By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE Raw (Episode 1,710)
Indianapolis, Indiana, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Streamed live March 2, 2026, on Netflix
[Hour One] Raw opened with an Elimination Chamber recap video… Michael Cole checked in on commentary and narrated various shots of World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and new Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee, some Judgment Day members, and Gunther. Cole also hyped Roman Reigns’ appearance.
Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory were shown at ringside. The Vision trio entered the ring. Heyman called Seth Rollins the single biggest thief in history. The fans interrupted Heyman by chanting Rollins’ entrance theme. Heyman tried to fuel it by saying he hates the show and Rollins.
Heyman accused Rollins of stealing the Elimination Chamber win from Logan. Heyman referred to Rollins as Mr. Lynch and said they would stomp his ass out the next time he’s in a WWE ring. Heyman said that wasn’t a prediction or a spoiler; it was a personal guarantee from The Vision.
Theory took the mic. “Here’s my theory, and let’s see if all you idiots can follow me,” Theory said. He spoke about having history with Rollins before he was cut off by “you suck” chants. Logan took the mic and boasted that he eliminated three people from the Elimination Chamber match. He added that the last person to do that was Brock Lesnar.
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce came out with a microphone and security. Pearce assumed the Vision attacked Jey Uso and told them to move it along. Heyman said they had nothing to do with what happened to Jey, but they would plead guilty in advance for what they were going to do to Rollins. Heyman threw the mic toward Pearce, who said he couldn’t have a chat with Rollins while they were in the ring.
A masked man showed up and was run off by security. A second masked man showed up and was chased over the barricade by Logan. A third masked man arrived, only to be chased over the barricade by Theory. Heyman was about to leave the ring, but he stopped in his tracks when he saw another masked person.
A fifth masked man showed up with a chair on the apron behind Heyman. The fifth man unmasked and revealed himself to be Seth Rollins, and then he slammed the chair over Heyman’s back. Rollins followed up with a Stomp on Heyman. Rollins exited through the crowd and was cheered loudly. Trainers entered the ring to check on Heyman before the first commercial break… [C]
Powell’s POV: Heyman rarely gets physically involved, so it packs a punch when a babyface wrestler roughs him up. An hour before showtime, WrestleTix listed the venue as being set up for 9,507 with 9,049 tickets distributed. The listed capacity is 18,000.
Paul Heyman was shown with a bloody nose while seated in the back of an ambulance. Austin Theory sent Logan Paul to get their car. Theory closed the door and then thought Logan returned with their car in record time, but Jimmy Uso exited the vehicle and roughed him up.
LA Knight was shown in the ambulance’s driver’s seat. He told a smiling Jimmy that he would take it from there. Knight yelled that they’d get Heyman the help he needs and then drove away… Corey Graves joined Cole on commentary…
Gunther made his entrance. Dragon Lee attacked Gunther in the aisle. Lee roughed up Gunther in the ring and then briefly at ringside, before Gunther backdropped him into the timekeeper’s area… [C]
1. Gunther vs. Dragon Lee. The match was joined in progress. The WWE 2K26 scores were shown with the wrestler graphics. Lee has a 79 rating, while Gunther has a 93 rating. The broadcast team graphic listed Alicia Taylor as the ring announcer, and Jackie Redmond and Byron Saxton as the backstage interviewers. Gunther took offensive control before another break. [C]
Gunther performed what Graves described as “something of an Emerald Flowsion.” Graves credited Mitsuharu Misawa for being the originator of the move. Gunther powerbombed Lee twice and had him beat, but he picked him up and then kicked him out of the ring. Gunther powerbombed Lee onto the edge of the apron and then powerbombed him on the broadcast table.
The referee started to count out Lee. The broadcast team encouraged the referee to count faster out of concern for Lee. Gunther went to the floor and went for another powerbomb, but Lee countered with a sunset bomb. Lee returned to the ring at seven.
