Next week’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be taking place in Orlando, Florida. WWE has already confirmed appearances from both Hulk Hogan and John Cena for the episode.
They have now also confirmed two matches for the episode.
The first will be Elias vs Baron Corbin. Here is what WWE posted about the match on their website:
“They ended 2018 by brawling all over the arena on New Year’s Eve. And this coming Monday on Raw, Elias and Baron Corbin take their long-brewing rivalry into the ring for the first Raw of 2019.
While he was “Acting General Manager,” The Lone Wolf often took exception to The Living Truth’s musical performances, and Elias — who famously endeared himself to many of his critics by smashing a guitar across the back of the would-be GM back in October — has made it abundantly clear what he thinks of Corbin. As Raw enters a new year, these Superstars have a score to settle, and with the McMahon family keeping a close watch on all the Team Red action, they’ll both have a lot to prove.
Will Elias give Corbin yet another reason to complain that he’s being treated unfairly, or will The Lone Wolf finally find redemption after being forced to give up his authority over the red brand?
The second match will be for the RAW Tag Team Titles. Bobby Roode and Chad Gable will be putting their belts on the line against The Revival in a Lumberjack match. Here is what WWE posted about the match
“On Christmas Eve, Chad Gable pinned Scott Dawson, allowing himself and Bobby Roode to retain the Raw Tag Team Championship. The problem there, however, is that Dash Wilder was the legal man at that point in the match!
The Revival had reason to gripe after the controversial conclusion to that bout and, in the interest of fairness, the McMahon family has granted Dawson & Wilder another opportunity to dethrone the “Glorious” titleholders, live on the first Raw of 2019. And, to keep the action from spilling outside the ring, the bout will be a Tag Team Lumberjack Match!
With several Superstars surrounding the ring — and getting their hands on anyone who dares to venture beyond the ropes — there will be even more eyes on the action to ensure that the rightful team emerges victorious.
Can The Revival finally live up to their self-appointed moniker and become the “Top Guys” of the red brand’s tandem division?”
On a related note, check out our predictions for the match card at the 2019 Royal Rumble.