WWE RAW Preview for March 9, 2026: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

The March 9, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw is expected to be a strong show. As WWE continues building toward WrestleMania 42, the company has planned several important matches and segments to keep viewers interested throughout the night.

Oba Femi vs. Rusev

Oba Femi will be duking it out with Rusev in singles competition on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw. The feud between the two erupted into a brawl last week that ended with Femi standing tall after tossing Rusev over the ropes. So now we’ll have to see who will win win the match in the end.

Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. “Original” El Grande Americano

Penta will defend the Intercontinental Championship against “Original” El Grande Americano. The match marks Penta’s first defense as champion since winning it last week, so it remains to be seen how he’ll fare in the bout.

Women’s Intercontinental Title #1 Contenders Gauntlet Match

Lyra Valkyria, Bayley, IYO SKY, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, and Ivy Nile will compete in a gauntlet match in order to determine the #1 contender for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The winner will get a title shot against AJ Lee, so fans are waiting to see who’ll become AJ Lee’s first challenger.

WWE RAW Lineup for March 9, 2026 Episode:

• Oba Femi vs. Rusev
• Intercontinental Championship: Penta (c) vs. “Original” El Grande Americano
• Women’s Intercontinental Title #1 Contenders Gauntlet Match: IYO SKY vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Ivy Nile vs. Asuka vs. Raquel Rodriguez

Final Thoughts on WWE RAW for March 9, 2026

Tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be one to remember. With the likes of Oba Femi 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 March 9, 2026

Monday Night RAW will air live from the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, starting at 8 PM ET. Fans can stream the entire show on Netflix as the new era of WWE continues to gain steam.