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WWE RAW RESULTS
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
ATLANTA, GA. AT STATE FARM ARENA
STREAMED LIVE ON NETFLIX
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor
Reporters: Byron Saxton, Cathy Kelley
Attendance: WrestleTix reports today that 11,834 tickets were distributed so far; arena set up for 11,933. The arena has a capacity of 18,000 spectators when configured for concerts. The previous WWE event in this venue was Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, 2025 and it drew 11,479.
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[HOUR ONE]
-After “Then, Now, Forever, Together” narrated by Paul Levesque, they cut to the arena with Michael Cole standing mid-ring as he introduced the show alongside Corey Grave. Graves said it’s an honor for them to be in Atlanta, Georgia to celebrate the career of “a man widely considered the greatest in-ring technician…” at which point Gunther interrupted. “Enough, Corey,” he said. Fans booed as he walked to ringside.
Gunther said they were trying their hardest, but to him it didn’t really cut it, so get out of his ring and sit behind their desk and tell the audience how great he is. He walked up the stairs into the ring. He said they were “celebrating a loser.” He said they like losers, such as Bill Goldberg, John Cena, and Styles. He said they all share in common that he killed their careers. More boos. He said what should really happen is a celebration for a truly great wrestler. “Me!” he said.
Raw G.M. Adam Pearce interrupted and yelled, “That is enough.” Gunther continued on, ignoring Pearce. He was over-modulating worse than MJF when he hits peak volume during his promos. Four security guys and Shane Helms were with him. He said he’d have his guys escort him out. Gunther laughed. He said he’d leave, but not because of what he said. He said he is leaving of his own free will because of the disgrace of what is happening tonight. Gunther had some words for Pearce as he walked past him at ringside. Gunther left as security escorted him.
Graves said Gunther did speak truth that he has ended careers. Dragon Lee jumped Gunther from behind on the stage as Gunther was gloating. Security pried them apart. Gunther fled to the back and threw a fit. Dragon Lee broke free from security and jumped Gunther again. Pearce told Gunther to leave because “it’s just not your night.” Cody Rhodes showed up and eyed Gunther, then made his way to the ring.
As Cody entered the ring, Graves said Cody understands that his back is against the wall heading into the Elimination Chamber and Cody wouldn’t want it any other way. Cody said he knows what Atlanta wants to talk about – “A.J. Styles!” He said he is wrestling royalty. He was then interrupted by The Vision’s music and logo. Out walked Paul Heyman, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and Bronson Reed.
Austin said he couldn’t stand the fans booing them and disrespecting his Wiseman and The Vision. He said he’s ashamed of being from Atlanta. Logan Paul took the mic and said he knows Cody isn’t ashamed of being from Atlanta “because just like everyone from Atlanta, he’s got zero common sense.” He said when Bronson Reed wins tonight, wins the Chamber, and wins at WrestleMania, The Vision will take over Smackdown too. He said Cody would be the first man out the door.
Cody said he knows someone who would disagree with that. Jey Uso’s music played and he made his way out through the crowd, dancing with them of course. Jimmy Uso accompanied him and they had their World Tag Team Title belts with them. Cole said Jey wanted to return to the WrestleMania main event, but he had to qualify first.
(Keller’s Analysis: Good opening segment with a lot of moving parts. No surprise that Gunther interrupted the ceremony or that Dragon Lee went after him.) [c]
(1) BRONSON REED vs. JEY USO & ORIGINAL EL GRAND AMERICANO – Elimination Chamber qualifier
American made his entrance. The bell rang 20 minutes into the hour. At 2:00, Jey went for a dive through the ropes, but Reed knocked him down with a forearm from ringside. Americano then moonsaulted off the top rope onto both Jey and Reed. They cut to a break shortly thereafter. [c]
Cole talked about the possibility that if Reed won the WWE Title, they would dominate Smackdown in addition to Raw. Americano returned to the ring and bulldogged Reed as he legdropped Jey. Americano leaped off the top rope with a headbutt that came up short on Jey. Graves said he didn’t make contact. Americano then gave Reed a German suplex into a bridge for a two count at 7:00. They cut to another break. [c]
They showed a clip of Bronson Reed breaking up a cover by Americano on Jey. Then they showed him favoring his right arm that he used to knock Americano off the cover. They cut live to a trainer examining him. Jey leaped through the ropes onto Americano at ringside. The ref went over to check on them but seemed to be relaying the adjusted plans from the back that he received in his earpiece. (Who found out they were advancing to the Chamber, unexpectedly?) Americano knocked Jey off balance on the top rope and then went for a superplex. Jey blocked it and headbutted Americano to the mat. Jey then went for a top rope splash, but Jey lifted his knees. Jey pulled up too much and didn’t really make contact, but Americano small packaged Jey for a two count.
