Raw preview, Aug. 31, 2026: Penta and Rey Fenix battle in the World Title No. 1 Contender's Tournament Final

Connected by blood and battletested, two of WWE's top luchadores are about to compete for an opportunity to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Title.  

Former Intercontinental Champion Penta will go head-to-head with his brother, AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix, in the explosive World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament Final. 

The winner of the match will challenge Reigns when Raw returns to Mexico City on Sept. 14. 

Brother battles brother in an explosive, high-stakes showdown, Monday at 8 ET/5 PT on Raw. 
 

World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns is set to return for the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament Final, which pits Penta against AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix.

The last time he appeared on Raw, The OTC was taken out by Solo Sikoa with the Samoan Spike heard around the world.

Plus, LA Knight is still in pursuit of the World Heavyweight Championship, and now Royce Keys has resurfaced with Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.

Will these volatile issues interfere with his observance of the high-stakes matchup? Find out what happens when Reigns returns to Raw, Monday at 8 ET/5 PT. 

Raquel Rodriguez of The Judgment Day will defend the Women's Intercontinental Championship against former titleholder Sol Ruca in a can't-miss rematch. 

Don't miss the explosive championship showdown, Monday at 8 ET/5 PT on Raw.