Tonight’s WWE RAW, airing on March 16, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from the Frostbank Center in San Antonio, Texas. On this show, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee will defend her title against Bayley. Additionally, WWE Women’s World Champion “La Primera” Stefanie Vaquel will face The Judgment Day’s “Big Mami Cool” Raquel Rodriguez in a non-title match.
The show begins on Netflix at 8pm ET and is available for international fans to watch on streaming platforms such as Netflix. Ringside News provides live match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Please keep checking this page. Refresh to see the latest results as the action unfoldsjoin the conversation in the comments section below!
Matches and key moments scheduled for WWE RAW on March 16, 2026
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: AJ Lee (c) vs. Bayley
- Non-title match: WWE Women’s World Champion “La Primera” Stefanie Vaquel vs. Judgment Day “Big Mami Cool” Raquel Rodriguez
- Single match: “Original” The Great American vs. The American’s The Great American
- Single match: Alpha Academy’s Maxine Dupri vs. Natty
- Hear from AAA Mega Champion “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and The Judgment Day, who took on Finn Balor.
- ‘The Beast Incarnate’ Brock Lesnar returns after open challenge at WrestleMania 42
- “The OTC” Roman Reigns returns to RAW
WWE RAW Results (3/16/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show opens with Michael Cole and Corey Graves, along with WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee. Michael Cole said Lee will defend her title against Becky Lynch tonight. Later, Maxine Dupri arrives with Akira Tozawa and Otis. She will compete against Natty. Judgment Day is then shown celebrating in the clubhouse. Then they throw away Finn Balor’s merchandise. Women’s world champion Stephanie Vaquel is then shown arriving at the Frostbank Center. Take a look at Randy Orton’s betrayal of Cody Rhodes. Randy Orton will be on RAW tonight.
The mysterious masked men then proceed to ringside and Seth Rollins appears. Seth said he wanted to make this completely clear. Seth then says that he created Vision and that he will be the one to kill it. Then Seth says he doesn’t care if you get put on the shelf like Bron or Reed. Then Seth says he doesn’t care if you’re a pawn like Theory or Logan. Seth then tells him to consider death awaiting him if he sides with Paul Heyman. Seth then says he was happy he was able to put a steel chair on Paul’s back two weeks ago. Seth then says he’s happy to be able to stomp Paul’s thick head into this mat.
Paul Heyman then appeared on stage. Seth then says that he thinks Paul is smarter than him. Seth then says that people will say it for him (fans chanting hey heyman). Seth then asks Paul if he can move a little faster or if he has something to say. Seth then says he hopes it was worth it for him. Then Seth says he made a lot of mistakes. Seth then says that letting Paul into his inner circle was the worst thing for him. Then Seth says he’ll pay Paul back for betraying him until you’re gone from work. And Seth says he’s going to cut Paul out like he’s a cancer. Paul then says he didn’t plan on coming out, but he won’t let this pass for the world. Paul then asks if Seth’s hateful promos were interrupted. Paul then says he’s doing it because he’s having sex with Seth because Seth is having sex with him. Then Paul said, “FA-FO FA-FO FA-F5.”
Brock Lesnar then makes his way down to the ring. Masked men then appear around Seth as Brock prepares to enter the ring. Brock then walks around the ring, clotheslining people and German suplexing people. Brock then hits an overhead belly-to-belly suplex on the other guy. Brock then screams, scaring him even more. There are three guys in the ring with Seth and they chase Brock, but Brock pushes them away. Brock then hits a kick and a German suplex. Brock then hits an F-5 and a German suplex. Brock and Seth are alone in the ring. Then the lights go out and Oba Femi music plays. Ohba then enters the ring. Brock looks around as he continues walking. Then Seth stands in the corner and watches. Oba then entered the ring and moved towards Brock, who smiled. They then face off and Seth moves towards the center of the ring. Brock then backs up Seth and Brock turns into a powerbomb. Oba then stands on Brock’s chest and points to the WrestleMania sign.
Next, let’s take a look back at the end of last week’s RAW.
Cole then promotes Roman’s appearance “just a little bit.” Afterwards, Cole and Graves both say they couldn’t believe what Oba did to Lesnar. Bravo and Rayo then attack the original El Grande Americano before cutting to footage of El Grande Americano winning over AAA Rey de Reyes. Cole then promotes the Americano vs. Americano match.