Americano applied a standing anklelock. Jey escaped and then superkicked Americano. Americaono followed with a rolling Liger kick. Jey speared him right afterward, though. He then landed a top rope splash for a three count.
WINNER: Jey in 15:00 to advance.
(Keller’s Analysis: I’m assuming Reed was supposed to win, given how the ref had to pass along an audible to Americano and Jey, although perhaps that was just instructions on how to get to Jey winning as planned in a new way. If Reed was scheduled to win, but he tore a bicep, that’s a big setback for The Vision storyline and a bummer for him, of course, with the run he was having. If you’re Logan Paul or Austin Theory, I”d take out career insurance quickly the way things are going with Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins also out of action.)
-A tribute clip aired on A.J. Styles showing his Royal Rumble 2016 debut.
-They cut backstage to Bobby Roode chatting with Shinsuke Nakamura. Cole noted Roode’s rivalry with Styles.
-A race car showed up in the parking garage speeding around in circles. C.M. Punk got out of the passenger seat with the driver, Tyler Reddick.
-Cole hyped Clash in Italy ticket launch.
-Liv Morgan made her entrance with Dominik Mysterio to make her WrestleMania announcement. She looked nervous, like she had just received terrible news. [c]
-They showed captions for what Stephanie Vaquer told Liv Morgan last week that left her rattled. She said she always hides behind a man and she should be ashamed. She said if she picks her, she’ll lose.
-In the ring, Dom touted himself as the greatest Intercontinental Champion ever. Dom called out Vaquer. Vaquer then made her entrance. Graves said Vaquer has succeeded on her own. Dom then called out “Jade Car-gul.” Graves said Dom mispronounced her name because he’s “not allowed to look at other women” and wasn’t familiar with Jade. Jade walked out.
Liv told Vaquer that her words caught her by surprise and she’s not used to being vulnerable like that. She said she thought about it all week. She told her she didn’t realize how selfish she was and how privileged she really was. She said she didn’t know much about Vaquer’s story and how she had to scratch and claw for ten years just to be in WWE. Fans began booing and Dom looked to see what was going on, if anything. Liv said she is a champion because of what she had to go through, but now she has to tell her story.
Liv said, “With that being said…” and then turned to Jade. Liv turned back quickly and hit Vaquer in the head with the mic. Jade smiled as Liv pounded away at Vaquer. Graves said she apparently made her choice clear. Liv gave her an Oblivion. Liv smiled and held her belt in the air.
(Keller’s Analysis: Okay, so Dom mispronounced Cargil, but how does Cole explain his unique pronunciation of Vaquer. Graves pronounces it like everyone else and seems to stress it as a way to see if Cole catches on. That was a long journey to go on for Liv to just hit Vaquer with the mic. She could have done that without the misdirection of seeming apologetic and introspective first.)
-Byron Saxton interviewed Je’Von Evans backstage who was giddy, as usual. Saxton asked how he was doing. He got distracted (which I assume is rather common) by Offset showing up. As they were chatting, New Day and Greyson Waller walked up to them and yapped. Evans suggested they “throw hands” tonight. Kofi Kingston took him up on it.
-Maxxine Dupri made her entrance. [c]
-A clip aired of Styles eating Jinder Mahal for the WWE Title.
[HOUR TWO]
-They showed Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows showing up and hugging Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Michin backstage. Cole noted Anderson and Gallows were good friends with Styles.
(2) MAXXINE DUPRI vs. NATTIE
The bell rang second into the second hour. Nattie charged at Dupri, but Dupri came back with a spin wheel kick. They brawled right to ringside. Dupri leaped off the barricade with a crossbody onto Nattie. She then threw her into the ringside barricade. Nattie kicked Dupri into the ringpost. Dupri went down and looked completely out. Nattie walked over and checked on her. Nattie lifted her by her hair. The ref told her to back off. Nattie went on the attack. The ref pulled her away to check on her. Nattie went back on the attack. The ref called for a stoppage. Nattie smiled as a ref pulled her to the back. They showed Dupri being checked on.
WINNER: Nattie via ref stoppage in 2:00.
-Backstage, Liv and Dom were laughing about something with Raquel Rodriguez. The camera panned over to J.D. McDonaugh who apologized to Finn Balor for last week. He said he wants him to become champion. Balor said brothers fight and it’s water under the bridge. He again told him he wanted to do it alone. Dom told Balor and J.D. that they left him hanging and that’s why he lost. He said he doesn’t want to do it alone. He asked if he can count on them. Balor said he is focused on the biggest match of his career. He said when Dom ad J.D. were out hurt, he handled things himself and didn’t complain about a lack of help. He told Dom to take some responsibility and grow up. J.D. told Dom he’d go talk to Balor.
