5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE Monday Night RAW (March 18th, 2019)

We are just 20 days away from WWE WrestleMania 35, and it definitely shows.

Less than three 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, with a huge title match already announced.

Not only that, but WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle will also appear, as he announces his WrestleMania opponent, which will be the Olympian's last match.

And if that still isn't enough, an F5 sized tornado will rock Chicago, when Brock Lesnar appears live and in color.

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

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#5 "Give me what I want!"

The Animal got what he wanted last week, but has he bitten off more than he can chew?

Last week, Batista got exactly what he wanted, and we're not talking about Marvel re-hiring James Gunn.

Returning to WWE a few weeks ago, the Animal made a statement, attacking the legendary Ric Flair in a message directed at Batista's old mentor, Triple H.

Now, the Game has not only agreed to a huge match at WrestleMania 35, but it will be contested under no holds barred rules.

A rematch of their WrestleMania 21 encounter which saw the Animal emerge victorious, Triple H will no doubt be hoping to even the score and avenge his mentor, the Dirtiest Player in the Game.

What will these two do tonight, less than three weeks ahead of their huge match at WrestleMania?

Will the Animal learn a lesson in humility, or will the Game once again fall to Batista's bite?

#4 Who will Balor pick to battle the Almighty?

The longest reigning NXT Champion will have to find someone special to handle Lashley and Rush.

The war between Intercontinental Champion Bobby Lashley and Finn Balor continues to escalate.

At Elimination Chamber, the Irishman dethroned Lashley for the gold, only to lose the historic title back to the Almighty weeks later, thanks to an assist from Lio Rush.

Tonight though, the monstrous Lashley will team up with the Man of the Hour, to face Finn, and a mystery partner of his choosing.

With WrestleMania drawing near, it seems likely that Lashley and Balor will face off at the show of shows, meaning that a huge victory tonight could definitely give the winner a confidence boost.

Who will Balor pick as his partner, as he continues on the road to WrestleMania?

Expect a hotly contested tag team match tonight on Monday Night RAW.

#3 Could Brooke change WrestleMania's landscape tonight?

The Bodybuilding star is looking to shake up the WrestleMania title match tonight

I would argue that there has been no bigger signing to WWE, than 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey.

Debuting at last year's Royal Rumble, the Hot Rod came after a highly successful career in UFC, and an Olympic Bronze Medal in Judo before that.

But despite being a life-long WWE fan, Rousey recently turned on the fans as part of her on-going war with Becky Lynch, something that Dana Brooke took umbrage with.

Tonight, Brooke will take on Rousey for the UFC legend's RAW Women's Championship, and could change the landscape of WrestleMania 35.

Rousey is currently scheduled to face Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch for the gold in under three weeks.

Brooke will be hoping to throw a spanner in the works tonight, by capturing the top prize in the RAW's women's division.

#2 Angle's huge announcement

Who will the Olympian pick for his final WWE match?

Last week, Kurt Angle made a shocking announcement.

Speaking from the heart in front of a rabid crowd, the Olympian revealed at WrestleMania 35, he will compete in his farewell.

Joining the WWE in November 1999, Angle has done it all in WWE, including a well-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame.

With this accolade and others, there is no shortage of Superstars who would be willing to be in Angle's last match, though the Wrestling Machine will reveal his opponent tonight.

Perhaps it will be an opponent he has never faced before, possibly from NXT? Or an old foe he hopes to settle the score with once and for all, like Drew McIntyre or John Cena.

Regardless of who he picks, expect the Olympic Gold Medalist to give the performance of a lifetime come WrestleMania.

#1 The Beast comes to Chi-town

What does Lesnar have planned when he comes to Chicago tonight on RAW?

Tonight, the reigning, defending WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will appear live on Monday Night RAW.

Scheduled to face Seth Rollins in less than three weeks at WrestleMania 35, today marks day 137 of Lesnar's second reign with the title, and his 640th day overall as Universal Champion.

The Beast will no-doubt be hoping to continue his winning ways over the Architect, who defeated Lesnar's former tag team partner Shelton Benjamin last week.

Whenever Brock shows up it is a huge deal, and fans are wondering what will go down tonight, just 20 days from the showcase of the immortals.

Will Rollins bring the fight to Lesnar like he did to the Gold Standard last week? Or will Brock mow down his WrestleMania opponent like he has done to so many others before him?