WWE Raw Preview (October 26, 2026): Stephanie Vaquer vs. Becky Lynch, Bayley vs. Lyra No DQ and Predictions
Raw heads to the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, on Monday night with two big women's matches on the card and plenty of storylines to follow on the road to Crown Jewel on November 7.
Here is what we know about the show and what to watch for.
Raw start time and how to watch
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California
- How to watch: Netflix
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Becky Lynch
Stephanie Vaquer makes her return from an ankle injury straight into a match with Becky Lynch, and there is a lot on the line. When Lynch confronted Vaquer in the trainer's room last week, Adam Pearce agreed that the two would meet once Vaquer was cleared, with the winner earning a shot at Liv Morgan's Women's World Championship. Vaquer has now been cleared and told Lynch, "See you Monday," and Pearce has now made the match official.
Read more in our story on Vaquer's return.
Prediction: Stephanie Vaquer wins. WWE is bringing her back with a title shot on the line, and a returning star usually gets the big win in her first match back. Lynch losing also keeps her angry and dangerous for later. Do not be surprised if Liv Morgan shows up to make it messy.
No Disqualification: Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
This one has been building for weeks. Since Bayley came back in September, she and Lyra Valkyria have not been able to stay away from each other, and it boiled over last Monday. Lyra was so fed up with Bayley sneaking up on her backstage that she swung at her, but hit Lola Vice by mistake. That set up Lyra vs. Vice, and Bayley grabbed Lyra's ankle from under the ring to cost her the match.
The two brawled afterwards, and Bayley stood over Lyra before calling for a No Disqualification rematch this week. With no rules, expect weapons and a lot more violence than their usual matches.
Prediction: Lyra Valkyria wins. Bayley has had the upper hand for weeks, and No DQ is the classic way for the wronged wrestler to finally get her revenge. Keep an eye on Lola Vice, though. She has already been dragged into this once.
Who else is advertised
WWE has also advertised Oba Femi, Seth Rollins, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca and Penta for the show.
What to watch for
- Liv Morgan: after SmackDown, the Women's World Champion has Tiffany Stratton and her Money in the Bank briefcase on her mind, along with her Crown Jewel match against Chelsea Green. Expect her to respond after Stratton hit her with the briefcase on Friday.
- Penta: the Money in the Bank holder teamed with Trick Williams and Rey Fenix to win the SmackDown main event on Friday. He has already confronted both Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn, so the briefcase will be part of every conversation until Crown Jewel.
- The Bloodline vs. 946: Roman Reigns saved The Usos from 946 last week, and the two groups are reportedly heading for WarGames at Survivor Series. Reigns is not advertised, but this rivalry is likely to come up.
- Chad Gable: the Intercontinental Champion was attacked by Ethan Page and Big Cass after retaining his title last week, so a new challenger could be on the way.
For the full Crown Jewel card, which now includes Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match, see our Crown Jewel 2026 preview. And catch up on Friday's show in our SmackDown results.
