WWE fans barely had time to breathe after Elimination Chamber, and now the road to WrestleMania 42 is moving at full speed. The next big stop is Indianapolis, where Monday Night Raw will take place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 2. With major returns, title matches and heated rivalries, this episode is shaping up to be one of the most important shows before WrestleMania.
Roman Reigns Returns to WWE Raw
Roman Reigns is officially returning to Raw this week. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce confirmed the news on social media, creating huge excitement among fans.
Reigns was not happy about what happened at WWE Elimination Chamber. CM Punk defeated Finn Balor in a big match, and Reigns clearly has something to say about it.
With both Punk and Reigns scheduled to be in the same building, fans can expect serious tension. A face-to-face segment between these two top stars could set the direction for WrestleMania 42.
AJ Lee Begins a New Championship Era
Another big highlight is the appearance of the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion, AJ Lee. She defeated Becky Lynch at Elimination Chamber to win singles gold for the first time in more than 10 years.
This victory marks a fresh chapter in AJ Lee’s career. Now, she may focus on building momentum toward her first WrestleMania match since 2015. Fans are curious to see who steps up to challenge her next.
Intercontinental Championship Match: Dominik vs Penta
The Men’s Intercontinental Championship will also be defended. Dominik Mysterio will put his title on the line against Penta.
Dominik won the championship back from John Cena at Survivor Series: WarGames last November. Since then, he has proudly carried the title.
Penta earned his opportunity by defeating El Grande Americano in a No. 1 Contender’s Match. Interestingly, this is his sixth attempt at winning the Intercontinental Championship. He will be hoping that this time, luck is finally on his side.
Here’s a quick look at the match:
| Champion | Challenger | Stipulation |
|---|---|---|
| Dominik Mysterio (c) | Penta | Intercontinental Championship |
Gunther vs Dragon Lee: Revenge on the Line
Gunther is also returning to in-ring action. He will face Dragon Lee in what promises to be a hard-hitting match.
Dragon Lee wants revenge after Gunther forced his former tag team partner, AJ Styles, into early retirement at the Royal Rumble. Lee has shown no fear while confronting the powerful Ring General, but defeating Gunther is never easy.
This match could seriously impact the title picture heading into WrestleMania.
Seth Rollins’ Status Update
Seth Rollins shocked fans at Elimination Chamber when he attacked Logan Paul during the main event.
Rollins had been out due to shoulder surgery last fall. Now, the big question is whether he has been medically cleared to compete.
Adam Pearce has announced that he will address Rollins’ return live on the show. This update could play a major role in shaping upcoming WrestleMania matches.
Other Stars Advertised for Raw
Apart from the major names already announced, several top superstars are also being advertised locally for the show:
- Becky Lynch
- LA Knight
- Women’s Elimination Chamber winner Rhea Ripley
With so many big names in one place, this episode of Raw feels like a mini pay-per-view.
Confirmed Match Card for March 2 WWE Raw
Here is the officially announced lineup so far:
- Roman Reigns and CM Punk will both appear
- Adam Pearce will address Seth Rollins’ return
- AJ Lee will appear as Women’s Intercontinental Champion
- Dominik Mysterio (c) vs Penta – Intercontinental Championship
- Gunther vs Dragon Lee
