WWE is starting out the new year with an episode of Raw so let’s take a look at the show with a preview.

Unlike previous shows, WWE has had one week to build hype around this show as they have already announced several big matches.

Thus, it’s time to look ahead starting with tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW.

Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade for United States Title and Viking Raiders defending the RAW Tag Team Titles against The Street Profits and The OC in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match are the bouts that have been confirmed.

We also have the return of WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, which marks his first appearance since Survivor Series. The belief is that we will find out who Lesnar will face in his next title defense as the top star on the RAW brand at the upcoming Royal Rumble pay-per-view event.

WWE holds this show in Oklahoma City, OK at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on the USA Network. WWE is advertising the following items for tonight’s broadcast:

  • WWE Champion Brock Lesnar to appear with Paul Heyman
  • Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade for United States Title
  • Viking Raiders defending the RAW Tag Team Titles against The Street Profits and The OC in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match
  • More on the Seth Rollins and Authors of Pain – Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens feud
  • Fallout from Rusev and Liv Morgan wrecking Lana and Bobby Lashley’s wedding

WWE will also be creating new programs and building on the hype for existing feuds that will take place heading into the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event.

As usual, fans should expect more matches and segments to be revealed this afternoon for RAW.

WWE is advertising locally Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins (with AOP), along with Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair vs. The Kabuki Warriors, which could play into the preview for Raw.