Opening segment, Nikki Bella appearance announced for WWE Raw
The opening segment for WWE Raw has been announced.
As he did for last week’s episode, John Cena will kick off Monday’s show. Cena isn’t scheduled for a match, but has insinuated in social media posts that his final Raw match will take place tomorrow night in Madison Square Garden.
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced the news in his weekly run down of the lineup on Sunday.
“John will kick off the broadcast tomorrow night,” Pearce said in the video.
Pearce also revealed that Nikki Bella will be on Raw to discuss her turning on Stephanie Vaquer on last week’s show.
“What, pray tell, would the Hall of Famer possibly have to say for herself after her blindside attack on Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer? To hear the excuses for yourself, tune in,” Pearce said.
The updated lineup is below:
WWE Raw lineup for Madison Square Garden on Monday, November 17:
- Intercontinental Champion John Cena kicks off the show
- Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch defends against Maxxine Dupri
- The Last Time is Now tournament first round: Solo Sikoa vs. A mystery opponent
- The Last Time is Now tournament first round: Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans
- Nikki Bella explains her actions from last week
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