WWE News: Universal Champion Brock Lesnar's RAW return date revealed

What's the story?

WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will appear at the January 21, 2019 episode of Monday Night RAW, according to the event's venue.

In case you didn't know

Brock Lesnar returned to WWE in 2012, being pushed prominently, including ending the Undertaker's undefeated streak in 2014, and winning the WWE World Championship that same year.

At WrestleMania 33, Lesnar won the Universal Championship from Goldberg, holding the title for 504 days before losing it to Roman Reigns.

His lengthy reign was widely criticized by fans, for the Beast's rare appearances, leaving RAW without a top world champion.

At Crown Jewel, Lesnar regained the championship, defeating Braun Strowman in Riyadh, with the assistance of then-acting RAW General Manager Baron Corbin.

The heart of the matter

In a tweet from the Chesapeake Arena, it was announced that Lesnar will return to Monday Night RAW when the longest running weekly episodic show returns to Oklahoma City next month.

OKC - we’re getting an early Christmas present! @BrockLesnar returns to Monday Night RAW in Oklahoma City on January 21! You can still get your tickets at https://t.co/wvCEF94e8w pic.twitter.com/dXIcR0AQIS

— Chesapeake Arena (@ChesapeakeArena) December 21, 2018

According to the Chesapeake Arena website, matches announced for the show include Seth Rollins Vs. Dean Ambrose, and Baron Corbin Vs. Braun Strowman.

RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey and Bobby Lashley have also been announced for the show, though the card is subject to change.

It is unclear whether the Beast will make any other appearances prior to his Universal Championship match against the Monster among Men.

Tickets for the January 21 are available to purchase here.

What's next?

The WWE Royal Rumble will take place January 27, 2019, from the Chase Field, in Phoenix, Arizona.

In addition to the Universal Championship match, Asuka will defend the SmackDown Women's Championship against Becky Lynch, and there will be the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches, where R-Truth and Carmella will enter #30 respectively.