WWE SmackDown stars reportedly present backstage for Raw 10/21.
Just hours ahead of tonight’s episode from the Wells Fargo Center, news broke of Samantha Irvin leaving the promotion. However, soon after, reports emerged of a former WWE ring announcer arriving backstage as Irvin’s replacement in Philadelphia.
However, this former announcer is not the only surprising name backstage tonight. A report from PWInsider noted that several stars from the Friday-night show such as Cody Rhodes, Nia Jax, Bayley, and Solo Sikoa are present for tonight’s episode.
The Champions Rhodes and Jax are expected to build their feud ahead of Crown Jewel, while fans suspect Sikoa’s interference during Jey Uso’s Intercontinental title defense match against Bron Breakker.
Jey Uso recently appeared on the blue-brand to confront Solo Sikoa, after Jimmy Uso reached out to him for help. Although the future of the Original Bloodline is still in doubt, Sikoa costing Uso the title tonight can signal a major reunion before Survivor Series WarGames.
Updated Lineup For WWE Raw 10/21
Tonight’s Monday-Night show takes place from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. With a stacked lineup, fans are set to see Jey Uso defend his Intercontinental Championship against Breakker, while Seth Rollins and Bronson Reed come face-to-face.
The New Day is also set to take on the AOP in a no.1 contender’s tournament alongside The American Made’s match against The LWO in the same tournament.
In other news: Booker T has suggested a big match for Bobby Lashley’s AEW debut.