WWE Raw comes to Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas, tonight, headlined by Roman Reigns delivering his answer to Jacob Fatu’s World Heavyweight Championship challenge for Backlash.
Fatu issued the challenge on last week’s Raw, and the two came face to face in a tense confrontation with The Usos also involved. Reigns referred to Fatu as his “little cousin” during the exchange, setting up tonight’s response. Seth Rollins will open the broadcast before Reigns makes his decision later in the show.
Joe Hendry makes his official Raw debut tonight, following his formal introduction to the brand last week when Michael Cole announced him as part of the roster. Hendry will perform his first Raw concert as a full member of the red brand, building on the momentum he generated during his NXT run that included a 60-day NXT Championship reign before losing the title to Tony D’Angelo at Stand and Deliver.
Becky Lynch also returns to Raw as the newly crowned Women’s Intercontinental Champion after defeating AJ Lee at WrestleMania 42 night one to reclaim the title. CM Punk, Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley, and Logan Paul are all also announced to appear.Also on the card, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria face Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez.
WWE Raw — Monday, April 27
- Seth Rollins kicks off the show
- Roman Reigns confronts Jacob Fatu and gives his Backlash answer
- Joe Hendry concert
- Becky Lynch appearance
- CM Punk, Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley and Logan Paul appearances
- Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez
How to Watch
- Network: Netflix internationally, ESPN app in the United States
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Sames Auto Arena, Laredo, Texas
