WWE Raw on Netflix: WrestleMania 42 Go-Home Show Preview

WWE Raw returns on April 13, 2026, streaming live on Netflix from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The event serves as the final broadcast, known as the go-home show, before the company moves to Las Vegas for WWE WrestleMania 42, scheduled for April 18 and 19.

The broadcast begins at 8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm PT. As the final stop before the showcase event in Sin City, the episode is designed to finalize the storylines and stakes for the upcoming weekend.

Main Event Build: Roman Reigns and CM Punk

Central to the April 13 episode is the buildup to the World Heavyweight Championship match, which is set to close the WrestleMania 42 weekend on Sunday, April 19. Both Roman Reigns and CM Punk are confirmed to appear live in Sacramento.

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Roman Reigns returns to television after an absence following the previous week, during which he was slammed through a table by CM Punk. This segment is expected to serve as the final preparation for their championship encounter in Las Vegas.

There is ongoing possibility that additional stipulations for the match, such as Bloodline Rules, could be announced during this final Raw broadcast.

Confirmed Appearances and Rivalries

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has confirmed a roster of top stars for the April 13 show. In addition to the championship contenders, the following superstars are advertised to appear:

• Brock Lesnar
• Oba Femi
• Seth Rollins
• Gunther

A primary focus for the evening involves the collision between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi. The two are scheduled to meet again following a pull-apart brawl that occurred during the closing segment of the previous week’s episode, which required the intervention of multiple officials.

Reporting indicates that Lesnar has entered his match with Femi as a physical underdog, a rare positioning for the athlete known as The Beast Incarnate.

WrestleMania 42 Context

The upcoming event in Las Vegas will be hosted by John Cena. Outside of the ring, other activities surrounding the weekend include The Miz preparing to officiate shotgun weddings on the Las Vegas Strip.

While WWE has not officially announced a match card for the April 13 Raw episode, the presence of the full roster on the West Coast allows for the possibility of surprise appearances from SmackDown talent or returning superstars, adhering to the traditional go-home show format.

Speculation from sports media outlets suggests potential bouts for superstars not currently on the WrestleMania 42 card, such as Asuka and IYO SKY, who have been engaged in a promo battle. There is interest in whether a Mask vs. Mask challenge involving El Grande Americano, which took place in AAA in Mexico on Saturday, April 11, will transition into the WWE Raw broadcast or the Las Vegas event.

The episode also follows a series of tensions involving Pat McAfee and CM Punk. After Punk promised a receipt for McAfee’s comments regarding the wrestling business, McAfee responded on WWE SmackDown by reducing WrestleMania 42 ticket prices by 25% to provoke Punk.