WWE Monday Night RAW Defies Toronto Snowstorm Ahead of Royal Rumble
Not even a major winter storm predicted to dump up to 40 centimeters of snow across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area can halt the World Wrestling Entertainment juggernaut. WWE is rolling into Toronto on Monday for Monday Night RAW, en route to the highly anticipated Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia next weekend. This show caps off a weekend tour that included two events in Montreal, demonstrating the organization's relentless schedule and fan dedication.
RAW Event Details and Ticket Information
WWE closes out its weekend tour on Monday in Toronto with RAW, following Smackdown on Friday and Saturday Night's Main Event on Saturday, both held at Montreal's Bell Centre. For those looking to attend in person at Scotiabank Arena, tickets are still available, starting at $94.25 through Ticketmaster. According to WrestleTix, the TV taping is nearly sold out, with 14,804 tickets distributed out of 15,576 total seats. The event will also be streamed online on Netflix, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
AJ Styles to Discuss Career-Threatening Match Against Gunther
One of the key highlights of Monday's RAW will be "The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles discussing his upcoming Royal Rumble match against Gunther. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce revealed this in a Sunday social media post, noting that Styles will be at Scotiabank Arena to talk about the high-stakes encounter. After weeks of challenging Gunther, Styles has agreed to put his career on the line in this match, aligning with his previously stated intention to retire in 2026.
Gunther, known as "The Ring General," is on a notable streak of retiring WWE stars. He defeated Goldberg in his final match last July and, most notably, retired 17-time champion John Cena this past December. Coincidentally, both of these retirement matches occurred on episodes of Saturday Night's Main Event, adding to the drama surrounding Styles' potential farewell.
Recent Events and Match Outcomes
An eventful Saturday Night's Main Event in Montreal saw hometown hero Sami Zayn win a Fatal 4-Way match to determine a challenger for Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship. Additionally, AJ Styles defeated Shinsuke Nakamura in what could be their final encounter, setting the stage for his career-threatening match at the Royal Rumble. These outcomes have heightened anticipation for Monday's RAW and the upcoming pay-per-view event.
Tag Team Contender Match and Other RAW Highlights
General Manager Adam Pearce also announced that a new No. 1 contender for the World Tag Team championship will be determined on RAW in a Fatal 4-Way match. The contenders include:
- The Alpha Academy (Akira Tozawa and Otis)
- American Made (Julius and Brutus Creed)
- Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo Americano)
- The New Day (Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston)
The winner of this match will face current World Tag Team champions The Usos at a later date. Jimmy and Jey Uso reunited on December 29 to defeat AJ Styles and Dragon Lee, capturing their ninth WWE tag team championship. They last held the titles together as Undisputed Tag Team Champions heading into WrestleMania 39, before losing them to Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
GM Pearce to Address Suspended Star Bron Breakker
In other RAW developments, Pearce revealed that he will have an "eye-to-eye" discussion with Bron Breakker on Monday. The former Intercontinental Champion was suspended on the January 13 episode of RAW after putting his hands on Pearce and shoving him into a corner. This confrontation adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming show, as fans await the resolution of this disciplinary issue.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, WWE's commitment to delivering entertainment remains unwavering, with Monday Night RAW promising high-stakes matches, career-defining moments, and thrilling storylines for wrestling enthusiasts across Canada and beyond.
