Who’s Hot, Who’s Not: Raw Edition

Okay, we have seen two episodes of RAW since WrestleMania and Oh! How the scene has changed!

Between releases, NXT call ups, and shifting storylines, the landscape on RAW looks way different than it did just a month ago.

That’s why I’ll be starting my “Who’s hot? Who’s not?” series, to help you track the movers and shakers on both RAW and SmackDown so you can maximize your free agency signings week to week. Today, I’ll cover everything happening on RAW, and after the next episode of SmackDown I’ll do another for that brand.

For this one, let’s start with who is not. These are wrestlers that were hot, or heating up, on RAW in the lead up to Mania, but have cooled off significantly.

WHO’S NOT?

1. DRAGON LEE

In the months leading up WrestleMania 42, Dragon Lee had a run as a Tag Team Champion alongside Hall-of-Famer AJ Styles. Then, after Gunther retired AJ, Dragon Lee had a feud with the Ring General that felt like it was building to a retirement match with the legend Rey Mysterio (though that storyline was abandoned in favor of a matchup between Rollins and Gunther). He survived the jettisoned storyline and was included in the WM42 6-pack ladder match for the IC title. Except, he didn’t win…and never seemed like the likely champion anyways. And now there are big questions about what is next for Dragon Lee and we haven’t seen him around. We have clarity about the IC title scene going forward, and Lee isn’t part of it. He could be a decent free agent pick up later in the season, but for now, I don’t think he’s worth drafting.

2. AJ LEE

Because of her feud with Becky Lynch, her brief IC title run, and her dominant win record in high-scoring PLE matches, AJ Lee had one of the best Points Per Match ratings down the stretch. But she is a part-timer, and there is no guarantee we’ll see her much (if at all) between now and SummerSlam. Keep her on your watchlist, because you’ll want to pick her up quickly if she returns, but no reason to draft her right now.

3. JEY USO

I know this is a bit of a hot take, but hear me out. Jey is still on TV regularly, but the Uso’s have dropped the Tag Titles, and find themselves in more promos than matches as of late. Hopefully, we will have a better idea where Jey (and Jimmy) are heading after Backlash, but right now, they are living in Roman’s shadow once again and all of Jey’s momentum has cooled. Through most of 2025 and 2026 Jey was wrestling consistently, featuring in a lot of RAW main events, and WINNING a lot. But these numbers tell a better story. In 2025, he wrestled 39 times and scored over 400 total points. So far, in 2026, he’s wrestled just 9 times and scored just 53 points. Which is to say: He is way off the pace! 2026 could be a disappointing year for the YEET man. I’m not saying don’t draft him. I’m saying don’t build your roster around him. But if he turns on Roman and goes after the Championship soon, he might surprise you.

WHO’S HOT?

1. OBA FEMI

Yes, The Ruler has arrived. He seemingly retired Brock Lesnar, and now he is running an open challenge on RAW. That means Oba Femi is going to be wrestling most weeks, and stacking up points each episode. I also expect him to be featured on PLEs, so he’s going to be a monster in the ring, and on the scoreboard. Everyone will want Oba on their roster.

2. JE’VON EVANS

RAW has been bouncey ever since he signed with the red brand. Through all of 2025, and most of 2026, Penta has featured heavily on RAW week to week. Even outside of his IC title run, he was a RAW workhorse and had a good win percentage that raked in points. And while the Penta-train is showing no signs of slowing down, I think Je’Von is about to fill a similar spot in the coming months. He might win gold this season, he might not. But it won’t matter. Because Je’Von is going to be on TV, he’s going to be in storylines, and the baby face is going to win more often than he loses. Either way, he’s going to bring in points.

3. IYO SKY

Iyo Sky has been stuck playing supporting character in multiple storylines, and it kept her off the WrestleMania 42 card which, I will contend, was criminal. But Kairi is gone (why?!?!), and we’re finally getting the Asuka match that is at least two months over due, AND she just faced Becky Lynch for the IC title, which she lost…but only due to interference. I think this is a signal that Iyo Sky is going to transition back into a featured act on RAW. And I’m here for it. I expect Iyo to challenge for and win some gold this year, and soon.

Those are my thoughts on RAW. Check back in this weekend for the SmackDown edition of this series!