Triple H is set to kick off the RAW after WrestleMania edition with an announcement.
WRKD Wrestling first reported the news and there are no details right now on what the announcement might be.
Xero News has reported the line-up for RAW.
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is set to team up with Solo Sikoa to take on Cody Rhodes and a mystery partner.
Meanwhile, Xero News reported that a special guest, reportedly Bad Bunny will be joining the LWO.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defending their newly won tag titles against The Street Profits. It has been further reported that Bobby Lashley, who missed WrestleMania, is set to ignite a feud with Bronson Reed.
A Triple Threat No.1 Contender’s match for the WWE RAW Women’s Championship will feature Candice LeRae, Raquel Rodriguez and IYO SKY.
Austin Theory will also go head-to-head with WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio.
— Xero News (@NewsXero) April 3, 2023
Meanwhile, WWE has been sold to UFC’s parent company, Endeavor. In a statement, Endeavor announced a “definitive agreement” that will see WWE come under the company’s ownership in an estimated $9.3 billion deal. The deal will see Endeavor from a new publicly listed company, consisting of both WWE and UFC. Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest in the new company.
Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, said that the deal presents a rare opportunity in the entertainment industry.
“This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed. For decades, Vince and his team have demonstrated an incredible track record of innovation and shareholder value creation, and we are confident that Endeavor can deliver significant additional value for shareholders by bringing UFC and WWE together.”
The new PLC will be led by Emanuel (as CEO) with McMahon as Executive Chairman of the Board. Dana White will continue as President of UFC, while Nick Khan will serve as President of WWE.
Mark Shapiro will serve as President and Chief Operating Office of both Endeavor and the new company. The Board of Directors will consist of 11 members, of whom will be appointed by Endeavor and five of whom by WWE.
