There will be some dark matches that will air just for the live crowd at the Manhattan Center. Also, there is an ICOPRO banner in the building. Yes, long-time fans will remember that ICOPRO commercials aired during the early years of Raw. Fans at the Manhattan Center will be able to watch live screens so they can keep up with what is happening at the Barclays Center.
Enzo Amore is in New York City but, obviously, he will not be featured on the show since he has been suspended following the recent rape allegation. If you missed it, click here to read the story.
Here are some late notes ahead of tonight’s Raw 25th anniversary show:
Scott Hall has been posting photos from the Manhattan Center. Here is a video look at the setup from the Manhattan Center:
Bayley and Trish Stratus met up backstage:
Guess what time it is guys? Apparently IT’S TIME TO ROCK AND ROLL because look who’s backstage at #RAW25!!! @trishstratuscom pic.twitter.com/eZXJ8t6KH1
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) January 22, 2018
Based on a tweet sent out by Jason Jordan, it looks like Christian will be hosting a Peep Show segment with Jordan and Seth Rollins.
TONIGHT is #Raw25 and I’m one half of the #Raw Tag Team Champions! This is a big night for my partner and for @WWE and I’m gonna celebrate on an episode of @Christian4Peeps #PeepShow! pic.twitter.com/RV3pzVAEKq
— Jason Jordan (@JasonJordanJJ) January 22, 2018
Several WWE Superstars were at the at the NY Stock Exchange earlier today. WWE has been doing tons of media to hype tonight’s show.
A busy day in NYC and we’re just getting started. Thanks to @NYSE and my new buddy Abraham.
Time to go to work, representing the #Bloodline at #Raw25. #THEChamp #WitnessMe pic.twitter.com/8x2XfEFJNJ
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) January 22, 2018
Vince McMahon commented on tonight’s ‘Raw 25’ show and said included the opening that will kick off the show:
Proud to bring smiles to faces every Monday night for the past 25 years. Here’s to the next 25 and beyond! #Raw25 pic.twitter.com/WbJobekkL5
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) January 22, 2018
As noted earlier, The Miz will be challenging Roman Reigns for the Intercontinental Championship.
Check out some of the trending wrestling news stories below:
- Carmella seems to confirm breakup with Big Cass
- Three more top stars at Impact Wrestling could be leaving soon
- Former WWE Champion confirms that he has been invited to Raw 25th anniversary show
- A WWE return for Neville might be his best option right now
- Another former WWE Superstar confirmed for the Raw 25th anniversary show
