WWE RAW Results and Highlights (24/08/26): Royce Keys turns Heel, No.1 Contender’s Match for WWE World Title continues and more
The August 24 edition of WWE RAW, held at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, delivered a night packed with major developments and an unexpected twist. The biggest surprise came during the main event when Royce Keys made his return, arriving alongside OTM members Bronco Nima and Lucien Price. Keys turned on his former allies, joining OTM in a chaotic assault on LA Knight, Solo Sikoa and The Usos, effectively changing the landscape of the ongoing Bloodline storyline. WWE officially confirmed the return and OTM’s main-roster arrival, with the attack bringing the match to an abrupt end.
Earlier in the night, tensions between Bron Breakker and Oba Femi reached another level during their contract signing for Sunday Night’s Main Event. What began as a formal agreement quickly descended into a physical confrontation after Breakker attacked Femi, with Austin Theory becoming involved before Femi fought back and sent Theory through a table. Both men ultimately signed the contract, making their showdown official. Meanwhile, the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament produced an especially intriguing development: Penta and Rey Fenix, real-life brothers and members of the Lucha Brothers, both advanced from the semifinals, setting up a rare brother-versus-brother clash on next week’s RAW to determine who will challenge Roman Reigns.
Opening Segment
The opening segment of WWE RAW immediately added more fuel to the ongoing Bloodline saga as LA Knight was joined by Solo Sikoa, with the two discussing their unlikely alliance before Jimmy and Jey Uso interrupted. The Usos confronted their younger brother over his decision to stand against them, leading to a tense exchange that quickly escalated toward a physical confrontation. With emotions running high, the situation was settled by making a tag-team match official for the night’s main event, pitting LA Knight and Solo Sikoa against The Usos. What appeared to be a chance for the Uso brothers to settle their differences inside the ring instead turned into another chaotic chapter in the Bloodline story, with the rivalry taking an increasingly unpredictable direction.
Stephanie Vaquer vs Roxxane Perez
Stephanie Vaquer made her highly anticipated return to in-ring action for the first time since WrestleMania 42, stepping back into competition against Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez. LA Primera looked sharp throughout the encounter, showcasing her speed, agility and hard-hitting offense before putting Perez away with her signature double-knee strike to secure the victory. Vaquer’s celebration was short-lived, however, as Liv Morgan attempted to ambush her following the match. Just when Morgan appeared ready to strike, Becky Lynch rushed to the ring and came to Vaquer’s aid, forcing Morgan to retreat and adding another layer of tension to the ongoing rivalry.
Dragon Lee vs Rey Fenix
The World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament kicked off with a spectacular clash between two of WWE’s most exciting high-flyers, as Rey Fenix went head-to-head with Dragon Lee in a fast-paced lucha libre showcase. Both competitors pushed the tempo from the opening bell, exchanging rapid-fire strikes, aerial attacks and counters in a match that quickly developed into one of the night’s standout encounters. Fenix ultimately found the opening he needed, catching Lee with a powerful enzuigiri before following it up with the Mexican Muscle Buster to score the decisive three-count and advance to the next round of the tournament. The victory puts Fenix one step closer to earning a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.
Je’Von Evans vs Big Cass
After weeks of tension and repeated attacks, Je’Von Evans finally got the opportunity to settle matters with Big Cass inside the ring in a one-on-one encounter. The match featured an energetic back-and-forth battle, with Evans using his speed and agility to keep Cass under pressure while the bigger star relied on his strength and power. Evans appeared ready to finish the contest when he went for the OG Cutter, but Cass managed to counter the attempt and immediately answered with a devastating Big Boot, catching Evans off guard and securing the pinfall victory. Unfortunately for Evans, the night became even more painful after the bell, as Judgment Day members Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh stormed the ring and launched a vicious two-on-one attack, leaving Evans outnumbered and once again making it clear that his problems with Judgment Day are far from over.
Penta vs La Parka
The second semifinal of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament delivered another hard-hitting lucha libre encounter, with Penta taking on LA Parka in a battle filled with explosive offense and dramatic near-falls. Both men pushed each other to the limit, but Penta eventually found the opening he needed to end the contest. The lucha libre star connected with a devastating combination of the Sacrifice followed by the Mexican Destroyer, securing the three-count and punching his ticket to the tournament final.
Penta’s victory set up an incredibly personal finale for next week’s RAW, as his own brother Rey Fenix will stand across the ring from him. Fenix made his way onto the stage after the match to congratulate Penta on his victory, creating a respectful yet emotional moment before the two brothers are forced to put their bond aside and compete for the opportunity to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship. With both members of the Lucha Brothers now one win away from a title opportunity, next week’s final promises to be a unique and highly anticipated showdown.
The Usos vs LA Knight and Solo Sikoa
The main event of WWE RAW quickly descended into chaos as LA Knight and Solo Sikoa battled The Usos in a highly anticipated tag-team showdown. Just when it appeared that the match was heading toward a decisive conclusion, the arena erupted with the shocking return of Royce Keys. Keys arrived with OTM members Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, immediately changing the complexion of the contest and leaving everyone stunned.
Keys then delivered the biggest twist of the night by turning against everyone in his path. The returning star attacked The Usos before also laying out his former allies, LA Knight and Solo Sikoa, making it clear that his loyalties had completely changed. The surprise betrayal left all four competitors down as Keys stood tall alongside OTM while RAW went off the air. The dramatic ending not only marked a major character shift for Keys but also positioned him and OTM as a dangerous new force on Monday nights.
Other Notable Moments from the Show
– The contract signing between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, hosted by Paul Heyman and Adam Pearce, quickly turned into a heated war of words. Breakker dismissed Femi’s rise, mocking his King of the Ring triumph and victory over Brock Lesnar while claiming Femi only reached the top because he was sidelined with an injury. Femi fired back, calling Breakker an angry man who can’t accept his time as WWE’s future is slipping away. After signing the contract, Breakker confidently warned that Femi was about to meet the one opponent he couldn’t beat.
– Following a video package highlighting Zilla Fatu, Chad Gable was seen backstage with Adam Pearce discussing his next challenger for the Intercontinental Championship. Ethan Page soon interrupted to congratulate Gable on defeating Rey Mysterio for the title, but quickly suggested that the champion was intimidated by him. Gable reminded Page that he had already defeated him to earn his championship opportunity in the first place, adding that he had originally been willing to give “All Ego” a title shot. However, Page’s attitude changed his mind, leaving their rivalry more heated and the possibility of a future championship showdown hanging in the balance.
