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  • Adam Pearce Punched In The Face On Raw

    Adam Pearce Punched In The Face On Raw

    Adam Pearce was accidentally punched in the face by Becky Lynch during a chaotic segment on the May 4 episode of WWE Raw in Omaha. The WWE official found himself caught in the crossfire during what was meant to be a straightforward contract signing for Sol Ruca.

    The segment began with Pearce introducing Ruca, who was making her official transition to the main roster after a recent wave of NXT call-ups. Following a highlight video, Ruca entered the ring to sign her Raw contract and received a warm reaction from the crowd.

    Before Ruca could say much, Lynch interrupted and declared the time slot belonged to her “celebration of greatness.” Lynch voiced frustration over her recent booking and quickly shifted focus to Ruca, dismissing the newcomer’s moment.

    Sol Ruca Fires Back at Becky Lynch

    Ruca didn’t hold back, firing back verbally and calling Lynch out, which drew a strong reaction from the audience. After signing her contract, the former NXT star warned Lynch not to interrupt her again, stating she would “snatch” her if it happened.

    That warning led to the segment turning physical. Lynch attempted a cheap shot aimed at Ruca but missed her target, instead striking Pearce clean in the face. Ruca capitalized seconds later and delivered the Sol Snatcher to Lynch to close the segment.

    While Ruca also previously got involved with Liv Morgan, it seems more likely that this exchange with Becky Lynch will turn into her first proper rivalry on the main roster.

  • WWE Raw April 6 Card: 3 New Matches Set for Houston

    WWE Raw April 6 Card: 3 New Matches Set for Houston

    WWE Raw heads to Houston, Texas on Monday, April 6, 2026, with three newly announced matches for the penultimate show before WrestleMania 42. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce revealed the additions via social media on Sunday.

    The April 6 Raw at the Toyota Center will feature Finn Balor taking on JD McDonagh in singles action. The match pits the two Judgment Day members against each other as tensions continue within the faction.

    A tag team match is also set, with Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY teaming up to face B-Fab and Michin. The bout adds to the women’s division storylines heading into WrestleMania season.

    Austin Theory vs. LA Knight Added

    The third confirmed match sees Austin Theory squaring off against LA Knight. Both superstars have been building momentum on Raw in recent weeks.

    Previously announced segments for Monday’s show include an opening appearance by Seth Rollins. Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, and WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk are also scheduled to appear live.

  • WWE Raw (3/2/26): Start Time, Card & How to Watch

    This week\’s WWE Raw (Monday, March 2, 2026) from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, live on Netflix starting at 8 p.m. ET.

    The episode serves as the first Raw of the WrestleMania season following Saturday\’s Elimination Chamber PLE in Chicago. The show features Elimination Chamber fallout, the return of Roman Reigns, a title match, and Raw General Manager Adam Pearce set to address the Seth Rollins situation.

    How to Watch WWE Raw

    Date Monday, March 2, 2026
    Venue Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
    Stream Netflix (US & worldwide)
    US Start Time 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT
    UK Start Time 1 a.m. GMT (Tuesday)
    India Start Time 6:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday)
    Duration 3 hours

    WWE Raw Match Card for March 2, 2026

    Here are the matches and segments announced:

    WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta

    Dominik Mysterio puts the WWE Intercontinental Championship on the line against number-one contender Penta in Indianapolis. Penta secured his title shot by defeating El Grande Americano on the February 16 episode of Raw. Dirty Dom returned from injury on February 2 and has yet to make his first successful title defense since the comeback.

    Gunther vs. Dragon Lee

    Gunther meets Dragon Lee in a heated singles matchup. The feud stems from Gunther\’s disrespectful treatment of AJ Styles following his career-ending loss at the Royal Rumble. Lee, a close ally of Styles, attacked Gunther on last week\’s Raw to set up this contest.

    CM Punk & AJ Lee Appear Live

    Fresh off their historic night at Elimination Chamber, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (c) and Women\’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee (c) will be in the building. Punk retained his title over Finn Bálor in Chicago on Saturday while Lee submitted Becky Lynch in her first singles title match in over 11 years to capture the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship. The dual-champion couple is expected to cross paths with WrestleMania opponents as the road to Las Vegas heats up.

    Roman Reigns Returns

    Roman Reigns is advertised to return to Raw. The Tribal Chief is set to confront Punk ahead of their confirmed WrestleMania 42 main event matchup.

