Tonight’s WWE RAW, airing on April 27, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. The show features WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The OTC” Roman Reigns accepting a challenge from “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu at Backlash. Additionally, “Visionary” Seth “Freakin’” Rollins will open the show.
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 April 27, 2026
- Tag match: Bayley & Lyla Valkyrie vs. The Judgment Day (“Big Mami Cool” Raquel Rodriguez and “The Prodigy” Roxanne Perez)
- Non-title match: WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta vs. “Bulgarian Lion” Rusev
- Joe Hendry Live in Concert
- WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion “The Man” Becky Lynch returns to RAW
- “Visionary” Seth “Freakin’” Rollins opens the show
- WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The OTC” Roman Reigns takes on “Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu’s Backlash challenge
WWE RAW Results (4/27/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show opens with a welcome from Michael Cole and Corey Graves.
Roman Reigns was then seen in a conference room with Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, saying that they knew him and that they were the only ones he could trust. Roman then says he wants his opinion on Jacob Fatu. Roman then gave everyone two years and said they all waited. Jimmy then says he agrees with Jacob. And he says he wants to upgrade his life, but not at the expense of Roman.
Jay then says that Jacob is dangerous. He then says he witnessed Jacob eliminate MFT. And he says they left them there for a reason. And he says that if he wins, he will get everything. Jay then says that doesn’t mean respect. And there must be consequences, he says. Roman and Jey then say the results and Roman says they are not doing charity work. He then said he thought about it and would deal with it later tonight.
Seth Rollins’ music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Seth then picks up the microphone and begins by welcoming fans to the show. Seth said there’s a lot of ground to cover. Seth then says there’s a reason he lost to Gunther at WrestleMania, and it wasn’t because Gunther was better that night. Seth then says there’s a reason Roman Reigns has that title. Seth then says it’s not because Roman pinned him. Seth then blames them both on Bron Breaker. Then Seth said there were nine staples behind the dome. Then Seth said you’re welcome. Seth then tells Bronn to come out of here.
Bron’s music hits and he comes down to the ring with Paul Heyman. Bron then storms Seth’s face and says that Seth gave him everything. Then Seth said he handed it to him on a silver platter. Then Seth said you paid him back by taking everything from him. Seth then says it’s because of you that he was stripped of the title and because of you he wasn’t in the main event of WrestleMania. Seth then says it’s your fault for not raising your hand. Seth then said what for. Then Seth says how did it benefit you?
Heyman then asks Bron to step down and Heyman hands the microphone to Bron. Bronn then asks if Seth gave him everything. Bron then says what did you give him and Bronson Reed? Then Bron said that every week we run your errands and put out the fires you start. Then Bron says you have no one and no friends. Bron then says you needed us to fight all the battles. Then Bronn said that you had given him great wisdom. Then Bron said you came out at the start of the show and spouted the same crap while they stood behind him. Bron then says he didn’t need Seth. Bron said he was stuck here because he needed Heyman. Seth then asks Bron if he needs Heyman. And he said about that bag of dried up meat. Then Seth said you proved him all right.
Then Seth says he wanted to face the best person. He then called on Shawn Michaels to face the best in NXT, and Shawn said it was Bron Breaker. Seth then says that Heyman asked about bringing Bron under his wing last year. Seth then says that Bron will be the next main event money-raising star. Then Seth said you have everything. Seth then said he has been here for 14 years and has seen people from all walks of life. Then Seth says you’re the fastest, most talented person he’s ever seen. Seth then points to his head and says all but the most important thing. Seth then says he knows better than anyone what it’s like to join a company at 28 and expect everything. Then Seth says he knows about difficult decisions.
