Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez brought up recent changes to the WrestleMania 39 card on Wrestling Observer Radio.
On Saturday night’s show, Meltzer asked Alvarez if he thought the Brock Lesnar/Omos match proposed on Monday’s Raw was a sign that Vince McMahon had influence in WWE creative. Alvarez thought it may be a sign that McMahon may be giving suggestions, that match being one of them.
“I can’t say that was due to Vince,” Meltzer said. “But I can say…that was a change. They actually planned out most of this card further in advance than usual, which is to Paul Levesque’s credit probably. “
“There’s been many changes since October also,” Meltzer added. “I can’t say the day the Lesnar match changed, and it may change on Monday too, I’m not sure if it’s a swerve. I know there were changes in the card in the last week or so.”
On Monday’s Raw, MVP said that Omos was issuing a challenge to Lesnar, and invited Lesnar to this coming Monday’s show to accept Omos’ challenge for WrestleMania 39.
Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez brought up recent changes to the WrestleMania 39 card on Wrestling Observer Radio.
On Saturday night’s show, Meltzer asked Alvarez if he thought the Brock Lesnar/Omos match proposed on Monday’s Raw was a sign that Vince McMahon had influence in WWE creative again. Alvarez thought it may be a sign that McMahon may be giving suggestions, that match being one of them.
“I can’t say that was due to Vince,” Meltzer said. “But I can say…that was a change. They actually planned out most of this card further in advance than usual, which is to Paul Levesque’s credit probably. “
“There’s been many changes since October also,” Meltzer added. “I can’t say the day the Lesnar match changed, and it may change on Monday too, I’m not sure if it’s a swerve. I know there were changes in the card in the last week or so.”
On Monday’s Raw, MVP said that Omos was issuing a challenge to Lesnar, and invited Lesnar to this coming Monday’s show to accept Omos’ challenge for WrestleMania 39.
Omos has challenged Brock Lesnar to a match for WrestleMania.
On Monday’s Raw, MVP called Brock Lesnar a coward for getting himself DQ’d at Elimination Chamber, saying he knew that he couldn’t escape Bobby Lashley’s Hurt Lock. MVP said that Omos was issuing a challenge to face Lesnar at WrestleMania, and invited Lesnar to show up on next week’s Raw in Grand Rapids, Michigan to accept.
After the disqualification on Saturday’s show, Lesnar continued to assault Lashley, eventually putting him through a table. The two first started their feud last fall, facing off at Crown Jewel with Lesnar winning. After Lashley eliminated Lesnar at the Royal Rumble, a second match was eventually agreed to for Elimination Chamber.
On Friday’s SmackDown, Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy appeared in the ring and took out Hit Row, who were performing a song. Wyatt used the segment to challenge the winner of the Lashley-Lesnar match at Elimination Chamber.
WrestleMania 39 will take place in Los Angeles on April 1 and 2.
Omos was the latest to qualify for the WWE Royal Rumble on Raw.
Monday’s show saw the return of Omos, who quickly defeated Elias. He had not been seen on television since losing to Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel back on November 5.
Earlier in the show, MVP confronted Elias backstage, with MVP seemingly refering to himself as the 2023 Royal Rumble winner. When it was time for the match, MVP came out in his suit and said while the Royal Rumble winner would be defeating Elias tonight, he wasn’t talking about himself. Instead Omos came out and won the match.
Akira Tozawa later attempted to declare himself for the Royal Rumble match. However, WWE official Adam Pearce said he would have to earn it. Tozawa ended up losing to Bronson Reed.
Here is the updated card for this year’s Royal Rumble at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas:
WWE Royal Rumble, Saturday, January 28, 8 p.m. Eastern time on Peacock and WWE Network —
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Kevin Owens
Raw Women’s title: Bianca Belair defends against Alexa Bliss
Mountain Dew Pitch Black match: Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight
During Monday’s Raw, MVP cut a promo putting over Strowman, but ultimately said Strowman wasn’t comparable to Omos. MVP said they would be at SmackDown this Friday, and Omos would look down on Strowman because he fears no man. He ended the promo by saying that monsters aren’t real, but giants were.
