Four team matchup determines next challengers ahead of Royal Rumble
Summary
– Alpha Academy earned number one contender status on RAW in Toronto
– Four teams competed in a tag team contenders match
– The result sets up a future title match against The Usos
WWE Monday Night RAW aired on January 26, 2026, from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The episode served as the final RAW before the Royal Rumble event scheduled for January 31 in Saudi Arabia.
A major bout on the card featured a four team match to determine the next challengers for the WWE Tag Team Titles. The New Day, Alpha Academy, Los Americanos, and American Made all competed with a title opportunity on the line.
The match took place during the second hour of the broadcast and featured frequent momentum shifts and several near falls. Jey Uso was shown watching the action from ringside, while Jimmy Uso was absent due to what was later described as personal issues.
In the closing moments, Akira Tozawa connected with a senton from the top rope to secure the pinfall victory. The win officially crowned Tozawa and Otis as the new number one contenders for the tag team championships.
With the Royal Rumble approaching, the timing of the title challenge adds another layer of intrigue to the division. The Usos now have clear challengers waiting for their shot at the titles.
