Four things Adam Pearce could do on WWE Raw tonight that could intensify WrestleMania 42 build

Tonight’s edition of Raw will emanate from Memphis.

Tonight’s edition of WWE Raw is poised to intensify the build towards the Elimination Chamber, before the go-home show next week. Live from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, the show will continue the qualifying matches for the two Chamber matches.

Following her return last week, AJ Lee is set to appear this Monday, ahead of her first singles clash against Becky, while two Elimination Chamber qualifying matches have also been announced. All this build-up in the lead-up to WrestleMania 42 has not helped the ticket sales and fan excitement for the PLE.

General Manager Adam Pearce can take things into his own hands tonight on Raw. Here we will take a look at four things the GM could do to rile up fan excitement for the ‘Grandest Stage’ on tonight’s show.

4. Announce a tournament

Since The Usos (Jey & Jimmy Uso) captured the World Tag Team titles, fans were expecting the revival of the tag division on Raw. However, instead of a single title defense last week, the Champions have mostly been unable to engage in a meaningful storyline with contenders.

Perace could announce a tournament involving multiple teams, all vying for a tag title shot at the ‘Grandest Stage.’ A good storyline and matches would help revive the division as well as deliver incredible high-flying action in Las Vegas.

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3. Grant Bayley & Lyra Valkyria a title shot

One of the worst-handled stars in 2025 was undoubtedly Bayley, who was originally planned to take on the then World Tag Team Champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. However, she was pulled from the card and was replaced by Becky Lynch. Despite massive fan backlash, WWE initially put some focus on her character, teasing a heel turn, which has now been shelved.

On the other hand, Lyra Valkyria had a great run, having multiple title matches and a title run last year. However, she too has faded since then, taking losses and having no major storyline development despite being in a tag team with Bayley.

The two fan-favorites need a massive push, and fans have also been calling for WWE to write the wrong and grant them a tag title shot at this year’s Mania against the current Champions, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, which the GM can make official tonight.

2. Announced mask vs mask match for Mania

The return of the “Original” El Grande Americano has ignited an intense identity-driven feud between him and the other El Grande Americano. WWE now has a ready-made Mask vs Mask match between the two Americanos, an incredible showdown that should be booked for WrestleMania.

Fans have been enjoying the tussle between the two, and while one is popular in Mexico, the other is popular in the United States. Pearce could help settle the debate on who the real El Grande Americano is, making the match for Mania.

1. Reveal the masked man’s identity

The masked man once again struck, taking out Austin Theory during the men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying match in the main event last week. This is the second time the masked man has spoiled the Vision’s night, where the stakes were high.

Paul Heyman will undoubtedly be irate with GM Pearce once again and will demand an explanation. If Pearce doesn’t do so, Heyman could once again force his hand and use his connections to find out who is behind the mask, terrorizing his faction.

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