Tonight’s episode of WWE Raw feels like a classic “road to WrestleMania” show—heavy on story progression, big personalities, and just enough in-ring action to keep things moving. With WrestleMania 42 only weeks away, the focus is clearly on tightening rivalries and setting the tone for the biggest matches on the card. The show comes from Boston’s TD Garden, and the energy should reflect that, especially with multiple top stars advertised.

The biggest hook is the ongoing war of words between Roman Reigns and CM Punk, which has quickly turned into one of WWE’s most heated feuds. Their confrontation last week escalated things, and while WWE may try to hold off on full physicality, expect another intense segment that pushes their WrestleMania clash forward. Add in a scheduled appearance from Brock Lesnar—still dealing with fallout from his issues with Oba Femi—and you’ve got a show that leans heavily on star power and storyline tension rather than just matches.

In the ring, there’s still plenty to care about. The Intercontinental Championship match between Penta and Dominik Mysterio could easily steal the show, especially given the possibility of outside involvement continuing that storyline. The tag division also gets attention with The Usos in action, while the women’s division continues evolving with Bayley and Lyra Valkyria teaming up against The Kabuki Warriors. Throw in rising names like Je’Von Evans getting a spotlight, and this episode looks like a balanced mix of established stars and newer talent getting their WrestleMania direction.

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  • Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio
  • Tag Team Match: The Usos vs. Logan Paul & Austin Theory
  • Women’s Tag Match: Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Kabuki Warriors
  • Singles Match: Grayson Waller vs. Je’Von Evans