As the Road to WrestleMania inches closer to the finish line, WWE makes a stop at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
Here are the 5 matches (and 1 segment) announced for Raw, followed by our detailed preview of each one:
- CM Punk Returns
- Andrade vs. Ivar
- Ricochet vs. JD McDonagh
- Ivy Nile vs. Candice LeRae
- Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed
- Jey Uso vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Here's what you need to know heading into this week's WWE Raw:
CM Punk Returns
While he may not be able to compete at WrestleMania 40, CM Punk will make a special appearance on the penultimate WWE Raw on the Road To WrestleMania. Tonight will mark Punk's first appearance on the red brand since he revealed that he sustained a torn triceps during the 2024 Men's Royal Rumble match.
Tonight will also serve as Punk's official return to the city of Chicago, which, aside from being his hometown, holds an added significance given that his surprise return to WWE emanated from this very same venue.
What will "The Voice of the Voiceless" have to say?
Andrade vs. Ivar
At the 2024 Royal Rumble, Andre made his official return to WWE. As he continues to reacclimate himself with the WWE Raw roster, Andrade has been approached by Dominik Mysterio with the idea of potentially joining The Judgment Day stable.
Earning an entryway into this stable is no easy task, though. As such, Andrade will attempt to gain favor with the Judgment Day as he takes on Ivar on tonight's episode of Raw.
Ricochet vs. JD McDonagh
On last week's episode of WWE Raw, Ricochet earned a hard-fought victory against The Judgment Day's Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Mysterio's Judgment Day stablemate JD McDonagh attempted to blindside Ricochet with an attack from behind. Unfortunately for McDonagh, Ricochet's flexes kicked in relatively quickly, allowing him to duck under McDonagh, and eventually, escape him altogether. Now, the two will meet one-on-one inside the ring.
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Ivy Nile vs. Candice LeRae
After Candice LeRae launched several unkind remarks toward Maxxine Dupri, Indi Hartwell implored her tag team partner to issue an apology to Dupri. While it seemed like LeRae was headed down the course of making amends, she, instead, double-downed on her previous statements, telling Dupri she was "rotten" at wrestling.
Infuriated by LeRae's comments, Ivy Nile seized the opportunity to stand up for Dupri, and challenged her to pick on her instead. As such, LeRae and Nile will now settle their differences in the ring.
Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed
Sami Zayn has earned the right to challenge Gunther for Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40. Before he steps onto WWE's grandest stage, though, he must overcome a giant obstacle, literally.
Two weeks after eliminating "Big" Bronson Reed in a grueling gauntlet match, Sami Zayn is slated to face him again on this week's episode of WWE Raw. Will Zayn's wave of momentum continues its course, or will Bronson Reed come crashing through with a thunderous Tsunami?
Jey Uso vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
In less than two weeks, Jey Uso will face off with his own brother, Jimmy Uso, on "The Grandest Stage of Them All." Tonight, though, he is tasked with taking on the unpredictable Shinsuke Nakamura in what will be their first singles match since January 2021.
