WWE Raw: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez Match Changed to Anything Goes

One Big Thing

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced that tonight’s match between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez will be an Anything Goes match, adding a new layer of intensity to the go-home show before Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Key Details

• The match change was announced via WWE’s social media platforms
• Tonight’s Raw is the final show before Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC
• The stipulation removes all traditional wrestling rules and restrictions

The Bigger Picture

• Raquel Rodriguez will be in Liv Morgan’s corner for her Women’s World Championship match against IYO SKY at Saturday Night’s Main Event
• Tonight’s show features a Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament triple threat match between:
  • Ivy Nile
  • Zelina Vega
  • Lyra Valkyria

Why It Matters

The Anything Goes stipulation raises the stakes for tonight’s match and could impact both competitors heading into Saturday Night’s Main Event. This change suggests WWE is looking to create a more dramatic and unpredictable atmosphere for the go-home show.

By The Numbers

• Raw airs at 8/7c on USA Network
• This is one of two major women’s matches scheduled for tonight’s show

What do you think about the Anything Goes stipulation being added to tonight’s match? Will this give either Rhea Ripley or Raquel Rodriguez an advantage? Share your thoughts in the comments below.