The August 17, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw will build towards the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event, so fans can expect a solid show from start to finish.
Roman Reigns Appearance
Roman Reigns will be making an appearance on the show, where Solo Sikoa will be handed over to him in order to rejoin the Bloodline. This comes after Jey Uso beat Sikoa last week on RAW, so it remains to be seen what will go down during the segment.
Intercontinental Championship: Chad Gable vs. Rey Mysterio
Chad Gable will put the Intercontinental Championship on the line against WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. This comes after Gable made it clear he was willing to give a title shot to the Master of the 619. So we’ll have to see who will win in the end.
World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament: Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., Rey Fenix vs. El Fiscal
The WWE World Heavyweight Championship tournament will continue and we got two solid matches. The first match will see Dragon Lee squaring off against El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. In another match, Rey Fenix will duke it out with El Fiscal. So, fans will have to wait and see who will advance in the tournament once and for all.
Lyra Valkyria vs. Sol Ruca
Lyra Valkyria will go one-on-one with Sol Ruca as their feud continues to build up. Whoever wins the match will be one step closer to getting a potential shot at Raquel Rodriguez’s Women’s Intercontinental Title. So, we’ll find out on RAW who will win and gain momenetum.
WWE RAW Lineup for August 17, 2026 Episode:
- Roman Reigns Appearance
- Intercontinental Championship: Chad Gable vs. Rey Mysterio
- World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament: Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.
- World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament:Rey Fenix vs. El Fiscal
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Sol Ruca
Final Thoughts on WWE RAW for August 17, 2026
Tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW will be one to remember. With the likes of Roman Reigns and more being present for the show, it’s certain fans wouldn’t want to miss out. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the episode will turn out.
Where to Watch WWE RAW on August 17, 2026
Monday Night RAW will air live from the Keybank Center in Buffalo, NY, starting at 8 PM ET. Fans can stream the entire show on Netflix as the new era of WWE continues to gain steam.
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