The April 6 episode of WWE RAW at the Toyota Center in Houston featured Seth Rollins addressing his newly announced WrestleMania 42 match against GUNTHER, a bout that has already sparked debate among fans.

Rollins made his way to the ring to a loud reaction, with the crowd singing along to his entrance. He paused to take in the moment before declaring that he is back, drawing a strong response from the audience.

He quickly turned his attention to GUNTHER and claimed that it is clear the Intercontinental Champion has formed a business relationship with Paul Heyman. The statement was met with boos from the crowd. Rollins then outlined his current goals, stating that he intends to reclaim the World Heavyweight Championship while also putting an end to what he called “The Vision.”

Rollins also referenced recent developments, noting that injuries have sidelined key names. He added that he “put Brock Lesnar on a silver platter for Oba Femi,” linking his actions to the broader landscape of RAW.

Turning back to GUNTHER, Rollins delivered a direct message. He said that if GUNTHER plans to act as protection for Heyman, then the situation has become personal. That statement brought GUNTHER to the ring, and the confrontation quickly turned physical.

Rollins avoided an early sleeper attempt, and the two began brawling around ringside. WWE officials intervened to separate them, but the situation escalated again when GUNTHER landed a cheap shot with a big boot before leaving the area. Rollins remained in the ring, clearly wanting the fight to continue.

The most telling development came later backstage, where Heyman approached GUNTHER for a private exchange. The segment provided insight into their dynamic and hinted at deeper motivations.

“I don’t know why you did what you did at Madison Square Garden,” Heyman said. “But I owe you a very big thank you.”

GUNTHER did not deny any involvement and instead leaned into the moment. He acknowledged that his issue with Rollins is now personal, but his response to Heyman stood out even more. After shaking Heyman’s hand, GUNTHER made it clear that their arrangement is far from equal.

“you owe me so much more than a very big thank you.”

That line shifted the perception of their alliance. Rather than GUNTHER simply working under Heyman’s influence, the exchange suggested that he holds leverage in the situation. It created the impression that Heyman may be the one benefiting from GUNTHER’s actions, but at a cost that has yet to be revealed.

The interaction added depth to the storyline and raised questions about what GUNTHER ultimately wants. His willingness to target Rollins, combined with Heyman’s gratitude, points to a calculated move rather than a random act.

With WrestleMania 42 approaching, the connection between GUNTHER and Heyman now stands as a key element of the RAW narrative. Their alliance appears strategic, but the balance of power remains unclear, leaving room for further developments in the weeks ahead.

GUNTHER Confronts Paul Heyman After Assaulting Seth Rollins

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Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi Brawl Ends WWE RAW in Chaos – The April 6 episode of WWE RAW closed with a heated segment involving Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi, as their scheduled contract signing quickly broke down.

The show took place at the Toyota Center in Houston, where the anticipated face-to-face confrontation was set to finalize their WrestleMania 42 match. Triple H and Adam Pearce came to the ring to oversee the signing, but the situation quickly unraveled.

Before Pearce could complete the introduction, Paul Heyman interrupted. He spoke in support of Lesnar, stating that Femi was not on the same level as “The Beast.” That brought Lesnar to the ring, where he was met with loud reactions from the crowd.

Femi followed soon after, making his entrance with confidence. As he approached the ring, Lesnar watched closely. The tension escalated immediately once Femi stepped in, as Lesnar launched an attack before the signing could even begin.

Femi responded by sending Lesnar into the ring post, and the two continued to exchange offense inside the ring. The situation escalated further when both men crashed through the contract table. WWE officials rushed in to separate them, but the chaos did not stop there.

Lesnar grabbed a chair and threw it toward Femi, who responded in kind. Security and officials struggled to keep the two apart as they repeatedly broke free to continue fighting. Despite multiple attempts to restore order, the segment never returned to its intended purpose.

No contracts were signed, and the segment ended without any formal agreement. Instead, RAW went off the air with both men still trying to get at each other while being restrained.

While it is expected that these two will cross paths again before WrestleMania 42, the segment fell short of delivering a defining moment in their rivalry. The physical exchange was brief and lacked escalation, with neither man gaining a clear advantage. A contract signing typically serves as a key turning point to deepen the story or raise the stakes, but that did not happen here.

The segment ended almost as quickly as it began, leaving little time to build tension or add substance to the feud. There was no verbal exchange between Lesnar and Femi, no clear shift in momentum, and no lasting image beyond a short brawl. Given the size and presence of both competitors, more time and structure could have helped establish a stronger connection with the audience.

With WrestleMania approaching, WWE will likely revisit this rivalry to add more depth. As it stands, this segment created anticipation but did not fully capitalize on the opportunity to deliver a memorable or decisive moment.

Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi Brawl Ends WWE RAW in Chaos

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The April 6 pisode of WWE RAW delivered a surprise as Rey Mysterio made his return ahead of WrestleMania 42. After missing last year’s event due to injury, the Hall of Famer is now set to compete on the biggest stage.

RAW took place at the Toyota Center in Houston, where fans witnessed a six-man tag team match. Los Americanos faced Je’Von Evans, Penta, and Dragon Lee. The bout ended with Evans scoring the pinfall victory for his team.

