WWE Raw Tonight (11/2/26): Full Match Card, Special Start Time, And How To Watch John Cena’s Return To WWE

John Cena returns to WWE Raw with a special announcement on November 2.© NDTV Library

John Cena is returning to Monday Night Raw with a special announcement, and Roman Reigns has some words for Sami Zayn five days before their Crown Jewel showdown. The November 2 episode has three matches, including Chad Gable defending his Intercontinental Championship against Ethan Page. Solo Sikoa faces Royce Keys, and Penta, Je'Von Evans and Dragon Lee team up against The Vision. It all starts early, though. WWE is bringing both Raw and SmackDown to Brooklyn for a double-show event, so the live Netflix broadcast kicks off at 6 PM ET from Barclays Center.

John Cena's Special Announcement and Roman Reigns' Message to Sami Zayn Lead the November 2 Raw Card

Cena's return is one of the bigger draws on Monday's show. The 17-time World Champion is set to make a “very special announcement,” and Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has confirmed it. 

WWE hasn't said what it is, but the John Cena Classic looks like the obvious topic. Cena announced the first-ever Classic at Backlash on May 9 in Tampa, which was also his last WWE TV appearance, and the event is expected to take place in December 2026. 

It's expected to bring in Superstars from both the main roster and NXT, so he could give out the date, venue and other details this time. 

He hasn't been on Raw since November 17, 2025 at Madison Square Garden, and he's also booked for NXT in Orlando on Wednesday, November 4, two days after Raw.

Roman Reigns is advertised for Brooklyn too. The World Heavyweight Champion will address Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn, who secured his Crown Jewel opportunity by beating Trick Williams on SmackDown. 

The two champions are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia on November 7, and this is the last Monday show before that.

On the match side, three bouts are confirmed:

• Solo Sikoa vs. Royce Keys: The Bloodline member will take on Royce Keys of The 946 as their rivalry continues.
• Chad Gable (c) vs. Ethan Page: Gable puts his Intercontinental Championship on the line after Page earned his title opportunity with a tag team victory over Gable and Dragon Lee.
• Penta, Je'Von Evans and Dragon Lee vs. The Vision: The trio will face Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Austin Theory in six-man tag team action.

WWE Raw November 2 Start Time, Barclays Center Location and Netflix Live Streaming Details

Raw begins at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT, not the usual 8 PM ET slot. The reason is the double-show setup, since SmackDown is taping in the same building on the same night and will air Friday, November 6. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi, Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca and Penta are all listed as featured names for the double taping, so the night looks a bit different than a normal Monday.

Netflix streams the show live, and it carries Raw in United States and several international markets. Subscribers don't pay anything extra for it. Here are the viewing details:

Detail	Information
Date	Monday, November 2, 2026
US Start Time	6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
India Start Time	Tuesday, November 3, 4:30 AM IST
Venue	Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Live Streaming	Netflix

Indian viewers can watch the episode early Tuesday morning on Netflix.