WWE Superstars Announced for April 6 Raw

Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and more set to appear ahead of WrestleMania 42

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:52pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

WWE General Manager Adam Pearce has announced a stacked lineup for the April 6 edition of Monday Night Raw in Houston, Texas. Headliners include Seth Rollins opening the show to respond to Gunther, World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk set to address Roman Reigns, and a face-to-face between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi. Several matches have also been made official, including Finn Balor vs. JD McDonagh and a tag team bout pitting Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY against Michin and B-Fab.

Why it matters

With just two episodes of Raw left before WrestleMania 42, this show will set the stage for several major storylines and matchups at the upcoming 'Showcase of the Immortals'. The appearance of top stars like Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar will generate significant buzz and anticipation for the final push to WWE's biggest annual event.

The details

Seth Rollins will kick off the April 6 Raw to respond to his WrestleMania opponent, Gunther, after the former Intercontinental Champion attacked Rollins last week. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will also be on hand to address his rival, Roman Reigns. Additionally, Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi will come face-to-face less than two weeks before their clash at WrestleMania. The card will also feature Finn Balor vs. JD McDonagh, Austin Theory (with Logan Paul) vs. LA Knight, and a tag team match pitting Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY against Michin and B-Fab.

  • Seth Rollins will open the April 6 edition of WWE Raw in Houston, Texas.
  • World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is scheduled to appear on the April 6 Raw.
  • Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi will come face-to-face on the April 6 Raw, less than two weeks before their WrestleMania match.

The players

Seth Rollins

A former WWE Champion known as 'The Visionary', who is set to challenge Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Gunther

The reigning Intercontinental Champion, who attacked Rollins last week on Raw and will defend his title against him at WrestleMania.

CM Punk

The current World Heavyweight Champion, who will address his rival Roman Reigns on the April 6 Raw.

Brock Lesnar

A former WWE Champion who will come face-to-face with Oba Femi ahead of their WrestleMania match.

Oba Femi

Lesnar's opponent at WrestleMania 42, who will meet the former Champion in a highly anticipated confrontation on Raw.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Believe it or not, there are just two episodes of WWE Raw left ahead of WrestleMania 42, and General Manager Adam Pearce has made a series of announcements for Monday night's show in Houston, Texas.”

— Adam Pearce, WWE General Manager

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to Raw on April 6 to see how the storylines progress ahead of WrestleMania 42 on April 13-14.

The takeaway

With several major stars and high-profile matchups set for the April 6 edition of Raw, WWE is building significant momentum and anticipation for its biggest annual event, WrestleMania 42.