May the 4th be with you! No, this week’s Raw probably won’t be overrun with Jedi, droids or Wookiees for “Star Wars” Day, but with both Randy Orton and Roman Reigns locked in attack formation as they pursue Seth Rollins’ WWE World Heavyweight Championship, we’re guaranteed some out-of-this-world action. You won’t need to use the Force to see what awaits on Monday night — just check out our Raw Five-Point Preview.
Thanks to WWE App voters (and Kane), Seth Rollins must now defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against both Randy Orton and Roman Reigns in a Triple Threat Match at WWE Payback —a bout that puts his WrestleMania-launched title reign in serious jeopardy.
Yet, will it be The Viper or The Big Dog who proves to be Rollins’ more dominant threat in the lead-up to that May 17 confrontation on the award-winning WWE Network? How will Reigns and Orton deal with each other as this crowded WWE World Heavyweight Title clash approaches?
Thursday night on SmackDown, WWE Director of Operations Kane denied Dean Ambrose victory against WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, and proceeded to join The Architect and J&J Security in assaulting The Lunatic Fringe after the bell. The attack was ultimately halted by Roman Reigns, who rushed to the aid of his brother against the Shield turncoat and his ruthless Authority associates.
Despite the assist from The Big Dog, Ambrose has no doubt been restless ever since that brawl on SmackDown, and likely has some plans to get even with The Authority on Raw. The WWE Universe won’t want to miss whatever the unstable Superstar does next.
Even though a grueling “I Quit” Match against Rusev awaits at WWE Payback, John Cena remains a fighting champion and is determined to offer open challenges for his United States Championship each week. Last Monday night, Heath Slater answered the call, and were it not for The Super Athlete savagely kicking the wannabe rocker off the stage, Slater would have gotten the biggest opportunity of his career.
As The Hero of the Russian Federation prepares to give The Champ his first “I Quit” Match defeat on May 17, Cena will no doubt continue to be a fighting champion. Who will rise to the challenge and face Cena for the star-spangled prize this week?
Twice last week, the sinister Bray Wyatt viciously assaulted Ryback, the latest target in The New Face of Fear’s macabre crusade. The attacks came after weeks of cryptic messages from Wyatt, hinting at the pitfalls of adoration and the futility of physical strength.
With The Eater of Worlds making clear his intention to dismantle The Big Guy, Ryback is now on the defensive — a rare predicament for the chiseled Superstar. Might we see Ryback retaliate against Wyatt on Raw?
It pains us to admit it, but Bad News Barrett’s new crown suits him. Tuesday night, live on the award-winning WWE Network, Barrett defeated Neville in the final round of the 2015 King of the Ring Tournament, earning an accolade shared by such ring greats as Bret Hart, Harley Race, Brock Lesnar and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
We haven’t heard from the new King of the Ring on WWE television since that momentous win. Is King Barrett preparing to make a royal decree? Will one of his foes get clobbered by a regal Bull Hammer? What other King of the Ring Tournament fallout can we expect? WWE’s “Game of Thrones” continues on Raw.
Don’t miss any of the action on Raw at 8/7 C on USA Network, and be sure to tune in to Raw Pre-Show at 7:30 ET on WWE Network.
I said after the goofiness and childish segments from last week that I won't be watching Raw this week. By the looks of it, I won't be missing anything.
The most recent Raw felt like the go-home Raw for Payback. Orton and Reigns in a tag team match, the only thing missing was Orton/Reigns hitting the opposite with their finishing move.
Interesting to see what they'll do with this Raw, since I can't expect anything exciting happening.
Month of May is when the product usually goes straight into the gutter. On top of that, Bulls are on tonight so I've got about 0 fucks to give about this Raw.
Some of the better Raws were when Orton and Rollins were first starting their feud, so the wrestlers involved doesn't mean the show will automatically suck.
I'm going to the show and even I don't have high expectations nor am I *that* excited. I can only hope it'll be more bearable live with the Montreal crowd.
Funny thing is i haven't even watched any raw since the night after mania. Been completely disinterested. Hopefully it's still really fun in person though
I'm dreading the start of RAW because I expect Stephanie to return. I went from loving her to cringing when she's on screen. Maybe she'll go return to being an enjoyable troll.
I may watch the Cavs/Bull game if RAW starts to bore me. I'm angry I missed Game 7 of Spurs/Clippers.
I'm dreading the start of RAW because I expect Stephanie to return. I went from loving her to cringing when she's on screen. Maybe she'll go return to being an enjoyable troll.
I may watch the Cavs/Bull game if RAW starts to bore me. I'm angry I missed Game 7 of Spurs/Clippers.
Barrett should dedicate a bullhammer to the new princess, Her Royal Highness Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge.
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