WWE Monday Night Raw: UK start time, matches announced and quick Royal Rumble 2026 results
It was a historic weekend for WWE as the first-ever traditional Royal Rumble to be held outside of North America took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The King Abdullah Financial District played host to a night that fundamentally reshaped the landscape of the company, crowning new number-one contenders and settling long-standing grudges in front of a global audience.
As the dust settles from those monumental events in the Middle East, the focus now shifts back to the United States for what promises to be an explosive night of fallout.
The Road to WrestleMania 42 officially kicks off tonight at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, and the stakes couldn't be higher, including a Women’s World Championship match, and possibly hearing who our men’s and women’s Royal Rumble winners will challenge at the Showcase of the Immortals.
With the echoes of the Rumble still ringing, here is your preview for tonight’s Monday Night Raw, including UK start time as the WWE Universe returns to North America.
What time is WWE Monday Night Raw starting in the UK today?
It’s another late night for UK fans of the WWE Universe after two weeks of early starts.
This evening’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw will air live on Netflix from 1am GMT, with the show available on-demand shortly after its initial broadcast.
What has been announced for WWE Monday Night Raw so far?
Although many superstars are expected to be on hand for the first WWE Raw after the Royal Rumble PLE, including Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan, CM Punk, Jey Uso, RHIYO, Penta, and potentially more on the masked attacker who took on Bron Breakker at the PLE, only one match has officially been announced so far.
Women’s World Championship - Philadelphia Street Fight: Stephanie Vaquer (c) v Raquel Rodriguez
The climax of a bitter, months-long feud that has seen Raquel Rodriguez relentlessly target Stephanie Vaquer’s injured ankle.
After Big Mami Cool sidelined the champion with multiple sneak attacks in January, La Primera made her return at the Royal Rumble, and she isn't looking for a technical wrestling masterpiece.
By demanding a Philadelphia Street Fight, Vaquer has ensured that the rulebook is thrown out. In a city world-renowned for "extreme" wrestling history, expect these two to use everything from steel chairs to kendo sticks.
If Rodriguez wins, she secures her first Women’s World Championship and potentially signals a total Judgment Day takeover of the division. and with the crowd at the Xfinity Mobile Arena known for being vocal and bloodthirsty, this match is expected to spill out into the arena, utilising the unique environment to settle this score once and for all.
Who won at WWE Royal Rumble 2026 over the weekend?
Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan were the big winners coming out of the Royal Rumble this weekend.
Morgan won the women’s Royal Rumble match, allowing her a chance to challenge for a women’s title of her choosing (making tonight’s championship encounter a lot more intriguing), while Roman Reigns stamped his ticket to another WrestleMania title match when he won the men’s Royal Rumble match.
Elsewhere, it was close but no cigar for Sami Zayn, who failed to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship from Roman Reigns, as we bid farewell to AJ Styles, who lost to Gunther on Saturday night and, therefore, has had to retire from WWE competition.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026: quick results
- Men’s Royal Rumble: Roman Reigns wins by last eliminating Gunther
- Women’s Royal Rumble: Liv Morgan wins by last eliminating Tiffany Stratton
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre (c) beat Sami Zayn
- Career-Threatening match: Gunther beat AJ Styles
The entire show can be re-watched on demand on Netflix in the United Kingdom from today.
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