We now know how things will get started on Monday Night when WWE Raw heads to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Roman Reigns, who returned to TV just a few days ago as part of the main event program on Raw, will open the show on Monday’s episode. News of Reigns’ appearance was announced by the venue on Friday.
*BREAKING NEWS* Roman Reigns Returns to Dallas THIS Monday kicking off Monday Night RAW! Don't Miss Your Chance to See The OTC Live at American Airlines Center!
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The latest episode of Raw saw Reigns make a run-in, helping The Usos prevail over Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker in tornado tag action. After Reigns took a chair to Reed, The Usos were able to close things out with dual Uso Splashes for the pinfall victory.
The appearance was Reigns’ first time on WWE programming since the late-August Clash In Paris Premium Live Event (PLE), where he was stretchered off after suffering a beatdown from Breakker and Reed.
“The OTC” wasn’t previously billed to appear on Monday’s show. Now, we know that he’ll be the first thing on.
Here’s an updated look at next week’s Raw, which sees the show return to its traditional 8 p.m. ET start:
- Roman Reigns opens the show
- Becky Lynch vs. Maxxine Dupri
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez
- CM Punk to appear
