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Brock Lesnar explained the WrestleMania 42 retirement on RAW, calling himself retired while vowing to conquer Oba Femi in a rematch at Clash in Italy, a storyline that keeps The Beast active to elevate Femi after his WrestleMania win in Las Vegas.
Missy Hyatt reacted to Brock Lesnar's surprise WWE RAW return (which included an attack on Oba Femi) with a provocative tweet implying he was wooed back via urination videos; the piece notes Lesnar's ongoing appearances despite a sex-trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon by Janel Grant, and references a statement from a spokesperson.
WWE Raw from North Carolina centers on Jacob Fatu emerging as a fan favorite and challenging Roman Reigns to Tribal Combat, with Reigns, The Usos and company struggling to take him down; the night also features Finn Balor defeating JD McDonagh in a chaotic street fight, Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Ethan Page touting his ambitions against Penta, Brock Lesnar returning with four F5s on Oba Femi and signaling a Clash in Italy rematch, and Paige & Brie Bella vs Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez as Bayley & Lyra Valkyria loom.
Brock Lesnar returned on WWE Raw, ambushing Oba Femi with multiple F5s and prompting a contract for the biggest rematch in history at Clash In Italy on May 31, signaling the end of his surprise retirement storyline.
WWE RAW’s April 27, 2026 spoilers (subject to change) outline a stacked show with non-title matches like Penta vs. Rusev, Becky Lynch vs. IYO SKY for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano, plus multiple backstage promos (Usos, Grayson Waller, Oba Femi) and setup for Backlash, including Rollins vs. Bron Breakker teased and a Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns plan. Joe Hendry’s concert is interrupted by Austin Theory and Logan Paul, Sol Ruca is set to officially sign with RAW next week, and The Oba Challenge is expected to begin; Brie Bella and Paige are teased for next week as well.
Jacob Fatu declares he wants it all against Roman Reigns as Raw builds to a Backlash showdown, framing his hunger and family ties as the key contrast to Reigns’ long dominance; the episode also features Penta vs. Rusev with timely counters, Becky Lynch overcoming IYO Sky (thanks to Asuka), Rey Mysterio’s clash with El Grande Americano, Grayson Waller’s push via Oba Femi, and a developing Judgment Day storyline with Roxanne Perez and Liv Morgan, plus Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker looming over Backlash.
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.
Two unadvertised matches featuring NXT talents were reportedly added to the April 20 WWE RAW lineup: Sol Ruca vs. Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and Ethan Page vs. Je’Von Evans. The show is also expected to begin with Oba Femi and features a Roman Reigns appearance, with RAW airing live from Las Vegas at 8 PM ET and follow-up coverage promised by Ringside News.
According to Bodyslam, Roman Reigns is slated to close the April 20 WWE RAW as the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion, signaling WWE’s WrestleMania fallout emphasis. The Las Vegas show (8 PM ET, at the T-Mobile Arena) will end with Reigns in the final segment, with a few unadvertised matches on the card and Ringside News providing live play-by-play coverage.
Triple H says a current WWE Raw star reminds him of a young John Cena, suggesting Cena-like potential and charisma in the up-and-coming talent.
According to Bodyslam.net, Lyra Valkyria is set to face Charlotte Flair on tonight’s WrestleMania go-home RAW, adding a high-profile matchup to a show WWE publicly promoted with only a few segments. The April 13, 2026 episode from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento will also feature Roman Reigns responding to CM Punk, Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi appearances, and appearances by GUNTHER and Seth Rollins, with the article noting a Netflix stream for the broadcast.
WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden delivered a fast-paced, surprise-filled night: Cody Rhodes opened the show to warn about Randy Orton, Stephanie McMahon popped up with a blunt warning, and Triple H asserted authority while Brock Lesnar was kept apart. Gunther made a dramatic return by attacking Seth Rollins, signaling a serious, built-for-Mania feud, and teasing a potential pairing with Heyman in the future. Roman Reigns was written off briefly after a table spot by CM Punk, giving Punk bragging rights ahead of the go-home Raw, while several WrestleMania bouts were announced, setting the stage for a stacked card. Overall, the episode delivered momentum, surprises, and clear Mania setup without slowing down.
WWE Raw’s Mar. 30 episode built Mania momentum around a heated Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar feud, crowned The Vision as new tag-team champions in a chaotic street-fight, and advanced multiple Mania matches and storylines with cameos and sharp promos, while mixing high-energy segments with a few storytelling missteps.
Bron Breakker has been confirmed backstage at WWE Raw at Madison Square Garden, fueling speculation of a comeback from hernia surgery as WWE weighs WrestleMania 42 plans. While an on-air appearance isn’t guaranteed, his presence backstage close to showtime suggests momentum toward a return.
Penta’s Intercontinental Championship open challenge on the March 30 Raw at Madison Square Garden was answered by Kofi Kingston, who publicly accepted the challenge and saw WWE repost the exchange; Kingston’s involvement could hint at a babyface turn, but he’s considered unlikely to win as Penta recently won the title from Dominik Mysterio and has an upcoming defense against El Hijo Del Vikingo in AAA on April 11.