WWE RAW (March 16, 2026): Roman Reigns & Brock Lesnar return; AJ Lee vs Bayley & more set for next week
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The Judgment Day turned on Finn Balor in Seattle.
On the Road to WrestleMania 42, WWE delivered the March 9 episode of WWE Raw, which aired live from the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Seth Rollins made an appearance on the show after being called out by GM Adam Pearce, but quickly escaped when Austin Theory and Logan Paul tried to attack.
LA Knight then attacked Logan and Theory, but fell prey to the numbers game, until the Usos arrived to even the odds. On the other hand, Bayley bagged the win in the Women’s Intercontinental title #1 Contenders Gauntlet match.
Penta defeated El Grande Americano to retain the Intercontinental title, while Oba Femi pinned Rusev to retain his undefeated streak. Furthermore, the segment between Finn Balor and the rest of the Judgment Day ended with Balor being kicked out of the faction, before a vicious beatdown.
In the closing moments of the show, The Usos confronted CM Punk about his controversial comments regarding their uncle and Roman Reigns’ father, Sika Anoa’i. The segment ended with the Usos taking down Punk after a brief scruffle.
Next week’s Raw features a stacked lineup
WWE has announced a stacked line-up for next week’s show of the Red brand. After issuing an open challenge for WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar is going to make an appearance next week. Commentary on Raw also noted during the announcement of how Brock will react to Seth Rollins attacking Paul Heyman.
Furthermore, ‘The OTC’ Roman Reigns is also set to appear following the heated segment with CM Punk on the March 2 show, where Punk referenced Reigns’ late father.
That comment sparked the controversy that led to the Usos’ confrontation and the scuffle during this week’s show, leaving fans eager to hear Reigns’ response.
Elsewhere on the card, Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee will defend the title for the first time against the number one contender, Bayley, who secured the shot after winning the gauntlet match this week.
Additionally, “Original” El Grande Americano will battle El Grande Americano of the Los Americanos faction. The match announcement came after the latter somehow stole the Intercontinental title opportunity from the former on this week’s show.
The March 16 episode of WWE Raw is set to emanate live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Penta, and Becky Lynch are listed as featured superstars for the show.
Announced for WWE Raw next week (March 16, 2026)
- Brock Lesnar to appear
- Roman Reigns Live
- AJ Lee (c) vs Bayley – Women’s Intercontinental title match
- “Original” El Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano
When and where will next week’s WWE Raw take place?
The March 16 episode of WWE Raw is set to emanate live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Will Roman Reigns & Brock Lesnar appear on Raw next week?
Yes, both Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar have been confirmed to make an appearance on the March 16 show.
When and where will WrestleMania 42 take place?
The 42nd edition of WrestleMania will take place as a two-night event on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
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