WWE Raw Results & Winners (March 23, 2026): Roman Reigns retaliates with brute force; Jey Uso attacks CM Punk; AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch at WrestleMania & more
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Finn Balor returns, Stephanie Vaquer ambushes Liv Morgan & more!
The March 23 episode of Monday Night Raw aired live from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. With WrestleMania 42 just weeks away, the show carried enormous stakes as several feuds reached a boiling point in front of the Boston crowd.
The show featured multiple matches and segments, including two tag team matches, along with an Intercontinental title clash, and a singles match featuring Je’Von Evans.
Additionally, the show also featured major top names, including Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and Dominik Mysterio, among others. Get to know everything that happened this Monday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winners’ list for the 3/23 episode of WWE Raw.
WWE Raw Summary and Highlights
Oba Femi humiliates Brock Lesnar again
Brock Lesnar stepped into the ring as chants for Oba Femi erupted. Lesnar said something into Paul Heyman’s ear, and the Advocate warned the crowd that their chants were angering Brock. Heyman then recapped the previous week, highlighting how Lesnar had taken out 20 masked men before being distracted by Seth Rollins, allowing the so-called overhyped “ruler” to take advantage of the situation.
Continuing, Heyman claimed that the buzz surrounding Femi was nothing new, pointing to WWE’s history of building hype around stars. He reminded fans that Lesnar had conquered The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak and name-dropped opponents such as Goldberg, Braun Strowman, Dean Ambrose, Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, and John Cena, insisting that none of them were able to conquer Brock, and neither would Femi.
Heyman added that Femi placing his foot on Lesnar was the biggest moment of his career, but at WrestleMania, he would be conquered by The Beast. Heyman then threw down the mic as the arena lights went out, and Femi appeared. He stepped into the ring and came face-to-face with Lesnar, the two exchanging words before Lesnar launched an attack and attempted an F5.
Femi slipped out, sent Lesnar over the top rope, and even Brock looked stunned. Heyman tried to calm Lesnar, who responded with a laugh, insisting that Femi ain’t that lucky!.
Grade: B+
Indights & Backstage Moments:
- Brock Lesnar has made Femi look like a million bucks in their two recent interactions. The hype for the match is even higher, despite the lack of a promo battle.
- Dominik Mysterio delivered a promo before the scheduled IC title rematch, blaming Finn Balor for losing the title.
The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) vs Austin Theory & Logan Paul
In the first match of the show, World Tag Team Champions The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) battled Austin Theory and Logan Paul in a non-title tag team match. With hopes of getting a title shot, Paul and Theory used every trick to get the win.
When Logan tried to use the brass knuckles, LA Knight arrived, attacking him and throwing the brass knuckles into the ring. Jey picked it up and knocked out Theory with a massive right in front of the official, causing the disqualification. Theory and Paul were announced the winners via DQ, infuriating Jey, who stepped back into the ring and knocked out Logan, using the brass knuckles.
Winner: Austin Theory & Logan Paul via DQ
Grade: C+
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Corey Graves and Michael Cole did a good job of hyping up fans for the match, helping in the build-up for the reported tag team match.
- Cole also mentioned Logan’s beef with Tom Brady, and WWE played clips from the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, involving the two.
- LA Knight is still aimlessly going after the Vision without a clear plan for WrestleMania.
AJ Lee & Becky Lynch make it official for Mania
Becky Lynch fired back at the crowd, calling them out for booing her while cheering someone who had walked away for a decade. She admitted she had also taken time off, though only 10 months, not 10 years, claiming it was because fans had grown tired of her dominance.
Lynch went on to highlight her pursuit of the Intercontinental Championship upon returning, stating she elevated it into one of the most important titles in wrestling. She then took aim at AJ Lee, accusing her of holding a title that was stolen from her.
Becky then revealed that she had caught her daughter singing AJ’s theme song and idolizing her, without realizing her own mother was the greatest of all time. Lynch continued, saying that while AJ had mastered the Divas Era, she had destroyed it, and promised to do the same to Lee.
AJ Lee then appeared and rushed to the ring, while Becky quickly rolled out and retreated over the barricade. AJ climbed onto the announce desk, grabbed a microphone, and fired back, claiming that Lynch always fought dirty and that every time they had faced off, she had “walked her like a dog.”
She suggested that maybe it was time to embarrass Becky on the biggest stage of them all. Lee then vowed to prove why she was Becky’s daughter’s favorite wrestler before officially announcing their match for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania.
Lynch responded by saying AJ had fallen right into her trap, declaring WrestleMania her domain. She then referenced AJ’s past, pointing out that after her last WrestleMania appearance, she had resigned and disappeared for a decade. Becky ended the exchange by vowing to finish AJ at WrestleMania.
