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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.
Roman Reigns’ full-time return remains a major asset for WWE, but the post‑Mania lull calls for a fresh direction. Clash in Italy reinforced Reigns’ star power and gave Jacob Fatu a credible challenger, yet the piece warns against overrelying on Bloodline lore and Tribal Combat, urging WWE to evolve with new feuds (like LA Knight or Royce Keys) to keep Raw and SmackDown engaging and broaden opportunities beyond the Bloodline narrative.
Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Backlash by hitting a spear into an exposed turnbuckle to defeat Jacob Fatu, but Fatu exploded post-match with a brutal assault on Reigns, the referee, and others. Reigns warned that Fatu doesn’t belong in the company and the feud is far from finished as chaos erupts around the title picture.
Paul Heyman says a Backlash upset by Jacob Fatu over Roman Reigns could flip WWE's landscape, calling Fatu a publicity nightmare and highlighting the high-stakes clash over family legacy, top-star status, and wealth as Reigns defends the World Heavyweight Championship.
According to Bodyslam, Roman Reigns is slated to close the April 20 WWE RAW as the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion, signaling WWE’s WrestleMania fallout emphasis. The Las Vegas show (8 PM ET, at the T-Mobile Arena) will end with Reigns in the final segment, with a few unadvertised matches on the card and Ringside News providing live play-by-play coverage.
Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk in the WrestleMania 42 Night 2 main event to win the World Heavyweight Championship, capping a heated buildup and extending Reigns’s legacy as a seven-time WWE world champion after a saga that featured promo wars, family tension with The Usos, and Paul Heyman ties.
After WrestleMania 42, Oba Femi called out Roman Reigns following his win, buoyed by a win over Brock Lesnar and crowd chants backing Femi. Reigns acknowledged Femi’s night but replied that the challenge must be earned, noting they’ll see how he handles Summer competition before stepping to the World Heavyweight Champion.
CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor in Belfast as Raw kicks off; Becky Lynch retains the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri; Rey Mysterio, Penta & Dragon Lee defeat Austin Theory, Bronson Reed & Logan Paul in a six-man tag; Gunther opens the show and taunts AJ Styles with a possible career-on-the-line rematch; Jey Uso proclaims entry into the Royal Rumble; Je’Von Evans–El Grande Americano ends in a medical stoppage with Americano the winner, while backstage segments push WrestleMania/Royal Rumble angles.
The October 27 WWE RAW will feature a high-stakes opening with CM Punk and Jey Uso set to face off live from Anaheim, just days before their title clash at Saturday Night’s Main Event, amid a lineup that includes women's tag team title defenses and other key matches.
WWE has stripped Seth Rollins of the World Heavyweight Championship after he underwent major surgery due to injuries sustained from a recent attack, with a new champion to be crowned on November 1 at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Due to Seth Rollins' injury, WWE RAW will feature a battle royal to determine CM Punk's opponent for Saturday Night’s Main Event, with the winner potentially vying for the World Heavyweight Championship, amid a stacked card and ongoing storylines.
The October 20 WWE RAW from Sacramento will focus on the fate of the World Heavyweight Championship, with Adam Pearce addressing Seth Rollins' injury and the championship's future, amid several title defenses and storyline developments.
WWE is planning a major match between CM Punk and Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1, highlighting a heated rivalry that reignited after Punk's return and ongoing storylines involving other top contenders.
Seth Rollins made a surprise cash-in at WWE SummerSlam, winning the World Heavyweight Championship after CM Punk's match, with the event kept secret until the last moment, despite speculation about Rollins' injury and backstage planning.
At WWE SummerSlam Night 1, CM Punk initially won the World Heavyweight Championship but was immediately cashed in on by Seth Rollins, who stole the title in a shocking surprise, marking a dramatic start to the two-night event.