On Monday, March 2, 2026, WWE Raw airs live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, streaming on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET. This marks the first Raw episode of the WrestleMania season, following the recent Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event in Chicago. Fans will witness the aftermath of the Chamber, including Roman Reigns’ highly anticipated return, a key championship match, and Raw General Manager Adam Pearce addressing the ongoing Seth Rollins saga.
Key Matches and Segment Highlights for March 2nd
The card for this episode features several high-profile contests and segments:
Intercontinental Title Clash: Dominik Mysterio Defends Against Penta
Dominik Mysterio will defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship against the number-one contender, Penta. Penta earned his shot by defeating El Grande Americano on the February 16 Raw episode. Mysterio, who returned from injury on February 2, has yet to complete a successful title defense since resuming competition.
Gunther Faces Dragon Lee in a Heated Rivalry
Gunther and Dragon Lee square off in a singles match rooted in recent tensions. Following Gunther’s disrespectful treatment of AJ Styles after Styles’ career-ending loss at the Royal Rumble, Lee—an ally of Styles—attacked Gunther on last week’s Raw, setting the stage for their upcoming encounter.
Appearances by CM Punk and AJ Lee After Elimination Chamber
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee will appear live on Raw. Punk successfully defended his title against Finn Bálor at the Elimination Chamber event, while Lee captured her title by submitting Becky Lynch in her first singles championship match in over a decade. As a couple and double champions, they are expected to engage with their WrestleMania opponents as the event approaches.
Roman Reigns Returns to Raw Ahead of WrestleMania
Roman Reigns, the Tribal Chief, will make his first Raw appearance since a period of absence. He is set to confront CM Punk, with whom he is scheduled to compete in the WrestleMania 42 main event. Raw GM Adam Pearce hinted at potential fireworks by saying,
“Roman and Punk in the building at the same time. It’s live TV. What the hell could possibly go wrong?”
This encounter raises the stakes significantly with WrestleMania just weeks away, leaving open the possibility of unexpected developments.
Adam Pearce to Discuss Seth Rollins’ Return and Its Consequences
Adam Pearce will address the recent developments involving Seth Rollins, who dramatically returned during the Elimination Chamber in Chicago. Rollins was unveiled as the masked attacker targeting Logan Paul‘s faction, The Vision, and disrupted the men’s Elimination Chamber match by delivering a Curb Stomp to Paul. This action helped Cody Rhodes eliminate Paul before Randy Orton ultimately claimed victory. Pearce’s comments will likely clarify any repercussions facing Rollins following these events.
The Road to WrestleMania 42 Intensifies
WrestleMania 42 is set for April 18–19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The March 2 episode of Raw acts as the first of several critical stops leading up to the Grandest Stage of Them All. With CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns, Randy Orton securing his WrestleMania spot by winning the Elimination Chamber, and Seth Rollins stirring new conflicts, the show promises to influence multiple WrestleMania storylines in real time.
Fans and followers can expect an intense buildup as these rivalries and narratives develop, shaping the final card for WrestleMania 42.
