WWE Raw went through a rare timespan where they had to deliver two back to back taped episodes. In general, airing live episodes is the most unique features of the flagship programming of the WWE. But Christmas and New Year’s Eve did not let it happen in the past couple of weeks. WWE superstars had time-offs during these days to spend holidays with their families. So the shows had to be aired in a delayed format.
That means the first live episode of WWE Raw will take place on January 7th i.e. next week. WWE is leaving no stones unturned to make this one a solid edition with multiple big things in-store. Three huge returns are official to take place on the show. Plus a championship match will take place alongside a first-ever talk-show. WWE Raw women’s champion Ronda Rousey will be the first guest in it.
Here’s the rundown of the attractions for the next episode of WWE Raw,
-John Cena returns to RAW
-WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar returns to RAW.
-The number one contender for the Universal Championship, Braun Strowman returns.
-Alexa Bliss will debut a new “Moment of Bliss” talk-show segment. Ronda Rousey will be the first guest.
-Chad Gable and Bobby Roode will defend the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships against The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson)
John Cena is back on the WWE shows from December 26th onwards. He will be present on Smackdown Live during the first episode of 2019. Vince McMahon has already confirmed his appearance on WWE Raw on the New Year. So WWE has finally officially advertised for the January 7th episode. It will take place at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.
Brock Lesnar’s earning from each WWE appearances
Brock Lesnar will also make his first appearance since Survivor Series. Earlier reports claimed that he may not be back until Royal Rumble gets closer. Thankfully, he is resurfacing on WWE Raw, two weeks earlier. This might help to pull on the viewership and TV ratings. The audience will anticipate a big confrontation between him and Braun Strowman.
Also, Alexa Bliss makes her comeback in a non-wrestling capacity. Her huge fan base was unhappy after getting to feel the presence of Little Miss Bliss for a couple of weeks. They will be assured that it will finally happen via a talk-show. Hopefully, she will also be ready to return to in-ring competition in time for Royal Rumble.
