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WWE RAW: Lesnar Returns, Lynch Challenges AJ Lee for WrestleMania

3/24/2026

Summary

Lesnar Returns, WrestleMania Showdown

WWE RAW on March 23, 2026 features Brock Lesnar's return with Paul Heyman, signaling an escalation in rivalries and surprises for fans.
The Usos defend their World Tag Team Championships against The Vision.
Dominik Mysterio faces Penta for the Intercontinental Title.
Je'Von Evans competes against Grayson Waller.
Becky Lynch confronts AJ Lee and challenges her for the Women's Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42, with Lynch declaring WrestleMania is her territory.

Summary

Lesnar Challenges Femi

Brock Lesnar opened WWE RAW on March 23, 2026, addressing his WrestleMania opponent Oba Femi.
Lesnar, supported by Paul Heyman, labeled Femi an "over-hyped ruler" who exploited Lesnar's past battles.
When Femi confronted him, the clash escalated into a brawl.
Femi escaped an F-5 during the confrontation.
Femi threw Lesnar over the top rope, establishing dominance for the second consecutive week and signaling WrestleMania.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania III, held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome, was a landmark event in professional wrestling, drawing an estimated 93,173 fans. Hulk Hogan's iconic victory over André the Giant became a defining moment of the 1980s wrestling boom, contributing to the WWE's mainstream success. This event set the stage for future rivalries and storytelling in wrestling, influencing the industry for decades.

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Lesnar Returns, WrestleMania Showdown

WWE RAW on March 23, 2026 features Brock Lesnar's return with Paul Heyman, signaling an escalation in rivalries and surprises for fans.
The Usos defend their World Tag Team Championships against The Vision.
Dominik Mysterio faces Penta for the Intercontinental Title.
Je'Von Evans competes against Grayson Waller.
Becky Lynch confronts AJ Lee and challenges her for the Women's Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42, with Lynch declaring WrestleMania is her territory.

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