Monday night’s episode of “WWE Raw” brought forth an exciting announcement for WrestleMania 40, as the general managers of both “Raw” and “SmackDown” unveiled plans for a thrilling six-pack tag team ladder match in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In a pre-taped backstage segment, Adam Pearce from “Raw” and Nick Aldis from “SmackDown” revealed that Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Finn Balor and Damian Priest would be defending their titles against five other formidable teams at the grand event known as the “Showcase of the Immortals.”
According to the general managers, the teams earning spots in this high-stakes match would be determined through qualifying matches scheduled to take place on both “Raw” and “SmackDown” in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania.
While the specific participants were not immediately disclosed, a video montage showcased several potential contenders, including Legado del Fantasma, The New Day, DIY, the Creed Brothers, the Awesome Truth, Indus Sher, Pretty Deadly, Alpha Academy, LWO, the Authors of Pain, New Catch Republic, and the Street Profits.
Following the announcement, tensions ran high backstage as Priest and Balor expressed their discontent. Priest voiced his frustration, stating he had never encountered issues with a general manager until now.
The duo then confronted Pearce, demanding answers regarding the origins of the match concept. Pearce revealed that he and Aldis had discussed the idea with The Miz and R-Truth, who appeared to have suggested it, further infuriating Priest.
As the night unfolded, Priest found himself in a heated showdown against R-Truth, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense road to WrestleMania.
As of the latest updates, the first qualifiers for the highly anticipated match at WrestleMania were yet to be determined, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the unfolding drama on both “Raw” and “SmackDown.”
