Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre to kick off WWE Raw
A big match will kick off WWE Raw.
In a video posted to X on Monday, Adam Pearce announced that Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre is set to open tonight’s show.
Pearce said:
Monday Night Raw live from a sold-out Anaheim tonight and we’re kicking it off in the biggest way possible: Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre will open the show tonight…
BREAKING: #WWERaw GM @ScrapDaddyAP just announced that @CodyRhodes vs. @DMcIntyreWWE will KICK OFF RAW TONIGHT! 🔥
Also, @ImChelseaGreen will get her chance to go to #WWEChamber when she competes in the Last Chance Battle Royal Qualifier TONIGHT!
📺 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/Tfg8g7GDwy
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2024
Pearce was then interrupted by Chelsea Green, who wanted to ensure she was entered into the Last Chance Battle Royal Qualifier. Pearce explained she was entered into the match days ago.
Over 11,000 are expected to be in attendance for tonight’s show at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, according to WrestleTix.
WWE Raw lineup for Monday, February 19, 2024 —
- Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre
- Intercontinental Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
- Last-chance battle royal for the final women’s Elimination Chamber match spot
- Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, The Miz & R-Truth vs. Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh
- Chad Gable vs. Ivar
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