This Monday’s Bron Breakker WWE Raw match against CM Punk is set to be a defining moment for WWE, taking place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on a special “Stranger Things”-themed episode streaming live on Netflix. With the World Heavyweight Championship on the line and multiple title bouts scheduled, the event is expected to deliver highly anticipated confrontations amid unique creative twists.
Anticipation Builds for Title Showdowns at Barclays Center
On Saturday, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H promoted the upcoming World Heavyweight Championship match in a video package, highlighting the high stakes as CM Punk prepares to defend his title against Bron Breakker. The event is part of a themed edition of Raw that also features tie-ins with the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” further raising fan excitement for the show’s distinctive presentation and crossover appeal. The Barclays Center, a renowned New York venue, will be the stage as the wrestling community looks forward to an evening of unpredictable action.
Triple H emphasized the potential for a remarkable episode, stating,
“The Stranger Things #WWERaw could turn the @WWE upside down… Punk vs. Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship. This Monday LIVE on @netflix.”
– Triple H, Chief Content Officer
WWE has confirmed that three championship contests will take place throughout the night, each offering the chance for titles to change hands and new rivalries to emerge. CM Punk versus Bron Breakker headlines the event, guaranteeing intensity and drama as two of the company’s most prominent talents clash for the heavyweight crown.
Special Themed Elements and Expanded Lineup
The collaboration between WWE and Netflix for this episode extends beyond branding, as both companies have circulated “Stranger Things”-inspired promotional materials and social media content. The visual campaign teases a surreal atmosphere and spotlights the central Bron Breakker WWE Raw match featuring CM Punk. In addition to the main event, several other matches are set to spotlight the women’s division and tag team competition, underscoring WWE’s commitment to diverse, high-stakes programming.
WWE further promoted the unique nature of the show with the announcement,
“This Monday, RAW gets STRANGER.@CMPunk vs. @bronbreakkerwwe, LIVE on a special #StrangerThings edition of #WWERaw, Jan. 5 at 8e/5p on @netflix.”
– WWE, Official Statement
Another featured message emphasized the event’s stacked card:
“WWE 🤝 Stranger Things▫️ CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship▫️ The Kabuki Warriors vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY for the Women’s Tag Team Championship▫️ Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental ChampionshipMONDAY.”
– Netflix Sports, Official Statement
Complete Card: All Matches on Tap for WWE Monday Night Raw
Monday’s Raw will showcase the following matchups:
1. WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk (c) vs. Bron Breakker
2. Liv Morgan vs. Lyra Valkyria
3. WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Maxxine Dupri (c) vs. Becky Lynch
4. WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) (c) vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY
Each contest carries championship implications, with competitors like Becky Lynch, Maxxine Dupri, Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Liv Morgan featured alongside the night’s main event stars. These matches are expected to attract fans of various WWE divisions and add unpredictability to the show’s outcome.
What This Means for WWE and Fans
The convergence of major championship matches, a “Stranger Things” aesthetic, and the return of CM Punk to defend his title against Bron Breakker positions this edition of WWE Raw as a memorable event in recent wrestling history. For fans at the Barclays Center and viewers tuning in via Netflix, the evening promises a highly entertaining mix of sports entertainment storytelling and pop culture crossover moments. As WWE builds anticipation through creative promotions and match announcements, supporters and industry observers alike will be watching to see whether the result truly “turns WWE upside down.”
The Stranger Things #WWERaw could turn the @WWE upside down…
Punk vs. Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship.This Monday LIVE on @netflix. pic.twitter.com/NmkvfFc3jF
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 3, 2026
This Monday, RAW gets STRANGER.@CMPunk vs. @bronbreakkerwwe, LIVE on a special #StrangerThings edition of #WWERaw, Jan. 5 at 8e/5p on @netflix. pic.twitter.com/Mb9pvg6gBn
— WWE (@WWE) January 3, 2026
WWE 🤝 Stranger Things
▫️ CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
▫️ The Kabuki Warriors vs. Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY for the Women’s Tag Team Championship
▫️ Maxxine Dupri vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental ChampionshipMONDAY. pic.twitter.com/f5g6Wnzcwy
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) January 3, 2026