-They went to Cole and Graves at ringside. Cole plugged a TKO boxing signing. [c]
-An Oba Femi vignette aired.
-Pearce asked a backstage worker why the crate was there at Raw. She said Nick Aldis ordered it to be brought to Raw. Pearce said to deliver it to Elimination Chamber so he and Pearce can open it together. Rusev then walked in to talk to Pearce. Pearce said he had a meeting. Rusev asked if there was someone more important than him. Oba Femi walked in. Pearce told them mid-staredown to table it for another time, another place, since tonight was about Styles. Rusev said, “For A.J.”
-Brock Lesnar’s music played. He walked out with a smiling Paul Heyman. He said he is a Wiseman and an Oracle, “but most of all, I am the Advocate for The Beast, Brock Lesnar.” He said traditionally WrestleMania had two main events – the title match and Undertaker’s streak. He said his client conquered the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania. He said that means the main event spot went to Lesnar. He said now the only dead man walking in WWE is the one who comes down the aisle to face Lesnar. Heyman said everyone is asking who will fight him at WrestleMania. Lesnar said he doesn’t have a prediction or a spoiler for them. He said not one person was man enough to step up and take the ass kicking of Biblical proportions that awaited them if they stepped up to face Lesnar.
Heyman said in an effort of full transparency, he listed the dates Lesnar will appear on the Road to WrestleMania: March 16, 23, and 30 and Apr. 6 and 13. He said whoever wants to face Lesnar can just walk out and face him. He said he doesn’t think anyone is going to answer Brock’s open challenge. He said the real main event of WrestleMania is whoever is going to get their ass kicked and conquered at WrestleMania. He said there is no one in the locker room with the balls to take that ass kicking.
-A vignette aired with Becky Lynch addressing A.J. Lee. She listed her firsts and said she took the business to heights she never would have. She said she made the IC Title the most talked about in all of WWE and she said Lee doesn’t deserve to hold it. She said she’ll retire her in front of her friends and family in her hometown. She said she’d be the least talented A.J. to retire this year.
-Cole plugged Becky vs. Lee at Elimination Chamber.
-Je’Von Evans made his ring entrance with Offset. [c]
(3) JE’VON EVANS (w/Offset) vs. KOFI KINGSTON (w/Xavier Woods, Grayson Waller)
The bell rang 27 minutes into the hour. Kofi offered a handshake to Evans a couple minutes in. Cole told Je’Von not to trust him. Kofi took a cheap shot and knocked him to ringside where Xavier and Waller distracted him. Kofi kicked him from the ring apron. Xavier said, “Bouncy!” They cut to a break. [c]
Je’Von made a comeback and landed a tornado splash kick for a two count at 7:00. Kofi avoided a top rope splash. Je’Von landed on his feet, but sold a leg injury. Kofi landed an S.O.S. for a two count. Je’Von rallied with a series of athletic moves including a dive to ringside. He threw Kofi back into the ring. Waller punched Je’Von and threw him into the ring where Kofi guillotine legdrop. Cole gave away the kickout by saying Kofi was about to win. Je’Von kicked out at two. Offset threw Waller over the announce desk after he got annoyed by him. Je’Von then caught a distracted Kofi with an O.G. Cutter for the win.
WINNER: Je’Von Evans in 10:00.
-A video package aired on Styles with kind words being said about him by Rey Mysterio, Bayley, Nattie, Bobby Roode, Miz, Robert Roode, Chris “Abyss” Parks, Booker T, Randy Orton, and Shinsuke Nakamura.
-They showed TNA’s Frankie Kazarian backstage. He opened the boiler room door and Abyss walked out and smiled with Kaz.
-C.M. Punk made his ring entrance. [c]
-A vignette aired on Balor saying he is going to beat Punk at Elimination Chamber and headline WrestleMania.
-They showed Dwight Howard (former NBA player), Jermaine Dupri (musical. artist) Funny Marco (comedian), and Bow Wow (a noise a dog makes) at ringside.
-Punk’s music faded. He cut off a Punk chant and said tonight isn’t about him, it’s about Styles. He said they should chant his name. He said he is doing the best he can to give the fans the champion they deserve. He said Roman Reigns wasn’t there this week, but would be next week in Indianapolis. He said he’ll punch Reigns in his “stupid face” next Monday.
-Frankie Kazarian and Jeremy Borash were chatting backstage when Omos walked up behind them. They looked up at him and smiled.
-Iyo Sky made her ring entrance. [c]
-Cole plugged WWE’s video game.
