WWE Raw brings championship excitement to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York tonight, marking the first anniversary of the show’s Netflix debut. Fans can look forward to major WWE Raw championship matches that will shape early 2024 storylines and feature top stars defending their titles.
CM Punk Defends Against Bron Breakker in Anticipated Main Event
CM Punk returns to make his first televised defense of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, facing The Vision’s Bron Breakker. Having captured the title in November, Punk heads into the match after being pinned by Breakker at last year’s Survivor Series: WarGames event. This highly-anticipated confrontation will determine if Punk can hold off a challenger who already holds a win over him when it matters most.
Becky Lynch Seeks to Reclaim the Women’s Intercontinental Title
Maxxine Dupri is set for her second defense as WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, taking on former titleholder Becky Lynch. After losing the championship, Lynch has voiced frustration and demanded another opportunity. Tonight offers Lynch the chance to reclaim the gold or for Dupri to further solidify her status at the top of the division.
Women’s Tag Team Championships and Superstar Returns
Asuka and Kairi Sane will put their WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships on the line against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY in a dynamic match-up. In addition, Liv Morgan steps back into action against Lyra Valkyria, adding further star power to an already packed night of action.
Gunther Appears Following Victory Tour and Special Promotions
Gunther, on the heels of his victory over John Cena in Cena’s final match, will appear as part of his ongoing self-celebration tour. The event will also include a promotional feature tied to Netflix’s Stranger Things, marking a unique entertainment crossover as Raw celebrates its recent streaming anniversary.
What to Expect as the Night Unfolds
With championship gold at stake and high-profile superstars like CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Maxxine Dupri, Rhea Ripley, Asuka, Kairi Sane, Gunther, Liv Morgan, and IYO SKY in action, WWE Raw promises a memorable night for Brooklyn audiences and fans worldwide. The live broadcast from the Barclays Center starts at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and developments from tonight’s WWE Raw championship matches are expected to fuel storylines for the weeks ahead.
