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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.
WWE Raw overseas edition started early with a crowd that, overall, delivered strong energy as Oba Femi headlines the build to the King of the Ring final and a potential clash with Roman Reigns. Jey Uso’s promo helped set stakes while Chad Gable’s blunt, accountability-filled apology added emotional weight. The night also featured Paige/RamPaige, Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky, Solo Sikoa’s family turmoil, and The Street Profits’ big win, rounding out a solid show that earned an A- and left fans buzzing for more big matches this summer.
On a London Raw ahead of Night of Champions, Street Profits win the World Tag Team titles from The Vision in a chaotic setup, as Seth Rollins’ looming clash with The Vision is teased; Joe Hendry returns to disrupt a brass-knuckles plan involving Austin Theory, while Logan Paul remains sidelined.
On Raw’s Clash in Italy fallout, Seth Rollins outsmarted Bron Breakker to win after a belt-assisted setup involving Paul Heyman, with Montez Ford’s aid backfiring, and Rollins pinning Breakker for the victory as talk turns to a potential Rollins vs. The Vision rematch at Night of Champions.
On Monday Night Raw from Turin, Roman Reigns’s Tribal Chief status remained unchallenged as a subdued Jacob Fatu acknowledged Reigns after Reigns defeated him again this month. The Bloodline celebrated, while Fatu reflected on his loss and saluted the champion. The show also pushed forward King of the Ring with Oba Femi winning a four-way to advance, and Queen of the Ring action saw Iyo Sky prevail in a critical opener. Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee defeated Ethan Page and Rusev, and in the main event Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker amid chaos involving The Vision and interference from Paul Heyman, with Rollins pinning Breakker after a belt-related miscue.**
Logan Paul suffered a torn triceps at Saturday Night's Main Event and will be out for months, leaving The Vision's tag-team titles in limbo. WWE Raw indicated the titles will remain with Paul and Austin Theory for now, while Paul Heyman suggested Theory could defend the titles with another Vision member, with Bron Breakker floated as a potential partner. Theory also vows vengeance on anyone involved in injuring Paul.
Brock Lesnar made a surprise return on the May 18, 2026 edition of RAW by attacking Oba Femi during his open challenge, delivering multiple F5s. In a backstage segment, Paul Heyman claimed Lesnar was retired but then offered a contract for the biggest rematch in history at Clash in Italy, setting up what could be a blockbuster feud.
On WWE Raw May 18, Adam Pearce moved to fire Jacob Fatu, but Fatu interrupted to challenge Roman Reigns. After a confrontation with The Usos and The OTC, Reigns approved pausing the firing as Fatu issued a Tribal Combat challenge, reportedly for Clash in Italy on May 31. With the Bloodline vs. Fatu brewing, his job status remains in limbo for now and a major main event potential against Reigns is teased.
Ringside News reveals the May 18, 2026 WWE RAW lineup, including a kickoff by Jacob Fatu, Brie Bella and Paige defending the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Judgment Day, a Tornado Tag Team Match featuring OG El Grande Americano and Los Americanos, Finn Balor vs. JD McDonagh in a Street Fight, Oba Femi’s open challenge, and Seth Rollins vs. Austin Theory listed as the main event, with last-minute changes always possible.
A new report clarifies Asuka’s WWE status amid exit rumors: after her Backlash loss to IYO Sky and an emotional RAW moment, initial reports varied from retirement to potential talent cuts. While some outlets speculated on a mystery or semi-retirement, PWInsider said she wasn’t confirmed for cuts. On Fightful’s RAW post-show, Sean Ross Sapp confirmed Asuka is taking extended time away to handle a family matter, is not part of any cuts, and she signed a multi-year deal with WWE in 2024; she’ll be spending time in Japan, with WWE intending to keep her with the company long-term.
Asuka is taking time off WWE to handle personal matters in Japan, not due to roster cuts or pay reductions. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp says WWE respected her need for time away, and the decision is personal with an extended stay back in Japan not yet defined.
PWInsider Elite reports Asuka is expected to remain aligned with WWE and is in Knoxville ahead of Monday Night Raw, though an on-air appearance isn’t guaranteed. Rumors of her returning to Japan for a family matter remain unconfirmed, and her Backlash loss to Iyo Sky has drawn tributes from WWE stars as the company contemplates her status and future appearances.
Footage from the May 11 RAW in Knoxville shows Roman Reigns being checked by WWE medical staff after a brutal table attack by Jacob Fatu, with Reigns appearing to favor his left arm as he exits the arena. The clip has fans debating whether the injury is real or part of a larger storyline as WWE positions Reigns for upcoming events like Saturday Night’s Main Event.