The January 26, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw is expected to be an exciting show. It is the final Raw before the Royal Rumble, so WWE is putting together a strong lineup to ensure that fans have a great time from start to finish. Tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be one to remember. With the likes of AJ Styles and more being present for the show, it’s certain fans wouldn’t want to miss out. Monday Night RAW will air live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, starting at 8 PM ET.
Fresh off closing his rivalry with Shinsuke Nakamura at Saturday Night’s Main Event, AJ Styles will appear live to discuss what could be the most important match of his career, as he puts his career on the line against GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble. So we’ll have to see what Styles will have to say in the end. Bron Breakker is set to appear just two weeks after being suspended indefinitely for his attack on Penta and Dragon Lee, which also saw Breakker put his hands on Adam Pearce. So fans are waiting to see what Breakker will do on the show.
The bout was announced after Kingston and Woods confronted Adam Pearce last week, demanding a title opportunity following Jey Uso’s promo. So we’ll just have to see who will come out on top and get a shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles. GUNTHER will have a sit-down interview ahead of his match against AJ Styles at the Rumble, so there’s no doubt he will have a lot to say about the Phenomenal One. Finally, Adam Pearce and Paul Heyman will also come face-to-face in a segment after weeks of tension. After capping off his rivalry with Shinsuke Nakamura in an incredible showdown at SNME, AJ Styles will appear this Monday to discuss the potential retirement match against Gunther at the Royal Rumble. Styles is set to put his career on the line in a rematch against ‘The Ring General’ Gunther.’
Rayo and Bravo now have an R and a B on their masks, so you know which of El Grande Americano’s Los Americanos is which. The original joke of El Grande Americano was that he wasn’t actually a luchador. It’s clear who is behind that mask, but little work has been made to add any humour or interest to who Rayo and Bravo really are. Breaking some fingers would be a good place to start. But the big issue is that WWE’s actual luchadors are no longer bothered with these impersonators. This is a trend that is in danger of growing. Bron Breakker is back from his suspension to spear said real luchadors. The only question is whether he spears Rey Mysterio, Penta or Dragon Lee first. Expect anyone not declared for the Royal Rumble to do that. Expect everyone declared for the Royal Rumble to claim that they will throw 29 other people out of the ring.
Four teams will vie for a chance to earn a shot at World Tag Team Champions The Usos. It could be a good time to challenge the champions, as Jey Uso has declared his focus on winning the Royal Rumble. It could all be obsolete if The Hardys get their dream of a WrestleMania match with the current champs. It’ll be American Made’s first match on WWE Raw since July, 2025. They will need to show something different to come away as winners. The New Day hope it’ll be the same old, same old. The five-time World Tag champs last held the straps in December. Otis and Akira Tozawa are pushing to be seen more seriously. They hope this match is their chance be more than a lovable comedy duo and become a credible team again.