SmackDown Star Backstage for November 17 WWE RAW at MSG

WWE RAW is live tonight from Madison Square Garden, and a major name has just been spotted backstage.

According to PWInsider, Drew McIntyre is in the building for tonight’s show. While the reason for his presence hasn’t been confirmed, all signs point to his involvement in the ongoing build for Survivor Series. Just days ago on SmackDown, McIntyre—despite being suspended—showed up and attacked Cody Rhodes after Logan Paul’s interference. That chaotic moment ended with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis confronting Paul Heyman, who smugly reminded him that “you said I could pick anyone from the roster—even suspended ones.”

McIntyre’s brutal return on SmackDown seemingly aligned him with The Vision’s WarGames team, adding serious firepower ahead of Survivor Series on November 29 at Petco Park.

Tonight’s RAW already features John Cena’s farewell appearance, a stacked card, and major names like Roman Reigns, AJ Lee, and Liv Morgan reportedly backstage. Now, with McIntyre on-site, the WarGames chaos might spill into MSG sooner than expected.

RAW will also feature GUNTHER vs. Je’Von Evans in the “Last Time Is Now” tournament, Solo Sikoa vs. a mystery opponent, Becky Lynch defending the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri, and Nikki Bella explaining her shocking attack on Stephanie Vaquer.

With Drew McIntyre confirmed backstage, the red brand may be setting up a major moment to shake up the road to Survivor Series. Don’t blink.

WWE RAW Lineup for November 17, 2025 Episode:

• John Cena Kicks Off His Final Raw
• Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Maxxinne Dupri
• The Last Time Is Now Tournament: GUNTHER vs. Je’Von Evans
• The Last Time Is Now Tournament: Solo Sikoa vs. Mystery Opponent
• Nikki Bella Explains Her Shocking Attack on Stephanie Vaquer

Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub.

Do you think McIntyre will get involved on RAW tonight? What role should he play in the WarGames match? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.