The November 2, 2026 episode of Monday Night RAW will be the go-home edition of the show before the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event, so fans can expect a solid show from start to finish.
John Cena Returns
John Cena is back on Monday Night Raw. This will be Cena’s first Raw appearance since retiring from in-ring competition in December 2025. His last WWE appearance came at Backlash in May, when he announced the inaugural John Cena Classic.
That tournament could be important tonight. Cena previously indicated that the John Cena Classic would take place in December, but WWE hasn’t officially revealed what he’ll discuss in Brooklyn. That leaves his return as one of the biggest unknowns on the show.
Whatever Cena has planned, this won’t be another comeback match. This is the retired 17-time World Champion returning to WWE television, with everyone waiting to hear what comes next.
Intercontinental Championship: Chad Gable (c) vs. Ethan Page
Ethan Page already has a win over Chad Gable. Tonight he gets the chance to take his championship too. Page and Big Cass defeated Gable and Dragon Lee in tag team action on Raw last week, giving Page exactly the kind of momentum he needed before challenging for the Intercontinental Championship.
Now there won’t be a partner standing beside either man. Gable has spent months establishing himself as Intercontinental Champion, but Page has already shown that he can get the better of him when they’re sharing a ring. The question is whether he can do it again when the title is actually on the line. A second win over Gable would be big enough. Leaving Brooklyn with the Intercontinental Championship would make it much bigger.
The Vision vs. Penta, Je’Von Evans & Dragon Lee
Penta and Je’Von Evans have a pretty important match waiting for them at Crown Jewel. First, they have to deal with The Vision tonight. Penta and Evans are scheduled to challenge Bron Breakker and Austin Theory for the World Tag Team Championship in Riyadh, making this six-man tag a final chance for both sides to get an advantage before Saturday.
Dragon Lee joins Penta and Evans tonight, giving them another partner who can match the pace they’re likely to bring against The Vision. There’s also already plenty of history here. Breakker targeted Evans after his nasty Money in the Bank crash, while Penta stepped in looking for revenge for his friend. Now they get one more fight before the championships enter the picture at Crown Jewel.
Solo Sikoa vs. Royce Keys
The Bloodline and 946 aren’t waiting until Survivor Series to keep beating each other up. Royce Keys challenged Solo Sikoa to face him one-on-one last week, and Solo accepted with the rest of the Bloodline standing alongside him.
Calling this strictly a singles issue might be a stretch. 946 has repeatedly targeted Solo over the past several weeks, including kidnapping him before the Bloodline eventually fought back. Keys hasn’t been alone either, with Carmelo Hayes, Bronco Nima, Lucien Price and Jaida Parker all involved with the group.
The Usos and Roman Reigns have been dragged into the other side of the fight, making the entire situation feel increasingly bigger than Solo and Keys. Survivor Series: WarGames is also getting closer. Considering how many people are already involved, tonight’s match could tell us plenty about where this rivalry is heading.
Roman Reigns Appearance
Roman Reigns has one last Raw appearance before heading to Riyadh. The World Heavyweight Champion faces Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn at Crown Jewel, and their issues have become increasingly personal in the weeks leading into the Champion vs. Champion match.
Reigns previously questioned whether Zayn would even make it to Crown Jewel with his championship. Zayn responded by defending the title and demanding that both the WWE Universe and the locker room finally “acknowledge” him.
Now Crown Jewel is only days away. Reigns also has the Bloodline’s war with 946 happening around him, so there are two very different problems demanding his attention tonight.
WWE RAW Lineup for November 2, 2026 Episode:
- John Cena Returns
- Intercontinental Championship: Chad Gable (c) vs. Ethan Page
- The Vision vs. Penta, Je’Von Evans & Dragon Lee
- Solo Sikoa vs. Royce Keys
- Roman Reigns Appearance
Final Thoughts on WWE RAW for November 2, 2026
Tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be one to remember. With the likes of John Cena 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 November 2, 2026
Monday Night RAW will air live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, starting at 6 PM ET. Fans can stream the entire show on Netflix as the new era of WWE continues to gain steam
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