WWE RAW Results & Highlights 31-August-2026: Roman Reigns' next challenger revealed, new faction attacked The Bloodline, title match and more

WWE aired the August 31 episode of Monday Night RAW, which was taped last week. The show featured a newly debuted team taking out the Bloodline. Furthermore, the night featured a title bout and other highly spectacular matches. It was finally capped off by a high-stakes match between two real-life brothers that determined the next challenger for Roman Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship.What happened at the opening of WWE RAW on August 31?The show began with the new faction of Royce Keys and OTM attacking The Usos backstage. Jacob Fatu came to their aid and then made his way to the ring to call out OTM. Following that, Roman Reigns and LA Knight had a back-and-forth inside the ring, and it concluded with Solo Sikoa being found assaulted in the backstage area.Raquel Rodriguez vs. Sol RucaThe match saw Raquel Rodriguez defend her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against the former champion, Sol Ruca. The intense title bout saw Lyra Valkyria’s interference. This led Rodriguez to plant Ruca with the Tijuana Bomb and pick up the victory to retain her title.Dragon Lee vs. Ethan PageThis was a singles match that took place on Monday Night RAW this week. Both men produced a captivating bout. In the end, it was Dragon Lee who picked up the victory and, in the process, earned a future shot at the WWE Intercontinental Championship.Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh vs. Joe Hendry & Je’Von EvansOriginally, Dominik Mysterio and Je’Von Evans battled in a singles match. But it ended in a Disqualification when JD McDonagh interfered, and Joe Hendry came to Evans' aid. The bout was turned into a tag team match and concluded with Mysterio and McDonagh emerging victorious.Penta vs. Rey FenixThe main event of the night pitted real-life brothers, Penta and Rey Fenix, in a singles match for the first time in WWE. This was the final of the ongoing #1 contender’s tournament to determine Roman Reigns’ next challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship. It was a classic display of lucha-libre action and ended with Penta emerging victorious. After his win, Roman Reigns came down to the ring and had an intense confrontation with Penta, who he will face on the September 14 episode of Monday Night RAW in Mexico City.Also read: Major John Cena match could have happened during his WWE farewell tourGet the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.