The first Monday Night Raw of 2022 kicked off with the new WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, who won a fatal-5 way match to become the WWE Champion at the Day 1 PPV. Paul Heyman accompanied the champion as he addressed the WWE Universe and mocked Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
Lesnar said, “Before we get this party started, I would like to give a shout out to my good buddy Roman Reigns. He probably sitting at home, more likely tuned in to Monday Night Raw, tuned in to the new WWE Heavyweight Champion, the real champion Brock Lesnar. Get well soon buddy.”
"Get well soon, buddy!"#WWEChampion @BrockLesnar sends a message to #UniversalChampion @WWERomanReigns!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/NcguLRENqs
— WWE (@WWE) January 4, 2022
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“Now, South Carolina, acknowledge me. Also, I would also like you to acknowledge my advocate for advocating my free agency to pull all the strings on Saturday to help me to become the WWE Champion. Thank you. ”
👀 "South Carolina, acknowledge me." – @BrockLesnar#TheBeast and #WWEChampion is back with his advocate @HeymanHustle by his side! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/BUJx42p7HF
— WWE (@WWE) January 4, 2022
Lesnar and Heyman clearly mocked Roman Reigns on Monday Night Raw. Moreover, Heyman teased Roman about getting COVID because of the absence of his special counsel.
Paul Heyman addresses the Fatal-4 way match on RAW to determine Brock Lesnar’s next opponent
Monday Night Raw will witness a fatal 4-way match to determine WWE Champion Brock Lesnar’s next opponent. The fatal 4-way match includes Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Big E, and Bobby Lashley.
During Raw, Heyman branded Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens as hyenas. The duo unsuccessfully teamed together at Day 1 to keep their momentum in the match.
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Heyman addressed ‘The Almighty’ Bobby Lashley and labeled him a worthy challenge for Brock Lesnar. Although they have faced each other in the past, he has never faced Lesnar in a fierce battle for the WWE Title.
Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley in a WWE ring, at long last after all these years #WWEDay1 pic.twitter.com/dQcariuRBE
— Kevin Thang (@Skip2MyJays) January 2, 2022
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To everyone’s surprise, Heyman appreciated the former WWE Champion Big E. He claimed that Big E was a true WWE Champion and Lesnar would be happy to fight him for the WWE title.
The result of the fatal 4-way match on Monday Night Raw will determine the next opponent for Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble PPV. Who will be Lesnar’s next opponent? Tell us in the comments.
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