In recent weeks, Omos and MVP have expressed interest in Strowman, watching Strowman backstage during his matches. On this past Friday’s SmackDown, Omos and MVP appeared in the crowd as Strowman faced two competitors in a squash match. After Strowman won, MVP cut a promo praising Strowman, but said that he looked normal next to Omos. MVP finished his promo by saying that some monsters stay in the shadows.
Here is the lineup for Friday’s SmackDown:
Logan Paul returns
WWE Women’s Tag Team titles: Damage CTRL defends against Raquel Rodriguez and Shotzi
Two new matches have been added to WWE Hell in a Cell on June 5.
Ezekiel will face Kevin Owens, and Omos & MVP will face Bobby Lashley in a handicap match following the events of tonight’s Raw.
Lashley issued a challenge to MVP on tonight’s show, saying that whoever won their match would get to name the stipulation for Hell in a Cell. MVP agreed to the match, which took place later. MVP ended up winning the match by countout after Omos attempted to attack Lashley, who got the better of Omos but was still counted out.
It was later announced on Raw Talk that MVP has chosen a handicap match as the stipulation for the Hell in the Cell bout.
Ezekiel wrestled Chad Gable on tonight’s show, with Owens being sent to the back after he attempted to interfere. The distraction allowed Ezekiel to roll up Gable for the victory, escaping through the crowd before Owens, Gable, or Otis could get to him. Owens then said he wanted a match at Hell in a Cell in Chicago, with Ezekiel accepting.
Here is the current card for Hell in a Cell, which takes place on June 5:
Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell match
Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women’s Championship
Bobby Lashley’s “All Mighty Challenge” to MVP and Omos is scheduled for next week’s Raw.
Prior to tonight’s main event, announcers promoted an “All Mighty Challenge” for next week’s show. There were no further details other than the challenge would be for both Omos and MVP.
Tonight’s Raw opened with Lashley facing Omos in a steel cage. The finish came when Omos threw Lashley into the steel cage, with the cage wall breaking and falling to the floor with Lashley on top. This allowed Lashley to easily reach the floor, giving him the win.
Omos and Lashley have been feuding since WrestleMania 38, with Lashley getting the initial win. After MVP turned on Lashley and joined forces with Omos, the two faced off again at WrestleMania Backlash on May 8, this time with Omos getting the win. This led to Lashley challenging Omos to a cage match.
Next week’s Raw will take place at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.
Date: May 16, 2022 Location: Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA
Show Recap —
There was a lengthy video package hyping Bobby Lashley vs. Omos. The announcers stood beside the ring to plug the match, run down tonight’s show and plug the tag title unification match on this Friday’s Smackdown. There was also a literal countdown (down to the second) to when Cody Rhodes will appear tonight, roughly two hours from now.
Omos entered with MVP who cut a promo on Lashley. MVP said we are living in the age of the Nigerian Giant Omos and he would brutalize Lashley.
Cedric Alexander attacked Lashley from behind during his entrance and Omos joined in. Lashley fought back and they had to be separated by a million officials. The fans chanted for Lashley as he entered the ring and awaited Omos. Commercial break.
Steel Cage Match: Bobby Lashley defeated Omos (w/MVP) (7:33)
MVP managed to hit Lashley with his cane through an opening in the cage a couple of times early in the match. He tried it again later but Lashley grabbed his arm through the opening and yanked him into the cage. Lashley immediately speared Omos for a close nearfall three minutes into the match.
Alexander ran back down and climbed to the top of the cage but Lashley slammed him off the top into the ring. Lashley tried a high cross but Omos caught him and chucked him into the side of the cage.
Omos slammed Lashley into the other side of the cage and the panel broke (like the Paul Wight/Steve Austin spot). Lashley fell through the cage, crawled to his feet and was declared the winner because he technically escaped the cage. Lashley was perfectly content to win this way.
The crowd was into Lashley and they popped for the finish.
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Mustafa Ali and Theory entered for a match. Before that could happen, Theory grabbed a mic. He wondered why Mustafa Ali thought he deserved this match. He said they needed a special referee to call this one down the middle: The Miz.
Theory didn’t think it was fair that Ali was getting a match against the US champ after losing last week so he got Ali a separate match to prove himself first. His opponent was Veer Mahaan.