    As GM Adam Pearce teased on social media: \”Roman and Punk in the building at the same time. It\’s live TV. What the hell could possibly go wrong?\” With both men under the same roof weeks before WrestleMania, anything is on the table.

    Adam Pearce to Address Seth Rollins Situation

    Raw GM Adam Pearce has officially announced he will address the ongoing situation involving Seth Rollins, who made a shocking return at Elimination Chamber Saturday night. Rollins, revealed as the masked man who had been attacking Logan Paul\’s faction The Vision for weeks, stormed the men\’s Elimination Chamber match and hit Paul with a Curb Stomp — allowing Cody Rhodes to eliminate him before Randy Orton ultimately won the match. Pearce is expected to address the fallout and any potential consequences.

    Road to WrestleMania 42

    WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18–19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Raw is the first of several pivotal stops on the road to the Grandest Stage of Them All. With CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns officially set for the World Heavyweight Championship, Randy Orton punching his WrestleMania ticket out of the Chamber, and Seth Rollins\’ return creating new chaos at the top of the card, this episode figures to shape multiple WrestleMania storylines in real time.

    Follow SEScoops for live coverage and results from this week\’s WWE Raw.

  • Adam Pearce Blasts Racism on Facebook

    WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has taken a stance against the racist comments he\’s seen on his Facebook page.

    Pearce shared a throwback image of himself as NWA World Heavyweight champion, giving the middle finger, accompanied by a clear message:

    Your response, should you have one at all, to MY statement that racism is not allowed on MY Facebook page should be acknowledgement. Period.

    I do not care if you agree.

    I do not care if you don’t.

    I do not care about “yeah but…”.

    I do not care about “what about…”.

    I do not care about “but your boss…”.

    I do not care about “but your job…”.

    If your mind jumps to any topic other than “I will not allow racism on MY Facebook page”, you’ve missed the point…either by choice or by dipshit.

    IN SUMMATION: I, Adam Pearce, will not tolerate racism on MY Facebook page.

    Happy Hump Day. I now await comments that make me silently thank you for watching our television programs.?

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Jw7DUpgrq

    What caused this?

    Pearce\’s Facebook message didn\’t come out of nowhere. In the days prior, the WWE Raw General Manager had publicly defended Bad Bunny, who has become the latest lightning rod in America\’s culture wars after a historic week.

    Bad Bunny\’s Grammy win for Album of the Year, the first ever for a fully Spanish-language project, was accompanied by an acceptance speech championing immigrant rights and a ceremony where stars wore \”ICE out\” buttons in protest of immigration raids.

    The moment immediately reignited backlash from conservative commentators, some of whom had already been attacking Bad Bunny\’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime slot by arguing the show should be performed in English and that the Puerto Rican artist, a U.S. citizen, \”isn\’t American enough.\”

    Critics and fans alike have labeled that rhetoric as thinly veiled racism and xenophobia, noting it reduces Spanish-speaking identity to something inherently foreign.

    Pearce\’s decision to wade into the debate drew enough vitriol to his personal page that he felt compelled to draw a clear line, a reminder that the intersection of wrestling, pop culture, and politics can get ugly fast when questions about who counts as \”American\” are on the table.

  • WWE Rumors: EVIL Signing, Chad Gable Return, Royal Rumble News

    The latest WWE rumors have the wrestling world buzzing. With Royal Rumble 2026 just days away and Saturday Night\’s Main Event headed to Montreal this weekend, we filter out the noise and catch you up to speed in this WWE rumors roundup for January 22, 2026.

    EVIL Expected to Leave NJPW for WWE

    One of the biggest WWE rumors today involves former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion EVIL, who has reportedly given his notice to New Japan Pro Wrestling. Multiple sources indicate WWE is his likely destination.

    Bryan Alvarez reported on Wrestling Observer Live that \”EVIL might be on his way out of New Japan, and it is strongly rumored that he will end up in WWE.\”

    EVIL, a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Intercontinental Champion, and Tag Team Champion, has been a staple of NJPW\’s House of Torture faction. His potential move to WWE would mark another significant international acquisition for the company following its recent partnership with AAA.

    El Hijo Del Vikingo Under Direct WWE Contract

    According to PWInsider Elite, El Hijo Del Vikingo holds a unique contract situation compared to the rest of the AAA roster.

