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Was it travel issues or Vince McMahon behind match modifications on WWE RAW? Here's what we know so far

By Spandan Chatterjee
Modified Apr 11, 2023 17:30 IST
Vince McMahon played a huge role in the previous WWE RAW show
Vince McMahon played a huge role in the previous WWE RAW show

Last week, it was reported that Vince McMahon made several changes to the script for WWE RAW before the show went on air. Multiple matches were either scrapped or replaced, which led to fans voicing their discontent. A similar match rearrangement occurred this Monday Night, but the cause was made public on live television.

At the beginning of tonight's Monday Night RAW, the commentary team stated that travel issues have led to some stars missing out on tonight's action. This led to impromptu changes in the red brand's proceedings. Fans feared the worst, but Rey Mysterio and Finn Balor set the pace, leading up to a good showing overall after last week's disappointment.

As for Vince McMahon's involvement in the product, reports revealed that the 77-year-old wasn't backstage for tonight's show in Seattle, Washington. This is good news considering that the locker room morale suffered a massive blow after McMahon's potential involvement the previous Monday.

The Miz, Matt Riddle, Sami Zayn, and Bianca Belair were set to fight on the latest episode of WWE RAW, but the travel delays led to some interesting developments. While the main event showdown was changed, the next contender for the RAW Women's Championship was decided, although it wasn't originally planned.

What changes took place on WWE RAW tonight?

Following his defeat against Jey Uso on SmackDown, Sami Zayn was scheduled to fight Solo Sikoa in the main event of WWE RAW tonight. It would have been their first one-on-one bout after many hot and cold moments in the past. However, the former Honorary Uce was replaced by Kevin Owens at the last minute.

Zayn did manage to close the show alongside Matt Riddle, whose fight against The Miz was scrapped from the match card. Both stars saved KO from a beatdown by The Bloodline and sent them packing. Meanwhile, Damian Priest was supposed to address his attack on rapper Bad Bunny, but that segment was pulled.

Damage CTRL member IYO SKY was supposed to fight in a non-title bout against Bianca Belair. Due to the latter's absence, the program changed to a Triple Threat match to decide the number one contender for the RAW Women's Championship. SKY defeated 'Michin' Mia Yim and Piper Niven via a Diving Moonsault on the former.