WWE RAW (April 27, 2026): Roman Reigns' response; Joe Hendry concer; Becky Lynch appears & more set for next week
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Raw after WrestleMania emanated from the T-Mobile Arena.
The consequential show of Monday Night Raw after WrestleMania 42 emanated from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 20, featuring the aftermath of the two-night spectacle.
The show featured appearances from Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Oba Femi, while it also featured the return of the Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins), who made their return to aid Seth Rollins, the Vision, and targeted World Tag Team Champions, Logan Paul and Austin Theory.
Furthermore, it also featured appearances from Sol Ruca and Ethan Page, with the latter officially being promoted to the main roster, defeating Je’Von Evans in his first match. In the final match of the show, Finn Balor defeated JD McDonagh and thwarted an attack by Dominik Mysterio.
Jacob Fatu wants everything Roman Reigns has
During the closing moments of the April 20 show, Roman Reigns, along with the Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso), celebrated his title win and discussed the future. However, Jacob Fatu interrupted the segment, challenging Roman for the title, stating that he doesn’t want the title, he needs the title, and while he’s not out here to be Tribal Chief, he needs everything that Roman has.
Roman questioned if Fatu is able to beat him, can he handle the burden of the title, and if he loses, can he handle the burden of having to acknowledge him? Reigns then asked Fatu to reconsider, and he will see him next Monday. Reigns asked the Usos to talk some sense into Fatu on the entrance ramp after exiting the ring.
Reigns and Fatu are both now set to appear next week, and Roman will answer the challenge, likely setting up a clash at Backlash in Tampa on May 9.
Furthermore, during the show, the promotion also announced two segments, including an appearance from Joe Hendry, who is now officially part of the WWE Raw roster (as confirmed by Michael Cole) and will celebrate with a live concert in a week.
Additionally, the newly crowned Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, is also set to appear next week after regaining the title against AJ Lee at WrestleMania 42.
The April 27 edition of WWE Raw will take place live at the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. The show will continue building towards Backlash. CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Logan Paul, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, and Stephanie Vaquer are listed as featured superstars.
Announced for WWE Raw next week (April 27, 2026)
- Roman Reigns responds to Jacob Fatu’s challenge
- Joe Hendry concert
- “Women’s Intercontinental Champion” Becky Lynch appears
When and where will WWE Raw take place next week?
The April 27 edition of Raw will emanate live from the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas.
Will Roman Reigns appear next week on Raw?
Yes, Roman Reigns is confirmed for next week as he is set to answer Jacob Fatu’s challenge from this week.
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