Los Americanos then make their way down to the ring for the first match of the night, followed by the “Original” El Grande Americano.
Single match: “Original” The Great American vs. The American’s The Great American
The match starts with Original Americano hitting rolling kicks and chops. Original Americano is then placed in the turnbuckles and Original Americano gets an armbar onto the ropes. Grande then dropskicks Original Americano with Rayo and Bravo distracting him. Grande then sends Original Americano shoulder first into the ring post and Grande hits a dropkick. Grande then hits a reverse gut wrench for a near fall. Grande then hits an elbow in the corner, but Original Americano hits a belly-to-back suplex. Next, the Original Americano hits the Dragon Screw. Grande then hits a forearm off the apron and goes for a slingshot move, but Original Americano catches Grande and hits a Northern Lights Suplex for a near fall.
They then trade chops, forearms, and punches. Original Americano then hits an overhead belly-to-belly suplex over the top rope on Bravo and Rayo. They then go back to the ring, but Grande goes to the floor again. Original Americano sends Grande into the ring post and chops Grande. Grande then hits a DDT for a near fall. Grande then hit an Irish whip and blocked a boot from the Original Americano. Grande then punches Original Americano and chokes him against the ropes. Grande then hits a short arm clothesline for a near fall. Grande then applies a rear chin lock. Original Americano then gets an inside cradle and nearly falls. Grande then hits a kick to the head for a near fall. Original Americano then hits a kick and Grande chops him. Grande then goes for the mask, but Grande turns it into a delayed vertical suplex for a near fall.
Grande then hits a chop and an Irish whip, sending Original Americano’s sternum into the turnbuckle. Original Americano then escapes a suplex and gives Grande a suplex. Original Americano then hits a flurry of hits and a side Russian leg sweep. Original Americano hits a rolling kick to the back, followed by a German suplex. Then he stands up and hits the second one. Original Americano then goes for a third shot, but Grande blocks it. Then Original Americano hits the explosives. Grande then sends Original Americano to the apron and Original Americano hits Rayo with a cannonball. Original Americano then kicks Bravo off the apron. Original Americano hit an Olympic slam for a near fall.
Grande then blocks Chaos Theory and kicks Original Americano. Then the Original Americano hits you on the forearm. Grande then hits a kick and suplex for a near fall. Grande then charges at Original Americano, who hits an overhead belly-to-belly suplex into the turnbuckle. Grande then stops Original Americano with a moonsault, but Original Americano applies an ankle lock. Grande then goes to the ropes. Original Americano then hits Chaos Theory, but Rayo distracts the referee. Original Americano then brings Rayo to the ring and Rayo crashes into a clothesline. Bravo then inserts a piece of metal into Grande’s mask. Original Americano then sends Rayo over the ringside barrier. Original Americano hits a diving headbutt off the turnbuckle, but a piece of metal from his mask knocks Original Americano out. Grande then emerges victorious.
The winner of the single match is El Grande Americano from Los Americanos!
A vehicle then arrives at the building and Roman Reigns appears. Jimmy and Jey Uso meet him in the garage and get into a good mood. Roman tells them they did the right thing. Roman then says that there will be consequences if you let your mouth slip. Roman then says that Punk should be angry about what he said about his father. Roman then says there will be before and after WrestleMania.
Danhausen then appears on stage. He says there is a reward for everyone, but he has put it behind him. Danhausen said this week he has a T-shirt gun. Danhausen then says he has an automatic T-shirt gun.
Next, let’s take a look back at what happened in last week’s “The Judgment Day” with Finn Balor.
Liv Morgan then cuts a promo and tells Finn that she is going to reveal a secret. Liv says this has been her plan since joining the company. Then Liv says you were on borrowed time. Liv then says she put up with it because of her relationship with Dominic. Liv then says she knows when Finn is lying and scheming. Liv then says it was fun watching you fall from grace. Liv then says she can’t hang out with them anymore. Then Liv says you’ve gone soft. Liv then says that she feels bad calling him family. Liv then says she took a page out of Finn’s playbook because that’s how it will be on Judgment Day.
