Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW comes to us LIVE from the XCEL Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The 2019 King of the Ring tournament officially kicks off tonight, how will the bracket unfold? Braun Strowman faces AJ Styles for the US Title, and so much more.
Here is what you can expect to see on tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW from St. Paul as highlighted by the following focal points featured by WWE.com.
WWE Raw preview, Aug. 19, 2019: The King of the Ring tournament kicks off tonight
The illustrious King of the Ring tournament returns tonight on Monday Night Raw. Who will advance in the opening round of what is sure to be an action-packed tourney? Also on Raw, AJ Styles defends the United States Championship against Braun Strowman!
2019 King of the Ring tournament bracket
Who will take the crown in the King of the Ring tournament, returning tonight on Raw?
Eight Superstars from Raw and eight Superstars from SmackDown LIVE will meet in the tourney to become WWE royalty, and the bracket is now set.
Check out all of the opening matchups below, then download and print your own bracket so you can make predictions and track your favorite Superstars as they advance.
First-round King of the Ring action kicks off live on Raw at 8/7 C on USA Network.
Braun Strowman to face AJ Styles for the United States Title on Raw
The O.C. have been making a lot of noise on Raw since capturing the United States Championship and the Raw Tag Team Titles, but it seems like all that noise has woken up a monster.
As AJ Styles, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson pummeled Universal Champion Seth Rollins during Raw’s Champion vs. Champion main event, Braun Strowman joined frequent O.C. foe Ricochet in helping The Beastslayer even the odds, sending a powerful message to The Phenomenal One and his cruel cohorts.
In a WWE.com interview following the physical altercation with The Monster Among Men, Styles challenged Strowman to a match next week, where the United States Title will be on the line. Strowman accepted the challenge via Twitter.
Do you have strength in numbers if I’m bigger than all three of you?!? Consider your challenge accepted and your reign as US Champion coming to a close!!!! #Raw #MonsterChamp https://t.co/ADPjCJczR8
— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) August 13, 2019
Will Strowman soon wear WWE’s star-spangled title around his waist, or are The O.C. looking to set a trap for the battle-ready behemoth? Don’t miss Raw tonight, live at 8/7 C on USA Network.
Sasha Banks’ brutal return sparks questions
Sporting blue hair and a take-no-prisoners attitude, Sasha Banks emerged this past Monday night on Raw and utterly unleashed on an unsuspecting (and injured) Natalya – and not even Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch could halt The Boss’ rampage. Banks got the better of The Man in the ensuing brawl, relentlessly pummeling the titleholder with a steel chair.
Earlier in the night, Lynch had thrown out a challenge to the Women’s locker room: “Your smart play is to get me before I get you.” Was The Boss taking that message to heart, using the attack on Natalya to goad Lynch into a physical confrontation? Or was there another reason for Banks’ physical and psychological transformation upon her return?
Meanwhile, Lynch has taken to Instagram vowing retribution against Banks following the attack. Will that payback come tonight on Raw?
Cedric Alexander squares off with Sami Zayn as the King of the Ring kicks off
Cedric Alexander’s momentum has been surging over recent weeks with a win over Drew McIntyre and legions of new fans inspired by his never-say-die attitude and breathtaking propensity for making a statement. Sami Zayn will be looking to disappoint Alexander’s fans as the King of the Ring Tournament begins.
Zayn would undoubtedly take pleasure in eliminating fan-favorite Alexander from the tournament early. Can The Critic of Critics play spoiler or will Cedric ascend and take his first step towards the King of the Ring throne?
Find out tonight on Raw!
Cesaro and Samoa Joe to throw down with their eyes on the throne
The King of the Ring Tournament is about to see a fight go down.
In a match that could be the most physical of the first round, Cesaro and Samoa Joe will collide, both looking to advance in their quest to become the 2019 King of the Ring. Will it be The Samoan Shark or The Swiss Cyborg who emerges from a battle that is sure to turn heads tonight?
Walking with (and running after) Elias
Mere moments after R-Truth celebrated his astonishing twelfth 24/7 Championship win, Elias bashed the rapping Superstar with his guitar to kick off his third reign with the oft-defended prize.
Elias has already turned back a challenge from Drake Maverick in the recording studio, but neither Drake nor the growing number of Superstars in pursuit of the 24/7 Title will be giving up anytime soon. Can the calculating crooner – who is also competing in the King of the Ring tournament – stay on top of the charts?
Will Sasha Banks explain her actions on “The King’s Court”?
As first reported by Sports Illustrated, Sasha Banks will appear on “The King’s Court” with Jerry “The King” Lawler this coming Monday night on Raw.
Banks garnered all the headlines this past week on Raw when she re-emerged and devastatingly took out both Natalya and Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch. The Boss’ next meeting will be a bit of a different setting though, as she arrives this Monday to be questioned by WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler on his iconic talk show, “The King’s Court.”
Will Sasha explain her shocking actions and swift change in demeanor? Find out when The Boss steps to the throne this Monday night.
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