Seth tells Bron that you try and succeed. And Seth says when he bets on himself, it always ends in the main event or the title. Then Seth says he’s got Austin Theory and Logan Paul for you. Seth then says Heyman gave him a steak and a happy ending. Then Seth says he’s not ready yet. Bronn then asks if that’s the story you’re looking for. Bron then says he was on his way to becoming a main eventer on “Without You.” Bron then says it’s his fault he lost the title. Then Bron says your heart can’t handle this and your shoulders can’t handle the straps anymore. Bron then says that he took a shot but it didn’t reach him.
Bron then bows his head and says he knows he lost to the best player in the world, not a self-proclaimed man. Then he says you did everything. And he said, number two, you’re the best professional wrestler in the world. Seth told Bron that it was very good. Seth then says did he come up with it himself or did he call Big Poppa Pump to make the connection. Seth then says do you think he’s ready? Then Seth says there are only two weeks left until Backlash. Seth then says he’ll give Bron a chance to prove you’re ready. Then Seth says you’re not even the second in the family.
We then see Stephanie Vaquel walking behind her and she runs into a punch from Raquel Rodriguez. Roxanne Perez shoves a storage case into Stephanie. Liv Morgan tells Stephanie this is her championship.
Penta then makes his way down to the ring for the first match of the night, followed by Rusev. Ethan Page comes down to the ring next.
Non-title match: WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta vs. “Bulgarian Lion” Rusev
The match begins with both men locking up and Rusev hits a snap suplex on Penta. He then hit his second one and Rusev hit a fall away slam. Penta then hits a superkick and Penta follows up with a dropkick, sending Rusev to the floor. Penta then flies into the air and defeats the opponent. Penta then hits a superkick. Back in the ring, Rusev hits a Makika kick on Penta. Rusev then slams Penta to the mat. The battle then spills outward. Rusev then sends Penta into the ring post. Penta then hits a clothesline and drops Rusev on the apron. Penta goes for a suicide dive, but Rusev hits him with a right hand. Rusev then sends Penta into the steel steps.
Both men battle on the top rope. Penta follows with a crossbody and Rusev faces first. Penta then drives a knee into Rusev’s ribs. Penta then hits a backstabber for a near fall. Penta then goes for the Mexican Destroyer, but Rusev counters with a kick. Rusev then slams Penta to the mat. Rusev then goes for a Makika Kick, but it hits Penta in the face. He then applies Accolade but Penta fights out of it. Penta then gets a rollup for the win.
The winner of the non-title match is WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta!
After the match, Rusev attacks Penta and Paige appears in the ring. Rusev then said he wanted to know what Paige was doing in the ring, and Rusev continued to kick and punch. Penta then hits Rusev with a few chops and Page hits Penta from behind. Both then kick Penta. Jevon Evans then escapes, but he hits a springboard clothesline from Page. Penta then hits Rusev with a thrust kick. Then Evans hits the OG Cutter. Evans and Penta then shake hands and raise their arms to each other.
Next, we look at Los Americanos. Grande said he plans to compete in one of the most important matches in Lucha Libre history, a Mask vs. Mask match against Original El Grande Americano. And Grande says this will be the biggest fight of his career. Grande then says that he has to be prepared for his life. And Grande says you have to be ready to fight for your name and your colors. And Grande says there’s no better way than to take on Lucha Libra’s biggest legend, Rey Mysterio. Grande then says it’s an honor to play against him tonight.
Becky Lynch’s music hits and she makes her way down to the ring. Becky then grabbed the microphone and began talking about The Man and the new WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion returning to Laredo, Texas. Becky then says that a lot of history was made at WrestleMania 42. And Becky says she has kicked out AJ Lee and ended her terrifying title reign. And Becky says she became the first WWE Superstar to win four different titles at WrestleMania. And Becky says she’s the first three-time Women’s Intercontinental Champion in history. And Becky said she has now won more WrestleMania matches than any woman in history.
