Ivar of The Viking Raiders was slated for an in-ring appearance on tonight’s WWE Monday Night RAW, but a twist of fate altered the plans as he wasn’t medically cleared to compete, resulting in a replacement.
Originally set to face Andrade, Ivar’s absence was revealed by RAW GM Adam Pearce in a video posted by WWE on X (formerly Twitter).
Pearce disclosed that due to medical reasons, El Idolo will now square off against Giovanni Vinci instead.
#WWERaw General Manager @ScrapDaddyAP has an OFFICIAL announcement for TONIGHT!@AndradeElIdolo goes one-on-one with @VinciWWE! pic.twitter.com/2KkawTvadC
— WWE (@WWE) March 25, 2024
The last time Ivar stepped into the ring was against Sami Zayn on the March 4 edition of RAW, where he delivered a memorable performance, culminating in a victory.
However, chaos ensued post-match as Bronson Reed stormed the scene, setting the stage for another intriguing matchup on tonight’s show.
In addition to these developments, anticipation for RAW is at an all-time high, especially with the impending return of CM Punk, the hometown hero, following his recovery from a tricep injury suffered at Royal Rumble.
Furthermore, excitement mounts for the return of The Rock on the go-home edition of RAW before WrestleMania.
The Hollywood star recently stirred up excitement with a bold message to the WWE Universe ahead of his appearance, promising an electrifying night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
With WrestleMania XL looming, the April 1 edition of RAW marks the final countdown.
The Rock’s in-ring return on Night One of The Show of Shows alongside Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins adds another layer of anticipation to an already star-studded event.
