WWE Monday Night Raw: UK start time, matches announced and next Saturday Night's Main Event announced

The landscape of the title picture was fundamentally altered on Friday night during the high-stakes contract signing between Randy Orton and WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes.

In a moment that left the arena in stunned silence, ‘The Viper’ reminded the world why he is the most dangerous predator in the industry, turning on Rhodes and completely obliterating the champion.

While the betrayal was brutal, the complex legacy of Orton was on full display as segments of the crowd found themselves unable to boo him, even as he stood over the broken body of the American Nightmare - recognising that this isn't just about a championship, but a decade-old psychological power struggle.

It is a recurring theme as we head toward the Showcase of the Immortals; both world title feuds have transcended sporting achievements and moved into deeply uncomfortable personal territory.

For Orton and Rhodes, the rivalry is rooted in their history within the Legacy stable, where a young Cody served as Randy’s understudy.

Now that the protégé has eclipsed the mentor, Orton seems intent on proving that no matter how many stories Cody "finishes," he will always be beneath the man who taught him how to survive.

Similarly, the friction between Roman Reigns and CM Punk has shifted from a battle for the Head of the Table to a visceral family war.

After Punk’s recent unsavoury comments regarding Roman’s father, the legendary Sika Anoaʻi, the stakes have become blood-bound.

Roman’s own family members, who were once wary of "The Tribal Chief’s" demands, have now turned their collective fury on Punk, proving that in WWE, an insult to the bloodline is a debt that can only be paid in the ring.

With the fallout from these personal vendettas dominating the headlines, the action moves to the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight's Monday Night Raw.

What time is WWE Monday Night Raw starting in the UK tonight?

Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw will air exclusively on Netflix in the United Kingdom from 12am on March 17, with on-demand repeats available shortly after the initial broadcast.

What matches have been announced so far for WWE Monday Night Raw?

Along with the unfolding saga with CM Punk and the Bloodline after last week’s encounter, the following matches have been confirmed for this evening’s show.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title Match: AJ Lee (c) v Bayley

In arguably the most anticipated match in the history of the new Women’s Intercontinental Championship, AJ Lee makes her first title defence against Bayley.

This is a dream match 13 years in the making; the pair haven't shared a ring since a Divas Championship match in NXT back in 2013.

Bayley earned this shot by surviving a gruelling six-woman gauntlet match last week, and a win tonight would see her complete her ‘Grand Slam’ by capturing the one title currently missing from her legendary resume.

Stephanie Vaquer v Raquel Rodriguez

In a massive non-title clash, Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer goes one-on-one with the powerhouse Raquel Rodriguez.

This match carries huge implications for WrestleMania; Rodriguez’s close ally, Liv Morgan, won the 2026 Royal Rumble and has already set her sights on Vaquer’s gold for the grandest stage of them all.

Expect Morgan to be lurking at ringside as Rodriguez looks to soften up the champion for her stablemate.

Nattie v Maxxine Dupri

This rivalry reaches a boiling point tonight in what will be their third televised encounter since February. The tension escalated significantly following their last match on February 23, which ended via referee stoppage after Nattie ruthlessly drove Maxxine into the ring post.

After Maxxine returned last week to launch a surprise attack on the veteran, tonight is all about whether the newcomer can finally get her revenge or if Nattie’s mean streak will continue to dominate.

El Grande Americano v OG El Grande Americano

The battle for the mask takes centre stage tonight as the ‘New’ El Grande Americano faces off against the ‘Original.’

This feud has been simmering since the OG cost the newcomer a crucial match back in February, leading to a series of physical altercations. It is a classic lucha-inspired clash of generations to determine who truly owns the legacy of the ‘Americano’ name.

Has a new episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event been announced?

Yes - it was announced late last week that the next episode of SNME will be on our TV screens later this year.

WWE officially announced on March 12 that the next instalment of Saturday Night’s Main Event is confirmed for later this spring, steaming once again in the United Kingdom on WWE’s YouTube channel, and taking place from the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

This is a significant stop on the calendar as it sits between Backlash (May 9) and the first-ever Clash in Italy (May 31).