WWE fans were buzzing with excitement for tonight’s episode of RAW, especially with the highly anticipated return of CM Punk in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. However, one superstar who won’t be gracing the ring tonight is Ivar from The Viking Raiders.
Ivar’s absence came as a disappointment to many, especially considering the scheduled match against Andrade had been scrapped.
Instead, Andrade is set to face Imperium’s Giovanni Vinci, a last-minute change announced by RAW General Manager Adam Pearce.
I do NOT like sitting on the side lines 😡
— Ivar (@Ivar_WWE) March 25, 2024
Expressing his frustration, Ivar took to his official social media account, breaking character to voice his discontent with being sidelined.
“I do NOT like sitting on the sidelines 😡,”
he posted, giving fans a look into his personal feelings.
Addressing concerns about his health, Ivar also took the opportunity to debunk rumors circulating about him undergoing neck fusion surgery. This clarification was important, especially given his history with surgery, having undergone the procedure himself in 2020, as did his tag team partner, Erik, just last year.
In other news circulating the wrestling world, former WWE writer Vince Russo had some critical words about Cody Rhodes’ recent promo on RAW.
Russo pointed out Rhodes’ failure to adequately acknowledge his WrestleMania opponent, Roman Reigns, focusing instead on hypothetical confrontations with The Rock.
Clarification, this is MY xray from 2020. I also had neck fusion surgery, c 5 6 7 in September 2020…. I thought ppl knew. I was stating I know exactly how Erik feels right now https://t.co/2rjgoy6vM2
— Ivar (@Ivar_WWE) March 25, 2024
He emphasized the importance of Rhodes staying focused on Reigns, given the magnitude of their impending match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Andrade, meanwhile, has been making waves since his return to WWE, most recently securing a victory against Apollo Crews on the March 4 episode of RAW.
With WrestleMania XL on the horizon, speculation abounds regarding Andrade’s role in the upcoming event, leaving fans eager to see what’s next for the talented superstar.
