The upcoming WWE Monday Night RAW will be special as it will emulate once again on the international stage in Saudi Arabia. However, several top stars of the brand will miss the momentous event.
This weekend concluded the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event and the following day, WWE taped tonight's Monday Night RAW episode at Mohammed Abdo Arena. This meant that spoilers and results are now available for fans to see, but it also showed fans who won't be attending the upcoming episode of the Red brand.
For this list, we will look at four WWE Superstars who will miss tonight's Monday Night RAW from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
#4. Rhea Ripley suffered an injury last week
One of the main names on RAW's roster is Rhea Ripley, who continuously shows up to wreak havoc against Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio since returning a few months ago. Unfortunately, The Eradicator may miss more than just tonight's episode.
The former Women's World Champion was attacked last week by Liv and Raquel while visiting NXT in the parking lot, later announcing that she fractured her right orbital socket and will be out indefinitely. Due to the injury, she won't be on tonight's show.
#3. CM Punk's absence will continue tonight on WWE RAW
CM Punk hasn't been on WWE television since the RAW episode after Bad Blood, announcing to fans that he will spend some time with his family for a while after a grueling feud with Drew McIntyre.
However, it was also reported that his absence was a way to write him off from Crown Jewel due to his previous comments. From the looks of it, even if the Saudi Arabia Premium Live Event has passed, he won't be returning anytime soon.
#2. Drew McIntyre won't be present for tonight's Monday show
Fans haven't seen Drew McIntyre since the 2024 Bad Blood event where he was defeated by CM Punk inside Hell in a Cell in a brutal match. Fortunately, The Scottish Warrior's reason for absence isn't related to any major injuries but it's still not the best reason.
As per the latest report from Fightful Select, it was said that his absence was to heal the laceration on his head, spend some time with his family in Europe, and is currently dealing with a personal loss.
#1. Roman Reigns won't be on RAW despite the recent events with The Bloodline
The Bloodline's story, both Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns' versions, have intensified after Bad Blood and has spilled on the Red brand too. Still, fans shouldn't expect an appearance from The Original Tribal Chief, especially tonight.
Solo Sikoa's Bloodline has already visited the Monday show before and even Jimmy Uso to provide some help to his brother against the former Enforcer. Still, it looks like only The Usos and The Bloodline will make appearances for now.