Monday Night Raw Schedule: When and Where to Watch

The final Raw before WrestleMania 42 features big matches and storyline developments

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:50pm

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WWE's flagship show Monday Night Raw will air its final episode before WrestleMania 42 this Monday night. The show will feature key storyline developments and match previews ahead of the big pay-per-view event this weekend, including a confrontation between WWE Champion Roman Reigns and challenger CM Punk.

Why it matters

Monday Night Raw is WWE's longest-running weekly TV program and the final show before WrestleMania is always a highly anticipated event, setting the stage for the company's biggest annual event. This episode will likely feature major announcements, last-minute match additions, and must-see confrontations between top Superstars.

The details

Monday Night Raw will air live at 8 p.m. EST on Netflix, originating from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The show is expected to feature a face-to-face meeting between WWE Champion Roman Reigns and his WrestleMania challenger CM Punk, who exchanged a heated war of words on last week's episode. Additionally, a match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi is scheduled to take place, further building toward their WrestleMania showdown.

  • Monday Night Raw airs live every Monday at 8 p.m. EST.
  • WrestleMania 42 will take place this weekend, with the first night airing on Saturday at 6 p.m. and the second night on Sunday at 6 p.m., both on ESPN Unlimited.

The players

Roman Reigns

The current WWE Champion and one of the top Superstars in the company, set to defend his title against CM Punk at WrestleMania 42.

CM Punk

A former WWE Champion who returned to the company last year and is now challenging Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.

Brock Lesnar

A former WWE Champion and one of the most dominant Superstars in the company, scheduled to face Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42.

Oba Femi

A rising star in WWE who will challenge Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42.

John Cena

A legendary WWE Superstar who will host WrestleMania 42 this weekend.

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What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to Monday Night Raw and WrestleMania 42 this weekend to see how the storylines and matches unfold, as WWE builds toward its biggest event of the year.

The takeaway

Monday Night Raw's final episode before WrestleMania 42 promises to be a must-see show, with major Superstars and storylines taking center stage as the company prepares for its biggest weekend of the year.