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NoDQ Review 369: Was the first RAW of 2026 a letdown? Matt Cardona returns to WWE

Aaron Rift January 6, 2026

NoDQ Review 369 is here! We break down the first episode of WWE RAW in 2026 and ask the big question: did it live up to the hype, or was it a major letdown?

Matt Cardona is also back in WWE – reaction, analysis, and what his return could signal.

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