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WWE Raw in Milwaukee featured Oba Femi securing a Money in the Bank match against Bronson Reed, a massive brawl between the Bloodline and The 946, and a shocking heel turn by Jaida Parker. The show also included victories for Lola Vice, Dragon Lee, and Iyo Sky, with Stephanie Vaquer setting up a contender's match for her title.
WWE RAW’s men’s Money in the Bank qualifier was altered on September 21, 2026: Solo Sikoa is out and Penta is in, turning the originally announced Solo Sikoa vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee into Penta vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Dragon Lee, with Penta reportedly set to win the qualifier and earn a Money in the Bank ticket; the change aligns with ongoing storylines around the 946 group and the Usos, though plans can still change before air.
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.
Ki MMA, a new youth-focused MMA venture announced by Scott Coker and Rich Chou, will use a 24×24 ring and eight-man, region-wide tournaments across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, with regional champions and a four-man world final to crown the first titles. Meanwhile WWE Raw is in Mexico City with Roman Reigns vs. Penta for the world title and MITB qualifiers; Uhaa Nation (Apollo Crews) returns to Dragon Gate after more than a decade, and the update also covers other wrestling notes and tributes around the sport.
Bayley is expected to return to WWE Raw this week in Birmingham amid contract expiry at year’s end and speculation she will re-sign with WWE, possibly in an expanded role, after prior teasing with AEW.
Spoilers from Raw and SmackDown taped in Cleveland reveal Penta El Zero Miedo winning the No. 1 Contender tournament to face Roman Reigns, CM Punk booking a WWE Championship title match against Johnny Gargano on SmackDown, Raquel Rodriguez retaining the Intercontinental Championship with Lyra Valkyria interference, and multiple set-ups and angles including a parking-lot incident and Sept. 11 show preparations.
Out the Mud (Lucien Price and Bronco Nima) arrive on Monday Night Raw with a freshly turned Royce Keys, signaling a new main-roster alliance and Bloodline-era intrigue amid a muted crowd reaction in Ottawa.
Raw from Buffalo built toward the No. 1 Contender matches, with Dragon Lee defeating El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. to advance and Rey Fenix overcoming El Fiscal; Chad Gable narrowly retained the Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio in a show-stealing clash; Sol Ruca defeated Lyra Valkyria to bolster IC title momentum; backstage, The Usos and Jacob Fatu delivered Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns, intensifying the Bloodline storyline as LA Knight's momentum grows. Rey Mysterio earned MVP honors for the night, and the show closed with Sikoa and Knight as two rising babyfaces, earning an overall grade of A.
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.
Stephanie Vaquer is reportedly slated to open the August 17 WWE RAW, with Roman Reigns appearing to continue the Bloodline storyline. The planned card also features Chad Gable defending the Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio, a World Heavyweight No.1 Contender's Tournament with Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. and Rey Fenix vs. El Fiscal, plus Lyra Valkyria vs. Sol Ruca in the Women’s Intercontinental picture, though early plans can change.
Raw from Norfolk opened the World Heavyweight No. 1 Contender tournament with Penta defeating Laredo Kid, Akira Tozawa losing to Theory, and singles action continuing the Bloodline saga. Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch staked their claims to the women’s title, Dragon Lee upset Dominik Mysterio, and Sol Ruca with Iyo Sky defeated Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. The main event saw Jey Uso defeat Solo Sikoa, forcing Sikoa to join The Bloodline. Solo Sikoa earned MVP honors for the night, and the show earned an overall grade of B- for strong in-ring action and evolving storylines.
Solo Sikoa’s new, more serious vibe keeps the Bloodline saga afloat as he pins Jey Uso after Jimmy’s distraction in a 12-minute Raw main event, setting up more family drama next week; the show also advances Judgment Day with a notable women’s angle involving Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, and Vaquer, plus Dominik Mysterio’s loss to Dragon Lee, and teases further tension in The Vision/Breakker storyline, but overall the midcard is solid if not standout, earning a Grade C.
Raw from Norfolk sets up Sol Ruca's still-unclear main-roster arc with a mystery tag-team partner against Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodríguez, with Becky Lynch or IYO SKY among likely choices as the Money in the Bank build continues. The show also kicks off a WWE-AAA luchador tournament to determine who challenges Roman Reigns in Mexico City, while other ongoing feuds and returns (Tozawa vs Theory, Big Cass, Dominik Mysterio, Bayley’s absence) are teased for the night.
WWE is slated to open the August 10, 2026 RAW with Solo Sikoa leading from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA as part of the ongoing Money in the Bank buildup. The show also includes Becky Lynch’s return promo, a World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament match between Penta and Laredo Kid, plus Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez vs. Sol Ruca and a partner, and Austin Theory vs. Akira Tozawa, with Stephanie Vaquer advertised—the latest plans can still shift before air.