WWE Monday Night Raw Preview: Former World Champion Returns, Cody Rhodes Appears

The road to WWE Backlash 2024 is in full swing, and here's a preview of tonight's Monday Night Raw episode.

An episode of WWE Monday Night Raw in progress. / (via WWE)

We're on the road to WWE Backlash 2024, and tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw will help set the stage.

The red brand makes a stop at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Fans will get to see the return of former three-time WWE Champion and former World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. "The Celtic Warrior" hasn't been seen in action since late summer 2023 due to a shoulder injury.

With The Brawling Brutes no more, which path will Sheamus take when he performs in front of the WWE Universe once again?

Get ready for the return of SHEAMUS tomorrow night on #WWERaw!

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— WWE (@WWE) April 14, 2024

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Also, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes will be in attendance. Rhodes will have his first challenger made official on this Friday's episode of SmackDown when AJ Styles and LA Knight go one-on-one in a number one contender match. As for tonight, what does "The American Nightmare" have up his sleeve?

What will WWE Champion @CodyRhodes talk about tomorrow night on #WWERaw?

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— WWE (@WWE) April 14, 2024

Plus, Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley was attacked by Liv Morgan backstage during last week's episode of Monday Night Raw. How will The Judgment Day member respond to her fierce rival's assault?

How will Women's World Champion @RheaRipley_WWE respond to @YaOnlyLivvOnce's vicious attack?

Find out tomorrow night on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/SEJ9UetvJU

— WWE (@WWE) April 14, 2024

Speaking of The Judgment Day, Finn Balor will look to slow down Jey Uso's momentum after Mr. "Yeetdown" earned a title shot at Damian Priest's World Heavyweight Championship. Can Balor weaken Jey before the title match against Priest?

Jey Uso clashes with The Judgment Day's @FinnBalor tomorrow night on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/vYy63MkDcg

— WWE (@WWE) April 14, 2024

Fans will also be treated to an Intercontinental Championship match. Sami Zayn will put his gold at stake against Chad Gable.

The hometown Intercontinental Champion @SamiZayn defends against @WWEGable tomorrow night on #WWERaw!

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— WWE (@WWE) April 14, 2024

We'll also see women's tag team action as Chelsea Green and Piper Niven take on the former WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.

Wow @ScrapDaddyAP strikes again with this HORRIFIC photo of me.
Tomorrow at #WWERaw I will be going straight to the top to request that Peahead & Sir Nasty Nicholas be penalized for this graphic choice… after we win, of course! pic.twitter.com/X0OYoQL7bX

— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) April 14, 2024

We'll also see Andrade go one-on-one with Dominik Mysterio.

Who ya got when @AndradeElIdolo takes on @DomMysterio35 tomorrow night on #WWERaw? pic.twitter.com/3inbOVBK7r

— WWE (@WWE) April 14, 2024

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