WWExStranger Things: WWE Raw will have a Stranger Things theme on January 5, marking the first Raw episode of 2026. The special episode comes just days after Stranger Things ends with its finale on December 31 and will feature visual and thematic elements inspired by Hawkins and the Upside Down. Raw has been streaming on Netflix since January 6 last year, and this crossover episode continues that partnership.
The episode will include three championship matches. Bron Breakker will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk. Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky will face the Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Team Championship. Becky Lynch will compete against Maxxine Dupri for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Bron Breakker vs CM Punk: A Match That Could Define WWE’s 2026
Bron Breakker vs Punk on January 5 is being seen as a match that sets the direction for WWE in 2026. It will main event the first episode of Monday Night Raw of the year, with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on the line.
This match is about more than just the title. It represents where WWE is heading with its men’s division. Many top stars are over 40, while fans want younger wrestlers pushed faster. At 28, Breakker is the youngest wrestler currently placed in the main-event picture.
The view is that Breakker should not lose this match. He has been booked as a powerful and dominant force. Losing clean to Punk, who is close to 50, would damage that image. The expectation is a clear win for Breakker, without interference or a controversial ending.
There is also concern about WWE often using disqualifications or unfinished main events. Starting the year with a non-finish in such a big match could upset fans and add to complaints that major matches do not feel important.
Some believe Breakker could win the 2026 Royal Rumble and main event WrestleMania. However, the argument is that WWE does not need to wait. Keeping him strong now and letting him win on January 5 could build real momentum heading into major events.
Where to watch WWE X Stranger Things Event
The WWExStranger Things event will take place on the January 5, 2026 episode of Monday Night RAW. This episode is officially branded as Stranger Things Night and marks a crossover with Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things.
The episode will stream live exclusively on Netflix. RAW has been a Netflix property for one year, and this show also celebrates that anniversary.
Stranger Things Night on WWERAW will air on January 5, 2026. The live start time is 8:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM PT and 6:30 AM IST. The show will be held live from the Barclays Center.
FAQs
Q. When will the Stranger Things–themed WWE Raw take place?
A. The Stranger Things–themed WWE Raw will take place on January 5, 2026.
Q. Where will the January 5 Raw be held?
A. The WWE x Stranger Things Raw will be held live at the Barclays Center.
Q. Where can fans watch the WWExStranger Things Raw?
A. The WWExStranger Things Raw will stream live exclusively on Netflix.
Q. What time will the WWExStranger Things Raw start?
A. The WWE x Stranger Things Raw will start at 8:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM PT, and 6:30 AM IST.
Q. Which championship matches are scheduled for the show?
A. Breakker will face Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Rhea
Ripley and Iyo Sky will defend the Women’s Tag Team Championship against the Kabuki Warriors, and Becky Lynch will face Maxxine Dupri for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
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