WWE confirmed that “The Beast Incarnate” will appear on Monday Night Raw in Atlanta, Georgia, marking his next televised appearance following his return at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last month.
Ahead of SmackDown, WWE made the announcement on social media, confirming Lesnar’s presence for the upcoming episode of Raw.
“@BrockLesnar returns to #WWERaw THIS MONDAY in Atlanta!”
The post was accompanied by footage of Lesnar’s entrance and a link for fans to purchase tickets, signaling that WWE is heavily promoting his return.
Lesnar last competed in the Royal Rumble match, entering at number 22. During the bout, he had several intense exchanges with former NXT Champion Oba Femi and ultimately eliminated “The Ruler” from the match. That sequence quickly fueled speculation about a potential WrestleMania 42 showdown in Las Vegas between the two powerhouses.
However, Dave Meltzer later reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that the match was not fully locked in at that time, leaving Lesnar’s WrestleMania direction uncertain.
Monday’s Raw is already shaping up to be a notable show. WWE has also announced a tribute to AJ Styles in his home state of Georgia following his career-threatening loss to GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble. Styles’ defeat appeared to signal the end of “The Phenomenal One” inside the ring, adding emotional weight to the broadcast.
Lesnar’s return to WWE earlier this year followed a two-year hiatus after being named in former WWE employee Janel Grant’s civil lawsuit against Vince McMahon. He made his comeback at SummerSlam, attacking John Cena and later facing him at Wrestlepalooza, WWE’s first premium live event on ESPN. Lesnar also competed as part of the heel team at Survivor Series: WarGames alongside Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, and Drew McIntyre.
With WrestleMania 42 on the horizon and Lesnar officially advertised for Raw, all eyes will be on Atlanta to see what direction WWE sets for one of its most polarizing stars.
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