Fightful Select has confirmed some details about the changes made to Seth Rollins’ open challenge last night on RAW.
While some changes were made to the original plan for the opening segment of RAW, at no point was Johnny Gargano planned to be part of the challenge. Sources suggest that Gargano was present backstage at RAW, although he didn’t appear on television.
What an unexpected way to kick off #WWERaw! 😲 pic.twitter.com/PM6txfjcII
— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2023
Tommaso Ciampa made his return to WWE on RAW, beating The Miz in a singles contest. Ciampa later shared a heartfelt video of his daughter Willow watching his return match at home. The former NXT Champion tweeted,
“We had a minor tv glitch at home last night…but mom still found a way for Willow to watch. THAT reaction 
(thank goodness I won 
)”
Natalya issued an apology to her fans following the beatdown she suffered at the hands of Rhea Ripley last night on RAW. Natalya was scheduled to battle Ripley in a singles contest, but the Women’s World Champion decimated her before the match could even begin. The Queen Of Harts tweeted,
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love. I’m so sorry. 
”
WWE Women’s Champion Asuka shared a travel vlog of her return to Japan. You can check that out below:
As the newly elected President of Independent Wrestling, President Matt Cardona and Vice President Steph De Lander shared their plan on how they will make the independent circuit great again. Matt Cardona tweeted,
“I’ve been elected President of Independent Wrestling! Thank you for your votes! @stephdelander & I promise to make some serious changes! We love you all! Let’s MAKE INDEPENDENT WRESTLING GREAT AGAIN!”
I’ve been elected President of Independent Wrestling!
Thank you for your votes!@stephdelander & I promise to make some serious changes!
We love you all!
Let’s MAKE INDEPENDENT WRESTLING GREAT AGAIN!
🎥: @SHOOT_HARRY pic.twitter.com/CtsHeRpPQp
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) June 19, 2023
