WWE has already loaded up the February 23, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw, but a major late addition just made the go-home show before Elimination Chamber even bigger.

Now officially confirmed for Raw on Netflix from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is an appearance by WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. With multiple names already advertised, Punk’s presence adds another layer of intrigue heading into WrestleMania 42 season. WWE promoted the appearance directly on social media with a clear tease.

“With a lot on his plate, what will World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk say TONIGHT on WWE Raw”

That message alone signals this won’t be a minor cameo. The reigning World Heavyweight Champion has plenty of moving parts around him, and whatever he says in Atlanta could shift the direction of the title picture.

Confirmed for the February 23, 2026 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix:

  • CM Punk appearance
  • AJ Styles tribute segment
  • Brock Lesnar return
  • Liv Morgan to choose her WrestleMania 42 opponent
  • Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Raquel Rodriguez vs. IYO SKY vs. Kairi Sane
  • Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Bronson Reed vs. Jey Uso vs. Original El Grande Americano
  • Maxxine Dupri vs. Nattie

Raw will air live at 8 PM ET on Netflix from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

What do you think CM Punk will address on Raw — Elimination Chamber, WrestleMania, or a new challenger entirely? Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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