Monday Night Raw Preview 2/2/15: Royal Rumble Fallout Continues, Triple H's Announcement, Fast Lane Build Begins

The February 2, 2015 edition of WWE's Monday Night Raw will emanate live from the Pepsi Center in Denver at 8 p.m. Eastern and will continue the fallout from the Royal Rumble while building toward the Fast Lane pay-per-view later this month.

The reaction to Roman Reigns' Royal Rumble victory has been extremely negative, but reports say that Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar in the main event of WrestleMania 31 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is set in stone. But rumors say there has been some talk of possibly turning Reigns heel under the right circumstances. One criterion would be Lesnar's signing a new deal with WWE, which would allow the company to attempt a double turn at WrestleMania and extend the feud. Could we see any indication of a Reigns heel turn tonight, or will WWE continue full steam ahead with the ascension of Reigns as the next top babyface?

On SmackDown, Triple H teased a major announcement regarding the controversial Royal Rumble for Monday Night Raw tonight. The expectation is the COO would announce a multi-man match for Fast Lane involving Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, and other Superstars. The match would clarify the direction and plans for WrestleMania 31 for those who do not already have scheduled matches. WWE also posted an Instagram photo of Dean Ambrose and tied him to Triple H's announcement. What could the COO have to say about the Rumble finish? Will we indeed see a multi-man match at Fast Lane, or will Reigns have to overcome the odds to get to Mania?

John Cena vs. Rusev is also on the books for Fast Lane. The two interacted on the live SmackDown last week, but could we see the two cross paths again tonight?

As always, check back with MStars immediately after the show for a full recap of all the action. But for now, let us know your thoughts, opinions, guesses, and predictions for tonight's show in the comments section.

In case you missed it, here are the results of SmackDown last week.

Triple H comes out to start the show and welcomes everyone to Monday Night Raw. He talks about the blizzard canceling the show and how the WWE doesn't like being told what to do. He mentions the WWE Network reaching 1 million subscribers and thanks everyone for signing up.

He talks about the Royal Rumble, which draws audible boos, and then turns to his confrontation with Sting at Fast Lane. Triple H then promises an announcement about the Rumble that will "shake the WWE Universe to its core."

Roman Reigns comes out to numerous boos and says there is no controversy. He won the Rumble and he's going toWrestleMania 31. Triple H books him in a match with Big Show on the spot. Reigns hits a few Superman Punches and a spear for the win.

Vince McMahon announces the WWE Network will be free in February for new subscribers.

Seth Rollins comes out to some cheers and said he showed how good he really is on Sunday against Brock Lesnar andJohn Cena. He issues an open challenge to anyone in the back, and Ryback emerges. He stares him down until J&J Security attacks. Erick Rowan comes out and evens the odds, but Rollins dropkicks him. Dolph Ziggler comes out to help, and Ryback nearly plants Rollins with Shell Shock before J&J pull Mr. Money in the Bank away.

Kane cuts a promo next to the casket and says Daniel Bryan has no future once Kane locks him inside.

Tyson Kidd defeats Jey Uso with the Fisherman's Neckbreaker.

Rusev and Lana are in the ring angrily declaring that he should have won the Rumble and faced Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and now he has to face an American opponent from the past with no titles in John Cena. He insults Cena for a bit until Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect emerges. He does his Cena thing for a bit and says he will be the one to take down Rusev at Fast Lane.

Paige vs. Nikki Bella for the WWE Divas Championship is announced for Fast Lane. Renee Young interviews Paige and congratulates her on the shot. The Bellas come out to insult her, and Paige attacks Brie. She goes after Nikki, but the champ hits her with an elbow. Brie holds Paige and Nikki smashes her with a forearm.

The Ascension defeat Goldust and Stardust with the Fall of Man after a mix up between the Dust Brothers.

A magician does tricks backstage when Miz and Mizdow enter. The magician shakes Mizdow's hand, which makes Miz jealous. He shows a trick with an egg that ends with the egg smashed on Miz's head.

Bray Wyatt cuts a promo and asks what makes the fans smile. He says soon none of us will be able to smile anymore.

Daniel Bryan defeats Kane in a Casket Match when he hits his former tag team partner with the running knee, which knocks him into the casket.