WWE Raw SCOOPS THREAD (Patreon)
Content
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
Pre-Show Notes
Chelsea Green is not expected at the show as she's in the UK doing promotion.
The Fightful Awards are planned for 6 PM ET on Sunday, January 19.
WWE sources internally denied that WWE Backlash was set for Mexico
WWE sources claimed Penta's merch going up early was a "happy accident"
Rundown
CM Punk promo
Chad Gable match
Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser
Gunther promo
IC Title Finals: Dakota Kai vs. Lyra Valkyria
SPOILER MATCH
Rhea Ripley promo
Street Fight: Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor
Backstage News
WWE Main Event: Pure Fusion Collective vs. Kayden & Katana
WWE Main Event: Joaquin Wilde
Daphanie LaShaunn is set to referee the IC Title Match
Post Show Dark Match: LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Post Show Dark Match: Bayley vs. Nia Jax
SPOILERS
In the worst kept secret, Penta is expected for this show.
Chad Gable's opponent is listed as ??? internally
There are not producers listed for CM Punk and GUNTHER's promos
There is a producer listed for Rhea Ripley's promo
Each match but Chad Gable's is scheduled for two segments
SPOILER MATCH: Sami Zayn vs. The Miz