WWE Raw preview March 3: Will John Cena appear on the show after turning heel at Elimination Chamber 2025? Here's the updated card

WWE Raw preview March 3: The latest episode of WWE Raw is just a few hours away and it promises to be a star-studded affair. It comes on the back of the fairly well-received Elimination Chamber 2025 event, where the soon-to-retire John Cena turned heel and aligned with The Rock. The Cenation leader has not been advertised for the show but his actions are expected to be the centre of attention tonight. Additionally, two high-profile title matches have been advertised for the first Raw of the month.

What is John Cena's status heading into Raw?

John Cena won the Elimination Chamber match on March 1 (US time) to earn the right to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 41. He then shocked the WWE Universe by attacking ¡®The American Nightmare¡¯ after he turned down The Rock¡¯s offer to be his ¡®Corporate Champion¡¯.

The erstwhile ¡®Doctor of Thuganomics' is unlikely to appear in person on tonight¡¯s episode of Raw as he has not been advertised for the same. However, one can¡¯t rule out the possibility of him making a surprise appearance on WWE¡¯s flagship show.

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He may also address fans via a pre-recorded video or satellite and try to explain his actions at the recently-held Premium Live Event (PLE). Fans can, either way, expect Cena to be the focus of attention tonight.

It will also be interesting to see whether CM Punk, the man Cena defeated to win the Elimination Chamber match, addresses his actions on Raw tonight. One is also expected to get clarity on the Best in the World¡¯s road to WrestleMania 41 on tonight's Raw. Going by the events that transpired at the Elimination Chamber event, he is likely to face Seth Rollins at the ¡®Show of Shows¡¯ in a bid to punish him for indirectly helping Cena beat him at the PLE. In case you aren¡¯t aware, ¡®The Architect¡¯ attacked Punk after being eliminated from the Elimination Chamber match. This allowed Cena to lock in an STF of the star and pick up victory.

Raw March 3 full card revealed

Meanwhile, Ruby Riot is set to defend the Women¡¯s World Championship against Iyo Sky tonight. Bianca Belair, who will face the winner of the bout at WrestleMania 41, has a key interest in the result of this encounter.

Here are the advertised matches for the show

Rhea Ripley (c) vs Iyo Sky ¨C Women¡¯s World Championship match

War Raiders (c) vs The Creed Brothers ¨C World Tag Team Championship match

Lyra Valkyria (c) vs Ivy Nile ¨C Women¡¯s Intercontinental Championship match

Seth Rollins and CM Punk are slated to appear tonight. Additionally, the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will be in the house for Raw. He is set to defend his title against Jey Uso, who won the Men¡¯s Royal Rumble 2025 match, at WrestleMania 41.

This week¡¯s Raw will emanate live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.