Veer Mahaan defeated Mustafa Ali [special referee: The Miz] (2:49)
Ali fought back despite a blatant trip by Theory from outside the ring. Ali went for a dive but Miz stood in his way. When Miz finally moved, Mahaan turned Ali inside out with the million-dollar clothesline. Veer put him in the Cervical Clutch for the submission win.
Mahaan put the hold on again after the match while Theory and Miz took a selfie with him.
As Mahaan cleared the announce table, Rey and Dominik Mysterio entered to their music. They knocked Mahaan off the apron but Mahaan caught Dominik who tried a high cross. Rey then brought Mahaan down with a seated senton. The Mysterios posed in the ring as Mahaan looked on in frustration.
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At the beginning of the show, they announced a 6-pack challenge to determine Bianca Belair’s next title challenger (with Asuka, Becky Lynch, Naomi, Sasha Banks, Nikki ASH, and Doudrop).
About 40 minutes into the show, Becky Lynch approached Adam Pearce. She claimed she saw Naomi and Banks leave the building with their bags and therefore the six-pack challenge shouldn’t happen. She wanted to be named number one contender by default because she never received a title rematch.
Pearce told her that she would face Asuka in the main event and the winner would be the number one contender.
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Raw Tag Team Champion Riddle defeated Smackdown Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso (w/Jey Uso) (10:55)
Jimmy drove Riddle into the steel steps before a break.
[SECOND HOUR]
Riddle fought back with a Pelé kick, running forearms, and exploder suplex but Jimmy got his knees up on a dive. Jimmy followed with a pop-up Samoan Drop for a nearfall. Jimmy blocked an RKO attempt off the top before Riddle got his knees up on a splash.
Jimmy distracted the referee which allowed Jey to knock Riddle off the top. Jey tried to assist Jimmy in making the cover but the referee caught him and tossed him from ringside. Riddle then rolled up Jimmy for the pinfall win.
(I believeCorey Graves said Randy Orton wasn’t there tonight because of a family commitment.)
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Earlier today, Liv Morgan told Kevin Patrick that Rhea Ripley wasn’t going to get away with what she did because Morgan never gives up on a fight. Angel and Humberto jumped in. They wanted to feature her on the kiss cam. AJ Styles and Finn Bálor jumped in next. Styles called them creepy and told them to leave. Styles and Bálor asked Morgan to join them at ringside tonight. She seemed unsure and said she’d think about it.
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The Judgment Day segment
Edge sat on his throne with Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest standing by his side. Priest told us that all our favourites would receive punishment. Ripley said, “I will not be the figure of my mistakes, there is nothing holding me back. Now, it’s time for complete and utter eradication.”
Edge sees that the fans are angry and he can understand why considering the state of the world. He advised everyone to stop being sheep. We’ve already seen what they can do to the likes of Morgan, Styles and Bálor. He basically said anyone could join them and offered an opening to the aforementioned trio (specifically focusing on Styles).
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(Graves reiterated that Banks and Naomi left the arena and called it unprofessional. He acknowledged that there could be more going on.)
AJ Styles & Finn Bálor (w/Liv Morgan) defeated Los Lotharios (9:19)
Angel and Humberto controlled through a break and Bálor made a hot tag after they returned. Bálor went for a shotgun dropkick but Angel caught him with a superkick. Humberto tried something off the top but Bálor got his legs up and Humberto took a great bump.
Styles took out Angel with a Phenomenal forearm while Bálor hit Humberto with a Coup de Grace for the pinfall win. Morgan did the too sweet thing with Bálor and Styles after the match.
Bálor and Styles work well as a team, obviously. The crowd was into them.
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Chad Gable (and Otis) approached Kevin Owens with the results of the DNA test. They compared the DNA from Ezekiel’s red cup to DNA from Elias’ old guitar. Owens was getting impatient as Gable explained the process so he grabbed the envelope. The test results were inconclusive because the sample was contaminated by barbecue sauce.
Otis theorized that Elias must’ve eaten some pulled pork and smoked ribs. Owens screamed at him. He also yelled at Gable for screwing this up because he’s supposed to be the smartest man in the world. Gable said he beat the truth out of Elias tonight. Owens told him to go do that. (Owens and Gable continue to be great together.)
(Owens wore a “Sami Zayn forever” t-shirt.)
