On January 26, 2026, WWE aired the 1,704th episode of Raw live from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Fans could also watch the event streamed on Netflix, where several memorable matches took place, including critical title contests and emerging contenders in key divisions.
Women’s Six-Person Tag Team Victory
The Women’s Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky joined forces with Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer to defeat Judgement Day’s Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, and Liv Morgan. The winning moment came when Vaquer secured the pinfall using a Riptide move on Perez, wrapping up a 12-minute-and-53-second thrilling contest.
Austin Theory Upsets Rey Mysterio
A tense singles match saw Austin Theory overcome veteran Rey Mysterio with a decisive curb stomp finisher after 11 minutes and 23 seconds, marking an important victory for Theory in his rising career trajectory.
Alpha Academy Secures #1 Contender Spot in Fatal Four-Way
In a heated Fatal Four-Way match to determine the number one contenders for the World Tag Team Titles, Alpha Academy members Akira Tozawa and Otis triumphed over Los Americanos (Bravo and Rayo), the Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus), and New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). The match lasted just under eleven minutes, ending when Tozawa delivered a diving senton on Julius Creed.
World Heavyweight Title Match Ends in Disqualification
Champion CM Punk defended the World Heavyweight Title against AJ Styles in a hard-fought battle that lasted over eighteen minutes. The match concluded in a disqualification, allowing CM Punk to retain his championship, leaving the title scene open for potential future clashes between the two stars.
Looking Ahead for WWE Fans and Community Engagement
The event in Toronto showcased a mix of established champions maintaining their hold and new challengers emerging, setting the stage for intriguing developments in WWE’s upcoming shows. Fans interested in further discussion can join the dedicated Discord community to connect with others. The wrestling community also benefits from platforms like Bodyslam’s podcasts available on Spotify, YouTube, and other major outlets.