Grade: B
Insights & Backstage Moments:
- This match needs a stipulation to raise the stakes even higher for the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All.’
- AJ Lee is currently 3-0 against Becky Lynch since her return in 2025, and this will be their second-ever singles encounter.
- Backstage, Jimmy Uso thanked LA Knight for the backup, and Knight mocked Jey for using the brass knuckles to lose the match. Jey states that there are consequences for talking about his family, and Knight noted that he sounded like Roman Reigns. Big Jim diffused the situation but warned Knight to mind his words when he talks about his family.
Grayson Waller vs Je’Von Evans
Eager to earn Kofi Kingston’s respect and get a permanent membership of the New Day, Grayson Waller took on Je’Von Evans, whom Kingston has been trying to recruit for weeks. Evans once again showcased his in-ring prowess, delivering Super Hurricanrana from the top rope, followed by the OG Cutter to pin Waller.
Winner: Je’Von Evans
Grade: B
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Grayson Waller and Kofi Kingston continued to bicker over Kingston’s refusal to help him during the match, while Waller’s frustration over Kingston seemingly favoring Evans could signal an impending split from The New Day.
- Backstage, Paul Heyman approached Adam Pearce with a proposal to book a high-stakes match for next week at MSG, a Street Fight for the Tag titles between The Usos and The Vision. Pearce responded that he would think about it. The GM then reminded Heyman that he had also requested time to address Seth Rollins. Heyman pushed back, saying he didn’t want to after everything that had already happened that night, but Pearce stood firm and insisted.
Men in Paul Heyman’s family are snitches
Paul Heyman stood in the ring with a microphone to address Seth Rollins, doing so at the insistence of Adam Pearce. Heyman admitted he was having a terrible night, claiming there was no one left for him to hide behind.
He explained that he was left alone as Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker are out of action for the foreseeable future, while Brock Lesnar had already left the arena in anger. He added that Logan Paul and Austin Theory were still recovering after being knocked out earlier in the night.
Heyman then turned his attention to Rollins, saying WWE wasn’t big enough for the two of them. He clarified that it wasn’t a challenge for WrestleMania or even for later that night, but suggested that maybe Rollins could come out and put him out of his misery.
He called Rollins to the ring as a masked man began making his way through the crowd. With his arms spread and back turned, Heyman continued taunting, saying that sometimes a man has to do what a man has to do. The masked figure climbed onto the announce desk and revealed himself as Rollins, just as police personnel rushed to the scene and ordered him to stand down.
Rollins laughed, mocking Heyman for calling the authorities. Heyman responded by admitting that men in his family are snitches, revealing that he had filed a restraining order, which Rollins violated. He then escalated things further, targeting Rollins’ family with harsh remarks about what would happen if he ended up in prison.
“Your wife will divorce you and when she divorces you and marries half the locker room, someone will call child protective services for your daughter, but don’t worry, I, Paul Heyman, will adopt your daughter so she doesn’t go through life knowing her father was a fellon!”
That was enough to set Rollins off, as he stormed the ring and attacked Heyman before officials and police intervened. Rollins was eventually restrained and handcuffed, while Heyman laughed maniacally as he was escorted away.
Grade: B
Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Paul Heyman delivered a powerful promo, deliberately provoking Seth Rollins with harsh and personal remarks to incite a reaction, ultimately leading to The Visionary attacking him and being arrested.
- People fraking out over Punk vowing to bury Roman next to his father and Reigns calling Punk old, should avoid this segment.
Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
In their quest to capture the Women’s Tag Team titles after multiple setbacks, the team of Bayley and Lyra Valkuria battled The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane). The Kabuki Warriors took control for the most part of the match, mainly due to Sane throwing herself into the fire to save Asuka, even saving her from a flying elbow from Bayley on the announce desk.
However, Valkyria capitalized, taking down both women with a dive, before sending Sane back in to deliver the Nightwing and pick up the win.
Winner: Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
Grade: C+
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Bayley and Lyra called out the reigning Women’s Tag Team Champions, Nia Jax and Lash Legend, for a title showdown next week at Madison Square Garden.
- Backstage, IShowSpeed caught up with Penta and asked him to teach his signature strut. Dragon Lee then appeared, thanking Penta for the title match last week, with Penta responding that he could have a rematch anytime he wanted.
- Backstage, Adam Pearce was talking with IShowSpeed when Danhausen suddenly interrupted, introduced himself as “WWE Legend Danhausen, very nice, very evil,” and asked Speed to give him the password for his uber popular YouTube channel, and they would rename the show “IShowSpeedHausen” and make millions. Speed declined, prompting Danhausen to place a curse on him.