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Alexa Bliss defeated Sonya Deville (4:00)
Bliss has new music.
Deville had control of the match and decided to untie the turnbuckle cover. The ref caught her and started tying it back up as Deville hit a spinebuster. She made a cover but the ref wasn’t paying attention. He finally made the cover but Bliss kicked out and followed with a DDT for the pinfall win.
Deville slapped the ref post-match.
[THIRD HOUR]
Cody Rhodes promo
Rhodes entered to a strong reaction.
Rhodes said he was told that Seth Rollins wasn’t here tonight but hoped that he was listening. Rhodes tried to move forward last week but Rollins dumped gasoline on the flame and stomped his head into the table. Rollins told Rhodes that he would never take anything away from him again.
Rhodes wondered what he took from Rollins. Rhodes beat him twice but he didn’t cross any personal lines. Rhodes accused Rollins of being stuck in a purgatory of his own creation and Rollins was trying to pull him into it.
Rhodes recalled Rollins debuting in 2012 with the Shield and Rhodes was among a few of the bitter boys in the back. Rollins was tag champ within months and shattered the glass ceiling soon after. Rhodes’ story was much different. He painted his face with a smile while he was dead inside. But he endured.
Rhodes knew he would never be the American Dream, “so why not embrace the nightmare.” Rhodes said Rollins was embarrassed over two losses but that wouldn’t overcome his own desire to reach the top. Rhodes would not be denied his second chance because Rollins would have to kill him. “And I’m going to give him the chance.”
Rhodes challenged Rollins to a rematch inside Hell in a Cell. The crowd cheered.
Rollins’ laugh could be heard through the speakers and he suddenly appeared on the screen. Rollins said it wasn’t enough for Rhodes to steal his spotlight at WrestleMania or for him to cheat at Backlash. Rollins said Rhodes must be stupid to challenge him to a HIAC match because anyone who has entered the cell with him has changed forever.
Rollins threatened to expose Rhodes for the fraud that he was. Rollins accepted. Rhodes responded, “I’ll see you in hell.”
(The match was made official after a break.)
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Sarah Schreiber interviewed Asuka. Asuka again mocked Becky Lynch by calling her a baby and said she’d give her something to cry about.
(Graves again stated that Banks and Naomi unprofessionally left the arena.)
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Owens joined commentary and he was great. They showed the picture you may have seen online of Ezekiel and Elias standing together. Owens called it an obvious photoshop from when Elias was at a concert. He also mentioned that he met Elias’ parents when they all lived close together in Orlando and they never mentioned having another kid.
Ezekiel defeated Chad Gable (w/Otis) (11:01)
Ezekiel was on offense when Otis levelled him outside the ring as Gable distracted the ref. Elias made his comeback shortly after the break and hit a lifting knee strike for two. Gable followed with a moonsault for two. Elias hit a Stinger splash before knocking Otis off the apron. Gable tried a cradle but Ezekiel countered into a cradle of his own for the pinfall win.
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There was a backstage segment with Tamina, Truth, Akira Tozawa, Dana Brooke and Carmella. Some stuff happened before Brooke bumped into Carmella. They argued and Brooke told Carmella that she hasn’t been relevant since the chinless guy (James Ellsworth) worked there. Brooke ran off because Truth was chasing her.
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Lacey Evans promo
Lacy Evans entered and was introduced to the crowd as a “mother, wife, daughter, United States marine, and WWE superstar.” She mentioned how much she loved the servicemen and servicewomen of the United States and implored the crowd to give them an ovation. The crowd chanted “USA.”
Evans said finding the courage to fight and change the circumstances of your life was hard, but we had what it took to do so. She was ready to show everyone, especially her girls, that you can break the cycle. We have what it takes to make it.
Evans ended with: “I may not be better than any of these other WWE superstars in the Raw women’s locker room, but they damn sure are no better than me.”
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In a smoky hallway in the back, Riddle warned the Usos that RK-Bro 4:20 would smoke their asses. Elsewhere, the Usos said they’d have all the gold come Friday.
The Lashley/Omos feud isn’t over because Lashley has some sort of challenge set for Omos next week.
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10:40pm: Bianca Belair enters. Commercial break. 10:45pm: Recap of Lashley winning the cage match. 10:47pm: Asuka enters. Lynch enters. 10:49pm: Match begins. 10:50pm: Commercial break.
