We’re four weeks away from WrestleMania 31, and emotions are running high throughout the WWE Universe. John Cena relentlessly pursues a rematch with United States Champion on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Bray Wyatt continues his quest to lure The Undertaker out of the darkness for a Show of Shows confrontation, and Seth Rollins attempts to coexist with The Authority’s prodigal son, Randy Orton, while waging a war of words with “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart.
This year’s Road to WrestleMania is already proving to be among the most chaotic in the storied history of The Showcase of the Immortals, but in many ways, we’re just getting started. What excitement awaits live on Raw? WWE.com has some ideas.
It was a heart-wrenching evening for legions of John Cena fans at WWE Fastlane, where Cenation bore witness as their indomitable hero fell victim to United States Champion Rusev’s excruciating Accolade and passed out. Still undefeated, The Super Athlete celebrated a defining victory over the fighting American who, the very next night, valiantly urged for a rematch against The Hero of the Russian Federation at WrestleMania 31. This request was denied.
As Cena has pointed out on several occasions, however, “Never Give Up” isn’t just a catchphrase on his T-shirts. On Raw, will Cena try to goad his unstoppable foe into a clash at The Show of Shows? If he’s unsuccessful in his mission, what awaits Cena at The Showcase of the Immortals?
It was far from a “Moment of Zen” Thursday night on “The Daily Show” when Seth Rollins appeared during the final segment of the Comedy Central series and delivered a face-to-face message to the Emmy Award-winning talk show host.
“Why don't you shut your mouth and bring it, pal?” Rollins asked a visibly shaken Stewart.” “How about you show up, this Monday night on Monday Night Raw?”
What will transpire when Stewart comes to Raw, where Rollins will no doubt be anxious to settle their rivalry once and for all?
After defeating Daniel Bryan at WWE Fastlane and earning the right to challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania, Roman Reigns has silenced many of his vocal critics — but not Paul Heyman. Last week on Raw, Heyman said in no uncertain terms that The Big Dog doesn’t have what it takes to dethrone The Beast Incarnate at The Show of Shows, claiming Reigns is “the right guy in the right place at the wrong time.”
Heyman’s words have only fueled Reigns’ desire to defeat Lesnar and capture sports-entertainment’s richest prize, but the No. 1 contender still must face his fair share of challenges — both physical and otherwise — before he battles The Beast in Santa Clara. What lies ahead for Reigns on Raw as he readies himself for the biggest match of his career?
Randy Orton doesn’t exactly play well with others, and even though the returning Viper has rejoined The Authority, his relationship with the rest of the group — especially Seth Rollins — is already tenuous at best.
Re-emerging in WWE with a vengeance at WWE Fastlane, Orton doled out vicious RKOs to J&J Security and Kane, with Big Show and Rollins avoiding the punishment. Even though he’s now seemingly on the same page as the rest of his Authority associates, that same savagery lurks just beneath The Viper’s veneer of compliance, as evidenced by his frustration-fueled RKO to Jamie Noble after last Monday’s main event.
Will we see WWE’s Apex Predator lash out against The Authority again this week, or will Triple H and Stephanie McMahon somehow force Orton to be a team player?
Poor Bad News Barrett. Even though he’s still the Intercontinental Champion after Dean Ambrose was disqualified at WWE Fastlane, his waist has been noticeably bare thanks to Dean Ambrose, who defiantly absconded with the title when the bout had ended.
After flaunting his stolen prize on Raw, Ambrose brought the Intercontinental Championship to SmackDown, where Daniel Bryan and R-Truth each got their mitts on the illustrious title before Ambrose got it back. Regardless of who’s physically holding the title, it will be Barrett who must defend it against multiple Superstars at WrestleMania 31 in a Ladder Match, as we learned last Thursday on Facebook. Will Barrett be able to hold his beloved championship again before it’s suspended high above the ring at The Showcase of the Immortals?
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For me it hasn't been credible since maybe 2004 when Orton was the champion. It's had a few credible feuds over it since then such as Mysterio/Jericho but it's really felt like garbage for most of the past 10 years.
So few good champions in recent years, sad really. I used to love that title.
Looking at this through my Bryan prism, If Bryan doesnt merit being mentioned in the preview save for him taking the belt from Barrett, if WWE doesnt care to hype that he doesnt have a match, then why should anyone care? He's the forgotten man, but I wouldnt be surprised if WWE has Roman face hug him when he appears before the crowd.
I understand all(well some) of the bile directed towards the IC title, but at least give credit to them for trying to turn it around. You think if they put the strap on bryan that they are going to job him out? seriously? they are putting main eventers in the mid card title scenes (secondary titles?) They are fucking trying to right a wrong, and I'm looking forward to this match because, well who doesn't love a ladder match man? lol.
All the behind the scenes stuff is more interesting than WM. Lesnar at UFC, AJ's Twitter spat with Stephanie, Rollins' personal problems, the law suit againt Punk and Cabana...
Are we experiencing wrestling or TMZ tabloid culture?
Who cares? Like you said, its more interesting than WM. If WWE was smart, they would adapt this kind of stuff. Then again, that would hinge on WWE being smart
Pretty much just looking forward to the crowd at this point and whatever they do with the IC title, since all my faves are seem to be involved in that.
Considering that they're in NJ, I feel like this may be the night that AJ returns. A Sheamus return seems plausible as well since Mania is 4 weeks away and they'd presumably want his match to have at least that long to build.
Well usually in years past the Raw previews around Mania time were exciting but fuck me I hate to sound so negative but it honestly doesn't even sound exciting whatsoever this year, wtf?
Should we expect Lesnar or Sting or any fucking star power at all?
And lucky it's in New Jersey that atleast adds something to it.
Looking forward to seeing the WWE World Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, Sting and the Undertaker all there to build up their respective matches. Oh wait a minute....
Yes, PLEASE! enaldo
Can't wait!
Ladder match should be great, let's see how the road for it until WM is built.
Will they add another few Wrestlers?
The way Ambrose sold the title via App/Exclusive/PreShow can't be outdone.
Jesus Christ, he has to win it, he deserves it, it's his title.
Also looking forward to a possible Slater/Bo Dallas return.
Like every monday for a good month now. :Korton
And I hope Swagger on Smackdown was not in the "Let's only remember it for 3 days."-categorie.
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