WWE Raw Preview: John Cena’s Final MSG Appearance, GUNTHER Returns

All good things must come to an end. A week after winning the Men’s Intercontinental Championship for the first time in his career, John Cena returns to MSG to say good-bye to Monday Night Raw.

Raw will go live at 8 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The “Greatest of All-Time” will be kicking off the show on Netflix. Moreover, John Cena has heavily indicated that he’s in the Big Apple for one last fight on a Monday night.

The 17-time World Champion will have just two appearances left in his Hall of Fame career after tonight. His final match is set to take place at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13 in the Nation’s Capital.

The ‘Last Time is Now’ Tournament Continues

The tournament to determine his final opponent will continue on Raw with two more opening round match-ups. It will be former World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER taking on NXT’s Je’Von Evans, and Solo Sikoa will face off against a mystery opponent.

Solo Sikoa owns one of the most dominant victories over John Cena in his career, defeating him at Crown Jewel 2023. As seen on Friday’s SmackDown with the return of Zack Ryder, Solo’s opponent could be anyone.

Title Match and Nikki Bella Speaks

Maxxine Dupri has one more opportunity to capture the Women’s Intercontinental Championship when she takes on Becky Lynch. Dupri already owns two victories over Lynch, one via count-out and the other by disqualification. She’ll have to pin or submit “The Man” to win her first singles title.

WWE fans will also hear from Nikki Bella. The WWE Hall of Famer blindsided Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer last week, and Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has promised that Nikki will explain her actions.

The push toward Survivor Series: WarGames will also continue, with World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, Jey Uso, Rhea Ripley, and IYO SKY all expected to be at the Garden.

How to Watch WWE Raw Tonight:

  • Streaming: Netflix is the exclusive home to WWE Raw

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

  • Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

WWE Raw Card:

  • Men’s Intercontinental Champion John Cena makes his final appearance ever on Monday Night Raw

  • Becky Lynch (c) vs. Maxxine Dupri for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship

  • The ‘Last Time is Now’ Opening Round Match: GUNTHER vs. Je’Von Evans

  • The ‘Last Time is Now’ Opening Round Match: Solo Sikoa vs. Mystery Opponent

  • Nikki Bella explains why she attacked Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer

Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens is a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, where he covers the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his main focus is reporting on day-to-day wrestling news, with a special emphasis on covering WWE and AEW. Having covered the industry since 2013, Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of pro wrestling. His work involves more than just standard news updates; he also serves as a beat writer, providing in-depth and ongoing coverage of wrestling companies and its storylines. His skill set includes providing detailed play-by-play coverage for major events, ensuring fans who can't watch live still get a feel for the action. He also handles transcription, accurately converting interviews and media scrums for readers. As a dedicated reporter, Andrew frequently attends major wrestling events to cover them live, including WWE's Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, as well as AEW Dynamite. You can get in touch with Andrew for news tips or correspondence by emailing him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.

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