Becky then jokingly says that she’s coming for “The Undertaker” next. Becky then says what happened after the WrestleMania 42 match is more important. And Becky says she needed to show her daughter going up the ramp what a true champion is. Becky then says she knows her fans want her to be a fighting champion. Becky then issues an open challenge to anyone who wants to come out here and lock their eyes. Then Becky says, “Welcome to the big time.” IYO SKY music then played and she answered Becky Lynch’s open challenge.
IYO said he accepts Becky Lynch’s open challenge. Becky then asks IYO, “What do you accept?” Becky then says that she wanted to fight the strongest of the strongest, but she doesn’t think IYO fits into that category. Becky then says she thinks IYO accepted the challenge on Rhea Ripley’s behalf. IYO then slaps Becky and throws her out of the ring. Adam Pearce then goes outside to book an impromptu match between the two women. Becky then attacks IYO.
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: “The Man” Becky Lynch (c) vs. “Genius of the Sky” IYO SKY
The match begins with Becky sending IYO to the floor and IYO blocking a punch. IYO then punches Becky and sends her into the ringside barrier and apron. IYO then sends Becky to the announce desk. IYO then sends Becky back into the ring. After that, IYO is on the verge of falling. Becky then hits a few corner kicks. Becky then hits a suplex and she gets a nearfall. IYO then hits a dropkick and a forearm to the back. Becky then hits an Irish whip and IYO tries to float. Becky then hits a kick and she gets a near fall. Becky then hits a forearm and an exploder. And IYO falls to the floor. Becky then hits IYO with a sliding baseball. Becky then hits a forearm off the apron.
Becky then hits a leg drop for a near fall. IYO and Becky then trade forearms. IYO then hits a German suplex. IYO then hits a back elbow, but Becky hits an Irish whip and IYO goes to the apron. IYO hits another kick, then goes up top and hits a missile dropkick. IYO then hits a running double knee into the corner for a near fall. Becky then pulled IYO off the turnbuckle and she hit a clothesline for a near fall. IYO then avoids Urange and hits a double stomp while rolling. Becky then rolls to the floor and IYO goes for a dive but Becky hits a forearm. IYO then hits a kick to Becky on the apron. IYO then hits a suicide dive sunset flip powerbomb and both women go down.
IYO then brings Becky back into the ring, but Becky gets a nearfall. IYO then goes to the top and jumps over Becky. Becky then hits a cross armbreaker from a butterfly, but IYO hits a rollup for a nearfall. IYO then closes her with a crossface and Becky escapes and hits the Disarm Her. IYO then hits a rollup for a nearfall. IYO then goes back to the crossface, but Becky escapes. IYO then hits a back heel kick, but it results in a near fall. Becky moves further and IYO misses a double knee strike. IYO then sends Becky over the top rope.
Becky then dragged IYO off the apron and IYO avoided being sent into the ringside barrier. IYO then sends Becky into the ringside barrier. IYO then hits a crossbody off the ringside barrier. Becky then hits a superplex and DDT for a nearfall. Becky then goes for a ura nage, but IYO counters and gets a near fall. IYO then kicks and hits a butterfly backbreaker for a near fall. IYO then goes up top and goes for a moonsault, but Becky blocks it. IYO then hits a back elbow that knocks Becky off the turnbuckle. IYO then hits a tornado DDT, goes up to the corner, moonsaults, and Becky gets her feet up.
Becky then hits a Ura Nage and gets a near fall. Becky then goes to the turnbuckle, but IYO drops Becky into the turnbuckle. IYO then hits an Asai moonsault on Becky. IYO then takes off the boot and Asuka trips IYO onto the apron. Becky then hit a manhandle slam for the win.
“The Man” Becky Lynch is the winner and current WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion!
After the match, Asuka hits a roundhouse kick and lands the Asuka Lock. IYO then taps out and the referee pulls Asuka away from IYO.
Later, we see Rey Mysterio in the locker room and the original El Grande Americano wants to talk to Rey. He asks Ray if he has to be careful on May 30th. Ray then tells Original El Grande Americano that there is no need to do so. Rey then asks them both to respect Lucha Libre. Los Americanos shows up and Grandes gets into an argument. Ray then says that he hasn’t decided which side he’s on.