Liv then says JD will soar without you now. Liv then says Dominik will get the IC title match. Liv then says there is no king on the throne. Liv then says that Raquel is a future champion and that she will be taking care of Stephanie tonight. Liv then says she will be champion at WrestleMania. Liv then says that the family hiding behind her is stronger without Finn.
Next, let’s take a look at what happened between Dominik Mysterio and El Hijo del Viking at AAA over the weekend.
We then head to the back where Jey Uso wants to know why Roman won’t quit Punk. Jimmy then says there’s a time and a place and says he punched Punk last week. Then he tells you that you are a part-time worker. Roman then asks how long your father has been traveling. Roman then says things will be different for his children. And while anyone can call him a part-timer, he says his family is his legacy. Jimmy agrees and Jay says CM Punk doesn’t know the truth. And he says Punk owes them an apology. At the end of the day, Roman says he doesn’t need an apology, but you do. He then says he will buy it for his family. He then said that Punk was going to hit him.
AJ Lee then makes his way down to the ring for the next match of the night, followed by Bayley.
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: AJ Lee (c) vs. Bayley
The match begins with both fighters locked up, resulting in a stalemate. They lock up again and Bayley backs AJ into the ropes. AJ then goes for a side Russian leg sweep, but Bayley blocks it. AJ then hits a leg scissors takedown. After that, AJ almost falls several times. AJ then hits a sunset flip for a near fall. AJ then escapes the slam and Bayley escapes and gets a near fall on La Magistral. Bayley then misses a baseball slide and AJ goes up top and hits a crossbody. AJ then dropkicks Bayley to the floor. Bayley then goes back to the floor and AJ hits a rollup for a near fall. AJ then works the arm and applies a hammerlock and she floats up onto the bridge. Bayley then tries to escape but AJ protects her with a hammerlock.
Bayley then hits a back elbow and escapes. Bayley then sends AJ to the apron and hits a cutter on the ropes for a near fall. Bayley then brings AJ back into the ring, but she gets a nearfall. Bayley then applies an armbar. AJ then hits some armdrags and she transitions into an armbar of her own. Bayley then hits a knee to the midsection. Bayley then hits a forearm and suplex for a nearfall. AJ then hits some forearms and Bayley hits a knee. Bayley then delivers a powerful Irish whip. Bayley then hits a kick to the back and she kicks AJ into the corner. Bayley then gets a nearfall and applies a reverse chinlock.
Bayley then hits an Irish whip, but AJ hits a clothesline from the corner. Bayley goes for a suplex, but AJ adjusts herself and counters with a lateral press. AJ then hits a bulldog. AJ then hits a clothesline and a back elbow. AJ then hits a spinning heel kick for a near fall. AJ then hits an Asai DDT for a nearfall. AJ then goes for the Shining Wizard, but Bayley counters with a Maple Leaf. Bayley then hits a running knee for a near fall. Bayley then faces another fall.
AJ then gets a rollup for a nearfall. AJ then escapes a belly-to-belly suplex. Bayley then pulled AJ off the turnbuckle and she hit a belly to belly suplex for a near fall. Bayley then slapped AJ, who slapped her on the back. They then slam each other’s heads into the mat and throw many punches. AJ then hits a backheel kick and a Shining Wizard. Bayley then counters Black Widow with a sideslam. Bayley then goes up top and prepares for an elbow drop, but Bayley misses when AJ rolls out of the way. AJ then goes back to Black Widow and Bayley taps out.
The winner is AJ Lee, who is still the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion!
After the match, AJ held out his hand and Bayley hugged her. AJ then raised Bayley’s hand and Bayley left the ring.
Then Adam Pearce and JD McDonough are in the back. Pearce said Dominick is not medically cleared. Penta then appears and thanks Pierce by gesturing to Cerro Miedo.
AJ Lee can then be seen celebrating his victory with fans at ringside. Becky Lynch attacks AJ with her back to the entrance and she sends AJ into the LED board. Becky then slams AJ to the floor and kicks her in the back. Becky then sends AJ into the railing and Becky kicks AJ. Becky was finally escorted out by AJ and Becky took the title belt. Becky then returns the belt to AJ’s face.
