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Key moments from WWE Raw include Gunther sparking heat with a subtle 'calm down' tapping gesture after his confrontation with AJ Styles, CM Punk looking in peak conditioning at 47 in a win over Finn Bálor, Rey Mysterio and El Grande Americano delivering tough performances across travel-rich schedules, and Mark Nash’s standout ring intro—together marking a strong lead-in to the Royal Rumble.
On tonight's WWE Raw, Damian Priest is set to face WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, following Priest's attack on Mysterio last week. This match comes ahead of Priest's title defense against Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle. The episode will also feature appearances by Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, a tag match between New Day and Authors of Pain, and a bout between Ludwig Kaiser and Sheamus. Other storylines include Braun Strowman hunting JD McDonagh, Sami Zayn's efforts with Otis, and potential developments in the women's tag team division.
At WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles made a surprise appearance to help Rey Mysterio and Andrade win their match against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio, thrilling the hometown crowd at Lincoln Financial Field.
During WrestleMania 40, Eagles' Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson made a surprise appearance to assist Rey Mysterio and Andrade in their match, ultimately helping them secure a victory. The NFL stars, wearing Eagles-themed luchador masks, intervened as Dominik Mysterio attempted to attack his father, Rey. Kelce and Johnson, known for their football careers with the Philadelphia Eagles, unmasked and celebrated with the victors after the match.
WWE made a last-minute change to WrestleMania 40 as Andrade El Idolo replaced Dragon Lee in a tag team match with Rey Mysterio against Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio, following an attack on Lee. Despite onscreen rivalry, Rey Mysterio expressed pride in Dominik's progress in WWE.
Andrade surprised fans by aligning himself with Rey Mysterio and turning on Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar during WWE SmackDown, following a match between Zelina Vega and Elektra Lopez. This move came after Dragon Lee was mysteriously attacked backstage, leading to Andrade stepping in for Lee and teaming up with Mysterio against Escobar and Dominik at WrestleMania 40.
At WrestleMania, Rey Mysterio and Andrade will team up to face his son Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar in a highly anticipated tag team match, following a series of personal and faction-based conflicts involving surprise attacks, rivalries, and unexpected alliances. The explosive action is set to take place on April 6 and 7, streaming live on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network elsewhere.
On this week's SmackDown, Jade Cargill made her WWE debut, aligning herself with Naomi and Bianca Belair. Dominik Mysterio continues to feud with his father, Rey, and the LWO. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens faced off against Pretty Deadly, while AJ Styles and LA Knight continued their feud. The show set the stage for potential WrestleMania matchups and featured several surprise appearances and confrontations.
The 3/22/24 episode of "WWE SmackDown" featured both highlights and disappointments, including Rey Mysterio's unexpected rematch with Dominik, the evolving storyline involving Bianca Belair, Bayley, and Naomi, and the announcement of Jade Cargill's arrival. The Good Brothers' loss and the stagnant storyline between The Street Profits, Bobby Lashley, and B-Fab and The Final Testament were also points of contention, while the renewed focus on the main event feud between Reigns and Rhodes was a positive development.
The Undertaker, Michelle McCool, and Rey Mysterio are set to appear at WWE Royal Rumble 2024, with Mysterio likely to make an appearance as the only active in-ring performer among the three. The event will take place at Tampa, Florida's Tropicana Field, and there is currently no indication of their involvement in the broadcast. The Undertaker, who retired in November 2020, will be running one of his '1 deadMan' live shows the night after the Rumble.
The Undertaker, Michelle McCool, and Rey Mysterio are expected to be present at the 2024 Royal Rumble, with The Undertaker set to do his UNDERTAKER 1 deadMAN SHOW during the Royal Rumble weekend. There's a strong possibility of McCool making a return, while Rey Mysterio might also make a surprise entrance in the 30-man Royal Rumble match.
WWE legends Rey Mysterio, The Undertaker, and Michelle McCool are expected to be in attendance at the Royal Rumble event, with Mysterio currently recovering from a knee injury and potentially returning for the match. The Undertaker will be hosting his One DeadMan Show the day after the event, and there is speculation about whether any of the three will appear on-camera during the event.
Santos Escobar stands by his disturbing wish for Rey Mysterio to lose his leg and expresses disappointment with both Mysterio and the fans. Escobar feels betrayed and declares that he is now on his own. He will have a chance for revenge against Carlito at the Survivor Series. Carlito responds, vowing to get payback for Mysterio.
Santos Escobar delivered a vile and outstanding promo on SmackDown, explaining why he attacked his former idol, Rey Mysterio. Escobar accused Mysterio of stealing his title opportunity and betraying him by aligning with Carlito. He went on to wish for Mysterio's leg to be amputated, crossing the line in a refreshing departure from WWE's safe approach to heel characters. Escobar's speech felt real and added an intense layer to the upcoming showdown between him and Mysterio.
This week's WWE rumors include details about the potential return of Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar, the original plan for Rey Mysterio before his injury, Kenny King being granted release from IMPACT Wrestling, and WWE's interest in signing Kazuchika Okada.