Tonight’s WWE RAW, airing on January 5, 2026, is set for an exciting night live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Marking the one-year anniversary of the Netflix show, WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, known as "The Best in the World," will defend his title against "Unpredictable Bad Guy" Bron Breaker from The Vision. Additionally, Maxine Dupri of Alpha Academy, the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, will go head-to-head with "The Man," Becky Lynch.
The event starts on Netflix at 8pm ET and is accessible globally through various streaming platforms, including Netflix. Fans can follow live updates and highlights on Ringside News throughout the night. Be sure to refresh the page for the latest match results and engage in the discussion in the comments below!
The show opens with a "Stranger Things" filter appearing on a screen above the Barclays Center before flipping upside down as Michael Cole and Corey Graves enter from the radio van. Vision is seen walking with a focused Bron Breaker, and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is present in the arena. Finn Balor, Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, and Raquel Rodriguez arrive together, followed by Bailey and Lyra Valkyrie riding a bike with a cart. Becky Lynch also makes her entrance.
Michael Cole and Corey Graves kick off the show with fireworks as Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY take the ring for the first match, teaming up against the Kabuki Warriors.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: Kabuki Warriors (Asuka, the Empress of Tomorrow, and Kairi Sane, the Pirate Princess) (c) vs. RHIYO (Rhea Ripley, the Eradicator, and IYO SKY, the Genius of the Sky)
The match starts with IYO and Asuka exchanging fierce moves, including forearms, cartwheels, leg sweeps, and dropkicks. The action continues with near falls, tags, and strategic teamwork, showcasing the intense competition. IYO, Rhea, and Sane display impressive combos including missile dropkicks, Boston Crabs, and razor’s edge maneuvers leading to dramatic near pins and counters.
Upcoming Matches and Highlights Scheduled for WWE RAW on January 5, 2026:
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breaker
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Maxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) (c) vs. RHIYO (Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY)
- Liv Morgan vs. Lyra Valkyrie from Judgment Day
- Appearance by "Ring General" GUNTHER
- Sit-down interview with WWE Women’s World Champion Stefanie Vaquel
Fan Take: This event is a pivotal moment for WWE fans, celebrating both a milestone for the Netflix show and thrilling title defenses that could reshape the wrestling landscape. The intense rivalries and high-profile matches promise to keep fans on the edge of their seats, potentially setting the stage for new legends in WWE history.