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Asuka defeated Becky Lynch (9:56)
They went to break a minute into the match and came back with about six minutes left in the show.
They exchanged cradles before Asuka kicked Lynch in the head. Asuka followed up with a few more kicks, a German suplex and a sliding knee for two. Asuka reversed a Man-handle Slam into an arm drag but Lynch caught her in between the ropes and hit a diving leg drop for two.
After a few more counters and cradles, Asuka caught Lynch in an Asuka Lock. Lynch flipped over into a cover for two. Another counter sequence led to Asuka applying an armbar but Lynch got a rope break.
Lynch rolled outside and dared Belair to hit her (trying to get Asuka disqualified) but Belair didn’t bite. Asuka went outside but Lynch pushed her into Belair.
Belair jumped on the apron and Lynch used the distraction to grab Asuka’s umbrella. Lynch tried to hit Asuka with it but Asuka sprayed mist in her face and followed with a kick to the head for the pinfall win. Asuka is the number one contender. Lynch was freaking out after the match.
Good match, even with the time they got, and I liked the finish.
A steel cage match has been announced for next week’s WWE Raw episode.
Bobby Lashley will face Omos in a cage match. Lashley issued the challenge to Omos in a backstage promo on this week’s Raw, and the match was made official later in the show.
Omos defeated Lashley at Sunday’s WrestleMania Backlash event in a rematch from their WrestleMania 38 bout, which Lashley won.
On the Raw after WrestleMania, Lashley’s manager MVP turned on him and aligned himself with Omos.
Omos made his WWE in-ring debut at WrestleMania 37 in 2021, teaming with AJ Styles to capture the Raw Tag Team titles from Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day.
Lashley vs. Omos is the only match announced for next week’s Raw to this point. The Monday, May 16 episode will air live from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.
Omos has issued a challenge to Bobby Lashley for a rematch at WrestleMania Backlash next month.
During tonight’s Raw, MVP told Lashley that the arm wrestling match tonight wasn’t about brawn, but brain, and Lashley being laid out proved tonight that Lashley was nothing without MVP. Omos then issued a challenge for WrestleMania Backlash on May 8.
The two previously met at WrestleMania 38, with Lashley defeating Omos. The following night on Raw, MVP turned against longtime associate Lashley and aligned himself with Omos.
Earlier in the show, Lashley and Omos competed in an arm wrestling challenge. Lashley won the contest, but a distraction by MVP allowed Omos to attack Lashley with the table, leaving he and MVP standing tall.
Here is the card so far for WrestleMania Backlash, which will take place at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island:
Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey in an I Quit match for the SmackDown Women’s title
Omos vs. Bobby Lashley
Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins
RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Riddle) vs. The Usos for the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team titles
A Women’s Championship match and an arm wrestling challenge have been announced for next week’s WWE Raw.
In her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, Bianca Belair will defend the Raw Women’s Championship against Sonya Deville.
In her storyline role as a WWE official, Deville announced herself as Belair’s next challenger on last week’s Raw. On this week’s episode, Belair said that she wanted the match right away. Instead, Deville said that she would take the title from Belair in her hometown on next week’s show. Belair was fined $1 in storyline by Adam Pearce for putting her hands on Deville after threatening to hit her with the KOD finisher on Raw.
Also announced for next week, Bobby Lashley will face Omos in an arm wrestling challenge.
Lashley defeated Omos at WrestleMania 38. On the Raw after WrestleMania, Omos aligned with Lashley’s former manager MVP.
Here is the announced lineup for next week:
WWE Raw, Monday, April 25 —
Raw Women’s Championship: Bianca Belair (c) vs. Sonya Deville
MVP turned on longtime associate Bobby Lashley tonight on Raw, aligning himself with Omos.
On tonight’s Raw, Bobby Lashley was in the ring talking about how hard it was to defeat Omos, saying at one point in the match he had nearly given up. Omos came out and demanded a rematch. As the two stared down one another, MVP jumped Lashley from behind, with the two beating down Lashley. The segment ended after Omos threw Lashley down with a tree slam.
Lashley and Omos faced off at WrestleMania 38 after Lashley made his return from injury earlier that week on Raw, challenging Omos. Lashley was able to score the victory after hitting a spear to the back, then to the front of Omos.
