WWE RAW at Madison Square Garden just got even more interesting—and now some unexpected names are already in the city.

Ahead of the March 30, 2026 episode of WWE Raw, new details have surfaced revealing that talent from outside the RAW roster are in New York, raising the possibility of surprise appearances. According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, Cody Rhodes and Nikkita Lyons have both been confirmed to be in town—even though neither is currently advertised for the show.

The report makes it clear these aren’t just routine appearances tied to the RAW roster, with SmackDown talent also reportedly present in the area despite not being scheduled for the broadcast. That immediately opens the door to speculation.

While there’s no confirmation yet that Rhodes or Lyons will actually appear on the show, their presence alone is enough to raise expectations—especially with WrestleMania 42 right around the corner and WWE known for pulling off last-minute surprises at major venues like Madison Square Garden.

RAW was already shaping up to be a stacked episode, but with additional talent quietly in the city, the chances of unexpected segments, appearances, or storyline developments just went up. And at Madison Square Garden — a venue known for major WWE moments — that kind of uncertainty usually means something big could be coming.

Do you think Cody Rhodes or Nikkita Lyons will actually show up on RAW tonight, or is WWE just keeping everyone guessing? Drop your thoughts below and let us know.

Subhojeet Mukherjee has covered pro wrestling for over 20 years, delivering trusted news and backstage updates to fans around the world.

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