Highlights

  • Ivar, of the Viking Raiders tag team, is set to receive a major push as a singles competitor on Raw due to his partner Erik's injury.
  • Despite recent losses, Ivar has shown resilience and skill in the ring, impressing fans with his performance against New Day.
  • The news of Ivar's singles push has been met with positive reactions, with fans and experts expressing enthusiasm for his upcoming opportunities.

It is being reported that Ivar, one-half of the formidable WWE Viking Raiders tag team, is set to receive a major singles push on Monday Night Raw. This development comes in the wake of his partner, Erik, being sidelined due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Ivar to forge his path as a solo competitor.

Despite recent losses, Ivar has showcased remarkable resilience and skill in the ring. For a big man, he moves extremely well and WWE has designs to keep his momentum going despite not having a partner. Notably, he displayed his dominance by laying out both members of New Day after his defeat to Xavier Woods, leaving fans impressed with his performance. To further establish his individual prowess, Ivar is scheduled to face Kofi Kingston in a 'Viking Rules' match on the upcoming October 9 edition of Raw.

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The specifics of Erik's injury aren't entirely known, but it was said that he would be out for the 'foreseeable future.' In light of this situation, WWE seems poised to capitalize on Ivar's potential as a singles player. Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer highlighted this move, indicating WWE's intentions to push the 39-year-old wrestler in the singles division.

This news will be met by some as a positive. Former WWE Superstar Bully Ray advocated for Ivar recently when he tweeted, "Get Ivar out of this Viking Raiders gimmick and push this bruddah to the MOON." The reactions to Bully's post were overwhelmingly positive, with fans and experts alike expressing enthusiasm about his upcoming opportunities. Some fans have even suggested the formation of a faction, featuring Ivar alongside stars like Drew McIntyre, to elevate his status further.

Can Ivar Make A Run On His Own?

Ideally, it would be nice for The Viking Raiders to both be healthy, but it will be intriguing to see how well Ivar fares without a partner and if Valhalla will stay by his side through the push. Perhaps he'll get a run as War Machine. And, if all goes well, will WWE keep him a singles competitor when Erik is back? Or, will the Viking Raiders return to their roots as dominant forces in the tag division?