The relationship between MVP and Lashley dates back to 2020, when Lashley chose MVP over his (in storyline) wife Lana, blaming her for a loss. His association with MVP eventually led to Lashley winning the WWE Championship on two occasions.
A match between Bobby Lashley and Omos was made official tonight on Raw.
After defeating the Viking Raiders by countout, Omos was asked by an interviewer who would be able to challenge him. Omos said no one. This brought out a returning Bobby Lashley, and the two had a confrontation. Omos initially had the upper hand over Lashley, but a shoulder block by Lashley took Omos down to the mat. Omos bailed out of the ring and headed to the back as the segment ended.
It was later confirmed that the match would take place on WrestleMania Sunday, April 3.
Lashley had been out of action since the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view last month when he was written out of storylines after Seth Rollins powerbombed Austin Theory through a Elimination Chamber pod and into Lashley. He was taken out of the match, with WWE later saying that he was under concussion protocol. In actuality, it was reported that Lashley had suffered a shoulder injury in his match against Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view back in January.
Here is the full card for both nights of WWE WrestleMania 38, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday:
Night one (Saturday, April 2) —
SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair defends against Ronda Rousey
Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch defends against Bianca Belair
The KO Show with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Seth Rollins vs. an opponent of Vince McMahon’s choosing
Rey & Dominik Mysterio vs. The Miz & Logan Paul
Drew McIntyre vs. Happy Corbin
SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos defend against Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs
Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods vs. Sheamus & Ridge Holland
Night two (Sunday, April 3) —
Winner-take-all championship unification match: WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns
Edge vs. AJ Styles
Bobby Lashley vs. Omos
Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory
Anything goes match: Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Queen Zelina & Carmella defend against Sasha Banks & Naomi, Rhea Ripley & Liv Morgan, and Natalya & Shayna Baszler in a fatal four-way match
Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro defend against The Street Profits and Alpha Academy in a triple threat match
Bobby Lashley vs. Omos is expected to take place at WWE WrestleMania 38.
Fightful Select reported on Monday that Lashley was Omos’ planned opponent for the show with Dave Meltzer noting on Wrestling Observer Radio that it will depend on if Lashley is cleared in time.
“Omos is doing the thing where he’s asking for a singles match. He’s going to have a singles match against somebody, but right now the guy is Lashley on the list. It could end up being somebody else if Lashley is not cleared. Apparently, that would say that Lashley is not undergoing shoulder surgery because if he was undergoing shoulder surgery or had surgery he wouldn’t be at WrestleMania,” Meltzer said.
Lashley suffered a shoulder injury when facing Brock Lesnar at January’s Royal Rumble. An injury angle three weeks later at the Elimination Chamber saw him removed from the match before officially entering due to “concussion protocols.”
Omos has picked up victories on four straight episodes of WWE Raw. He defeated Commander Azeez and Apollo Crews in a handicap match on Monday’s show.
The current lineups for WrestleMania 38 is as follows:
Night one (Saturday, April 2) —
SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair defends against Ronda Rousey
Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch defends against Bianca Belair
The KO Show with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Rey & Dominik Mysterio vs. The Miz & Logan Paul
Drew McIntyre vs. Happy Corbin
SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos defend against Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs
Night two (Sunday, April 3) —
Winner-take-all championship unification match: WWE Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Universal Champion Roman Reigns
Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory
Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville
AJ Styles vs. Edge
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Queen Zelina & Carmella defend against Sasha Banks & Naomi, Rhea Ripley & Liv Morgan, and Natalya & Shayna Baszler in a fatal four-way match
Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro defend against The Street Profits and Alpha Academy in a triple threat match
Seven new participants have been confirmed for this year’s men’s Royal Rumble match.
WWE has announced that Omos, Randy Orton, Riddle, Chad Gable, Otis, Dolph Ziggler, and Robert Roode will be entrants in the men’s Royal Rumble. With 22 wrestlers now confirmed, there are still eight spots left open in the match.
For the women’s Royal Rumble, WWE has announced 21 of the 30 wrestlers who will be taking part in the match.
The Royal Rumble is being held at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis this Saturday. Here’s the updated list of entrants for both Rumble matches:
