WWE RAW Preview (February 16, 2026): Match card, start time & where to watch
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The build towards Elimination Chamber will intensify this Monday.
The February 16 episode of WWE Raw is poised to intensify the build towards the Elimination Chamber, before the go-home show next week. Live from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, the show will continue the qualifying matches for the two Chamber matches.
Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, Logan Paul, Oba Femi, and Stephanie Vaquer are listed as the featured superstars for the show. Additionally, following her return last week, AJ Lee is set to appear this Monday, ahead of her first singles clash against Becky.
Let us take a look at the detailed preview, along with the match card, timings and telecast details for this week’s edition of WWE Raw.
Announced for WWE Raw (February 16, 2026)
- AJ Lee Live
- Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches
- Gunther vs Je’Von Evans vs Dominik Mysterio
- Bayley vs Asuka vs Nattie
- Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, Logan Paul, Oba Femi & Stephanie Vaquer are listed as the featured superstars
AJ Lee Live
As mentioned, 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 in Memphis.
After Lynch attacked Lee later in the show while she was protecting Maxxine Dupri from further punishment by Nattie, this angle is expected to continue on Monday, building toward their first singles clash.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches
Six superstars this Monday will compete in the Elimination Chamber Qualifying match in the men’s and women’s division to secure the fourth spot in their respective matches in Chicago at the upcoming PLE.
Gunther, Je’Von Evans, and Dominik Mysterio will battle in the fourth qualifiers for the men’s Chamber match. In the women’s Qualifying match, Bayley will lock horns against Asuka and Nattie, as she looks to write the wrong from last year’s Mania and solidify her Mania spot.
WWE Raw Timings & 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 | 6:30 AM IST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | 07 AM BST (Tuesday) | Sony Sports Network |
| Saudi Arabia | 04 AM AST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 11 AM AEST/ 12 AM AEDT (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| France | 02 AM CEST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Brazil | 10 PM BRT (Monday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 07 PM CST (Monday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 09 AM SGT (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| China | 09 AM CST (Tuesday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 02 AM WAT (Tuesday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 03 AM SAST (Tuesday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02 AM CET (Tuesday) | ProSieben Maxx |
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 AJ Lee make an appearance on the show?
Yes, AJ Lee is confirmed for an appearance on the show.
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.
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