Michael Cole and Corey Graves are returning to the announcer’s desk for this season of RAW. Alicia Taylor will be looking after the ring announcing duties.
I don’t want to give anything away, but I have heard there may be some surprises in store.
You will notice a crossover tonight between RAW and the Netflix series Stranger Things. The final episode is named “Rightside Up”, which aired on New Year’s Day 2026. Season 5 was split into three blocks: Volume 1 on Thanksgiving, Volume 2 on Christmas, and Volume 3 on New Year’s Day. With the show just finishing its run, the upside-down graphic and theme song will play a part in tonight’s events.
***As of December 29th, Austin Theory is an official member of The Vision. I am hearing rumours that Theory may be taking some pins to make sure Breakker/Reed stay undefeated.
MATCH 3***Liv Morgan is having her first match in 6 months, facing Lyra Valkyria. It will be interesting to see if either Lady has help in her corner. Bayley is in Lyra’s corner/Roxanne is in Liv’s corner. This match was useless. Of course, Liv win thanks to Roxy
MATCH 2***Women’s Intercontinental Title is on the line as Maxxine Dupri defends against Becky Lynch. I really want Maxx to keep the title. Becky is old and tired in my book. I know I use the word bully a lot, but she is doing her job well, as I have had enough. Let Maxx keep the belt til the Royal Rumble. If you’re going to make a change, do it there. The classic heel with Becky stealing the win.
OPENING MATCH ***The Women’s Tag Team Titles are on the line as Kabuki Warriors are defending against Rhea Ripley/Iyo Skye. Have you noticed that there are little signs that Kairi is not comfortable with what Asuka is doing? Asuka is starting to become more dominant over Kairi. Rhea/Iyo are solid/on the same page. (It makes better sense to move the belts as Iyo/Rhea are so popular right now) It was Kairi who took the pin during the 8-woman tag match, January 2 on SmackDown. Auska was very cold to Kairi. Asuka to Vecna—trying to control the mind of her partner, while Kairi is like Max, trying to break free! It was a war. With Rhea/Iyo winning.
***Main Event — World Heavyweight Title is on the line with CM Punk facing Braun Brekker. You know that Braun will not come to the ring alone. If Punk doesn’t have any backup, this is not going to end well for him. “Is it going to be the OTC Roman Reigns returning to take back his yard from Paul Heyman? Or will the Megastar LA Knight defy medical orders and show up with taped-up ribs to get his revenge on Bronson Reed? Either way, CM Punk needs a miracle.” CM dared Braun to bring his Uncle and Dad. (Steiner Brothers) Will this seal Punk’s fate? Braun came out alone, for now. It’s a good, solid match. Here comes The Vision. Theory tried a stomp, but Punk kicked out. That was a battle, but Punk retains.
Gunther, on his way to the ring, Adam Pearce tried to give him a little bit of advice, try and be a little bit respectful, which would go a long way. People are not happy, nor is the WWE Universe. AJ Styles has shown up. Every time AJ has tried to speak, Gunther has opened his mouth; well, AJ just slapped Gunther, who had no response. I can see the start of a feud. Pearce just made it official; next week, Gunther will face AJ.
WWE just dropped the Oba Femi package again.
Ja’Von Evans is signing with RAW.
The Usos are on the way to the ring.
Stephanie Vaquer is on the way to have a chat with Jackie Redmond. Not a good sign, she is in a moon boot. Sneak attack by Raquel, going after her ankle in the moon boot. Pearce got rid of Raquel for now, but Raquel once again would attack backstage.
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