WWE RAW (April 27, 2026): Preview, match card, news, timings & telecast details
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Texas will host the upcoming edition of Raw.
After the WrestleMania 42 fallout show of Monday Night Raw, WWE will take over the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas, for the April 27 edition of the show. With Backlash just around the corner, the show is likely going to intensify the build, likely announcing new matches.
Jacob Fatu challenged World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns last week and refused to back down despite the Usos’ attempt during the subsequent edition of SmackDown. Now, the OTC has a decision to make this week.
The main-roster call-ups will also continue this week. Before the show on Monday at 8 PM ET, let us take a look at the detailed preview along with timings and telecast details for the upcoming edition of WWE Raw.
Announced for WWE Raw (April 27, 2026)
- Roman Reigns responds to Jacob Fatu’s Backlash challenge
- Joe Hendry concert
- “Women’s Intercontinental Champion” Becky Lynch appears
Roman Reigns responds to Jacob Fatu’s Backlash challenge
As noted, Jacob Fatu crashed Roman Reigns World Heavyweight title celebration after WrestleMania and challenged the OTC, stating that while he’s not out here to be Tribal Chief, he needs everything that Roman has.
Roman asked The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) to talk some sense into Fatu, and the Usos met with Fatu on SmackDown, trying to steer him towards Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes and away from Roman. However, Fatu made his intentions clear, and now Reigns will respond to Fatu’s challenge at Backlash in Texas.
Joe Hendry concert
After two main roster call-ups of Sol Ruca and Ethan Page last week, the call-ups will continue this week with the debut of former NXT Champion Joe Hendry.
During last week’s show, the promotion announced an appearance from Joe Hendry, who is now officially part of the Monday Night Raw roster (as confirmed by Michael Cole) and will celebrate with a live concert.
“Women’s Intercontinental Champion” Becky Lynch appears
The newly crowned WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, is scheduled to return to Raw this Monday.
The appearance comes following Lynch’s win over AJ Lee at WrestleMania 42, where she regained the title and registered her first win over AJ in the feud, which kicked off with Lee’s return last year in September.
WWE Raw (April 27, 2026) Start Time & Telecast Details
| Country/Region | Time | Telecast |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico | 08 PM ET / 07 PM CT / 05 PM PT (Monday) | Netflix |
| Canada | 08 PM ET (Monday) | Netflix |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 01 AM BST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| India | 05:30 AM IST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | 06:00 AM BST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Saudi Arabia | 03:00 AM AST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 10:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM AEDT (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| France | 02:00 AM CEST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Brazil | 09:00 PM BRT (Monday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 06:00 PM CST (Monday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 08:00 AM SGT (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| China | 08:00 AM CST (Tuesday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 01:00 AM WAT (Tuesday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 02:00 AM SAST (Tuesday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02:00 AM CET (Tuesday) | ProSieben Maxx |
| Japan | 09:00 AM JST (Tuesday) | Abema |
When and where will WWE Raw take place this week?
The April 27 edition of Raw will emanate live from the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas.
Will Roman Reigns appear on Raw in Texas?
Yes, Roman Reigns is confirmed for the show as he is set to answer Jacob Fatu’s challenge for Backlash.
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