WWE RAW Results and Highlights (31/08/26): Royce Keys & OTM destroys Usos, Penta and Rey Fenix put on a 5-star match and more
WWE presented the August 31 edition of Monday Night RAW, with the episode having been taped the previous week. The red brand delivered an action-packed night filled with major developments, including the arrival of a newly formed team that immediately made an impact by targeting The Bloodline. Alongside the unexpected confrontation, fans were treated to a championship contest and several entertaining matches that kept the momentum going throughout the show.
The biggest moment came in the main event, where two real-life brothers went head-to-head in a high-stakes battle with a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity on the line. The hard-fought encounter ultimately determined the next challenger for Roman Reigns, giving the episode a dramatic conclusion and setting up an intriguing chapter in the title picture. With surprises, title implications, and intense rivalries taking center stage, this edition of RAW delivered plenty of talking points heading into the weeks ahead.
Opening Segment
Monday Night RAW got off to a chaotic start when Royce Keys and OTM wasted little time making their presence felt, launching a backstage attack on The Usos. The assault quickly drew Jacob Fatu into the fray, as he stepped in to help his family before taking his frustration directly to the ring. Fatu then called out OTM, making it clear that he was ready to settle the score and escalating the tension surrounding the faction.
The drama continued when Roman Reigns and LA Knight crossed paths inside the ring, leading to a heated back-and-forth between two of WWE’s biggest stars. However, the situation took another unexpected turn when Solo Sikoa was discovered attacked backstage. The shocking development immediately raised questions about who was responsible and added another layer of mystery to an already eventful opening segment on RAW.
Raquel Rodriguez vs. Sol Ruca
Raquel Rodriguez put the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line against former titleholder Sol Ruca in a hard-fought encounter that quickly picked up intensity. Ruca pushed the champion with her athletic offense and came close to regaining the championship, but the contest took an unexpected turn when Lyra Valkyria became involved. The distraction gave Rodriguez the opening she needed, allowing her to plant Ruca with the Tijuana Bomb and secure the victory, successfully retaining her championship while leaving Ruca’s title aspirations frustrated once again.
Dragon Lee vs. Ethan Page
Dragon Lee and his opponent went one-on-one on this week’s edition of Monday Night RAW in a competitive singles encounter. Both Superstars brought plenty of intensity to the contest, exchanging hard-hitting offense and creating several moments that kept the match evenly poised. Neither man was willing to give up ground as they battled for momentum and a chance to move closer to championship contention.
When the dust finally settled, it was Dragon Lee who managed to come out on top. The victory was particularly significant, as it earned him a future opportunity to challenge for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. With that win under his belt, Lee has now officially put himself in the title picture and will look to capitalize on the momentum in the weeks ahead.
Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh vs. Joe Hendry & Je’Von Evans
What started as a singles showdown between Dominik Mysterio and Je’Von Evans quickly descended into chaos when JD McDonagh interfered, forcing the referee to call for a disqualification. Joe Hendry then rushed to Evans’ side, turning the situation into an unexpected tag team encounter. With the match officially transformed, Mysterio and McDonagh managed to work together effectively and eventually secured the victory, giving the duo the final word in a contest that took an unpredictable turn.
Penta vs. Rey Fenix
The main event of Monday Night RAW delivered a historic first-time WWE singles encounter between real-life brothers Penta and Rey Fenix. With the winner set to become the next challenger for Roman Reigns’ World Heavyweight Championship, both men had everything to fight for in the final match of the ongoing No. 1 contender’s tournament. The bout lived up to its billing, featuring spectacular lucha-libre offense, rapid exchanges, and plenty of hard-fought moments before Penta finally secured the victory and punched his ticket to a championship showdown. The match was a total 5-star WrestleMania level match.
Penta’s celebration, however, was short-lived as Roman Reigns soon made his way to the ring, setting the stage for a tense face-off between the champion and his next challenger. The two Superstars exchanged an intense staredown, making it clear that their upcoming clash will be anything but ordinary. Penta will now challenge Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship on the September 14 edition of Monday Night RAW in Mexico City, giving fans a major championship encounter to look forward to.
Other Notable Moments from the Show
– Sol Ruca was set to challenge Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship in the opening match, but the title contest was briefly overshadowed by an unexpected interruption. Before the bell could even ring, Jacob Fatu made his way to the announce table and called out OTM and Royce Keys, clearly looking to settle the ongoing issues between them. Fatu’s fiery address took an even more heated turn when he began using profanity, prompting WWE officials to cut his microphone and abruptly bring his outburst to an end before the championship action could begin.
– Roman Reigns crossed paths with Jacob Fatu backstage and made his priorities clear, telling Fatu to focus on handling his ongoing issues with Royce Keys while he had other matters to take care of. After delivering the message, Reigns continued on his own path and headed toward the ring for the next segment, leaving Fatu to deal with the situation involving Keys.
– Roman Reigns addressed the growing chaos surrounding his family, admitting that being the Tribal Chief comes with a heavy burden because everyone is constantly chasing what he has. Reigns noted that rather than celebrating Penta and Rey Fenix for reaching the final of the No. 1 contender’s tournament, he has been forced to deal with the problems involving Solo Sikoa. He made it clear that he intends to make Solo acknowledge him and uphold the family legacy, while questioning why Sikoa chose to turn against his own family and align himself with LA Knight. Knight soon came out to answer Reigns, but the situation took another shocking turn when Sikoa was shown lying backstage after being attacked, with the broadcast censoring the visible blood. Knight immediately rushed backstage to check on Solo, only for Reigns to follow and launch a surprise attack on him, adding even more fuel to their increasingly personal rivalry.
– Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer crossed paths backstage in a tense exchange that quickly turned into a disagreement over whether Vaquer actually owes Lynch anything. Both women stood their ground as the conversation became increasingly heated, with Lynch making her expectations clear while Vaquer refused to back down. The confrontation added another intriguing layer to their developing storyline and left the situation between the two Superstars far from settled.
