WWE fans furious as surprise return gets 'spoiled' hours before tonight's Raw
WWE has announced a major return for tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw with just hours to go.
There's not long to wait until the weekly show gets underway live on Netflix at 1am, with the Money In The Bank qualifiers set to continue on the red brand's final show before Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend.
Earlier in the evening, WWE's social media accounts posted a video of Kairi Sane, who has been out of action due to injury since December 2024.
Alongside a video of the former Women's Tag Team Champion arriving at the arena, WWE wrote: 'Woah! 😳 @KAIRI_official is here in Greenville ahead of #WWERaw! 👀'
In a separate video, Raw general manager Adam Pearce confirmed Kairi will be in action against Zoey Stark and Rhea Ripley in a Women's Money In The Bank qualifying match.
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More than six months after her last match, Kairi's poised for a comeback – but it won't be the kind of surprise return WWE has done so well over the years.
While fans are undoubtedly excited to have the Pirate Princess back in the fold, plenty of people wished her appearance hadn't been revealed ahead of time.
'Why wasn't this made a surprise?? 😭😭,' cried @SethJoseph95, while @EpicArtsii added: 'Happy to see her return but this could have been a surprise.'
'Should have been a surprise, but happy to see my sky pirate back on action. Now if only we could get Asuka back too then we will be cooking with gas,' wrote @RockyOkamiVT
And @ForeverBlue_07 complained: 'Nahhhh why will you spoil it like this?'
Others are already calling for Kairi to go all the way and win the Money In The Bank briefcase in a few weeks.
Fan @tigeyyy234 tweeted: 'What a great news and u guys still complaining at least she is returning guys I am excited 😍🥳 Less go. Kairi for MITB briefcase. (sic)'
And the appropriately named @KairisVotage agreed: 'KAIRI TAKING THAT BRIEFCASE HOME!!!!!'
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Elsewhere on tonight's Raw, a second Women's Money In The Bank Qualifier has been announced.
Becky Lynch is looking to keep her own comeback on track, but she'll have to beat Roxanne Perez and Natalya to secure her spot.
In the main event tonight, World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso will face Bron Breakker in a non-title bout, while the champ's Saturday Night's Main Event opponent Logan Paul is in the building.
The next WWE Saturday Night's Main Event special takes place this weekend on Saturday, May 25 at 1am. More Trending
Rather than the usual Netflix live streams, UK fans will be able to watch the show live on YouTube.
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: Jey Uso (c) vs. Logan Paul Non-title : WWE Champion John Cena vs. R-Truth
: WWE Champion John Cena vs. R-Truth CM Punk and Sami Zayn vs. Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker
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WWE Monday Night Raw airs weekly at 1am live on Netflix.
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