Callout Nattie; confront Becky Lynch & other possible directions for AJ Lee on WWE Raw (February 16, 2026)
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AJ Lee returned last week to challenge Becky Lynch.
Following her return last week and the announcement of her Elimination Chamber match against Becky Lynch for the Intercontinental Title, AJ Lee is scheduled to appear this Monday on the February 16 episode of WWE Raw.
Live from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, the show will feature two more Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches with stars in the two matches battling for the fourth spot in the men’s and women’s Chamber matches.
Ahead of the show, here are the top three possible directions for Lee, after her return last week and the aftermath of the match announcement for WWE Elimination Chamber.
3. Callout Nattie
Similar to Natalya, aka Nattie, AJ Lee, too, has been a mentor for Maxxine Dupri, and unlike Nattie, she hasn’t turned her back on Dupri. Lee even came to rescue Dupri while she was on the receiving end of a vicious beatdown at the hands of Nattie.
Lee could call out Nattie and take matters into her own hands. AJ has made it clear that she has no tolerance for bullies, so confronting Nattie over her recent antics would align perfectly with her character.
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2. Set up a tag team match
The two storylines between AJ – Becky and Dupri – Nattie crossing paths last week have led many fans to believe that the babyface vs heel tag team match involving the four women is likely the next step. AJ can ask GM Adam Pearce to book the tag match ahead of the Elimination Chamber PLE in her appearance tonight.
Although WWE might be saving this match for the future, likely at another PLE or event, Saturday Night’s Main Event, which brings us to our third possible direction.
1. Confront Becky Lynch
As mentioned, Lee is set to challenge Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental title in her hometown of Chicago. This will be their first singles meeting and AJ’s first singles match in over a decade.
While their previous two meetings in 2025 in the mixed tag team match and the WarGames match have drummed up interest in the singles clash, the two women can make things more interesting with another fiery promo this Monday, which can start with AJ confronting Becky for the attack last week, when Lee was aiding Dupri.
When and where will this week’s WWE Raw take place?
The February 16, 2026, edition of WWE Raw is set to take place at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Will Roman Reigns make his return as advertised?
There is no clarity on Reigns’ return after he was pulled from the advertisements for this week’s show, after being advertised earlier.
What matches have been announced for the show?
Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches
-Gunther vs Je’Von Evans vs Dominik Mysterio-Bayley vs Asuka vs Nattie
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