WWE Raw Preview: Elimination Chamber Qualifiers, AJ Styles Tribute, and Big WrestleMania Teases

Tonight’s WWE Raw from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia carries extra emotional weight as WWE pays tribute to one of its most beloved performers. AJ Styles will be honored in his home state following his retirement at the 2026 Royal Rumble, and the company is building the show around this moment, promising heartfelt words and memories from peers and rivals alike. This isn’t just any segment — it’s WWE’s way of acknowledging “The Phenomenal One” and the impact he’s had on fans and fellow wrestlers worldwide.

But Raw isn’t all nostalgia — the road to Elimination Chamber is still very much in motion. Two final qualifying matches are on the card, each with serious stakes: in the men’s division, Bronson Reed, Jey Uso, and Original El Grande Americano will battle in a triple threat for the last Chamber spot, while Raquel Rodriguez, IYO SKY, and Kairi Sane collide in the women’s version of the same. These matches aren’t just filler — they determine who gets a shot at massive opportunities this Saturday at the Elimination Chamber event.

There’s also a personal feud bubbling up on the show, as Maxxine Dupri and Nattie get their rematch tonight after their previous match ended in chaos and a double count-out. WWE General Manager Adam Pearce officially rebooked this bout to give both competitors a chance to settle the score, and it adds some grounded rivalry to what might otherwise be a heavily stacked card.

On top of that, expect some major character beats outside of the ring. Liv Morgan, the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble winner, is set to finally declare who she’ll challenge at WrestleMania 42, a decision that could shape the women’s title picture for months. And with Brock Lesnar advertised to appear — his first Raw outing since the Royal Rumble — there’s the possibility of an explosive moment that throws tonight into even sharper focus on the road to WrestleMania.