Overview
- The semifinals on Aug. 24 produced Rey Fenix and Penta as finalists, who will meet next week on Raw for the Netflix‑streamed No. 1 contender final with the winner facing Roman Reigns in Arena CDMX on Sept. 14.
- WWE announced that Roman Reigns will return to Raw in Cleveland on Aug. 31 to be in attendance for the tournament final.
- Solo Sikoa has rejected rejoining The Bloodline and leaned into a babyface role alongside LA Knight, a split that escalated when the main event was ruined by Royce Keys and NXT call‑ups Out The Mud; the attack closed the Aug. 24 show in chaos.
- A contract signing on Raw made Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker official for Sunday Night’s Main Event, and the segment spilled into a brawl that featured Paul Heyman, Austin Theory’s involvement, and Femi throwing Theory through a table.
- Stephanie Vaquer returned to win on Raw and earned a shot at Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, while WWE’s double‑taping schedule, Netflix streaming and an upcoming Latin America tour underline the company’s push to spotlight AAA talent and compress storylines ahead of the Mexico City shows.