WWE and Netflix have confirmed a Stranger Things-themed episode of Monday Night Raw. The show will air live on January 5, 2026, and will stream only on Netflix. The event will take place in Brooklyn, New York, and will start at 8:00 pm ET. This episode marks about one year since Raw moved to Netflix. WWE is treating this as a big show, not a regular weekly episode.
The crossover is called “The WWE Gets Stranger.” The theme will be seen in the look of the show. Fans can expect Stranger Things-style graphics, entrances, and visuals. WWE has not said that the full wrestling stories will change. The focus is mainly on the theme and presentation.
Netflix is promoting the final season of Stranger Things, and Raw gives them a large live audience. WWE also benefits by linking with a very popular show. This episode also celebrates Raw’s first year on Netflix.
WWE officials have called this episode a major Netflix event. It is planned as a big start to 2026 with a strong theme and important matches.
WWE X Stranger Things: Full match card
The first WWE RAW of 2026 will feature three confirmed title matches. CM Punk will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. The Kabuki Warriors will defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Maxxine Dupri will defend the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch.
WWE has also advertised appearances by Penta and Jey Uso. There are strong rumors that a new member may join Paul Heyman’s group, The Vision. Austin Theory recently joined the group after helping them win the Men’s WarGames match at Survivor Series. Another member could be revealed during this RAW.
CM Punk vs Bron Breakker
CM Punk won the vacant World Heavyweight Championship in November by defeating Jey Uso. The title became vacant after Bron Breakker attacked Seth Rollins in October. Punk’s earlier title reign in the summer lasted less than an hour after Rollins cashed in Money in the Bank. Bron Breakker later defeated Punk’s team at Survivor Series and now gets a one-on-one title match. Breaker has been aligned with Paul Heyman since April and officially joined The Vision after SummerSlam.
The Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky have been feuding with the Kabuki Warriors for months. Ripley and Sky defeated them at Crown Jewel and again in the women’s WarGames match. The Kabuki Warriors are still the champions after beating Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair in November. Their last reign ended in January 2024, and they will try to avoid the same result this time.
Maxxine Dupri vs Becky Lynch
Maxxine Dupri beat Becky Lynch twice in October, but those wins came by count-out and disqualification. Dupri finally won the Women’s Intercontinental Championship in November. She has since defended the title against Ivy Nile and Lainey Reid. Becky Lynch wants another chance after losing her title when AJ Lee distracted her, allowing Dupri to hit her finishing move.
WWE X Stranger Things: Live streaming details
The first WWE RAW of 2026 can be watched live on Netflix around the world. This includes viewers in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and other countries. Netflix started a 10-year deal with WWE in early 2025, and RAW now streams there every week.
The first WWE RAW of 2026 will take place on Monday, January 5. In the United States, the show starts at 8:00 pm ET. In the United Kingdom, it starts at 1:00 am GMT on Tuesday. In India, the show starts at 6:30 am IST on Tuesday.
If RAW is not available live in your location or if you are travelling, some viewers use a VPN to access Netflix from another region. A VPN allows users to connect through a different country and watch their streaming service from there.
FAQs
Q. When will the Stranger Things-themed RAW air?
A. The show will air live on January 5, 2026, and will stream live only on Netflix worldwide.
Q. Who is the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion?
A. CM Punk is the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Q. How long is WWE’s deal with Netflix?
A. Netflix signed a 10-year deal with WWE starting in early 2025.
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