Gunther got back to the apron and was dropkicked through the ropes. Lee followed up with a suicide dive that sent Gunther crashing into the broadcast table. A “this is awesome” chant broke out. Lee hit Gunther with Operation Dragon on the floor and then returned to the ring. Guntehr beat the referee’s count at nine. Lee put Gunther down with a clothesline and went for his finisher, but Gunther countered with a sleeper. Gunther ripped Lee’s mask off, and then he tapped out.
Gunther defeated Dragon Lee in roughly 6:00 of on-air time.
Gunther left the ring. The referee placed a towel over Lee’s head while he was face down on the mat…
Backstage, Asuka yelled at a sheepish and emotional Kairi Sane, who recalled Asuka saying she did well the prior week. Asuka yelled at her and shoved her before walking away with Sane looking like she was in a trance. Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee showed up and asked Sane if she was good. When she didn’t respond, Lee told her to blink twice if she needed help. Asuka yelled, and then Sane walked away from Lee. Cole said Lee would appear after the break… [C]
Powell’s POV: A hot opening match. Lee showed great fire, and the live crowd rallied behind him. Is it just me, or are they cramming more commercial breaks than usual into the first hour of the show?
Cole hyped the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony and noted that Demolition had been added to the Class of 2026…
Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee made her entrance and kissed her title belt. Cole said Becky Lynch blamed referee Jessika Carr for her loss and wanted the match to be thrown out. A “you deserve it” chant broke out. Lee said the fans made her believe that she could still fight the very best.
Lee said Lynch is the best of the best, and she beat her even though she gave her the fight of her life. Lee said she showed she can still be championship material. Lee said Lynch is behind her, and WrestleMania is ahead of her. Lee said she wasn’t waiting until then. She said she would be a fighting champion. She said it had been 12 years since she held a title, and she wasn’t going to take it for granted or waste her time.
Lee recalled saying she wanted to get her hands on a couple of women in the locker room, and she assumed they wanted to get their hands on her now that she had the title. Lee told the women in the locker room to come at her if they think they are championship material or want to face their favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestler. Lee said she would defend the title the next time she stood in the ring. “So, ladies, show me what you’ve got,” Lee closed…
Footage aired from earlier in the day of the Chad Gable version of El Grande Americano telling Penta that he was excited to see him challenge for the Intercontinental Championship. Americano Gable said he would be first in line for a title shot. Penta said Americano Gable knows him. Penta delivered his catchphrase before bumping hands with Americano and making his exit.
The Ludwig Kaiser version of El Grande Americano showed up dressed in black gear with Bravo and Rayo. Americano Gable said he’s the only El Grande Americano. Americano Kaiser said they would find out at the AAA Rey de Reyes event on March 14. Americano Gable said they didn’t have to wait, and he would go talk to Adam Pearce…
The Original El Grando Americano made his entrance for a match against Rayo… [C]
A Liv Morgan video aired. Morgan said she was sure that Stephanie Vaquer had some questions after last week. Morgan said Vaquer thought she embarrassed her and knew everything about her. Morgan said Vaquer didn’t know where she came from. Morgan was condescending as she apologized for WWE signing her at age 20, while Vaquer was rejected when she first tried out. Morgan said she would give Vaquer the privilege of stepping in the ring with her. “You’ll learn everything you need to know about me,” Morgan said…
2. The Original El Grande Americano vs. Rayo (w/El Grande Americano Black, Bravo). Rayo’s entrance was not televised. Graves explained how AAA’s Rey de Reyes works and what is at stake.
That was one of the hottest openers I’ve seen in a long time. Crunch!
I’m hoping they actually give a rub to the mask-squad as being from Seth’s wrestling school. It would honestly set him up as an actual “leader” with a real “vision.”
Cole mentioning Jessika Carr by name in selling Becky’s excuse for losing is more evidence that Carr will be bumping for Lynch soon. I’m here for it.
(I am old enough to remember Danny Davis sneaking in as a referee…)