WWE Books Two Title Matches For 1/5 RAW On First Show Of 2026

The December 15 episode of WWE RAW took place at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and it delivered some major announcements for the first RAW of 2026.

WWE confirmed that two championship matches will take place during the January 5 episode, which will stream live on Netflix. CM Punk will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker, and that’s not all—the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles will also be on the line.

During this week’s RAW, it was revealed that the Kabuki Warriors will defend their titles against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, two of the most dominant female Superstars on the roster. With two title bouts on the card, WWE could be planning to shake up the landscape to start the new year.

Confirmed Lineup for WWE RAW on January 5, 2026:

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship
  CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
  The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY

Ringside News will have live coverage of the entire show as it airs on Netflix.

What’s your take on WWE’s plan to kick off 2026? Are you planning to watch RAW live with us on Netflix? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let us know which title match you’re most excited for!