WWE RAW News Roundup: Interviewer Injured, Rollins & Gunther Brawl

Key highlights from the go-home episode of RAW before WrestleMania 42.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:01am

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The latest episode of WWE Monday Night RAW featured intense tensions, a popular interviewer caught in the crosshairs of a rivalry, and a brawl between Seth Rollins and Gunther ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match.

Why it matters

RAW is the flagship weekly show of WWE, and the go-home episode before their biggest annual event, WrestleMania, is always highly anticipated by fans. The events that unfolded on this episode set the stage for several key storylines and matches at the upcoming pay-per-view.

The details

During a backstage interview segment, a heated confrontation between two rival superstars resulted in the interviewer taking a nasty bump. Elsewhere, Seth Rollins and Gunther, who are set to battle at WrestleMania 42, engaged in a brawl that had to be broken up by officials.

  • The episode of Monday Night RAW took place on April 14, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 20, 2026.

The players

Seth Rollins

A former WWE Champion and one of the top stars on the RAW brand, Rollins is set to face Gunther at WrestleMania 42.

Gunther

The reigning Intercontinental Champion, Gunther has been on a dominant run and will defend his title against Seth Rollins at the upcoming pay-per-view.

WWE Interviewer

A popular backstage interviewer who was caught in the middle of a heated confrontation between two rival superstars.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to make an example out of Gunther at WrestleMania and reclaim the Intercontinental Championship.”

— Seth Rollins, WWE Superstar

“Rollins thinks he can just waltz in and take what's mine, but he's got another thing coming. I'll prove once again why I am the Ring General at WrestleMania.”

— Gunther, WWE Intercontinental Champion

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to WrestleMania 42 on April 20, 2026 to see if Seth Rollins can dethrone Gunther and become the new Intercontinental Champion.

The takeaway

The heated tensions and physical altercation between Seth Rollins and Gunther have set the stage for what is sure to be an intense title match at the biggest event of the WWE calendar, WrestleMania 42.