Adam Pearce announces former WWE United States Champion is returning to RAW

Adam Pearce and Triple H (Image Credits: wwe.com)
Adam Pearce and Triple H (Image Credits: wwe.com)

The upcoming episode of WWE RAW is shaping up to be the one for the ages. Adam Pearce has announced the return of former United States Champion, Solo Sikoa, to the red brand.

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The MFT leader has become a regular fixture on SmackDown since last year.

He last wrestled on Monday Night RAW when he battled his cousin, Roman Reigns, in a Tribal Combat Match with the Ula Fala on the line during the Netflix premiere on January 6, 2025.

Earlier this week, Adam Pearce drew more names from the tumbler for the next first-round matchup in the ongoing Last Time Is Now Tournament.

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He announced that Solo Sikoa will face a mystery opponent on the November 17th episode of RAW, which will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York. This will also mark John Cena's final appearance on the flagship show as an active competitor.

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"In our next matchup, the dangerous leader of the MFTs - Solo Sikoa, will go toe-to-toe with, you know what? Why don't we all find out who he goes toe-to-toe with live next Monday at the Madison Square Garden, and that is official."
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Another former champion is returning to WWE RAW next week

While Solo Sikoa's opponent remains a mystery, Adam Pearce confirmed that Gunther will be entering the Last Time Is Now Tournament.

The Ring General will face the NXT standout, Je'Von Evans.

Gunther has been away from the weekly programming since losing his World Heavyweight Championship to CM Punk at SummerSlam this year.

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He was said to be recovering from a nose injury, which required surgery.

The Austrian star is favored to win the Last Time Is Now Tourament and go on to face John Cena in his last WWE match at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13.

As for Solo Sikoa, there's no word on who his mystery opponent is going to be. If Zack Ryder's SmackDown return was anything to go by, the WWE Universe could expect another returning/debuting wrestler to show up.

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Could it be Joe Hendry? He has reportedly inked a deal with the Stamford-based promotion. Well, fans should say his name and see if he appears at MSG next Monday.


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