Sami Zayn vs Bronson Reed Set For 4/1 WWE Raw, Updated Lineup

April 1, 2024 at 1:05 AM
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Sami Zayn vs Bronson Reed Set For 4/1 WWE Raw, Updated Lineup

Bronson Reed looks to score another upset victory as he gets a rematch against Sami Zayn this coming Monday Night Raw.



Just a week ago on Raw, Reed pulled off a surprise win against Zayn. This throws a wrench into things, as Zayn is currently the number one contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, set to face Gunther at WrestleMania 40.



Will Reed build on his momentum or will Zayn assert his dominance as the title challenger? This Raw main card clash is sure to be a heated one!



Here's what else is on tap for the final Raw before WrestleMania:

WWE Raw (4/1) Updated



*The Rock and Roman Reigns appear


*DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) & New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) vs. The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh


*Ivy Nile and Maxxine Dupri vs Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae


*Bronson Reed vs. Sami Zayn


*First Hour Commercial Free



Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Published on April 1, 2024 at 1:05 AM

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