WWE Monday Night RAW: 5 things you need to know before tonight's episode (March 25th, 2019)

We are just 13 days away from WWE WrestleMania 35, and it definitely shows.

Less than two weeks away, everyone on Monday Night RAW is trying to prove themselves, and earn a spot on the biggest show of the year.

Before WrestleMania though, the men and women of the red brand will have to survive tonight, which is no doubt going to be an exciting three hours.

All this and more will be answered tonight, as we barrel down the highway to WrestleMania 35.

Here are five things you need to know before heading into tonight's edition of WWE Monday Night RAW.

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#5 Will the Hot Rod's fire burn tonight?

Rousey punished officials at ringside last week, after demolishing Dana Brooke in the ring.

There are only a handful of Superstars who could argue having a better rookie year than Rowdy Ronda Rousey.

Impressing in her in-ring debut at WrestleMania 34, Rousey captured the RAW Women's Championship at Summerslam 2018, and remains undefeated.

After barbs by both Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, it seems the former UFC star has snapped, demolishing Dana Brooke last week as well as attacking officials, alongside husband Travis Browne.

After her actions last week, Rousey was hit with an undisclosed fine, though given her success in WWE, UFC, and in Hollywood, we're sure she can afford it.

What will the Rowdy one do tonight, just 13 days from the biggest match in her career?

Whatever goes down, we're pleased we won't be at ringside when the Champ makes her presence known tonight on Monday Night RAW by producing some more moments of brutality, something that he is more than capable of - as we have seen over the last year.

#4 Who will be the next Battle Royal combatant?

Braun Strowman has been at odds with WrestleMania host Alexa Bliss

WrestleMania season is in the air, and it's definitely showing.

There are already some huge matches announced for the biggest show of the year, featuring the very top of WWE's roster.

And for those who aren't able to get a main match on the show, they have the chance to make a name for themselves as part of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

A WrestleMania staple since 2014, the match is a crowd-pleaser, allowing as many stars as possible to show why they are part of the biggest wrestling promotion in the world.

So far, we only have one name attached, Braun Strowman.

Who will be the next to put themselves forward for the colossal match, in which they may end up squaring off against the Monster Among Men?

#3 The Farewell tour continues

Angle toppled Chad Gable last week on route to his final match at WrestleMania

At WrestleMania 35, Kurt Angle will compete in his final WWE match against Baron Corbin, unless the fans have something to say about that.

A true legend and worthy Hall of Famer, Angle has done it all in the company, so it's only fair that his farewell tour is just as exciting.

Yesterday, it was announced that the Olympian will face fellow TNA alum AJ Styles in his last match on SmackDown tomorrow night.

As for tonight though, it's unclear whether Angle will compete, after his hard-fought victory over Chad Gable last week.

If he does, there's definitely no shortage of Superstars who will be hoping that Kurt picks them, as one of the greatest careers, not only in WWE, but in all of wrestling history, draws closer to its end.

#4 What's next for the Divas of Doom?

Will these two become the next Women's Tag Team Champions?

The last time Beth Phoenix competed at a WrestleMania event, it was seven years ago.

A lot has changed since then, especially in the women's division, as the ladies of the WWE are now treated more as equals, complete with their own Tag Team championships.

At WrestleMania 35 though, the Glamazon has said she will come out of retirement, to team with Natalya, to take on the Boss 'n Hugs connection for the gold.

This being WWE, things are often easier said than done, as Nia Jax and Tamina, and the IIconics have both laid claims to the title match at the showcase of the immortals.

Will Phoenix and Natalya get their title match at the biggest show of the year, and if so, will they be the next Women's Tag Team Champions?

#5 Will the Big Dog answer the challenge?

Former NXT Champion Drew McIntyre has vowed to destroy Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 35

Ever since he returned to the main roster last year, Drew McIntyre has been a one-man wrecking crew.

Not holding back against anyone, the former NXT Champion has held his own against the likes of Seth Rollins, Kurt Angle, Dean Ambrose and former partner Dolph Ziggler.

And at WrestleMania 35, McIntyre hopes to add Roman Reigns to his list of victims.

Ambushing the Big Dog last week, McIntyre has practically dismantled the Shield single-handedly, already beating two-thirds of the iconic group.

Reigns only recently returned from fighting leukemia, so who knows what state of mind he's in.

Will the former WWE Universal Champion answer the challenge for a match at WrestleMania, in the hopes of avenging his brothers, or will he be left with his tail between his legs?