Next, let’s take a look at the Undisputed WWE Championship match contract signing and Cody Rhodes being destroyed by Randy Orton.
Penta then went down to the ring and said he had something he wanted to say before the match. Penta reportedly told the world last week that he wanted to become a fighting champion. Penta then says that he told Adam Pearce to pick anyone because he’s always ready. And Penta says that he is the champion of all the people. And Penta says whoever comes to the ring tonight, he’s Penta and he’s ready because he’s got Ceromeedo.
Dragon Lee then descends into the ring for his next match that night.
WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Penta (c) vs. Dragon Lee
The match begins with Lee holding out his hand and Penta shaking it. Both men then locked up and Penta allowed a clean break. The two then locked up again and Lee backed Penta into the turnbuckle and Penta got a clean break. Lee goes for a waistlock and Penta gets a standing switch. Lee then gets a cover and Penta gets a cover for a near fall. Then they both stand up. Penta then struts out and Lee goes after Penta. Lee then applies a side headlock. Penta then reverses and when Lee tries to roll through, Penta kicks Lee. Penta then charges into the corner and Lee hits a boot. Lee then hits a head scissors and hits a corner kick. Lee then hits a leg sweep and slingshot dropkick from the apron.
He then sends Lee into the turnbuckle and Penta hits a punch and kick. Penta then hesitates and hits an inverted dropkick. Penta then clotheslines Lee over the top rope to the floor. Lee kicks Penta as Penta goes for a move on the floor. Lee then hits a flip dive, and now it’s Penta’s turn. Penta then hits a crossbody for a nearfall. Penta then hits a chop. Penta then hits a sunset flip, but Lee doesn’t go over and hits a double stomp. Lee then almost falls. Lee then punches Penta and Penta hits a back body drop for a near fall. Penta then hit the snap mare and stretched Lee. Penta then drives a knee into the chest. More kicks by Penta and a head scissors takedown by Lee. Lee then punches Penta. Lee then hits a forearm and Penta counters.
Then they come and go. Then they proceed to chop. Lee then hits some kicks and punches. More kicks by Penta and a flying knee by Lee. Penta then hits a superkick. Penta then signals Destroyer, but Lee hits a thrust kick. Lee then floats up and goes for a sunset flip, but rolls through and hits a Styles Clash for a near fall. Penta then catches Lee off the turnbuckle and hits the Penta Driver for a near fall. Lee then rolls onto the apron and Penta stands up. Penta then suplexes Lee back into the ring, but Lee blocks it. Penta then hits some forearms. Lee then hits a kick from the apron, Penta hits a kick as Lee goes to the springboard.
Penta then goes for a springboard move, but Lee hits a kick. Lee then landed a suicide dive, sending both men flying over the announce desk. Lee then brings Penta back into the ring and prepares for Operation Dragon, but Penta only gets a nearfall. Lee then missed the Hidden Blade and Penta hit the Destroyer for the win.
Winner and still WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta!
After the match, Penta helps Lee up and Lee raises his hand to Penta. Then Penta returns the favor and shakes hands.
Later, Paul Heyman is in the locker room and Austin Theory and Logan Paul show up. The theory is that Brock will deal with Oba and they will take care of Seth. Paul then said that because he was trying to divide and conquer, that was the worst thing he could do. Seth then hits them with a chair, but he says there was no punishment because they had no influence. Then he says he needs a title. And he says they need to go for the tag titles with The Usos so they can have some influence. And he said he doesn’t care what it takes because their focus should be on The Usos. Then Austin says he’s leaving now. Logan then told Paul to consider it over. And he said The Usos are former champions. Logan then says that he plans to capture L.A. Knight as well.
Maxine Dupri then makes her way down to the ring for the next match of the night, followed by Natty.
Single match: Alpha Academy’s Maxine Dupri vs. Natty
The match starts with Natty scoring a double leg takedown and going for a cover. Natty then lands another double leg takedown. Natty then has something to say to Dupree. Natty then throws Dupri into the middle rope. Natty then places Dupree on the Tree of Sorrow, and she strangles Dupree. Nattie then applies a rear naked choke, Dupri escapes a bodyscissors and she applies an ankle lock. Natty goes to the ropes and rolls to send Dupri into the ropes. Dupree and Nattie then approach near the waterfall. Dupri then hits a stepover back heel kick. Dupri then hits a clothesline and a forearm to the back. Dupri then hits a knee to the head.
