WWE Raw video highlights: The Rock returns, teases Roman Reigns match
The Rock vs. Roman Reigns may finally be happening.
WWE rang in the new year with a special Day 1 edition of Raw last night. On the show, The Rock made a surprise appearance and took part in a segment with Jinder Mahal. Rock had a promo battle with Mahal and laid him out with a People’s Elbow, but what was most noteworthy was how The Rock ended the segment. Rock made a clear reference to Roman Reigns, teasing that he wants to take Reigns’ spot at the Head of the Table.
San Diego, I love you. Happy New Year. Oh, by the way, one more thing — tonight, after all this ass kicking, The Rock is going to go out in San Diego. I’m a little hungry. I’m going to go get something to eat. When The Rock goes out to get something to eat tonight in San Diego, should The Rock sit in a booth? Or should The Rock sit at the bar? Yeah, The Rock loves the bar too. Or should The Rock sit at the Head of the Table?
Reigns reacted by posting the following:
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— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) January 2, 2024
Rock vs. Reigns was planned for WrestleMania 39 at one point but didn’t end up happening. Elimination Chamber in Perth, Australia or WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia would appear to be the most likely destination for Rock vs. Reigns if the match is imminent.
It had been hyped going into last night’s Raw that a former WWE Champion would be returning. Mahal claimed that he was that former champion, but The Rock interrupted him.
Last night was The Rock’s first appearance for WWE since showing up on SmackDown last September. Before that, he hadn’t appeared on WWE programming since 2019.
More coverage from last night —
- Rhodes vs. Nakamura, CM Punk appearance set for next WWE Raw
- The Rock returns on WWE Raw, wants to ‘sit at the Head of the Table’
- Triple H to make ‘major announcement’ on WWE Preview Special
- Giovanni Vinci ‘fine’ following WWE Raw match stoppage
- Logan Paul announced for WWE SmackDown New Year’s Revolution
- WWE Raw Day 1 live results: Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre
WWE Raw video highlights —
Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax
Shinsuke Nakamura promises to end Cody Rhodes’ story next week
Jey Uso & Kofi Kingston vs. Imperium
2023 was a year of dominance for Rhea Ripley and The Judgment Day
The Miz & R-Truth argue with The Judgment Day
The Miz & R-Truth reunite to face Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance are going to be fighting champions
Rhea Ripley vs. Ivy Nile for the Women’s World Championship
The Rock returns, teases Roman Reigns match
Tegan Nox & Natalya vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark
Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship
Raw fallout: Ivy Nile proved that she deserves to compete against the best
Raw fallout: DIY’s New Year’s resolution is to become tag team champions
Raw fallout: Finn Balor will face Tommaso Ciampa next week
Raw Talk: Nia Jax, DIY, Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark appear
