WWE Raw Preview (October 26, 2026): Vaquer vs. Lynch, Bayley vs. Lyra No DQ, Full Card and Predictions
Raw heads to the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, on Monday night with four matches announced, a Women's World Championship shot on the line and plenty of storylines to follow on the road to Crown Jewel on November 7.
Here is what we know about the show and what to watch for.
Raw start time and how to watch
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California
- How to watch: Netflix
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Becky Lynch
Stephanie Vaquer makes her return from an ankle injury straight into a match with Becky Lynch, and there is a lot on the line. When Lynch confronted Vaquer in the trainer's room last week, Adam Pearce agreed that the two would meet once Vaquer was cleared, with the winner earning a shot at Liv Morgan's Women's World Championship. Vaquer has now been cleared and told Lynch, "See you Monday," and Pearce has now made the match official.
Read more in our story on Vaquer's return.
Prediction: Stephanie Vaquer wins. WWE is bringing her back with a title shot on the line, and a returning star usually gets the big win in her first match back. Lynch losing also keeps her angry and dangerous for later. Do not be surprised if Liv Morgan shows up to make it messy.
No Disqualification: Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
This one has been building for weeks. Since Bayley came back in September, she and Lyra Valkyria have not been able to stay away from each other, and it boiled over last Monday. Lyra was so fed up with Bayley sneaking up on her backstage that she swung at her, but hit Lola Vice by mistake. That set up Lyra vs. Vice, and Bayley grabbed Lyra's ankle from under the ring to cost her the match.
The two brawled afterwards, and Bayley stood over Lyra before calling for a No Disqualification rematch this week. With no rules, expect weapons and a lot more violence than their usual matches.
Prediction: Lyra Valkyria wins. Bayley has had the upper hand for weeks, and No DQ is the classic way for the wronged wrestler to finally get her revenge. Keep an eye on Lola Vice, though. She has already been dragged into this once.
IYO SKY vs. Raquel Rodriguez (non-title)
Adam Pearce added this match on Sunday. Raquel Rodriguez's Women's Intercontinental Championship is not on the line, but Pearce hinted that a win could put IYO SKY in line for a shot at it.
It comes straight out of last week's tag match, when SKY and Chelsea Green beat Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. SKY countered Rodriguez's Tejana Bomb and pinned her, even with Women's World Champion Liv Morgan at ringside. Now SKY gets her one on one.
Prediction: IYO SKY wins. She already pinned Rodriguez last week, and you do not dangle a title shot in front of a challenger unless you plan to give it to her. The Judgment Day will be around, so expect a messy finish, but SKY should come out of Fresno as the next challenger.
Chad Gable & Dragon Lee vs. Big Cass & Ethan Page
Last week, Intercontinental Champion Chad Gable retained his title in a triple threat against Dragon Lee and Rey Mysterio. Before anyone could celebrate, Ethan Page and Big Cass jumped all three men. This week, Gable and Lee team up to get some payback.
Prediction: Big Cass and Ethan Page win. WWE has just put this new pairing together, and new teams are usually built up with wins, not beaten in their first big match. Expect Page to get his hands on Gable along the way, which would set him up as the next challenger for the Intercontinental Championship.
Who else is advertised
WWE has also advertised Oba Femi, Seth Rollins, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca and Penta for the show.
What to watch for
- Liv Morgan: after SmackDown, the Women's World Champion has Tiffany Stratton and her Money in the Bank briefcase on her mind, along with her Crown Jewel match against Chelsea Green. Expect her to respond after Stratton hit her with the briefcase on Friday.
- Penta: the Money in the Bank holder teamed with Trick Williams and Rey Fenix to win the SmackDown main event on Friday. He has already confronted both Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn, so the briefcase will be part of every conversation until Crown Jewel.
- The Bloodline vs. 946: Roman Reigns saved The Usos from 946 last week, and the two groups are reportedly heading for WarGames at Survivor Series. Reigns is not advertised, but this rivalry is likely to come up.
For the full Crown Jewel card, which now includes Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match, see our Crown Jewel 2026 preview. And catch up on Friday's show in our SmackDown results.