Penta (c) vs Dominik Mysterio – Intercontinental title match
Penta defended the Intercontinental title once again, this time in a rematch against the former Champion, Dominik Mysterio, who was accompanied by JD McDonagh after Liv Morgan was involved in a brawl with Stephanie Vaquer.
Finn Balor returned to disrupt Dirty Dom Mysterio’s plan to regain the title. Balor neutralized Buddy McDonagh, who tried to attack him, allowing Penta to roll up Mysterio for the pin and retain the championship.
After the match, Balor turned on Dominik, and McDonagh attempted to intervene, only to get caught in the crossfire. Balor then delivered a Coup de Grace, sending a clear message to Dirty Dom.
Winner & Still: Penta
Grade: B+
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, before the match, Asuka blamed Kairi Sane for their loss and left when Iyo Sky attempted to comfort Kairi, but Asuka called her away. Later, Raquel Rodriguez confronted Iyo over her interference in her match last week; the argument led to the two setting up a match for next week.
- Stephanie Vaquer attacked Liv Morgan during the walkout, and the two brawled into the backstage area. Dirty Dom made his entrance once again, this time alongside JD McDonagh.
Roman Reigns & Jey Uso attack CM Punk
CM Punk addressed the crowd, recalling what Jimmy Uso had said to him before his walkout. He noted that Jey Uso was on a warpath that night, pointing out that it showed neither Roman Reigns nor anyone in his family could operate alone or hold the Heavyweight Championship.
Punk referenced Roman, challenging all the Samoans to come after him, noting that no one had actually stepped up or even looked at him. He said he was tired of talking, but that Roman had said one thing last week that really angered him: calling him “old.” Punk emphasized that it wasn’t the words but who said them, insisting his “young boy” had no right to disrespect him.
Turning to the crowd, Punk asked if they thought he was old. The audience was split, and Punk admitted he was, but he was proud of it. He noted that if he were ashamed, he would have hidden his gray hairs as Roman does. Age, Punk insisted, was just a number, and he wasn’t insecure or seeking validation from the fans.
Punk declared that if Roman saw him as an old man, he had already lost, recalling how he had dropped Roman with a single punch before. He promised that at WrestleMania, Roman would realize Punk wasn’t just “an old man” but the old man, the best in the world.
He referenced past opponents, noting that Gunther hadn’t underestimated him but still couldn’t win, and the same went for Jey Uso. Punk implied his battles might start with Jey, teasing whether Jey would challenge him physically or just talk. Jey entered the ring, calling Punk old and accusing him of running his mouth too much, about his family and himself.
Punk reminded Jey that he never received a rematch, prompting Jimmy Uso to appear and question his brother’s actions. Jimmy tried to calm Jey, reminding him of their DQ loss earlier, but Jey brushed it off, insisting he didn’t care about the tag titles. Jimmy said the OTC would handle Punk, while Jey demanded to know where Roman was, declaring he was there to face Punk.
Roman then appeared, pointing out that The Usos had already had a tag match. Jimmy agreed, and Roman instructed him to get his brother and leave the ring. Punk told The Usos to stay, insisting Roman needed help. Jey lunged at Punk but was dropped with a right hand.
Jimmy jumped into the brawl, but Roman struck Punk with a Superman Punch. Officials rushed in to separate them and escort The Usos and Roman out. Jey continued hyping Roman, who returned to the ring and delivered a vicious spear to Punk.
Roman then sent Punk out of the ring, whipping him into the ring post before picking him up and crashing him through the announce desk. Adam Pearce shouted for Roman to stop, while chants of “ONE MORE TIME” echoed through the arena. The camera panned to Punk, who laughed, declaring he wasn’t the one who needed help.
Grade: A
Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, before CM Punk walked out, Jimmy Uso met him in the gorilla area. He told Punk that he wasn’t trying to tell him what to do, but he should be very careful out there, as his brother was on a warpath.
- Jey Uso showcased a different intensity throughout the show, even calling on Roman to further punish Punk. Is WWE finally ready to turn him heel once again?
- Despite the lack of major promo time, the segment turned out to be a consequential one in the build-up.
WWE Raw 3/23 Results
- Austin Theory & Logan Paul defeated The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) via DQ
- Je’Von Evans pinned Grayson Waller
- Paul Heyman filed a restraining order against Seth Rollins
- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria defeated The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
- Finn Balor returned
- Penta (c) pinned Dominik Mysterio – Intercontinental title match
- Roman Reigns & Jey Uso attacked CM Punk
Who won in the main event of WWE Raw tonight?
Penta pinned Dominik Mysterio in the final match of the show to retain the Intercontinental title.
Did WWE announce any new matches for WrestleMania 42?
Yes, AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch for the Women’s IC title was announced for the ‘Grandest Stage.’
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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