WWE RAW (February 16, 2026): AJ Lee live; Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches; Gunther in action & more set for next week
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AJ Lee made her return to challenge Becky Lynch.
The February 9 episode of WWE RAW launched the Elimination Chamber qualifying process for the Red brand. Live from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, the show intensified the build towards the PLE. AJ Lee made her return for the first time since last November to challenge Becky Lynch for a showdown at the upcoming PLE.
The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) successfully defended the World Tag Team titles against the Alpha Academy (Otis & Akira Tozawa), while Rhea Ripley defeated Lyra Valkyria and Ivy Nile to secure a spot in the women’s Elimination Chamber match.
Elsewhere, Maxxine Dupri vs Nattie ended in a double count-out draw. On the other hand, the team of Je’Von Evans and Original El Grande Americano defeated Los Americanos (Rayo & Bravo Americano).
The masked man from Royal Rumble attacked Austin Theory in the main event, aiding LA Knight, who picked up the win against Theory and Penta to secure the second spot in the men’s Elimination Chamber match.
Gunther is determined to punch his ticket to WrestleMania
During the show, WWE announced two more Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches for next week’s show. Gunther, Je’Von Evans, and Dominik Mysterio will battle in the fourth qualifying match next week as the Ring General, coming off another dominant win over AJ Styles, is looking to punch his ticket to Mania.
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.
Additionally, after her return this week and the match announcement against Becky Lynch with the IC title on line for the upcoming PLE, AJ Lee is set to appear on next week’s show.
The February 16, 2026, edition of WWE Raw is set to take place at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Rhea Ripley, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, Stephanie Vaquer, and Roman Reigns are listed as the featured superstars for the show.
Announced for WWE Raw next week (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, Stephanie Vaquer & Roman Reigns are listed as the featured superstars
When will the February 16, 2026, episode of WWE Raw take place?
The FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, will host the February 16 edition of Monday Night Raw from 8 PM ET.
When and where will Elimination Chamber 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition is scheduled for February 28, 2026, and will take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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