WWE RAW after the Royal Rumble concluded with Roman Reigns officially picking CM Punk as his WrestleMania 42 opponent. Both the veteran stars were engaged in a heated promo battle, and after making his Mania decision, Roman walked out of the ring.
Additionally, the show featured several major developments on the road to WrestleMania 42. In this article, we will discuss five things WWE subtly told us on the red brand after Rumble PLE.
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#5. Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42
When Liv Morgan eliminated Raquel Rodriguez from the Women’s Rumble match, it sparked the discussion for a potential ‘Mania match between the Judgment Day members. However, Raquel failed to dethrone Stephanie Vaquer as Women’s World Champion on Monday Night RAW.
The distraction from Liv Morgan proved crucial, allowing Stephanie to retain the title. Post-match, she attacked the champion and held the title above her head.
This subtly confirms that WWE is planning for a singles match between them at this year’s Showcase of Immortals.
#4. Finn Balor vs CM Punk at Elimination Chamber 2026
An intense video package for Finn Balor aired on the red brand, in which the Prince confirmed his unfinished business with CM Punk. Later in the main event, when Punk confronted the OTC, he first sent a warning to Finn Balor.
As Elimination Chamber 2026 is the company’s next PLE, this development subtly suggests that a match between Punk and Balor is likely to take place in Chicago on February 28, 2026.
#3. Oba Femi is a heel on WWE RAW
Oba Femi made his presence felt on Monday Night RAW. The Nigerian star destroyed Erik and Ivar and demonstrated his power to the Red Brand. The actions of the former NXT Champion assert that he is a heel star on Adam Pearce‘s show.
Usually, heel stars only attack or assault superstars without any feud in the way, but Oba Femi did on the red brand.
#2. Austin Theory could be on Bron Breakker’s mystery attacker
The Monday Night Show kicked off with a banger opening when Bron Breakker destroyed the announcer’s table. Later, when Adam Pearce confronted the Vision, he pointed out that the last time a mystery man appeared in WWE, the person beneath that black-hooded figure was Austin Theory.
Soon, Bron turned his attention towards the A-Town Down star, and a tense moment was created within The Vision members. This implies that Theory could also be Bron Breakker’s mystery attacker, who might have attacked the new Big Dog at Seth Rollins’s command.
#1. The Bella Twins vs Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky at WrestleMania 42
After returning in the Women’s Royal Rumble match, Brie appeared on WWE RAW along with Nikki Bella. The Bella Twins issued their claim to become the Women’s Tag Team Champions.
The current title holders are Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. The Bella Twins segment on the red brand subtly confirms that a tag team title match between these two teams is expected to happen at this year’s Grandest Stage of Them All.
Edited by Angana Roy
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