WWE Raw April 6, 2026: Start Time, Rumors And Expectations

Raw airs live from the Toyota Center in Houston at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT on Netflix; doors open at 6:30 PM local time.

This is the second-to-last Raw before WrestleMania 42 (April 18–19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

More CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns is expected; Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar may get added layers and the world title match could see a stipulation change.

A SmackDown surprise involving Pat McAfee and Randy Orton could carry over to Raw; McAfee's WrestleMania role remains undefined.

Cody Rhodes is expected back; LA Knight, Giulia and Tiffany Stratton need WrestleMania spots, and Bianca Belair plus the Street Profits could be surprises.