Within the fabric of the storyline, Kevin Owens goaded Austin out of retirement, and they went on to have a No Holds Barred match that main evented Night 1. Austin was victorious, and he celebrated with a beer bash, much to the delight of the massive crowd in attendance.

Concerns surround the status of WWE Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer following the January 5 episode of "Monday Night Raw." The champion arrived at the Barclays Center wearing a medical walking boot on her left leg. This immediately raised questions about her health. During the broadcast, the commentary team addressed the visual.

Winning the Women's Tag Team Championship alongside Iyo Sky came at a price for WWE's Rhea Ripley, who suffered a bloody injury as a result of the match during the Jan. 5, 2026, Stranger Things-coded edition of Monday Night RAW.

Triple H is dealing with three of his top stars who are dealing with similar injury issues. It's a growing concern.