On February 23, 2026, WWE Raw broadcasted live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring a special tribute to AJ Styles. After putting his career on the line against GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble on January 31, Styles fell short in his effort to defeat the World Heavyweight Champion, known as The Ring General. This tribute recognized Styles’ achievements and marked a significant moment in his home state of Georgia.
Liv Morgan Faces Important Decision for WrestleMania 42
Liv Morgan, the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble winner, has spent recent weeks deciding whether to challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship or Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42. The decision became more pressing following an intense moment in last Monday’s Raw episode when Vaquer interrupted Morgan’s interview with Michael Cole, sending a strong message. Meanwhile, Cargill publicly declared readiness for her WrestleMania opponent during Friday’s SmackDown. Morgan prepared to announce her choice on tonight’s show.
Nattie and Maxxine Dupri Renew Rivalry After Previous Draw
Nattie, seeking redemption after falling to The Kabuki Warriors’ Asuka in a Women’s Elimination Chamber Triple Threat Qualifier including Bayley, faces her former mentee Maxxine Dupri tonight. Their rivalry has intensified since a match on February 9 ended in a double countout after both women battled outside the ring, unable to return before the referee’s count. Tonight’s encounter will determine which wrestler gains momentum heading toward the Elimination Chamber.
Final Spots for Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber Set Tonight
The last entrants for the 2026 Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chamber matches will be decided in two crucial Triple Threat Qualifiers. One contest features IYO SKY, half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions, competing against Kairi Sane of The Kabuki Warriors and Judgment Day’s Raquel Rodriguez. In the men’s qualifier, Jey Uso, who holds one half of the World Tag Team Championship, battles OG El Grande Americano and The Vision’s Bronson Reed. Winners from these matches will join other qualified wrestlers such as Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and LA Knight, completing the lineups for the Chamber matches set later this month.
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk Shares Thoughts Ahead of Title Defense
Reigning World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk used tonight’s WWE Raw to address the audience ahead of his upcoming title defense against Judgment Day’s Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber event on February 28. The champion’s message added anticipation to the upcoming showdown. In addition, multi-time World Champion Brock Lesnar made an appearance, adding further star power to the evening’s proceedings.
