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Pearce-Heyman Feud Peaks on RAW with Mystery Call

Published 23 January 2026

On the latest episode of WWE Monday Night RAW, tensions between RAW General Manager Adam Pearce and Paul Heyman reached a new peak, highlighted by Pearce's interference in a high-stakes match and a subsequent mysterious phone call that has fueled fan speculation about higher-level involvement in the storyline.

The conflict traces back two weeks, when Pearce suspended Bron Breakker following an altercation. Heyman, speaking on behalf of Breakker's associates, argued that Pearce had physically intervened by placing his hands on Breakker, potentially exposing himself to repercussions. This set the stage for ongoing verbal clashes between the two, with Heyman repeatedly accusing Pearce of overstepping his authority.

The situation escalated during a six-man tag team match featuring The Vision, which includes members like Austin Theory and Logan Paul, against Rey Mysterio, Penta, and Dragon Lee. As the bout neared its conclusion, Pearce spotted Theory attempting to use brass knuckles. He confiscated the illegal weapon and confronted Heyman at ringside, but in the exchange, the knuckles slipped from his grasp. Mysterio quickly retrieved them and used the knuckles to secure the victory...

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