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WWE Raw 8/24/26 delivers a mixed bag: Big Cass's comeback struggles to land, a standout Rey Fenix vs Dragon Lee sets up a finale with Fenix challenging Roman Reigns, Lola Vice is teased for a Raw debut, Bron Breakker's promo undercuts his threat, the SNME build feels underwhelming, and Solo Sikoa teams with LA Knight for a fun, fresh dynamic that injects life into the show.
The August 24, 2026 WWE RAW is set to close with a World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament semifinal, initially pegged as Penta vs. La Parka, but a 6PM update indicates the main event could be Solo Sikoa vs. LA Knight vs. The Usos instead. The show also features Rey Fenix vs. Dragon Lee in the other semifinal, Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez, and an Oba Femi-Bron Breakker contract signing for Sunday Night’s Main Event, with all plans subject to change as the night unfolds.
WWE RAW’s August 24, 2026 spoiler lineup previews a stacked night with two World Heavyweight Championship #1 contender tournament semifinals (Dragon Lee vs. Rey Fenix and Penta vs. La Parka), multiple contract signings and backstage segments, promotions by LA Knight, and various feuds highlighted alongside Hiromu Takahashi’s WWE in‑ring debut; note that lineups are subject to change with live updates expected.
WWE's August 17 RAW is reportedly ending with a Bloodline moment as Jey Uso is set to hand Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns, continuing their faction storyline; the rest of the card includes Gable vs. Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship and World Heavyweight No. 1 Contender matches.
On the August 10 episode of WWE RAW in Norfolk, Royce Keys was announced out of action indefinitely after suffering a bruised larynx and cervical strain from last week’s attack by Jacob Fatu. Fatu brutalized Keys during a Street Fight, refused to release the Tongan Death Grip after Keys passed out, and struck him with a chair-wrapped neck, leaving Keys bleeding and stretchered from the arena. A former AEW breakout as Powerhouse Hobbs, Keys has yet to regain momentum in WWE, and there is no timetable for his return.
Royce Keys is out indefinitely after an attack by Jacob Fatu on last week's WWE Raw; WWE says Keys suffered a bruised larynx and cervical strain, but Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports the injury is an angle, not a real injury. Keys debuted at the Royal Rumble and recently teamed with LA Knight and Solo Sikoa in a SummerSlam trios bout against Fatu and The Usos.
Ringside News previews the August 10, 2026 WWE RAW, featuring a Solo Sikoa segment, a World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender Tournament match (Penta vs. Laredo Kid), Akira Tozawa vs. Austin Theory, a Stephanie Vaquer segment, Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio, and Iyo Sky & Sol Ruca vs. Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez, plus backstage notes on potential SmackDown talent moving to RAW and a UFC fighter spotted at the WWE Performance Center; all subject to last-minute changes before air.
Raw post-SummerSlam offered a mix of family drama and new challenges: Roman Reigns tried a humbler, celebratory Tribal Chief persona, but LA Knight’s taunts and a loyalty test for Jacob Fatu led to a brutal street fight in which Jacob defeated Royce, reinforcing his role as Roman’s enforcer and hinting at fractures within The Bloodline. The night also highlighted fierce heel work from Ethan Page, Big Cass’s return, Sol Ruca’s continued bid against Judgment Day (ending in a DQ that sets up a rematch with Raquel Rodriguez), and two women’s title storylines as Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer teased a showdown for Liv Morgan’s title. A series of segments—Oba Femi and Paul Heyman, Oba’s test, Bron Breakker’s appearance, Alpha Academy vs The Vision, and Chad Gable’s promo leading to an impromptu tag win—kept Raw buzzing with fresh rivals and unresolved questions about the Bloodline’s future.
Raw's Des Moines preview kicks off the nine-week Money in the Bank build with Roman Reigns still dominant; the piece argues only Oba Femi is positioned to challenge him, though a Reigns–Femi clash is likely saved for WrestleMania, leaving other feuds (Big Cass’s return, Liv Morgan, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, and Bloodline storylines) to carry Raw toward the pay-per-view.
Backstage reports claim Triple H was heavily involved in the Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi weigh-in on WWE Raw before SummerSlam, even calling audibles during Oba Femi’s spots. Lesnar weighed in backstage at 303 pounds, the segment opened the show with the weigh-in and no physicality occurred, and the confrontation set up their Hell in a Cell matchup at SummerSlam.
Bayley’s WWE future remains uncertain with a contract expiration likely in Q4 2026. Lyra Valkyria’s RAW remark about “glowing” after beating Bayley has intensified speculation she could depart, potentially written off or saved for a future return, with possible options in AEW, TNA/Impact, or CMLL if she leaves WWE.
Detroit's July 20 WWE Raw built momentum for SummerSlam, centering on The Bloodline's dominance in a main event that saw Jacob Fatu defeat LA Knight following run-ins, while Danhausen made a big hometown return and sparked backstage chaos. Oba Femi dominated JD McDonagh, Penta & Chad Gable beat Rusev & Ethan Page to fuel their IC title program, and Joe Hendry defeated Dominik Mysterio in a late match that teased a Danhausen–Dom clash; Solo Sikoa floated between alliances and Rollins, adding another wrinkle to the Bloodline storyline. The women's segment felt underutilized, leaving the show described as a placeholder with moments of strong in-ring action rather than a memorable blueprint for SummerSlam.
CM Punk made a surprise return on Raw in Chicago and defeated Sami Zayn to reclaim the WWE Championship, ending Zayn’s nine-day title reign after a backstage setup involving Cody Rhodes and a confrontation with GUNTHER. Punk overcame Zayn with a sequence including the Helluva Kick and GTS to win, setting up a likely Punk vs. Cody Rhodes match at SummerSlam.
Spoilers from the SmackDown tapings reveal Cody Rhodes defeated Jey Uso to become the #1 contender and will challenge Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship on next week’s Raw from the Allstate Arena in Chicago; CM Punk’s potential Chicago return is rumored but not confirmed, and SmackDown also set Trick Williams vs. Carmelo Hayes in a non-title match.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) defeated The Vision’s Austin Theory and Bron Breakker in London to win the WWE World Tag Team Championships, aided by Joe Hendry, ending The Vision’s title reign; Seth Rollins also intervened, setting up a Night of Champions steel cage clash between Rollins and Breakker.