WWE Monday Night Raw Preview: Title Match, Gauntlet, and More

All the details on the upcoming episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, including the full card, viewing info, and predictions.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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This week's edition of WWE Monday Night Raw is set to take place at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The card features a WWE Intercontinental Championship match, a #1 Contender Gauntlet Match for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship, and a singles match between Oba Femi and Rusev. The show will air live on Netflix in the U.S. and internationally starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

With only six more episodes of Monday Night Raw before WrestleMania 42, this show is an important stop on the road to the biggest event of the year. The title matches and #1 Contender Gauntlet will set the stage for key championship bouts at WrestleMania, while the Oba Femi vs. Rusev match showcases a rising star against an established veteran.

The details

The Intercontinental Championship will be on the line as Penta defends against the Original El Grande Americano. In the #1 Contender Gauntlet Match, six Superstars including Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Asuka will compete to earn a shot at the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. And in a singles match, the undefeated Oba Femi takes on the powerful Rusev.

  • Monday Night Raw is taking place on March 9, 2026.
  • The show will air live at 8:00 p.m. ET.

The players

Oba Femi

A rising star who has been dominant since making his main roster debut at the Royal Rumble.

Rusev

A powerful veteran Superstar who will face off against the undefeated Oba Femi.

Penta

The new Intercontinental Champion who will defend his title against the Original El Grande Americano.

Original El Grande Americano

A Superstar who has been feuding with the new El Grande Americano and Los Americanos.

Iyo Sky

One of the greatest wrestlers in WWE's women's division, competing in the #1 Contender Gauntlet Match.

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What they’re saying

“After Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley lost their tag team titles, their paths to WrestleMania 42 seemed uncertain. But now, Ripley is challenging Jade Cargill for the Women's Championship. It would be fitting for Sky to earn a title shot as well since she is one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE's women's division.”

— Ryan Wohl, Author (draftkings.com)

What’s next

With only six more episodes of Monday Night Raw before WrestleMania 42, the outcomes of the title match and #1 Contender Gauntlet will have major implications for the card of WWE's biggest event of the year.

The takeaway

This episode of Monday Night Raw features several high-stakes matches that will shape the landscape of WWE heading into WrestleMania 42. Fans can expect an exciting show with potential title changes and the emergence of new challengers for the company's top championships.