WWE RAW (February 23, 2026): AJ Styles' tribute; Brock Lesnar appearance; Elimination Chamber Qualifiers & more set for next week
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The Masked Man targeted Logan Paul in Memphis.
The February 16 episode of WWE Raw intensified the build towards the Elimination Chamber, before the go-home show next week. Live from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, the show continued the qualifying matches for the two Chamber matches.
Asuka bagged the win in the women’s Chamber Qualifiers, while Je’Von Evans pinned Dominik Mysterio, after Dragon Lee took Gunther out of the equation to win in the men’s Chamber Qualifying match.
Furthermore, Penta pinned El Grande Americano to win the Intercontinental title #1 Contenders match, while The Vision (Bronson Reed, Logan Paul & Austin Theory) defeated The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) & LA Knight in an impromptu Six-man Tag Team match.
After the match, the Masked Man laid out Logan Paul with a brutal stomp on the commentary desk. The show also featured the return of JD McDonagh, along with a heated promo exchange between CM Punk and Finn Balor, and a confrontation between AJ Lee and Becky Lynch.
The final qualifiers will take place next week
During this week’s show, WWE announced the two final Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches, where stars will look to secure the final spot. Bronson Reed, Jey Uso, and “Original” El Grande Americano will battle in the final men’s Chamber Qualifying match.
On the other hand, one half of the Women’s Tag Team Champion, Iyo Sky, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kairi Sane will battle in the final women’s Chamber Qualifying match.
The promotion has also announced a tribute to AJ Styles, who was forced to retire after losing the career-threatening match against ‘Career Killer’ Gunther at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh. Additionally, ‘The Beast Incarnate’ Brock Lesnar is also set for an appearance after his Royal Rumble appearance last month.
Live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, the February 23 episode of WWE Raw will serve as the go-home show for the 2026 edition of Elimination Chamber and will feature final face-offs before the PLE in Chicago next Saturday.
Announced for WWE Raw next week (February 23, 2026)
- Elimination Chamber Qualifying matches
- Raquel Rodriguez vs Iyo Sky vs Kairi Sane
- Bronson Reed vs Jey Uso vs “Original” El Grande Americano
- A tribute to AJ Styles in Atlanta
- Brock Lesnar to appear
Where will the February 23, 2026, episode of WWE Raw take place?
The next week’s episode of Monday Night Raw will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
When and where will the 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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