WWE Raw thread, Jan. 20, 2020: Andrade and Mysterio to meet in Ladder Match for U.S. Title

[Kross Rhodes]

Andrade to defend U.S. Title against Rey Mysterio in a Ladder Match

Are Rey Mysterio and United States Champion Andrade destined to do this forever? If last week was any indication, they might be. If next week is any indication, they might be ready to skip straight to the part where one of them has nothing left.

Following Andrade’s highly personal theft of Mysterio’s mask last week, it has been determined that the two will battle for Andrade’s United States Championship in a Ladder Match — a rarity for Monday Night Raw, a treat for the WWE Universe and a decisive opportunity for each Latino icon to show that they shine brightest. With pride and the title on the line, look for no stone to go unturned, no stop to go un-pulled, and no question left as to who the true champion is.

WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returns to Raw

Brock Lesnar typically picks his Raw appearances sparingly, but with his eyes on a historic achievement in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, the WWE Champion is seemingly ensuring that the Raw roster remembers his name.

The Beast Incarnate will appear live on Raw for the third straight week, the latest in a string of appearances since willingly taking the No. 1 entry in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match. This year’s field features no shortage of heavy-hitters proclaiming themselves as the one to oust The Conqueror, a chest-beating display that has become something of a yearly tradition in the run-up to WrestleMania. Seems like the one key difference is that they’ll get the opportunity to do so to his face. We’ll see if any of them make good on it.

Rusev & Liv Morgan to battle Bobby Lashley & Lana in Mixed Tag Team Match

Bobby Lashley defeated Rusev in their latest battle on Raw in a manner that was both demoralizing and far from decisive, as The All Mighty only earned the victory after a scuffle between Lana and Liv Morgan threw the match into chaos. Next week, then, seems to be setting up a far more definitive clash, as Lashley & Lana will team up against Rusev & Liv in a Mixed Tag Team Match that brings all corners of this tangled web together. That Lana issued the challenge was a bad sign for Lashley, who seemed aware that he had gotten lucky against Rusev and was more than ready to be rid of him. With Rusev and Liv more than willing to take another crack at their tormentors, it’s safe to say this one is going to be wild.

Randy Orton set for action against Drew McIntyre

As the Royal Rumble event approaches, Drew McIntyre has emerged as one of the favorites to triumph in the men’s over-the-top-rope, 30-man battle that will send its winner to WrestleMania. He’ll have another opportunity to add to his bonafides tonight when he takes on Randy Orton just one week after McIntyre pinned the 13-time World Champion in a Triple Threat Match that also included AJ Styles.

Should McIntyre repeat, it’d more than increase his betting odds to win the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, but it’s crucial not to underestimate Orton in this situation as well. A perennial safe bet in big matches, The Apex Predator is seemingly never more on point than he is when he’s about to be counted out. Following his upstaging at the hands of McIntyre last week, he might ironically have his opponent right where he wants him.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

Orton/McIntyre Fire

 

[Vegeta]

This Raw better be good

 

[Kiffy Lube]

You're right, Blaze this better be good with numerous surprises after we were all lied to be about an extra half an hour.

 

[Chris]

Ladder match, Bork Rumble build, mixed match fuckery, AND Orton/Drew I wasn't all that hyped for Raw until I saw this preview

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I agree. This Raw looks fire.

 

[Vegeta]

You're right, Blaze this better be good with numerous surprises after we were all lied to be about an extra half an hour.

I just want it to be good cause my damn head been killing me all day, so if I'm going to watch this tonight, it better be worth my time.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

The Rock is also gonna show up to honor his Father then tell everyone good luck in the Rumble only to be interrupted by the Big Show so they can banter about the 2000 Rumble endin' with a hug. This is gonna be awesome.

 

[Mox Girl]

I'm surprised people actually wanted a half hour overrun for Raw, usually people would be glad it was an error

I'm here for Drew vs Randy (will be great cos Randy seems to actually give a shit right now), whatever Seth does and the trainwreck that will be that mixed tag match haha.

I'm also assuming Seth won't be in the Rumble cos he's not confirmed for it yet?

 

[Chris]

I'm surprised people actually wanted a half hour overrun for Raw, usually people would be glad it was an error

I'm here for Drew vs Randy (will be great cos Randy seems to actually give a shit right now), whatever Seth does and the trainwreck that will be that mixed tag match haha.

I'm also assuming Seth won't be in the Rumble cos he's not confirmed for it yet?

I assume we'll get some match involving him/KO or a multi-man match with Show/Joe and Seth's buddies involved too

 

[Kiffy Lube]

I think I am the only one that wanted the half an hour run on because I never see more wrestlin' as a detriment unless it's like IWA-MS thinkin' they can run a 24 hour show.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

This is my favorite Raw creative since 2015. I'll take overrun.

 

[Stellar]

Liv still rocking that pink hair in that preview. Someone at WWE HQ is slacking on updating Livs pic. lol

Looking forward to RAW.

 

[Deezy]

The Rock is also gonna show up to honor his Father then tell everyone good luck in the Rumble only to be interrupted by the Big Show so they can banter about the 2000 Rumble endin' with a hug. This is gonna be awesome.

This would be worth an extra half hour.

 

[Stellar]

Becky Lynch vs. Kairi Sane tonight as well apparently. Obviously great news for Kairi!