After the match, Mysterio made an unexpected appearance. He entered the ring and addressed the competitors, first congratulating Penta on his current title run. The moment quickly shifted as Mysterio pointed out that the Intercontinental Championship ladder match at WrestleMania was missing a key name.

Rey Mysterio Added to WWE WrestleMania 42 Intercontinental Title Ladder Match

Mysterio revealed that he had spoken with Adam Pearce, and the decision was made to include him in the match. With that announcement, he officially declared himself as the latest entrant in the high-stakes ladder bout.

The return is notable given Mysterio’s recent injury. He had been out of action with fractured ribs suffered during a match against Austin Theory on the January 26, 2026 episode of RAW. His recovery now places him back in position to compete at WrestleMania.

The Intercontinental Championship ladder match is now set with six competitors. Mysterio joins JD McDonagh, Dragon Lee, Je’Von Evans, himself, Rusev, and Penta. The updated lineup adds experience and star power to a match that already features a mix of styles and high-risk offense.

With Mysterio officially back, the WrestleMania 42 card continues to take shape. His inclusion adds another layer to the ladder match, which is expected to be one of the standout bouts on the show.

Rey Mysterio Added to WWE WrestleMania 42 Intercontinental Title Ladder Match

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The road to WrestleMania 42 took a dramatic turn on the April 3, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown. A major reveal connected Pat McAfee to Randy Orton’s shocking heel turn, and the fallout has continued to draw attention.

During the segment, McAfee was revealed as the mystery voice behind the phone call that influenced Orton. Moments later, McAfee attacked Cody Rhodes with a sudden low blow. Orton followed with a brutal assault on the WWE Champion, leaving him laid out in the ring. The show closed with Orton and McAfee standing together, signaling a new alliance heading into WrestleMania.

Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, McAfee addressed the segment and made it clear that his promo was not scripted. He said his words came naturally and were based on the story being told on television.

“You don’t think there’s multiple layers to this sh*t?” McAfee said.

He explained that the storyline is built on long-term history, especially between Orton and Rhodes. McAfee pointed to the depth of their rivalry and suggested that more developments are coming as WrestleMania approaches.

McAfee also spoke highly of Orton and described him as a top-level WWE star. He said their goal is to elevate the story and bring more attention to the business.

“I think we got off to a pretty good little start. I think we got off to 20 years of history between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. And Randy Orton is the greatest. This guy’s 6’5” 275 AJ. He walks in a room, everybody goes, ‘Holy shit.’ That’s what a WWE superstar is. That’s what a sports entertainer is….So I’m happy that I got a chance to be… in the ear a couple times saying, ‘Hey, now’s the time, killer. Now we go save the business,” he said.

McAfee ended by stressing again that nothing was written for him in advance.

“Was I the only one, you know, that I was thinking about this? Was there ever a script? I wonder. No. This is real, cuz bang bang. Fun times,” McAfee added.

Despite the strong reaction on television, McAfee’s involvement has sparked debate behind the scenes. Some fans have pushed back on his role in the storyline. Reports indicate that his inclusion may have been supported by key figures within TKO leadership.

Pat McAfee Says WWE SmackDown Promo With Randy Orton Was Not Scripted

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Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee and Becky Lynch may have rehashed their comments to one another on the March 23 edition of “Raw,” the episode where their WrestleMania 42 match was made official, but it felt surprisingly refreshing after we didn’t see either woman last week. With the way WWE has been booking the same things over and over again on this “Road to WrestleMania,” like pull apart brawls, and the same promos over and over, this felt somehow different.

Maybe it’s because they were put face-to-face in a prerecorded backstage segment, and it was shot and edited well. And, at just under three minutes, it didn’t overstay its welcome. I still really like Lynch talking all about Lee’s last WrestleMania. Different from the last time she brought up one of Lee’s final moments in WWE in her first run however, was Lynch talking about seeing Lee backstage at ‘Mania, and how fake she thought Lee was. Lynch said that Lee quit WWE because she knew Lynch was the future, her “replacement,” and she was scared. She reiterated that WrestleMania is her “home,” and I just still really like hearing the juxtaposition of Lynch’s ‘Mania moments against Lee’s.

The champion said much of the same, as well, but this time, she said she was proud of Lynch, which was new. Though, of course she quickly brought it back to Lynch not being able to make history unless she shattered the glass ceilings first. And of course, she couldn’t end without mentioning she was “your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestler,” as well as Lynch’s daughter’s favorite.

I think it felt different without the crowd noise and such, and it was a small, but nice, and to me at least, noticeable, change-up. WWE did well by letting this feud breathe for a week, as much as I’m sure everyone in attendance at Madison Square Garden wanted to see both women.

With just one more episode of “Raw” to go between now and WrestleMania, there’s no doubt that Lee and Lynch will have a pull-apart brawl next week, but we haven’t seen that from them, at least, with Lynch having run away from Lee before making their WrestleMania match official. With everything feeling so very much the same at best, or completely confusing and randomly booked at worst, this WrestleMania season, these women having a consistent feud, without being too terribly repetitive, is all I can ask for at this point.

Written by Daisy Ruth