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Roman Reigns’ vicious attack on last week’s episode of WWE RAW sparked speculation that he had been written off television, especially with rumors surrounding his involvement in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. However, it appears that won’t be the case, as Triple H has provided an update ahead of this week’s show, revealing that Reigns is featured on the official poster for Clash in Paris. This confirms that The Tribal Chief will remain a part of WWE programming in the weeks leading up to the premium live event.
Clash in Paris is set to take place in just three weeks, with John Cena versus Logan Paul already announced in what many believed would be the headline bout. Reigns’ inclusion on the promotional material suggests that WWE plans to feature him prominently on the card, potentially setting up another major attraction for the show. His presence could reshape expectations for the event, ensuring multiple blockbuster matches for the international audience.
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 RAW’s main event descended into chaos as Seth Rollins and The Vision once again asserted their dominance, leaving CM Punk, LA Knight, and a returning Jey Uso laid out. Earlier in the night, Punk and Knight shared a tense moment in the opening segment, a continuation of last week’s confrontation when The Best in the World interrupted The Megastar’s World Title match against Rollins. Despite the friction, Paul Heyman forced them to team up against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The match ended in controversy after another disqualification, sparking a post-match brawl. Jey Uso, making his return after a brief absence, rushed to the ring to even the odds, but the uneasy alliance between Punk and Knight quickly imploded. Their infighting allowed Rollins’ faction to seize the moment, dismantling all three men and closing RAW with The Vision standing tall once more. |  Solo Sikoa made a shocking appearance on WWE RAW, bringing his MFTs with him to launch a brutal attack. The SmackDown faction, recently strengthened by the additions of JC Mateo and Talla Tonga, has been asserting dominance on the blue brand for weeks. However, their momentum took a hit last Friday when Sami Zayn scored a surprise singles victory over Solo, dealing the group a rare setback. Looking to get back into the World Championship hunt, Zayn faced Rusev on RAW, but the match took a violent turn. Tonga Loa and JC Mateo dragged Sami out of the ring, causing a disqualification, before launching a vicious assault. Talla Tonga followed up with a devastating big boot, leaving Zayn laid out, a clear act of revenge for his win over Solo just days earlier. |
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Ahead of this week’s WWE RAW in Quebec City, Canada, a major update has emerged regarding a popular star’s future with the company. According to PWInsider Elite, Lola Vice has officially signed a new contract with WWE.
The 27-year-old, whose deal was set to expire this summer, successfully reached an agreement to extend her stay. While Vice primarily competes on NXT, she recently appeared on a larger stage in the Evolution 2025 Battle Royal, which was ultimately won by Stephanie Vaquer.
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The Rock has been absent from WWE programming since his appearance at Elimination Chamber: Toronto earlier this year, where he played a pivotal role in John Cena’s shocking heel turn. Many fans anticipated that The Final Boss would remain involved in the storyline leading up to WrestleMania 41, but he never resurfaced, leaving his sudden disappearance a lingering mystery in the wrestling community. His absence has fueled constant speculation, with rumors about his return flaring up during nearly every major WWE event.
Recent comments from Paul Heyman have only added to the intrigue. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The Ariel Helwani Show, Heyman addressed The Rock’s involvement, or lack thereof, in the WrestleMania 41 buildup. He revealed that The Final Boss had never been booked or advertised for the event and admitted he had no insight into why the absence occurred. This has led fans to wonder if these remarks might set the stage for The Rock to return and potentially target The Oracle.
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ANALYSIS CORNER
WWE confirmed that Naomi would miss Monday Night RAW after not being medically cleared to compete. She had been scheduled to challenge IYO SKY for the Women’s World Championship, but the match was canceled.
During the broadcast, Michael Cole reiterated that Naomi’s medical status has not changed, though no additional details were shared regarding the nature of her condition or when she might be cleared to return.
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