WWE Raw in Fresno features Becky Lynch vs Stephanie Vaquer for No.1 contender spot; Bayley vs Lyra Valkyria No DQ and Raquel Rodriguez to defend Intercontinental title (Oct. 26, 2026)
WWE Raw took place on October 26, 2026 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, headlined by a Women’s World Championship No. 1 Contender’s match between Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer and featuring Bayley vs Lyra Valkyria in a No Disqualification bout, Chad Gable and Dragon Lee vs Big Cass and Ethan Page, and Raquel Rodriguez defending the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against IYO SKY.
Khel Now provided live coverage of the show, with host Kunal reporting from the arena as WWE continued its build toward Crown Jewel on November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The broadcast listed Oba Femi, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca, Penta and Stephanie Vaquer among the evening’s featured Superstars. The October 26 card was presented as an important stop in the promotion’s lead-up to the November premium live event.
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria enter a heated rivalry that dates to Bayley’s return in September, with Bayley repeatedly attacking Valkyria during matches. On the October 19 Raw, Valkyria’s match with Lola Vice was interrupted by Bayley, who prevented Valkyria from winning and then prevailed in a post-match confrontation. That sequence concluded with Bayley issuing a challenge to Valkyria for a No Disqualification match on the October 26 show; WWE’s description notes the stipulation allows either competitor to use any means to secure a victory.
Stephanie Vaquer returns from an ankle injury after being cleared by doctors to face Becky Lynch, with the winner to receive a shot at Liv Morgan’s Women’s World Championship. Lynch approached Vaquer about setting aside differences and contesting a No.1 Contender’s match once Vaquer was medically fit; Raw General Manager Adam Pearce made the match official following Vaquer’s declaration of fitness. The pair have not met in a one-on-one match before, having previously crossed paths only inside a triple threat in which Liv Morgan captured the title.
Chad Gable teams with Dragon Lee to take on Big Cass and Ethan Page following incidents tied to the Intercontinental Championship scene. Gable retained the Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat against Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee, after which Ethan Page attacked Gable and Mysterio while Big Cass took out Lee, prompting the tag matchup on Raw. The storyline frames Gable’s technical wrestling and amateur background against the more physical style of Page and Cass and positions Gable to seek momentum as the reigning Intercontinental Champion.
WWE announced that Raquel Rodriguez will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against IYO SKY on Raw. Rodriguez is presented as a champion who uses size and strength and is aligned with The Judgment Day, while IYO SKY has been positioned as a recurring foil to that faction and has had tensions with Rodriguez and other members, including Liv Morgan. WWE’s preview highlighted SKY’s high-flying offense and pace as assets she must use to avoid prolonged power exchanges if she is to challenge for the title, while Rodriguez is expected to attempt to control tempo and leverage her physical advantage to retain.
Raw’s results and developments on October 26 feed directly into WWE’s build for Crown Jewel on November 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Khel Now advised readers to follow its social channels and apps for continued updates and live coverage from the upcoming premium event.
