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WWE WrestleMania RAW in Sacramento, California, USA, Streaming Live on Netflix, April 13th, 2026 — The Episode Recap:

  • robbyplaha
  • Apr 14
  • 5 min read

Updated: Apr 17

The WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is going face-to-face with Roman Reigns, his opponent for the Main Event of Night Two at WrestleMania, one last time before their big title match this coming Sunday. (Image courtesy of WWE)
The WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk is going face-to-face with Roman Reigns, his opponent for the Main Event of Night Two at WrestleMania, one last time before their big title match this coming Sunday. (Image courtesy of WWE)
  • Location: Golden 1 Arena in Sacramento, California, USA.

  • Where to Watch: Streaming Live on Netflix at 8 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. PT.

  • What to Watch: WrestleMania Weekend Starts Saturday as Night One Starts at 6 P.M. ET / 5 P.M. CT / 3 P.M. PT, Streaming Live on ESPN.


The April 13th Episode of WWE WrestleMania RAW — The Official Match Results:


The Opening Match: Lyra Valkyria (with Bayley) defeated Charlotte Flair (with Alexa Bliss) in a Singles Match | via Pin-Fall — (10:26)


The 2nd Match: LA Knight & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) defeated MFTs (JC Mateo, Solo Sikoa & Tonga Loa) (with Talla Tonga) in a Six-Man Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (06:50)


The 3rd Match: Kairi Sane (with Asuka) defeated IYO SKY in a Singles Match | via Pin-Fall — (09:56)


The Main Event Match: Dragon Lee & Je’Von Evans defeated JD McDonagh & Rusev in a Tag Team Match | via Pin-Fall — (08:12)


My Official Thoughts on the April 13th Episode of WWE WrestleMania RAW:


My Official Thoughts: This episode of Monday Night RAW, wasn't terrible it was a very decent level episode, we got to see Oba Femi shine in his best promo to date in his young career, Gunther & Seth Rollins is simply a professional wrestling feud that is being excuated beautifully, we saw some fine matches on the show that satidfy the fans and viewers, but the Main Event Segment is what left a odd taste in my mouth it didn't make sense it kinda killed everything beforehand the build is basically your old, and I hate you. But now we are one show away from WrestleMania, let's see how they deliver this Friday on SmackDown.


The April 13th Episode of WWE WrestleMania RAW — My Official Match Ratings:


The Opening Match: Lyra Valkyria (with Bayley) vs. Charlotte Flair (with Alexa Bliss) in a Singles Match | The Match Rating: **** — Charlotte Flair’s best singles match since last year. This was very enjoyable for me, and the Match of the Night. It's so simple, you produce great matches, WWE people will be happy, not that slop you’re giving us with Pat McAfee saying how he's saving the business, when you produce great wrestling mixed in with good stories, people will care. For example, in this match, people have been very satisfied with this match. I thought this was a lot of fun. Bayley helped Lyra Valkyria secure the win, which was pretty neat. Now, more fuel has been added before the Fatal-Four Way Tag Team Women's Title Match at WrestleMania.


The 2nd Match: LA Knight & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) vs. MFTs (JC Mateo, Talla Tonga & Tonga Loa) (with Solo Sikoa) in a Six-Man Tag Team Match | The Match Rating: ** — This was okay, I was like at first this is going to be awful but this was semi-okay, I think the talking point of this match was Tama Tonga who has been with Solo Sikoa since 2024 being the first person to join him by his side when he was dealing with Roman Reigns, and now is going to I presume turn on him this Friday. But this whole MFT stuff I would like to end, have Solo Sikoa alone, not in a group, as we have seen what he can do in NXT by himself. But this match was nothing more than a match to garner momentum for LA Knight & The Usos before Saturday. Also, to further the wedge for Tama Tonga & Solo Sikoa, before Tama Tonga officially turns on the MFTs.


The 3rd Match: Kairi Sane (with Asuka) vs. IYO SKY in a Singles Match | The Match Rating: *** — Could've been a lot better, I was really hoping this match can lead to the announcemnet of Asuka vs. IYO SKY but I guess we have to wait dfor that at Backlash in Tampa, the match itself was fun in some parts but once Jade Cargill & Rhea Ripley came out I just stopped caring, but I didn't like how presistent Asuka was in hurting IYO SKY trying to make her lose as it worked, as Kairi Sane defeated her old-friend, as Asuka is still contiuning to get in the head of IYO SKY. I really wish this match were at WrestleMania. This is a WrestleMania caliber match, but WWE needs the Ads and sponsors to be everywhere, I guess.


The Main Event Match: Dragon Lee & Je’Von Evans vs. JD McDonagh & Rusev in a Tag Team Match | The Match Rating: ***.25 — Such a fun Main Event, I mean, this is what I want more of, just electric, fast-paced matches, that make the crowd so invested in everything. Did you see how Je'Von Evans came out swinging? Same with Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh & Rusev. This was such a fun match, these matches not only the crowd was invested but it makes the wrtestling fans happy knowing these style of matches, is what wins the fans over, Dragon Lee got a legacy finisher now with the Styles Clash as he pinned JD McDonagh for the win, buit what the after the match beat-down with Rusev dismantling everyone was the best booked he bhas been since the Sheamus feud, he looked like a monster, and after Mania they should keep this up. Very excited for the Six-Pack Ladder Match this coming Saturday, it's going to be a show-stealer.


The April 13th Episode of WWE WrestleMania RAW  My Official Match of the Night: Lyra Valkyria (with Bayley) vs. Charlotte Flair (with Alexa Bliss) in a Singles Match | The Match Rating: **** — Charlotte Flair’s best singles match since last year. I really enjoyed it and consider it the Match of the Night. It’s straightforward: when you produce great matches, WWE fans will be happy, unlike the poor quality of segments where Pat McAfee claims he’s saving the business. Combining excellent wrestling with compelling stories makes fans care. For instance, this match left fans very satisfied. I found it quite fun. Bayley helped Lyra Valkyria win, which was a nice touch. This adds more excitement before the Fatal-Four Way Tag Team Women’s Title Match at WrestleMania.


The April 13th Episode of WWE WrestleMania RAW — My Official Episode Grade: 5.75/10 (C) — This episode of Monday Night RAW wasn’t terrible; it was a very solid show. We got to see Oba Femi deliver the best promo of his young career so far, and the Gunther vs. Seth Rollins feud continues to be executed beautifully as a top-tier professional wrestling story. There were some good matches throughout the night that satisfied both fans in the arena and viewers at home. However, the main event segment left a strange taste in my mouth. It didn’t make much sense, and kind of undermined everything that came before it. The build to the match feels like it boils down to, “you’re old, and I hate you.” Now, with just one show left before WrestleMania, it all comes down to how they follow up this Friday on SmackDown.

 
 
 

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