WWE RAW aired its January 26 episode from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. The final RAW before the Royal Rumble PLE saw a dream showdown betw.

Finn Balor came up just short on his bid to win the world heavyweight championship in his native Ireland on Monday. Balor challenged CM Punk for the title in the main event of Raw.

The Women's World Championship wasn't on the line in 2026's "Raw" kickoff, but the titleholder, Stephanie Vaquer, suffered a beatdown from Raquel Rodriguez that put her status in question after a real ankle injury. This was just the icing atop a show that heavily featured the women's division.

In its final stop on the European tour ahead of the Royal Rumble PLE, WWE will arrive in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to deliver the January 19 episode of Monday Night Raw. The SSE Arena in Belfast will play host to the show, which will feature two marquee title showdowns.

A former WWE Superstar has pointed out a missed opportunity for Finn Balor on RAW. This week's episode of the red brand's show was a special crossover with Stranger Things.