Brock Lesnar is back on WWE Raw, and fans are waiting to see what happens next. This week’s episode was packed with big moments, emotional speeches, and important match results ahead of Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 42.
From Lesnar’s open challenge to Liv Morgan’s major decision and AJ Styles’ retirement tribute, Raw delivered drama from start to finish. Let’s break down everything in simple terms.
Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania 42 Plans
Brock Lesnar made his first appearance since the Royal Rumble. At that event, he eliminated Oba Femi before being thrown out by Cody Rhodes and LA Knight.
On Raw, Paul Heyman announced Lesnar’s upcoming appearances before WrestleMania 42. He made it clear that Lesnar has issued an open challenge for the biggest show of the year. According to Heyman, anyone brave enough can step up on one of those Raw episodes and accept the challenge.
Possible opponents being discussed include Oba Femi and even Gunther. However, nothing is confirmed yet. The suspense around Lesnar’s WrestleMania match continues to grow.
Liv Morgan Makes Her WrestleMania Choice
Liv Morgan finally announced who she will face at WrestleMania 42.
After winning the Women’s Royal Rumble, she had the right to choose between Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill.
On Raw, Morgan acted emotional at first. But then she shocked everyone. She hit Vaquer with a microphone and followed it up with her finishing move, Oblivion. With that attack, Morgan officially chose Vaquer. The two will now face each other for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42.
CM Punk Sends a Strong Message
CM Punk arrived in style and later cut a powerful promo in the ring. He addressed all the “what if” questions about possibly losing his World Heavyweight Championship at Elimination Chamber.
Punk made it clear that he does not think about losing. He confidently said he will remain champion and even teased punching Roman Reigns next week.
At Elimination Chamber, Punk will defend his title against Finn Balor. This match could decide the direction of WrestleMania 42.
Elimination Chamber Final Spots Decided
The final two spots in the Elimination Chamber matches were confirmed on Raw.
Men’s Elimination Chamber Match
Jey Uso defeated Bronson Reed and El Grande Americano to qualify. Unfortunately, Reed appeared to suffer a serious injury during the match and was checked by doctors at ringside.
Confirmed participants:
- Cody Rhodes
- Randy Orton
- LA Knight
- Je’Von Evans
- Trick Williams
- Jey Uso
The winner will face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Women’s Elimination Chamber Match
Raquel Rodriguez defeated Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane to claim the final spot.
Confirmed participants:
- Tiffany Stratton
- Rhea Ripley
- Alexa Bliss
- Asuka
- Raquel Rodriguez
- Kiana James
The winner will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42.
AJ Styles Retirement Tribute
One of the most emotional moments of the night was the tribute to AJ Styles.
Styles officially retired after losing to Gunther at the Royal Rumble. On Raw, he thanked his family, fellow wrestlers, and fans. He removed his gloves in the ring, marking the end of his in-ring career.
Then came a huge surprise.
The lights went out, and The Undertaker appeared. He announced that AJ Styles will be inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame. The entire locker room came out to applaud Styles as Raw ended on an emotional note.
Full WWE Raw Results
Here’s a quick summary of the key match results:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Jey Uso vs Bronson Reed vs El Grande Americano | Jey Uso won |
| Nattie vs Maxxine Dupri | Nattie won (ref stoppage) |
| Je’Von Evans vs Kofi Kingston | Je’Von Evans won |
| Raquel Rodriguez vs Iyo Sky vs Kairi Sane | Raquel Rodriguez won |