(4) IYO SKY. vs. RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ vs. KAIRI SANE – Elimination Chamber qualifier
Rodriguez made her entrance. Kairi Sane was already in the ring. The bell rang 57 minutes into the hour. Raquel caught Kairi’s early attempt at an Insane Elbow at ringside. Sky then leaped onto both of them and then celebrated as they cut to a break at 4;00. [c]
[HOUR THREE]
Sky went for a Bullet Train, but Rodriguez blocked it. Rodriguez blocked Kairi’s attack and set up a Tejana Bomb. Sky intervened and helped throw Rodriguez into the ringpost. Sky then leaped through the ropes onto Rodriguez with a crossbody. Kairi then leaped off the top rope onto them. She then dropkicked Rodriguez into the time keeper’s area.
Back in the ring, Sky leaped off the top rope, but Sky ducked. Sky landed a butterfly backbreaker and then landed an Over the Moonsault. Rodriguez yanked Kairi out of the ring by her boot to stop the count. Sky yanked Rodriguez’s neck over the top rope. She hit a Bullet Train double knee in the corner followed by another Over the Moonsault attempt. Rodriguez stood and went for a Tejana Bomb. Sky blocked it and dove off the top rope with a tornado DDT. She set up an Over the Mooonsault. Kairi knocked her down and went for an Insane Elbow. Raquel lifted her boot and gave Kairi a Tejana Bomb for the win.
WINNER: Rodriguez in 12:00 to earn a spot in the Chamber.
-They went to ringside. Cole said Reed was diagnosed with a distal bicep tear and will be out indefinitely.
(Keller’s Analysis: If surgery is required, he’ll be out up to 6-9 months. Without surgery, his strength could be permanently affected, but he’d be out 2-3 months, roughly. This is based on quick cursory Internet research.)
-Cole and Graves hyped the Elimination Chamber line-up. [c]
-A video package aired on Styles with clips from his days in TNA. Kurt Angle said he had never been in the ring with someone that talented. Clips aired of his WWE debut and his win over Mahal. Undertaker said he couldn’t think of a better person to have his last WrestleMania match with. The Miz said Styles is one of those guys you love having around. Randy Orton said he admires what a great husband and father he is. Then they showed family photos and further in-ring highlights.
Styles made his entrance and looked emotional. After several minutes of applause and chants, Styles said he’s not choked up because he’s sad. He said he is so thankful to be in Atlanta. He said he grew up 45 minutes down the road. He said a lot of wrestlers don’t retire and get to have a night like this. He said for that he is grateful. He marched through his career including TNA and New Japan. He said what he hasn’t done is be a full time father. He said he’s missed birthdays and anniversaries and games. He said it’s been tough. He said his flex could be all the titles he’s won, but his best flex is “having the greatest wife in the world.” He said she never slowed him down or told him to stop. He said she held the family together while he watched them grow on Facetime. He said he loves her.
He thanked his kids for being there, too. He said one of his kids was at home with the flu. He said things didn’t necessarily go the way they wanted with Gunther. He said the thing is, it was kind of poetic. He said not many people get to go out where they started. He said his debut was at the 2015 Rumble and his last match against Gunther was at the Rumble in 2026. Scattered applause.
He said some people have questioned why he didn’t leave his gloves in the ring. He said he is a man of his word. He then took off his ring jacket and laid it on the mat. He said he didn’t take them off at the Rumble because he wanted to take them with him and come to Atlanta and be in the ring and leave his gloves “at home.” He dropped them onto his jacket. “From the bottom of my heart, I would have been nothing without you,” he said. “Thank you for your love, and I love you right back.” He waved at the crowd and then left the ring as the Executive Producer credit rolled.
Wrestlers gathered on the stage and applauded Styles. An “A.J.” chant started. Then the lights went dark and Undertaker’s bell sounded. When the lights came on, Taker rode to the ring on a motorcycle as his Biker Taker music played but Kid Rock. Undertaker entered the ring and asked, “So you’re just going to leave your stuff there in the ring.” He told Styles they have unfinished business. He asked Styles, “Did you ever hear the phrase, ‘If you see me coming, you’re already gone.'” He said he changed the phrase to “If you see me coming, that means you’re goin’.” He put his hand on A.J.’s shoulder and said, “It is my esteemed honor to inform you that you are the newest inductee into the 2026 class of the WWE Hall of Fame.” Styles smiled. Fans chanted, “You deserve it.” Styles’s wife and kids entered the ring. Styles hugged her and then his kids embraced him.
(Keller’s Analysis: Nice, classy, non-pro wrestling style finish to Raw. If you were expecting Abyss to jump his wife or something, nope! Sort of appropriate, I guess, for a Kid Rock song to play near the end there.)
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