Two triple threat matches with title implications set for WWE Raw

WWE has revealed how the next challenger for Bianca Belair’s Raw Women’s Championship will be decided.

It was announced this afternoon that two triple threat matches will take place on tonight’s episode of Raw. The winners of those matches will advance to face each other next week, with the winner of that match getting a future shot at Belair’s title.

Bayley vs. Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley and Nikki Cross vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch are the two triple threat bouts set for tonight.

All six competitors in the triple threats were involved in the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series. Belair, Lynch, Asuka, Bliss & Mia Yim defeated Bayley, Dakota Kai, IYO SKY, Cross & Ripley in WarGames.

Belair has been Raw Women’s Champion since winning the title from Lynch at WrestleMania 38 this April. She recently retained against Bayley at both Extreme Rules and Crown Jewel.

The Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. is hosting tonight’s Raw. Here’s what’s been announced for the show:

  • Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos defend against Matt Riddle & Elias
  • Bayley vs. Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley
  • Nikki Cross vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch
  • JBL will host an invitational poker tournament