We then see Byron Saxton with Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso and he asks if they have any information about Roman’s decision. They are said to make a decision when Roman is ready. L.A. Night then appears and asks if he heard what he heard. Knight then reminds Jay that he is a former world champion. He says Jimmy has the potential to become world champion. Jay then tells Knight to stay in his lane. Jimmy then says it’s a family business. Then Knight says he can respect that. He then said that when they were together they had power, but that power corrupted them. Then he says it’s his job.
Joe Hendry then descends into the ring for a musical performance. Joe gets in the ring and says he recently had to make a big decision and he’ll tell it all in song. And Joe said it was time to choose one brand. Joe then said he was sorry to the other person and asked him to understand. Then Joe says he’s signed to RAW. Joe then says that he respects The Ruler and approves of The OTC. Then Joe says he wants Logan Paul fired. Logan Paul then went out and said no one could fire him. Logan then says that Joe Hendry just made the worst mistake of his life.
Austin Theory calls The Vision the best tag team champions in the world. And the theory calls itself a winner. Joe then asks the WWE Universe if they are the winners. Joe then called them two prime-time losers. And the theory goes that vision passes through everyone. Joe then hits a clothesline on Theory. Joe then sends Logan into the ring post. The numbers game then catches up with Joe. The Street Profits then jump out and an all-out brawl ensues. Then Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford ruined The Vision. Logan and Theory then retreat. Joe then flies into the air and takes Vision away.
Then I met Grayson Waller and Adam Pearce backstage. Waller is unhappy with the RAW General Manager giving everyone a chance. Pearce then gives him Oba Femi and Ruler stands behind Waller. Oba then says he wants to play against Waller tonight. Pearce then officially decides the match.
We then see Joe Hendry thanking the Street Profits for their help. Ford tells Joe to buy a different colored shirt. Seth Rollins shows up and brings up last week. Ford then says that Seth thinks he’s talking about him, but Dawkins is talking about the title.
Rey Mysterio then makes his way down to the ring for his next match of the night, followed by Los Americanos.
Single match: WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio vs. The Great American at The Americans
The match starts with both men locked up, and Grande closes it out with a wristlock. Rey then reverses, but Grande reverses. Rey then reverses and Grande escapes and applies a wristlock. Grande then runs into several nearfalls. Rey then bridges to avoid the cover and Rey hits a sunset flip for a near fall. Rey then hits a leg sweep but gets a near fall. Grande then hits a leg sweep but it gets a near fall. They then shake hands and Rey kicks Grande. Grande then hits a kick and locks her in a hammerlock. Rey then hits a few elbows and a flying mare. More shoulder tackles by Grande and Rey hits a head scissors that sends Grande into the ropes. Rey then goes for a 619, but Grande hits a flying leg lariat for a nearfall.
Grande then sends Rey into the turnbuckle and hits a hard Irish whip that sends Rey sternum first into the turnbuckle. Grande then locks her in a headlock. Rey kicks again and Grande hits a sunset flip. He then hits a dropkick for a near fall. Rey then hits a few punches off the turnbuckle. Rey goes for a flying shoulder in the corner, but Grande moves and Rey hits the ring post. Grande then kicks Rey. Rey then hits a back body drop. Grande then hits an Irish whip and hits a boot. Grande then lands a punch. Then Grande hits an Irish whip and Rey hits a series of boots. Rey then hits a back elbow and goes into the turnbuckle. Grande then hits a forearm to the back.
Grande then lands a punch. Rey then hits an Irish whip and Grande floats up. Grande then catches Rey from the corner and goes for a powerslam, but Rey counters with a tornado DDT for a nearfall. Rey then prepares to send Grande flying into the ropes, but Grande falls into the ropes and gets stuck. Bravo then tripped Ray and Rayo distracted the referee. Rayo then puts a piece of metal into Grande’s mask, but Ray hits a 619 on Rayo and Grande. Rey then misses a splash. The original El Grande Americano prevents Grande from putting metal in his mask. Rey then sent Grande into the ropes and Rey hit a 619 and a springboard splash for the win.
