Add as a preferred source on Google WWE has confirmed a loaded Monday Night RAW tonight, live from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. This marks the final red brand show before Backlash, which takes place this Saturday.
The main event segment will feature the contract signing between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight Championship. Fatu laid out the OTC in the ring last week, which pushed Reigns to accept the challenge for Tampa’s premium live event.
Sol Ruca will also officially sign her RAW contract, ending her run as an NXT free agent. She has been appearing on the main roster since the RAW after WrestleMania 42.
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•Jacob Fatu & Roman Reigns Contract signing
•Sol Ruca will sign to Raw
•Iyo Sky & Asuka segment
•Oba Femi open challenge
•Jevon Evans & Penta vs Ethan Page & Rusev
• JD McDonagh vs Finn Balor #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/wZmoiN2xpv
Another major piece will be the launch of Oba Femi’s Open Challenge. WWE has pushed The Ruler as one of its most dominant forces since he beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and declared RAW his permanent home.
WWE also announced Penta and Je’Von Evans versus Ethan Page and Rusev, plus Finn Bálor against JD McDonagh. On the women’s side, IYO SKY and Asuka will come face-to-face ahead of their Backlash match.
WWE Backlash takes place May 9 at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Reigns, Fatu, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Asuka and IYO SKY are among the top names advertised.