WWE has not officially confirmed it; he’s been out since December 20, 2025, after a shoulder injury in AAA Guerra de Titanes, and while the Wrestling Observer noted he wouldn’t require surgery and would miss roughly 3–4 weeks, he was seen at Future Stars of Wrestling on Jan 29, suggesting a swift comeback that could influence Judgment Day’s momentum.

Chad Gable is expected to return to WWE Raw on February 2, 2026 in Philadelphia after being spotted in town, with indications of a comeback following a surprise Royal Rumble appearance where he revived his El Grande Americano persona and confronted Ludwig Kaiser. While not officially confirmed, the return would mark a full-time Raw push after his June 2025 injury. Also backstage at RAW is Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio amid return rumors, and the card includes a Street Fight for the WWE Women’s World Title (Vaquer vs Rodriguez); Ringside News will provide live coverage.

CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor in Belfast as Raw kicks off; Becky Lynch retains the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri; Rey Mysterio, Penta & Dragon Lee defeat Austin Theory, Bronson Reed & Logan Paul in a six-man tag; Gunther opens the show and taunts AJ Styles with a possible career-on-the-line rematch; Jey Uso proclaims entry into the Royal Rumble; Je’Von Evans–El Grande Americano ends in a medical stoppage with Americano the winner, while backstage segments push WrestleMania/Royal Rumble angles.

John Cena won the Intercontinental Championship on WWE's Monday Night Raw, completing his collection of major titles and becoming a Grand Slam Champion after a match against Dominik Mysterio.

Pat McAfee is confirmed to return to WWE at Wrestlepalooza on September 20 in Indianapolis, after a few months away from his commentary duties, with WWE emphasizing his importance to the company and hinting at an exciting appearance.

Seth Rollins and Penta qualified for the Money in the Bank ladder match during WWE Raw, with Rollins defeating Finn Balor and Penta winning his match, leaving two spots remaining for the event on June 7, 2025.

Seth Rollins is set to make his return to WWE's Monday Night Raw on December 2, 2024, facing Sami Zayn in the main event. This highly anticipated comeback follows Rollins' victory over Bronson Reed at WWE Crown Jewel. The match against Zayn is expected to be a highlight of the night, with both wrestlers known for their dynamic performances. Rollins' return adds excitement to an already packed episode featuring CM Punk, The New Day's anniversary, and a Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament match. Fans are eager to see if Rollins can reclaim his top spot on Raw.

WWE Monday Night Raw celebrated The New Day's 10-year anniversary and featured CM Punk addressing his future plans, hinting at a WrestleMania journey. Tensions flared between Punk and Seth Rollins, leading to a confrontation involving Sami Zayn and Jey Uso. The show also included the start of the women's Intercontinental championship tournament and a match between Damage CTRL and Judgment Day.

WWE has introduced a women's Intercontinental Championship for the Monday Night Raw brand, following the recent addition of a women's United States Championship for SmackDown. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced the new title, which will be contested in a tournament starting next week. The participants have not yet been revealed, but the tournament is expected to include many top competitors from the Raw roster.