WWE RAW goes upside down on Netflix January 5 with Stranger Things Night at Barclays Center, featuring championship matches and the kickoff to WrestleMania season.
WWE RAW is about to get a whole lot stranger.
The long-running wrestling juggernaut returns with its 2026 premiere episode on Monday, January 5, airing live exclusively on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Broadcasting from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the night promises a major spectacle as WWE embraces “Stranger Things Night,” teasing that monsters exist—and fans will see for themselves.
Branded as an event where “WWE goes upside down,” the special episode will feature some of the biggest names in the company and officially kick off the road to WrestleMania. With the combination of a themed presentation and high-stakes bouts, the January 5 episode is positioned as a must-watch moment for the WWE Universe.
Several marquee championship matches have already been announced, with more expected to follow. The WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship will be on the line as Maxxine Dupri defends her title against Becky Lynch. The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships will also be contested, with the Kabuki Warriors—Asuka and Kairi Sane—putting their gold on the line against the formidable pairing of Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY.
The stakes get even higher in the main event scene, where the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be defended. CM Punk is set to face Bron Breakker in a match that could reshape the title picture as WrestleMania season begins.
With its Netflix-exclusive live broadcast, a headline-grabbing theme, and multiple championship clashes, WWE RAW’s Stranger Things Night is shaping up to be a wild way to launch 2026.
