Tonight’s WWE RAW Preview: Germany Hostility & LA Knight Watch
The road to the Royal Rumble accelerates in DĂĽsseldorf with a special start time, a heated dream match, and major return implications.
Monday Night RAW emanates live from the PSD Bank Dome in DĂĽsseldorf, Germany, marking the seventh week of the build to the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. With a special 2 PM ET start time on streaming, this international edition of the WWE RAW Preview promises a raucous atmosphere and potential major roster shifts.
Kickoff: The Era of “Rhiyo” Begins
Leading the card in our WWE RAW Preview is the confirmation that the newly crowned WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley, will open the broadcast. Last week, the powerhouse duo defeated Asuka and Kairi Sane to capture the gold, solidifying their dominance over the division.
Tonight, expect the champions to address the locker room. With the Kabuki Warriors likely seeking a rematch and other teams eyeing an opportunity to crash the celebration, this segment could quickly turn chaotic.
CM Punk & The “Not Ready” Rookie
Last week’s Season Premiere main event saw World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk silence the trash talk of Bron Breakker with a decisive GTS victory. Despite Breakker’s advantages in youth and athleticism, he was unable to dethrone the veteran.
Central to tonight’s WWE RAW Preview is the fallout from this match. We will hear from the champion, but the real question surrounds Breakker. Will the young powerhouse accept that he “isn’t ready” to be the face of WWE, or will his rage boil over? The involvement of Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Penta—who neutralized The Vision’s interference last week—suggests this war is far from over.
Grudge Match: Gunther vs. AJ Styles
In a match fit for any Premium Live Event, Gunther squares off against AJ Styles. The tension for this bout was set last week during a face-to-face confrontation where Styles slapped the “Ring General,” leaving Gunther seething in silence.
Tale of the Tape: Respect vs. Revenge
PWS Analysis: Gunther is competing on home soil in Germany. After being humiliated by Styles’ slap last week, expect the Ring General to look for more than just a pinfall—he will be looking to punish the Phenomenal One into submission.
Rumor Mill: Is The Megastar in Germany?
Perhaps the biggest scoop in this WWE RAW Preview involves one of the most intriguing matches on the card. The LWO’s Penta & Dragon Lee (w/ Rey Mysterio) are set to take on Austin Theory & Bronson Reed (w/ Paul Heyman). This bout stems directly from The Vision’s failed interference in last week’s title match.
However, the real story may be who is not announced. Rumors are swirling that LA Knight is in Germany. Knight has been out of action since being injured by The Vision last month. If he is indeed in the building, this tag team match provides the perfect opportunity for the “Megastar” to exact his revenge on Theory and Reed.
Women’s Division Chaos & Wildcards
The women’s division remains volatile following a chaotic Season Premiere:
- Raquel Rodriguez will address her brutal attack on Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. Is she demanding a title shot before the Rumble?
- Becky Lynch, the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion, awaits the fallout of her victory over Maxxine Dupri. Will “The Man” offer a rematch, or move on to new challengers?
- Liv Morgan returned successfully last week, but the involvement of Bayley and Roxanne Perez at ringside suggests a multi-layered feud is brewing.
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