WWE RAW Preview: Confirmed matches, segments and more (05-04-2026)
WWE RAW will be taking place tonight from the Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska and several matches and segments have already been confirmed for the broadcast.
Here’s a quick timing breakdown for tonight’s show:
| Detail | Time / Info |
|---|---|
| Doors open (local, est.) | 6:00 p.m. CT |
| Listed show start | 6:30 p.m. CT (local arena time) |
| TV/Netflix live start | 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT |
| Venue | CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE |
| Platform | Live on Netflix (worldwide) |
Announced for WWE RAW tonight
The following segments have all been confirmed for tonight’s episode of the show according to WWE.com:
- Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu to sign contract for WWE Backlash Title Match
- The Oba Femi Open Challenge begins
- Penta & Je’von Evans battle Ethan Page & Rusev
- Sol Ruca to sign a Raw contract
- IYO SKY and Asuka sit down ahead of WWE Backlash showdown
- Finn Bálor battles former ally JD McDonagh
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