Single match winner, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio!
After the match, Ray takes a piece of metal and leaves with it. In addition, the original El Grande Americano hits Grande with a backdrop and punches him repeatedly. Officers then come out and separate the two.
We then meet Jacob Fatu backstage. He is awaiting a decision from OTC.
It was then announced that Seth Rollins would face Bron Breaker and IYO SKY would face Asuka at Backlash. Asuka then cuts a promo and asks IYO if he thought he was done with her. Asuka said she would tell her when she was done. Asuka said that she was disappointed that IYO tried to help her. Asuka said that IYO’s mistake was her fault, but she realized that the problem was with IYO. Asuka then says that IYO is ungrateful and selfish. Asuka then said that IYO betrayed her and her family. Afterwards, Asuka said that she didn’t need IYO anymore and that they would be alone together. Asuka says she thought they could be a family again, but you killed that family. Asuka says that nothing will stop her from destroying IYO. Asuka then says she will fix everything and teaches IYO that Asuka is not ready and never will be.
Grayson Waller then makes his way down to the ring for his next match of the night, followed by Oba Femi.
Single match: “The Ruler” Oba Femi vs. Grayson Waller
The match starts with Oba blocking a kick and clotheslining Waller. Oba then sends Waller into the turnbuckle and punches Waller. Oba then hit a few Irish whips and a running uppercut into the corner. Waller then goes to the apron and Oba grabs him. Waller then drops Ohba onto the top rope. Waller then goes for a slingshot rolling move, but Oba blocks it and throws Waller to the mat. Oba then performed a Fall from Grace to win.
The single match winner is “The Ruler” Oba Femi!
After the match, Ohba asks if everyone is doing well. Oba then said he felt fine, but Waller didn’t and they didn’t care about him. Oba then says that Waller was right. Ohba then says that since the champions are tied, they don’t have a chance. Oba-san then says that he has come up with a solution to the problem. Then Oba says he will start the Obafemi Open Challenge. Then Oba tells those who want to prove themselves to stand up. Then Oba says if you want to see what will happen at the top of the mountain, prove it. Then Oba says he will show no mercy. Oba then says you are not intervening with anyone, you are The Ruler.
We then see Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez in the background, and Liv says she wants to talk to Roxanne about it. Liv then says she wanted to end the conversation before WrestleMania. She then apologizes for how things went with Finn. Liv then sees Finn bring Roxanne to the group and says they are family. Liv then says that Finn is putting himself before his family and that’s not something she would do. Liv then says she’ll be in Roxanne’s corner tonight. Liv asks if she trusts Roxanne. Roxanne then asks again. Finn then appears and tells Roxanne not to say anything. Finn then warns Roxanne, who says she can’t trust Liv or them. Roxanne. She then asks if she can’t trust them or Finn. She then tells Finn to leave before he gets hurt.
Judgment Day then follows as Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie descend on the ring for the main event of the night.
Tag match: Bayley & Lyla Valkyrie vs. The Judgment Day (“Big Mami Cool” Raquel Rodriguez and “The Prodigy” Roxanne Perez)
The match starts with Raquel and Bayley, and Bayley closes it out with a wristlock. Raquel then hits a knee kick in the corner and an Irish whip, but Bayley raises her leg. Raquel then blocks a side headlock. Bayley then hits an assisted side headlock takedown. Raquel then hits a belly to back suplex on Bayley. Perez then tags in and she kicks Bayley. Perez then hit several corner kicks. Bayley then sends Perez to the corner and Laila tags in. Laila then kicks Perez. Laila then locks in a side headlock. Perez then did a cartwheel on top of Laila, who then slapped him.
