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WWE Raw (Feb. 9) Results: Key Elimination Chamber Matches Set

The February 9 edition of WWE Raw was built to move key pieces into place for Elimination Chamber. With the event heading to Chicago, Raw opened in Cleveland with a surprise appearance from AJ Lee.

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WWE RAW 2/9 Recap: Elimination Chamber Matches Revealed Inolving CM Punk & AJ Lee

Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW on Netflix emanated from the ROCKET Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, as we continue on the Road to WrestleMania and its next major stop of Elimination Chamber.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Masked Assailant Returns Leading to Shocking Raw Main Event Conclusion

The WWE Raw main event featured LA Knight, Austin Theory, and Penta competing for a spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber. It also furthered a story that has been circling since the Royal Rumble: who is the second masked man?

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 9

WWE Monday Night Raw Results and Recap: Finn Balor Gets His Second Chance (February 9, 2026)

This article contains spoilers and results from WWE Monday Night Raw for February 9, 2026. You have been warned!AJ Lee is back on WWE Monday Night Raw and is lining up her next challenge.

Dominik Mysterio News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

WWE Announces Date of In-Ring Return of Dominik Mysterio

WWE had already announced that Dominik Mysterio would be back in action defending his AAA Mega Championship against Vikingo at Worlds Collide on March 21, but it seems like fans won’t have to wait that long for the champ’s in-ring return.

CM Punk News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

CM Punk Set to Defend World Championship at WWE Elimination Chamber

Despite his better judgment, WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has signed on for CM Punk to defend his title at Elimination Chamber. Last week, it was made official that CM Punk will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42.

Bron Breakker News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Bron Breakker Undergoes Surgery, Out Indefinitely: What This Means for WWE and The Vision

WWE just lost its most dangerous weapon. Bron Breakker underwent surgery and won't be back anytime soon, leaving The Vision without their enforcer and WWE Creative scrambling to rewrite their plans.

Becky Lynch News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

Becky Lynch Accepts Big Time Challenge for WWE Elimination Chamber

AJ Lee made her surprise return to WWE Raw Monday night in Cleveland, Ohio and the greatest women's superstar of all-time was none too thrilled about it.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

Swerve Strickland Throws Support Behind Chris Jericho's Decision

Swerve Strickland has commented on the potential future, or lack thereof, of Chris Jericho in All Elite Wrestling. Jericho hasn't been seen on AEW programming since the May 9, 2025, episode of Dynamite from Baltimore, Maryland.

Roman Reigns News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

WWE Confirms Roman Reigns Schedule Ahead of WrestleMania 42

Roman Reigns' in-ring record last year had a few ups and downs. The year would see him beat Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, and Solo Sikoa, but ultimately suffer major losses at WrestleMania 41, Crown Jewel, and Survivor Series: WarGames.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 9

WWE star Bron Breakker’s hiatus gets indefinite twist after hernia surgery

After it was reported that WWE’s Bron Breakker suffered a hernia and needed surgery, more context regarding the length of his hiatus for the injury has been revealed.

Tony Khan News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

Tony Khan Discusses Whether He Plans to Bring in More Free Agents in the Near Future

2026 might be less than two months old, but Tony Khan has wasted little time in adding to his already stacked roster. So far this year the AEW President has brought in the likes of The Rascalz, Jake Doyle, and Tommaso Ciampa, who already holds championship gold.

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Bryan Danielson News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

Bryan Danielson Leaves Open the Possibility of Him Returning to the Ring

It's been over a year since Bryan Danielson last had a real professional wrestling match in AEW. Danielson retired from full-time competition in October of 2024 due to a batch of injuries, including a neck issue that he had been battling for years.

Bron Breakker News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

Update on How Bron Breakker Injured Himself on Last Week's Raw Show

Bron Breakker is officially off the road to WrestleMania 42. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer broke the news Sunday night that the Unpredictable Badass suffered a 'serious hernia' last week that required surgery, and Mike Johnson of PWInsider has now been able to corroborate that report with some additional information.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 9

WWE Raw Preview Feb. 9, 2026: CM Punk, Roman Reigns Fallout, Chamber Qualifiers

WWE Raw is live tonight from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Road to WrestleMania is officially rolling. After last week’s programming, you can feel the shift—things are locking into place.

Oba Femi News / The Sportster / February 9

Oba Femi Given Rare Roster Status Previously Reserved For Brock Lesnar And Omos

The WWE Universe has been waiting with bated breath to find out whether Oba Femi will join Raw or SmackDown after leaving NXT. Turns out it might be neither, or both, depending on how you frame it, as Femi has been given free agent status.

Chelsea Green News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

Latest on Injury Chelsea Green Suffered on WWE SmackDown

What is the latest on Chelsea Green's injury that took place Friday night on WWE SmackDown? Friday's episode featured a triple threat Elimination Chamber qualifying match, which saw Chelsea Green take on Lash Legend and Tiffany Stratton.

Triple H News / The Sportster / February 9

Triple H 'Receiving Criticism' in WWE Due To Vince McMahon Similarities

WWE chief content officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque has reportedly been criticized internally ahead of WrestleMania 42. It's been a difficult past year for the 56-year-old, whose booking has come under fire from fans.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 9

Jeff Hardy Confirms Why He and Matt Went Back to TNA

Jeff and his brother Matt Hardy have been working in TNA for the last couple of years after parting ways with All Elite Wrestling. Matt would make his TNA return in April of 2024, with Jeff following suit in June that year.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 9

Rising WWE star Bron Breakker undergoes surgery for ‘serious’ injury

Unfortunately, just two months out from WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, young rising Superstar Bron Breakker has suffered an injury that is “serious” enough to require surgery.

Wrestling News / Let Them Wrestle / February 8

WWE Raw Predictions After Super Bowl: Finn Balor Will Pipebomb CM Punk

WWE Raw Predictions are here for Feb 9, 2026, live on Netflix, at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, and Finn Balor will unleash a pipebomb on CM Punk in the main event.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / February 7

WWE SmackDown Results: Randy Orton Proves He’s Eternal While Drew McIntyre Has a Night to Forget

The Road to WrestleMania is usually paved with good intentions, but if Friday night’s SmackDown in Charlotte was any indication, this year it’s being paved with RKOs, betrayals, and a whole lot of bad blood.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / February 7

Sami Zayn Reportedly Pushed For Royal Rumble 2026 World Title Win Against Drew McIntyre

At Royal Rumble 2026, Sami Zayn challenged Drew McIntyre for his Undisputed WWE Championship. McIntyre had recently won the world title after defeating Cody Rhodes on SmackDown in a Three Stages of Hell match.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 7

WWE SmackDown: Randy Orton Secures Chamber Spot while Liv Morgan’s Choice Remains a Mystery

Sometimes, revenge is a dish best served cold. Other times it's served hot, brutal, and right at the start of SmackDown. Cody Rhodes made sure Drew McIntyre paid the price for eliminating him from the Royal Rumble – despite the fact that McIntyre wasn't even a participant in the match.

Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / February 6

WrestleMania 42 Main Events Changed, As Was Plan to Crown First-Time Champion

The final two main events for this year’s WrestleMania have undergone major changes, shifting twice since the original plans were set. According to a report by Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, things were thrown into a blender when Seth Rollins suffered an injury.