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The final Monday Night Raw before Money in the Bank airs from St. Louis, featuring Roman Reigns' return, a Women's World Championship No. 1 Contender match, and multiple ladder match qualifiers facing off.
WWE has decided against turning LA Knight into a heel or aligning him with the 946 faction, citing his strong audience reactions and role as the show closer. While Bleacher Report argues for a strategic alliance with Royce Keyes to boost Knight’s relevance, Cageside Seats notes the logistical challenges of Reigns’ part-time schedule. Knight remains focused on his World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns at Money in the Bank on October 10.
WWE is targeting a closing main event of the September 14 RAW in Mexico City, with Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta. The early rundown also features Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee for the Intercontinental title, two Money in the Bank qualifying matches (Men’s and Women’s), and a cameo by Stephanie Vaquer after her title win. Rey Mysterio is set to open the show, and the lineup is subject to change before air.
WWE RAW spoilers for September 14, 2026 preview a busy show headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Penta for the World Championship, Money in the Bank qualifiers (Je’Von Evans vs. Big Cass vs. Austin Theory; Lola Vice vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Kelani Jordan), an Intercontinental Championship match (Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee), a Rey Mysterio promo leading to a mixed-tag match, plus backstage segments and producer notes; last-minute changes are possible and the mixed-tag is expected to end without a finish due to involvement from The Judgment Day.
Rumors suggest WWE wants to send the Mexico City crowd home happy in the Roman Reigns vs. Penta title match, with Penta as a slight betting favorite; a title change isn’t confirmed and WWE may plan a brief reign if it happens.
Penta defeated Rey Fenix on Raw to win the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament, earning a title shot against Roman Reigns in Mexico City on Sept. 14; Reigns confronted him afterward, signaling a high-stakes clash, while Fenix will compete at AAA’s Triplemania 34, defending the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against three challengers.
Penta earned a title shot against Roman Reigns on WWE RAW (taped for Aug. 31) by defeating Rey Fenix, setting up a Sept. 14 showdown in Mexico City where Reigns confronted him in the ring and the crowd was primed for the clash.
On Raw, Solo Sikoa turned on Roman Reigns and rejected full Bloodline loyalty, delivering the Tongan Death Grip and signaling he’ll forge his own path, reigniting the faction’s drama as LA Knight’s save underscored Solo’s independence. The episode also featured solid matches (JD McDonagh vs Je’Von Evans, Rey Mysterio vs Chad Gable) and Dragon Lee moving closer to a title shot, plus Judgment Day intrigue, culminating with Roman laid out after a BFT as Solo’s solo shot sets up the Bloodline’s next chapter.
In Raw’s Buffalo main event, Jey Uso delivers Solo Sikoa to his Tribal Chief, triggering Solo’s unreal aura as he confronts Roman Reigns, while The Bloodline remains fractured, setting the stage for more dramatic power plays within WWE’s flagship group.
WWE revealed the full bracket for its No. 1 Contender’s Tournament to determine Roman Reigns’ next challenger, with four first‑round matches set for RAW and AAA events: Penta vs. Laredo Kid (RAW, Aug. 10), Psycho Clown vs. La Parka (AAA, Aug. 15), Dragon Lee vs. Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. (RAW, Aug. 17), and Rey Fénix vs. El Fiscal (RAW, Aug. 17). The winner will earn a title shot against Reigns on the Sept. 14 RAW in Mexico City, bringing a mix of AAA stars and WWE talent into “dream match” territory as fans await the survivor.
WWE announced an eight-man tournament to crown Roman Reigns' next World Heavyweight Championship challenger, with first-round bouts on Raw (and one on AAA) in August: Penta vs Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown vs La Parka, Dragon Lee vs El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., and Rey Fenix vs El Fiscal. The winner could face Reigns in a September 14 title defense in Mexico City, and a potential final could pit Penta against Rey Fenix; if Reigns retains, a Money in the Bank defense against LA Knight is teased.
Brock Lesnar’s retirement announcement is met with speculation that he’ll return for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia, while WWE debates Reigns’ Mexico City title feud, rumors suggest Rhea Ripley could vacate the Women’s Championship after knee surgery, and other whispers touch on a potential two-night 2027 Royal Rumble, Roxanne Perez’s push, Trick Williams’ US belt saga, and SummerSlam 2029 in Indianapolis.
Rumors center on Roman Reigns’ Mexico City world title challenger (El Grande Americano is the favored pick to win the luchador tournament and face Reigns, possibly entering Raw as AAA Mega Champion after TripleMania 34); the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is reportedly set for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Samoa Joe hinted at a possible AEW return around All In, with other notes touching Baron Corbin, Alexa Bliss, and Eddie Kingston among various WWE/AEW cross-talk.
Wrestling Observer Live’s Bryan Alvarez and Filthy Tom Lawlor recap NXT, preview Grand Slam in Mexico, and note WWE announced a Roman Reigns match in Mexico City next month, delivering the latest wrestling news and analysis.
WWE is running a cross-promotional tournament with RAW, SmackDown and AAA to crown Roman Reigns’ challenger for the September 14 RAW in Mexico City, with El Grande Americano currently pegged as the favorite though plans could still change.