The first episode of WWE’s flagship show in 2026, Monday Night Raw, airs on January 5 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Monday’s edition of Raw is also the one-year anniversary of its debut on Netflix in January 2025.
This Monday Night Raw has a stacked card with three title matches featured on the event. CM Punk headlines the show as he is defending his WWE World Heavyweight title against Bron Breakker in the Main Event. The other two title matches are in the women’s division as The Kabuki Warriors defend their tag team titles against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Women’s Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri is attempting to move to 4-0 against former title holder Becky Lynch.
Before this highly anticipated episode of Monday Night Raw, we detail viewing information and predictions for the card.
How to Watch WWE Monday Night Raw
Monday Night Raw airs live on Netflix in the United States and internationally, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
WWE Monday Night Raw Full Card and Predictions
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker
Bron Breakker was one of the breakout stars in WWE in 2025 and now has his first World title opportunity. Over the last few weeks, Breakker and Punk have created a great feud on Monday Night Raw. In this contest, you have the future Hall-of-Fame and current champion, Punk, taking on Breakker, who is one of the best rising stars in the company.
Punk won the vacant title against Jey Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1 but has yet to defend it up until this point. Although it may seem like the odds are stacked against the current champion after the Vision added Austin Theory to their group, Punk needs this victory more right now.
CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker Prediction: CM Punk defeats Bron Breakker to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky
In the last few months, the women’s tag team division has been on fire with multiple former world champions entering the division. Over the last year, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky went from opponents to friends and are undefeated in two-on-two tag-team competition.
This is the Kabuki Warriors’ first title defense since winning the titles from Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair on November 10, 2025. Even though Ripley and Sky are primary singles wrestlers, they have combined to create a fantastic tag team, and this is the perfect moment for them to win gold together for the first time.
The Kabuki Warriors vs. Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky Prediction: Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky defeat The Kabuki Warriors to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles.
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Maxxine Dupri has been in WWE for a few years, but 2025 was her breakout year. She has displayed her much-improved wrestling skills in the last year. Maxxine Dupri and Becky Lynch’s rivalry has lasted throughout the previous three months and has been one of the best storylines on Raw.
After a win by countout and DQ, Dupri finally got the pinfall victory against Lynch to win the Women’s Intercontinental title on November 17. Since then, Dupri successfully defended the title against Ivy Nile. Lynch is a former Women’s World Champion and has done a tremendous job of elevating this title. Another win over Lynch would be massive for Dupri’s future and would legitimize her even more.
Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch Prediction: Maxxine Dupri retains her title against Becky Lynch.
Singles Match: Liv Moragn vs. Lyria Valkyria
After Liv Morgan returned at Survivor Series: WarGames, she has yet to wrestle a match on WWE television. Morgan’s last match was in June 2025, with her previous singles victory coming in March 2025. In 2026, it will be the Liv Morgan revenge tour, part two, if you will, as she will be working her way back to the top of the women’s division. Morgan and Lyria Valkyria will likely put on an excellent match, but in the end, I give Morgan the edge in this contest with the Judgment Day in her corner.
Liv Moragn vs. Lyria Valkyria Prediction: Liv Moragn beats Lyria Valkyria.
Raw on Netflix Anniversary
This is WWE’s one-year anniversary of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. WWE’s debut on Netflix came on January 6, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Netflix has aired other sporting events, like Boxing fights and NFL games, but Monday Night Raw is their first weekly television show, airing 52 weeks a year.
WWE Monday Night Raw FAQ
Where will the upcoming episode of WWE Monday Night Raw take place?
The event is taking place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
What time does WWE Monday Night Raw start?
Monday’s edition of Raw starts at 8:00 p.m. ET.
How can I watch WWE Monday Night Raw?
Fans in the U.S. can view this event live on Netflix.
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