WWE Monday Night Raw: UK start time, matches announced and current WrestleMania 42 line-up
The Road to WrestleMania 42 is officially shifting into fifth gear, and the fallout from Friday night is still sending shockwaves through the locker room.
The headlines coming out of Friday Night SmackDown belong to Cody Rhodes, who managed to survive a brutal encounter with Drew McIntyre. In a match that pushed both men to their physical limits, Rhodes secured a massive victory, further cementing his momentum as the premier target on the red brand.
While Cody continues to "finish the story" (or perhaps start a new chapter), the defeat leaves McIntyre in a volatile position as he watches the WrestleMania 42 marquee take shape without him at the centre - for now.
We are now firmly on the path to April’s ‘Grandest Stage of Them All,’ and while the pillars of the card are beginning to form, history tells us that nothing is set in stone.
With several weeks of television still to go, the WWE Universe should brace for a landscape-shifting month - with tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw seeing the Intercontinental Championship on the line, a challenger to be decided for the WWE Intercontinental Women’s Championship...
... and potentially some more of Danhausen and his very nice, very evil track record of cursing superstars so far?
What time is WWE Monday Night Raw starting in the UK on Netflix tonight?
Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw has a slightly earlier start time this evening, though not a huge change.
Those wanting to watch the show live on Netflix will need to tune in from 12am on March 10, with on-demand repeats available shortly after the initial broadcast.
What matches have been announced so far for WWE Monday Night Raw?
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) v The Original El Grande Americano
It took six attempts, but Penta finally captured the Men’s Intercontinental Championship from Dominik Mysterio last Monday - with a little cursed assistance from Danhausen.
The veteran Luchador isn't a fighting champion in name only; he makes his first title defence tonight against The Original El Grande Americano.
Fans can catch this high-flying encounter as Raw continues its global rollout on Netflix.
Oba Femi v Rusev
Somewhere, Big E is smiling.
Following their chaotic brawl last week, Raw GM Adam Pearce has officially sanctioned a one-on-one contest between Oba Femi and Rusev. It’s a classic battle of the eras: the sheer, modern dominance of ‘The Ruler’ against the veteran power of the ‘Bulgarian Brute.’
Expect the ring foundations in Seattle to be tested to their limit.
Gauntlet Match for a title shot for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
AJ Lee shocked the world at Elimination Chamber by dethroning Becky Lynch to claim her first WWE gold in over a decade. Tonight, her first challenger will be decided in a gruelling Six-Woman Gauntlet Match.
The field is stacked with former champions and rising stars, with Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Raquel Rodriguez, ASUKA, IYO SKY and Ivy Nile all looking to secure their chance for a shot at AJ Lee, with WrestleMania 42 the potential location for the challenge.
What matches are currently set to take place at WrestleMania 42?
There’s still plenty of time for more matches to be announced at the Showcase of the Immortals in Las Vegas this April - but as it stands, the following matches have been “locked” in, with the days over the weekend they’ll take place to be confirmed in due course.
WrestleMania 42 - current matches:
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) v Roman Reigns
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs Randy Orton
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) v Liv Morgan
- WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) v Rhea Ripley
- Open Challenge: Brock Lesnar v TBD
WrestleMania 42 airs live and exclusively on Netflix in the UK on April 18 and 19.