Laila then hits a headlock takedown and a few punches. Perez then goes for a takedown, but Laila hits a handspring and stands up. Bayley then tags in, Lyla hits a backbreaker and Bayley goes to the turnbuckle. Perez then hits a few knees, but Bayley hits an elbow drop for a near fall. Laila then goes through the ropes but the dropkick misses. Raquel then punches Lila. Bayley then puts Perez back in the ring and Raquel sends Bayley into the ring post. Perez then hits a few windmill punches. She then sends Bayley into the turnbuckles. Perez then nearly falls. Bayley then lands a few punches and Perez hits a kick for a near fall.
Raquel then tags in and she punches Bayley and chokes her in the ropes. Raquel then sends Bayley into the turnbuckle and she hits a splash. Raquel then hits another splash and a short arm clothesline for a near fall. Raquel then hits an elbow drop, chin bar and half nelson. Raquel then sends Bayley to the mat. Raquel then kicks Bayley into the corner. Raquel then goes for a Vader Bomb Elbow Drop, but sees Bayley move and stands up. Perez and Laila then make a tag and Laila hits a crossbody and a few clotheslines on Raquel and Perez. Laila also hits a missile dropkick on Raquel.
Laila then hit a Northern Lights Suplex and a rolling through Fisherman’s Buster for a near fall. Bayley then tags in and Laila goes to the turnbuckle but Perez sends Bayley into Laila. Raquel then hits a boot and Perez hits a side Russian leg sweep. Lyra then breaks the cover. Perez then tags in and knocks Laila off the apron. Bayley then sent Perez into the turnbuckles and she hit a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Layla then hit a crossbody on Raquel and they went to the floor. Liv then gets on the apron to distract Bayley. Liv then dropped Bayley on the ropes and Perez hit the Shining Wizard and Pop Rocks for the win.
Winners of the tag team match, The Judgment Day (“Big Mami Cool” Raquel Rodriguez and “The Prodigy” Roxanne Perez)!
Turning our attention to Sol Luka next, it was announced that Sol will be signing a RAW contract next week.
Roman Reigns’ music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Roman then grabs the mic and starts saying it’s been a while since he’s been to Texas, but the fans here love the Tribe Chief. Roman then says that he made up this title even though it was him. Roman said he coined the title because of his brilliance. And Roman says that never worked. Then Roman says there is a saying like this. Roman then says that titles don’t make people, people make titles. And Roman says he put it in the main event of WrestleMania night two. And Roman says he made the title relevant. And Roman says he can be proud of this title now. Roman then says he can respect the title. Roman then says he can choose whether or not to accept this title. Then Roman says he wants to be acknowledged.
Jacob Fatu’s music then hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Roman immediately said, Then Roman says perfect timing. Then Roman says he will reach Fatu. Roman then says he’s given him a week to think about it. Roman then says he hopes Fatu makes the right choice. Roman then announces his choice to unite the family rather than divide it. Fatu says he didn’t need it for a week. Fatu then says he knows exactly what he wanted. Then Fatu says he didn’t stutter. Fatu says he wants to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Fatu then talks about his 12 years of hard work. Fatu then says that Roman Reigns was broke when he was running Bloodline. Fatu then says that it wasn’t OTC that called him, but that it was Solo Shikoa who brought him in, and that Solo Shikoa gave him a chance.
Roman then tells Fatu to slow down. Roman then calls Fatu a fool. Roman then tells Fatu to look around and see who is running this place. Roman then said that OTC runs this place. Roman then said that he had never forgotten him and that he had proven his love. Roman then says that Fatu doesn’t deserve that. Fatu then attacks Roman. Fatu then posed with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and left. Roman then grabbed the microphone and accepted Fatu’s challenge to Backlash. Roman then says he can meet Fatu at Backlash. Fatu then tells Roman that he will meet him next Monday and the show ends.