Dupri then hits a splash and suplex into the corner. Then the strap goes down and Dupri hits a step-up legdrop for a near fall. Natty ties Dupri up in the ropes. Dupri then gets a victory roll and goes into an ankle lock, but Nattie kicks her away. Dupri then goes up top and Natty moves. Dupri then rolls over and Nattie hits a discus clothesline. Natty then hits the Sharpshooter and Dupri tries to get to the ropes, but Natty pulls him into the center of the ring and Dupri taps out.
The winner of the singles match is Natty!
We then see Michael Cole interviewing Randy Orton recently. Randy was on the phone and said it was time because everyone was watching SmackDown, but he had to talk to Michael Cole. He then tells the person on the phone that he appreciates it and will see him soon. So Randy stops calling. Randy said he would get an interview, but changed his mind. Randy then says he’s breaking up with Cole. Then Randy said everyone was asking him. Then Randy said he had a conversation with someone who had a brain, and it was profound. Then Randy said this was about his life and that he understood who he was and what he was. Randy says he was then asked why he had done that. Then Randy says he’s the murderer. Randy then tells Cole that there is more than one royal family in wrestling. Randy is scheduled to appear on SmackDown on Friday night.
Then I see Dragon Lee behind me and Jevon Evans comes over and talks about the match. Kofi then asks if he can talk to Jevon. Then Kofi says you want to be the next face of WWE. Kofi then tells Evans that the problem is who he goes out with. And he said there are people who can lift you up and there are people who can bring you down. Evans then rejects the offer. Waller then says he doesn’t know what people see in Evans. Kofi then says it’s other people who are talking about Waller, not him. Danhausen then offered him a spot on The New Day. They then tell Danhausen they don’t want to be part of the New Day. Danhausen then curses Waller, whom Kofi interferes with.
Stefani Vaquel then makes her way down to the ring for the main event of the night, followed by Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan.
Non-title match: WWE Women’s World Champion “La Primera” Stefanie Vaquel vs. Judgment Day “Big Mami Cool” Raquel Rodriguez
The match begins with both fighters locked up, with Raquel getting a break. Raquel then hits a shoulder in the corner. Raquel then hits an Irish whip, but when Vaquel evades in the corner, Raquel shoulder tackles her. Vachel then nearly falls. Raquel then hits a clothesline and applies a top wristlock. Raquel then throws a flurry of punches, but Raquel misses an elbow drop. Vachel then hits a leg drop for a near fall. Raquel then blocks a headscissors takedown, but Vaquel escapes. Vaquel then dropkicks Raquel to the floor. Vachel then goes to the apron and hits a springboard knee drop on the apron. Raquel then blocks a backheel kick, and Raquel’s loan slams Vaquel into the ring post.
Raquel then sent Vaquel’s head into the announce desk several times. Raquel then kicks Vaquel into the corner. Raquel then goes for a delayed vertical suplex but Vaquel stands up. Raquel then hits a clothesline for a near fall. Raquel then hits an elbow drop for a near fall. Raquel then hits a few forearms, but Raquel hits a clothesline for a near fall. Raquel applies a double wristlock. Vaquel then goes for a sleeper, but Raquel backs Vaquel into the corner and Raquel hits a lawnmower elbow. Vaquel then drops Raquel on the top rope and she kicks Raquel. Vachel then hits a crossbody. Vaquel then hits a forearm and she misses a splash into the corner, but Raquel misses a boot in the corner and Vaquel hits the Dragon Screw.
Vachel then hits a running double knee strike. Raquel then blocks a guillotine and hits a reverse suplex. Raquel then misses a Twisting Vader Bomb Elbow Drop. Vaquel then hits the Devil’s Kiss. Liv gets on the apron and Vaquel swings at her. Raquel then hits an elbow. IYO SKY then goes down to the ring and goes after Liv. Raquel then pounced and drove IYO over the announce desk. Vaquel then hits a crossbody on Raquel, and Raquel gives Liv a shove kick that sends her into the timekeeper area. Vaquel then goes up top and Raquel catches a crossbody attempt. Raquel then hits a Twisting Powerslam and she goes for the Tejana Bomb, but Vaquel counters with a rollup for the win.
