Spoiler: Multiple Big Names Expected Backstage at WWE RAW at MSG

WWE RAW is going down tonight at Madison Square Garden, and the red brand isn’t pulling any punches. With John Cena’s final RAW appearance already confirmed, even more major names are now expected to be in the building—and things could get unpredictable fast.

According to BodySlam.net, Roman Reigns, AJ Lee, and Liv Morgan are all slated to be backstage at the historic arena. While it hasn’t been confirmed whether they’ll appear on-screen, their presence alone adds major fuel to the rumor mill.

Each star is coming in under very different circumstances. Liv Morgan is still on the shelf following shoulder surgery in June. Roman Reigns hasn’t been seen since Crown Jewel. And AJ Lee? She hasn’t been involved in WWE since Wrestlepalooza, making her presence backstage all the more interesting.

RAW already has a packed card with Cena’s farewell storyline taking center stage. The “Last Time is Now” tournament continues tonight with GUNTHER stepping back into the ring to take on Je’Von Evans. Meanwhile, Solo Sikoa is set to face a mystery opponent—leaving plenty of room for a shocking return.

That’s not all. Becky Lynch will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri, and Nikki Bella is set to explain her brutal attack on Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer last week.

Zack Ryder returned on SmackDown during the same tournament, so fans are keeping their eyes wide open tonight for another unexpected twist. With Roman, AJ, and Liv all potentially in play, anything can happen inside MSG.

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.

Which return would you want to see go down live on RAW—Roman Reigns, AJ Lee, or Liv Morgan? Or is someone else going to steal the show tonight? Sound off in the comments and tell us what you’re hoping happens.