This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw is set to air live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC and it’s shaping up to be a big show. So far several matches have been announced for the show, but at least one of the red brand’s top stars will be absent.
Rhea Ripley was spotted in Brisbane, Australia over the weekend supporting her husband Buddy Matthews at AEW Grand Slam. Ahead of this week’s episode of Raw, Ripley confirmed that she’s currently enjoying her honeymoon with Buddy Matthews, which indicates that she won’t be appearing on the show this week.
Lilian Garcia also took to social media to announce that she will be filling in for Alicia Taylor tonight on Raw when she posted the following:
“Wellllll….because plans changed and I’m not able to be live with you guys this morning, here’s a run down for you this week to apply to your life.
Remember to make it a great week on purpose!!
And see you tonight on RAW. ”
WWE is currently focusing on the following points for this week’s show:
– Seth “Freakin” Rollins dukes it out with Finn Bálor for Elimination Chamber berth
– Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez vie for Elimination Chamber spot
– Penta takes on Pete Dunne
– Dakota Kai to battle Ivy Nile – Women’s Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contenders Match
– AJ Styles returns to the ring to battle “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio
– Bianca Belair and Naomi journey to Raw
– Sami Zayn is headed to Raw as his conflict heats up with best friend Kevin Owens