Fightful Select‘s Corey Brennan has learned the planned rundown for tonight’s WWE Raw from the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. The show is shaping up to be one of the most consequential post-WrestleMania episodes in recent memory, with multiple Backlash matches being set and several significant storyline developments across both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Seth Rollins opens the show with a promo that will be interrupted by Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman — with Breakker issuing a challenge for a match at Backlash. The pairing of Heyman and Breakker is a significant development given Jordynne Grace’s recent comments about actively lobbying WWE writers to become the first Paul Heyman girl, and it is sure to generate immediate online reaction. IYO SKY is set to interrupt Becky Lynch’s promo before Asuka gets involved — leading to the Women’s Intercontinental Championship being put on the line with IYO SKY challenging Lynch for the title. Both IYO SKY vs. Asuka and Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker are set to be officially announced for Backlash as a result of the night’s events.
Full WWE Raw Laredo Planned Rundown Including Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu Stipulation and Oba Femi’s New Challenge
Stephanie Vaquer is set to be attacked backstage by The Judgment Day in what appears to be an opening salvo in a post-WrestleMania program. Rey Mysterio faces El Grande Americano — the Original El Grande Americano is set to get involved in the bout. LA Knight interrupts The Usos’ backstage promo. Joe Hendry’s official Raw debut concert is interrupted by Austin Theory and Logan Paul, with The Street Profits making the save. Oba Femi faces Grayson Waller and will announce the beginning of “The Oba Challenge” following the match. The Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu segment closes the show with the Backlash World Heavyweight Championship match being made official — with an additional stipulation attached.
Looking ahead, next week’s Raw is also stacked — Sol Ruca officially signs with the red brand, The Oba Challenge begins, Rusev and Ethan Page face Je’Von Evans and Penta, and Brie Bella and Paige are both set to appear. All plans are subject to change per Fightful Select.
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