WWE Raw Results: Usos Defend Tag Titles in Cleveland

Highlights include a women's Elimination Chamber qualifier and a Triple Threat match between LA Knight, Penta, and Austin Theory.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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WWE Raw featured two Triple Threat Elimination Chamber qualifying matches. On the men's side, LA Knight took on Penta and Austin Theory, while Rhea Ripley faced Ivy Nile and Lyra Valkyria in a women's match. The Usos also defended their WWE World Tag Team Titles against Alpha Academy in the main event.

Why it matters

WWE Raw is a flagship program for the company, and the Elimination Chamber matches are an important part of the road to WrestleMania. The results from these qualifying matches will determine the competitors in the high-stakes Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

The details

In the main event, the Usos successfully defended their WWE World Tag Team Titles against Alpha Academy in an "A-" graded match. Earlier, Rhea Ripley qualified for the women's Elimination Chamber match by defeating Ivy Nile and Lyra Valkyria in a Triple Threat. On the men's side, LA Knight earned a spot in the Elimination Chamber by winning a Triple Threat over Penta and Austin Theory.

  • The January 26, 2026 episode of WWE Raw did not chart.
  • The WWE Raw episode took place on February 9, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The players

The Usos

The reigning WWE World Tag Team Champions.

Alpha Academy

A tag team consisting of Otis and Chad Gable who challenged The Usos for the titles.

Rhea Ripley

A top female superstar who qualified for the women's Elimination Chamber match.

LA Knight

A rising star who earned a spot in the men's Elimination Chamber match.

Penta

A Mexican wrestler who competed in the men's Elimination Chamber qualifier.

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What they’re saying

“WWE Raw advertised two Triple Threat Elimination Chamber qualifying matches. On the men's side, LA Knight takes on Penta and Austin Theory, while Rhea Ripley faces Ivy Nile and Lyra Valkyria in a Triple Threat match to qualify for the women's Elimination Chamber Match.”

— Alfred Konuwa, Author (Forbes)

What’s next

The winners of the Elimination Chamber qualifying matches will advance to compete in the high-stakes Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, which is a crucial stop on the road to WrestleMania.

The takeaway

WWE Raw continues to deliver exciting matches and storylines as the company builds towards its biggest annual event, WrestleMania. The Elimination Chamber qualifiers highlighted some of WWE's top stars and rising talents, setting the stage for an intriguing pay-per-view event.