WWE Raw Lineup Announced: AJ Styles Tribute, Elimination Chamber Qualifiers

Brock Lesnar returns and several wrestlers compete in triple threat matches to qualify for the Elimination Chamber event.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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WWE has announced the lineup for this Monday's episode of Raw, which will feature a tribute to the late AJ Styles, the return of Brock Lesnar, and several triple threat matches to determine qualifiers for the upcoming Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. The matches include Bronson Reed vs. Jey Uso vs. The Original El Grande Americano for the men's Elimination Chamber, and Iyo Sky vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Kairi Sane for the women's Elimination Chamber.

Why it matters

The Elimination Chamber is a major WWE pay-per-view event, so the qualifiers on this week's Raw will determine who competes in those high-stakes matches. Additionally, the tribute to AJ Styles, who recently passed away, will be an emotional moment for the WWE Universe to honor one of the company's all-time greats.

The details

The Elimination Chamber qualifiers will see Bronson Reed, Jey Uso, and The Original El Grande Americano compete in a triple threat match for the men's event, while Iyo Sky, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kairi Sane will do the same for the women's Elimination Chamber. Brock Lesnar is also set to make his return to WWE programming on this episode of Raw.

  • WWE Raw will air live on Monday, February 21, 2026.

The players

AJ Styles

A former WWE Champion and one of the most decorated professional wrestlers of the modern era, who recently passed away.

Brock Lesnar

A former UFC Heavyweight Champion and multiple-time WWE Champion who is making his return to WWE programming.

Bronson Reed

A rising star in WWE who will compete in a triple threat match to qualify for the men's Elimination Chamber.

Jey Uso

One half of the Uso tag team and a former WWE Universal Champion, who will also compete in the men's Elimination Chamber qualifier.

The Original El Grande Americano

A wrestler whose identity is currently unknown, but who will be part of the men's Elimination Chamber qualifier.

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What they’re saying

“Jade Cargill stated during the show that Liv Morgan will make her WrestleMania decision and she implied that she would appear because she lives in Atlanta, but neither woman was mentioned in the Raw ad that aired during Smackdown.”

— Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (prowrestling.net)

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to Monday's episode of WWE Raw to see the AJ Styles tribute, the Elimination Chamber qualifiers, and Brock Lesnar's return.

The takeaway

This episode of WWE Raw promises to be an eventful one, with several high-profile matches and segments that will have a significant impact on the road to WrestleMania and the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.