WWE Raw Preview – March 16, 2026: Roman and Brock Return!
With WrestleMania 42 just weeks away, WWE is cranking up the heat on Monday Night Raw. This week's episode, live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, promises to be a massive step on the Road to 'Mania!
Former World Champions Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns are both making their big returns! Take a look at the full event lineup, my match-by-match predictions, every announced superstar, and a promo!
WWE Raw 3/16/26 Lineup
OG El Grande Americano vs. (Fake) El Grande Americano
Roman Reigns returns
WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Bayley
Brock Lesnar returns
Also announced:
CM Punk
Stephanie Vaquer
Rhea Ripley
Penta
Becky Lynch
Jey Uso
Raw Predictions
OG El Grande Americano defeats El Grande Americano Negro
Roman Reigns returns to the ring to talk about CM Punk, Just when CM Punk makes his entrance, The Vision attacks him from behind but Roman Reigns all of the sudden takes down The Vision with the Superman Punch to Logan Paul and a Spear to Austin Theory.
WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Bayley defeats AJ Lee after the official did not see a low blow to win the title.
Brock Lesnar returns and then LA Knight comes down to the ring, But the tag team match is announced to be LA Knight and Brock Lesnar vs The Vision's Austin Theory and Logan Paul.
The Judgment Day explains why they betrayed Finn Balor only for Liv Morgan to stop this conversation and tells everyone: "Where is Roxanne Perez!?" and then the fans chant: "Where is Roxanne?!" and then claps to the beat.
Becky Lynch knew that she has to move on to the next chapter to kickoff WWE Raw by challenging Maxxine Dupri at WrestleMania 42 with Nattie as the Special Guest Referee
WWE Monday Night Raw is the flagship weekly program of WWE, featuring top Superstars from the Raw brand in high-stakes matches, promos, and storyline developments.
It airs live every Monday at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix (in most regions, including international), with episodes also available on demand shortly after. Catch all the action, including championship defenses and major returns!
