WWE RAW Preview for January 5, 2026: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

The January 5, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw is expected to be one of the most exciting shows in a long time. As the first Raw of the new year, the episode will feature great matches, big moments, and major developments in ongoing storylines.

WWE World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker

CM Punk will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. Breakker earned this opportunity after pinning Punk during the Men’s WarGames match at Survivor Series. So we’ll have to see whether Breakker ends up dethroning the Second City Saint to become the new champion.

Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch

The Women’s Intercontinental Championship will also be defended as Maxxine Dupri faces Becky Lynch in another major match. Lynch has been determined to get her title back and constantly called Dupri a fake champion after AJ Lee’s interference, so it remains to be seen whether Dupri can put down Big Time Becks once and for all.

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY

The Women’s Tag Team Titles will be on the line as The Kabuki Warriors defend against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. The two teams have a lot of history and hatred for each other, and Rhea and SKY have momentum heading into the bout. So, fans are excited to see if Ripley and SKY will pick up the win and become new champions.

Liv Morgan vs. Lyra Valkyria

Liv Morgan will compete in her first televised singles match since returning from injury. She’ll be duking it out with Lyra Valkyria, so we’ll just have to see how Valkyria will fare against Morgan.

WWE RAW Lineup for January 5, 2026 Episode:

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker
• Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY
• Liv Morgan vs. Lyra Valkyria

Final Thoughts on WWE RAW for January 5, 2026

Tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be one to remember. With the likes of CM Punk and more being present for the show, it’s certain fans wouldn’t want to miss out. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the episode will turn out.

Where to Watch WWE RAW on January 5, 2026

Monday Night RAW will air live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, starting at 8 PM ET. Fans can stream the entire show on Netflix as the new era of WWE continues to gain steam.