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The gist
Penta defeated Rey Fenix to become No. 1 contender for Roman Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship. The brothers' clash sets up a title match in Mexico City later this month.
Background
WWE Raw on August 31, 2026, was the go-home show for Sunday Night's Main Event, taped in Cleveland. The main event was the finals of a tournament to determine the next challenger for Roman Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship, with brothers Penta and Rey Fenix facing off. The winner would face Reigns in Mexico City, adding a personal and high-stakes element to the match.
How it unfolded
- Aug 10, 2026Penta defeated Laredo Kid in the first round of the tournament on Raw.
- Aug 17, 2026Rey Fenix defeated El Fiscal in the first round on Raw.
- Aug 24, 2026Penta and Rey Fenix won their semifinal matches on Raw, setting up the finals.
- Aug 31, 2026Penta defeated Rey Fenix in the tournament finals on Raw, becoming the No. 1 contender. Roman Reigns then confronted Penta.
Still unverified
The specific date of the title match in Mexico City was not confirmed in the material, only 'later this month'.