The Phenomenal One Hangs Them Up
The night was billed as a tribute to AJ Styles, but it turned into one of the most emotional moments in recent memory. Returning for the first time since his retirement match loss to Gunther at the Royal Rumble, Styles stood in the center of the ring in his home state of Georgia.
The Goodbye
Styles thanked the fans and his family, admitting he was ready to be a “full-time dad.” In a classic wrestling tradition, he left his vest and gloves in the ring, signaling the end of an era.
A Legendary Honor
Just as the locker room emptied to give him a standing ovation, the “gong” hit. The Undertaker appeared in his “American Badass” persona to announce that AJ Styles is the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Liv Morgan’s Cold-Blooded Choice
For weeks, 2026 Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan has been playing mind games with the women’s champions. This week, she finally pulled the trigger.
After feigning vulnerability and seemingly “apologizing” to Stephanie Vaquer for their recent friction, Liv showed her true colors. She blindsided Vaquer with a microphone before hitting a devastating ObLIVion. Standing over the fallen champion, she made it official: Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42.
“The Beast” Issues a WrestleMania Challenge
Brock Lesnar is back, and he’s not looking for a conversation. Flanked by Paul Heyman, Lesnar made his first appearance since the Rumble to send a message to the entire roster.
Heyman claimed that “The Beast” is tired of the new generation thinking they’ve taken over. Lesnar didn’t name an opponent, but he laid down a massive Open Challenge for WrestleMania 42. Whether it’s a veteran seeking one last war or a rising star looking to make a name, the target on Lesnar’s back is now the biggest in the industry.
Elimination Chamber: The Field is Set
With the Elimination Chamber PLE just days away in Chicago, Raw hosted the final high-stakes qualifiers.
| Match Type | Winner | Key Highlight |
| Men’s Qualifier | Jey Uso | Outlasted El Grande Americano and Bronson Reed; Reed suffered a bicep injury. |
| Women’s Qualifier | Raquel Rodriguez | Used raw power to overcome IYO SKY and Kairi Sane. |
Quick Hits & Major Shocks
- The Grudge Continues: Nattie defeated Maxxine Dupri via referee stoppage after a brutal assault.
- A New Star Rises: Je’Von Evans secured a massive victory over veteran Kofi Kingston, with an assist from special guest Offset.
- Gunther’s Disrespect: The “Ring General” trashed AJ Styles’ legacy, sparking a heated brawl with Dragon Lee.
The pieces are on the board, and the road to Las Vegas is looking more dangerous than ever.
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