Bill Simmons Details Role for “Monday Night Raw”

WWE is not shy of its affinity for pop culture and the sports world, and it will be taking a another endeavor into that realm with one of the sports world’s most controversial figures next week.

Not long ago, it was reported ESPN and Grantland personality Bill Simmons would be appearing on “Monday Night Raw” on the go-home show before WrestleMania. He was then confirmed for “RAW” this past week.

In order to build anticipation for the show, Simmons has worked up a mini-feud with John Bradshaw Layfield on social media. He also, in the process of doing so, revealed his role for the show:

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Simmons, who is a lifelong wrestling fan, commented on The Undertaker’s streak ending at the hands of Brock Lesnar after WrestleMania XXX. He said:

“That was definitely a “Wait, This Wasn’t the Plan” loss, but with a little “Stomach Punch” thrown in — not just that he lost, but that he lost to LESNAR. Someone who isn’t even a full-timer! I’m in the “Roman Reigns should have ended Taker’s streak” camp. And not just because I bought a ton of Roman Reigns stock — he’s the Anthony Davis of the WWE right now.”

Unfortunately for Simmons, “Taker” will not be appearing on “RAW.”

Editor’s Note

He’ll be a firecracker. It’ll be incredibly distracting, but oh well.

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