    While most AAA wrestlers remain signed to AAA following WWE\’s acquisition, Vikingo is reportedly under a direct WWE contract. This suggests WWE views the high-flying luchador as a priority talent with potential for their main programming.

    Chad Gable Return Pitched for January 26 Raw

    Chad Gable may be inching closer to his return to WWE television. There\’s a rumor that internal discussions have included pitches for Gable to make his comeback on the January 26 episode of WWE Raw in Toronto.

    Gable has been absent from WWE programming, and with Raw heading to Canada, the timing would make sense for his return. However, nothing has been officially confirmed.

    Chris Jericho SmackDown/SNME Appearance Debunked

    With WWE bringing both SmackDown and Saturday Night\’s Main Event to Montreal this weekend, speculation had ramped up about a potential Chris Jericho appearance. The Canadian legend has been the subject of WWE return rumors for months.

    However, reports indicate that Jericho will not be appearing at either show this weekend, putting those specific rumors to rest—at least for now.

    Injured Star Favorite to Win Royal Rumble

    Betting odds have revealed an interesting WWE rumor: an injured star is the favorite to win the Women\’s Royal Rumble match. While not officially named, speculation points to Charlotte Flair.

    The Royal Rumble has historically been a prime spot for surprise returns, and Flair making her comeback in Riyadh would certainly generate one of the biggest reactions of the night.

    Mystery Caller to Adam Pearce Storyline

    On this week\’s Raw, Adam Pearce received a mysterious phone call that left Paul Heyman pleased. The Wiseman teased that Pearce was speaking with \”someone powerful\” that even top WWE officials would not want to hear from.

    Logan Paul, speaking on his vlog, suggested it must be \”The Big Man\”—though he clarified it wasn\’t Triple H. Fan speculation and WWE rumors have run wild, with theories ranging from a returning legend to a new authority figure being introduced.

    Seth Rollins WrestleMania 42 Status Uncertain

    Seth Rollins provided an update on his recovery from shoulder surgery, with WWE rumors swirling about his WrestleMania timeline.

    \”I hope to be cleared by the time WrestleMania rolls around,\” Rollins told Men\’s Health, while describing his current rehab process as \”awful\” and \”way worse\” than previous knee injuries.

    With The Vision storyline continuing in his absence, speculation has grown about who might join Rollins in a potential faction upon his return to combat the group.

    Celebrity Royal Rumble Betting Odds

    Betting sites have released odds on potential celebrity appearances at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, adding fuel to WWE rumors about surprise entrants:

    • IShowSpeed: 30.77% implied chance of appearing
    • Jake Paul: Also listed among possibilities

    WWE has a history of including surprise celebrity entrants in Royal Rumble matches, and with the event taking place in Saudi Arabia, the company may look to maximize star power.

    Additional WWE Rumors and Notes

    • Finn Balor character change: Sam Roberts pitched a major character shift for Balor after crowds cheered him over CM Punk during their Belfast title match
    • Penta teases surprise with George Kittle: The WWE star hinted at a \”big surprise\” involving the NFL tight end, calling it \”very special\”
    • \”Royce Keys\” trademark filed: WWE filed a new trademark on January 20, sparking speculation about a potential new ring name for an upcoming talent
    • WWE LFG Season 3 changes: Backstage reports indicate planned changes for the new season, with Kevin Owens rumored but not confirmed as a mentor

    Which of these WWE rumors are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Adam Pearce Suspends Vision Star After Physical Confrontation

    Adam Pearce has suspended Bron Breakker after a heated confrontation.

    The January 12 episode of Raw, coming live from Düsseldorf, Germany, featured the duo of Bronson Reed and Austin Theory in action. Their match against Penta and Dragon Lee could not reach its conclusion as Bron Breakker appeared out of nowhere and took out both the masked stars with spears.

    An angry Adam Pearce stopped Breakker mid-way through his run. Things only got more chaotic with his appearance, however, as Bronson Reed took out Penta with a Tsunami while the Raw General Manager was engaged with Bron. The former NXT champion then delivered another devastating spear to Lee.

    Things came to a head when Breakker got physical with the Authority figure himself, shoving him in a corner before the rest of the Vision pulled him back. This was the final straw for Pearce, and the GM announced that he is suspending the former champion for an indefinite period.

    The last time a WWE superstar was suspended for his actions, he ended up beating Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship. Does the same fate await Breakker and the counterpart Raw Champion CM Punk? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.