Randy Orton to Open May 4 "Monday Night Raw"

WWE has confirmed that “The Viper” Randy Orton will open the May 4 edition of “Monday Night Raw” in Montreal.

He will address the Triple Threat match at WWE “Payback” when he squares off against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the main event.

Also set for tonight’s “Raw” is newly-crowned King of the Ring Bad News Barrett discussing his tournament win, as well as John Cena continuing his WWE United States Championship Open Challenge.

Cena is still set to defend his title against Rusev at “Payback” in an “I Quit” match.

Editor’s Note

That Montreal crowd is going to be hot hot hot! Wise move to throw Orton out there to kick things off and not Reigns. There are only two weeks until “Payback,” so it’s important to add as much sizzle and steak to the Triple Threat match as possible. Tonight’s “Raw” will be super important in doing so.

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