WWE Raw Highlights: WWE Monday Night Raw took place live on Feb. 9, 2026, from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, as WWE continued the road to WrestleMania 42 and built toward Elimination Chamber in Chicago.
The Usos defended the World Tag Team Titles against Otis and Akira Tozawa of Alpha Academy. Maxxine Dupri also promised to break Natalya’s ankle for revenge. The show also featured Elimination Chamber qualifying matches in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
WWE Raw Highlights
Opening Segment
Becky Lynch came to the ring looking emotional and said she felt disrespected. She said she had a big announcement about corruption at the Royal Rumble, but then someone returned to her show.
AJ Lee interrupted to huge cheers. Becky asked why AJ was there, and AJ said she wasn’t there for Becky, but to support Maxxine Dupri in her match and then relax backstage.
Becky got angry and complained that AJ acts cute and keeps ruining her life. Becky had a meltdown and asked what it would take for AJ to go away. Becky then suggested a match at Elimination Chamber in Chicago, calling herself the greatest of all time.
AJ demanded a title shot if she wins. Becky denied it at first, but AJ said no title and no match. Becky finally agreed and warned AJ that things are different now.
Akira Tozawa & Otis Dozovic vs “Big” Jim & “Main Event” Jey Uso
Alpha Academy challenged The Usos for the WWE Men’s World Tag Team Titles. After some fight, Otis got a hot tag and bulldozed both Usos with shoulder blocks and power moves, nearly winning after a World’s Strongest Slam. The match turned chaotic with blind tags, dives, and a full “Superkick Party.” In the end, Jey tagged in, The Usos hit a stereo spear, and finished Otis with the 1D. The Usos won by pinfall and retained the titles.
Rhea Ripley vs Ivy Nile vs. Lyra Valkyria
Rhea Ripley controlled the match early, overpowering Ivy Nile and Lyra Valkyria. Ivy had a strong moment when she hit German suplexes on both opponents and smashed Ripley with an electric chair facebuster into the apron. Ripley then finished Lyra with the Riptide for the pinfall win. Rhea Ripley qualified for the Elimination Chamber match.
Michael Cole interviews CM Punk
After the break, Michael Cole was in the ring to interview CM Punk, but Finn Balor rushed in and stole the mic. Balor said people forgot he hurt the World Heavyweight Champion and he refused to let anyone “steal his kill.” He said he was done being an afterthought and demanded CM Punk and the world title at Elimination Chamber.
Adam Pearce came out with security and told Balor the WrestleMania main event was already set with Punk vs. Roman Reigns. CM Punk then entered and said Balor didn’t deserve a title shot, he deserved an ass-kicking. Punk agreed to defend the title, but Pearce didn’t want to risk the main event. Punk threatened to chase Balor all night, so Pearce made the match official for Elimination Chamber.
Maxxine Dupri vs Nattie Neidhart
Maxxine Dupri started fast by locking in an ankle lock. Nattie Neidhart escaped by grabbing the ropes, then hit a right hand. Neidhart then smashed Maxxine into the ringpost and the announce desk, even clearing off the table.
While they fought on top of the announce desk, referee Danilo Anfibio counted them out, and the match ended in a double count-out draw.
After the match, Nattie put Maxxine in the Sharpshooter on the announce desk. AJ Lee ran in and made the save. But as AJ helped Dupri to the back, Becky Lynch attacked AJ Lee from behind.
Bravo & Rayo Americano vs El Grande Americano Original & Je’Von Evans
Je’Von Evans and Rayo Americano started the match, but Bravo kept interfering. El Grande Americano Original then flew off the top with a diving double lariat, and the babyface team cleared the ring with stereo clotheslines.
Bravo tried a top-rope attack, but Evans caught him in mid-air with the OG Cutter. Original tagged back in and finished the match.
El Grande Americano Original and Je’Von Evans won by pinfall after Original hit a diving headbutt on Bravo Americano.
LA Knight vs Austin Theory vs Penta
The match between Austin Theory, LA Knight, and Penta started with Theory getting beaten down by Knight and Penta. However, Theory fought back, pulling Penta out of the ring and causing Knight to get thrown over the ropes. Just as LA Knight hit his diving elbow drop, Logan Paul and Bronson Reed came down to assist Theory.
With security chasing off Logan Paul and Bronson Reed, Theory went for the Blackout, but Penta intervened with a superkick. The hooded man then took out Theory with a Blackout, allowing LA Knight to hit the BFT for the pinfall victory. LA Knight won the match, qualifying for the Elimination Chamber.
FAQs
Q. Who won the World Tag Team Championship match?
A. The Usos retained the World Tag Team Championships against the Alpha Academy.
Q. Is CM Punk vs Finn Balor confirmed?
A. Yes, Adam Pearce made the match official for Elimination Chamber.
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