The winner of the non-title match is WWE Women’s World Champion “La Primera” Stefani Vaquel!
They then meet Lyra Valkyrie, and she says that Bayley was great, and Bayley asks what was great about that match. Lyla then says she wants to go to WrestleMania and Bayley is going to go there and do it together. Asuka and Kairi Sane appear, and Asuka asks how they can ruin her chance to win the IC title. And she says she would have put AJ down if it wasn’t for them. Then she said you took her title away. Asuka then stops Kairi from talking. Kairi then tells them to stay away and Asuka yells at Kairi. Bayley says Asuka and Kairi are going for the tag titles. Then she said maybe we should pursue tag titles as well.
It was then announced that Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi would become an official WrestleMania match, with Brock appearing on RAW next week and The Usos facing Logan Paul and Austin Theory.
Jimmy and Jey Uso are then seen walking behind them and L.A. Knight stops them. He said The Vision was saying their names and he didn’t like it. He then says he has a vision and something to do, and you can’t help but notice that you’re getting a little friendly with Roman. Jimmy and Jay say it’s family business and tell him to mind his own business. Then Knight says no. And even if the old blood came back, he says, they wouldn’t be on the same page.
Roman Reigns then comes down to the ring. Roman then performs to the audience and grabs the microphone. Roman then tells the crowd to acknowledge him and they comply. Roman then says that he knows that voice coming from behind him. Roman then says he understands whose show it is. And Roman said, at the end of the day, you’re either first or middle, and you know who’s going to end the show. Roman asks him to forgive him, but Phil is confused. Roman then said that they were in the main event and that today was Monday. Roman then says that Punk thinks this is his show. Roman then tells her not to ask that. Roman then says the water is warm and tells Punk to come talk to him about business.
CM Punk then takes his time getting down to the ring. Roman welcomes Punk to the ring. He welcomes Punk to the main event. Punk says so. You use his government name as if it were an insult. His friends and family are allowed to call him Phil. Maybe he can call his name, but he doesn’t read the wiki page. I’m not going to call him Joe because he’s a Samoan guy I respect. Roman tells Punk to call Joe and find out who the tribe leader is. Punk asks Roman if all the Samoans are coming after him. Roman says he told them to do what they wanted.
Punk says he’s going to give him a high five, just like the people in San Antonio did. Punk says he’s a little surprised Roman hasn’t turned to him yet. He knows he’s already won because he’s inside Roman’s head. Roman says he thinks so because Punk is in everyone’s heart. forever. You say anything. According to Roman, Phil hasn’t competed in any main events this year. He couldn’t even main event a live event tour in Europe, let alone WrestleMania. He tells Punk to say something special. Punk called Roman last week and Roman says he sent his cousins away because they were chicken shits. He didn’t want Jimmy and Jay in the crosshairs and says they did what they had to do. he got what he deserved. Right message, wrong messenger. Who is the real tribal leader?
Roman asks if this is rooting for you. We’ve been hearing this for the past five years. You overlap with the same people. Perhaps you should ask someone who makes real money like your iwfe. He tells PHil not to waste time. Roman tries to leave the ring, but Punk stops him. Punk says it’s his ring, title, and belt. He tells you as he comes and goes. He tells YoungBoy that the time is not over. Punk says he can feel it and see it. He’s under your skin. This is the last time you’ll be in the main event of WrestleMania, and he’ll carry you on his shoulders, Punkamaniacs screaming his name, as he brings you to your knees, tears your ego in half, and defeats you on the grandest stage of them all.
Roman says he didn’t want to go here because there’s too much history. you are delusional. You’re good on the mic and the mental game. You can’t surprise him. He’s the greatest man Punk has ever faced. You are not faster or stronger than him. I can’t do anything like he does in the ring. You are nothing to him. That title is embarrassing. You’re working hard and you’re getting older. Punk punches Roman and Roman falls down. Officials come out and hold Punk back. Roman smiles at Punk, rubs his temple, and tells him to start playing mind games. Roman then stares at Punk, an official escorts Punk to the back, and the show ends.
