Two weeks ago in the heart of Saudi Arabia, the WWE Universe witnessed history as SmackDown’s own Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill were crowned King and Queen of the Ring. Since then, the momentum hasn’t slowed for a second. Last week’s chaotic edition of Monday Night RAW pushed rivalries and alliances to their breaking points, setting the stage for what promises to be a seismic weekend in Atlanta, Georgia—a full-scale WWE takeover of the State Farm Arena, where Saturday Night’s Main Event, Evolution, and NXT’s Great American Bash will rock the ATL.
But before the weekend’s fireworks ignite, the red brand makes one final stop in Providence, Rhode Island, as RAW takes over the Amica Mutual Pavilion for a night that could reshape the landscape heading into SummerSlam. And if yesterday’s breaking news is any indication, the stakes have never been higher. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce, in his usual fashion, shook the WWE Universe by announcing that current Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch will defend her title in a triple threat match at Evolution against both Bayley and the inaugural champion, Lyra Valkyria. But first, the Man—and likely her challengers—will be in the house tonight. What sparks will fly before these three meet in Atlanta?
Elsewhere, the fallout from Money in the Bank continues to shake Monday nights, as the new Mr. Money in the Bank finds himself face-to-face with The Megastar LA Knight this Saturday. But before they collide, questions remain: after weeks of manipulation, interference, and chaos spilling out of Night of Champions, where do the battle lines stand tonight on RAW? Speaking of unfinished business, Seth Rollins’ faction will be tested in singles competition, including a heated rematch from last year’s SummerSlam, as Sami Zayn looks to silence the “Unpredictable Badass” and former Intercontinental Champion, Bron Breakker.
The women’s division is no less intense. Newly crowned WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Roxanne Perez, whose alliance with The Judgment Day deepened thanks to one half of the World Tag Team Champions Finn Bálor, must now prove her worth. Tonight, she faces the Kairi Sane, hoping to finish the job that Liv Morgan couldn’t. But with Liv sidelined by injury, The Women’s tag division stakes have skyrocketed: a fatal four-way match for the tag titles has been announced for Evolution. This past Friday on SmackDown, the unlikely duo of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair earned their place by defeating Michin & B-Fab and The Secret Service. Now the question remains: which teams from RAW and NXT will rise up to claim the final two spots?
And in one of the weekend’s most anticipated clashes, what words will WWE Heavyweight Champion Gunther and WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg exchange before they meet in a generational battle for the title this Saturday at Saturday Night’s Main Event—Goldberg’s final match?
Tonight’s RAW is more than just a prelude. It’s the final turning point before WWE’s summer chaos truly begins. How will the results of Providence impact the cards for Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution? Which rivalries will be escalated—and which ones put to rest—before SummerSlam’s two-night extravaganza rewrites history on August 2nd and 3rd? As the last stop before Atlanta, RAW promises answers, new questions, and no shortage of surprises.
Here is everything advertised for tonight’s show:
We’ll hear from Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch
Penta vs Mr. Money in the Bank Seth “Freakin” Rollins
Sami Zayn vs Bron Breakker
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Roxanne Perez vs Kairi Sane
”Main Event” Jey Uso vs “Big” Bronson Reed
Current Saturday Night’s Main Event Card:
Gunther (c) vs Goldberg (WWE World Heavyweight Championship) (Goldberg’s Retirement Match)
Mr. Money in the Bank Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs LA Knight
Randy Orton vs Drew McIntyre
Current WWE Evolution Card:
Iyo Sky (c) vs Rhea Ripley (WWE Women’s World Championship)
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Trish Stratus (WWE Women’s Championship)
Evolution Battle Royal Winner Gets a Title Opportunity at Clash in Paris
Ms. Money in the Bank Naomi vs Queen of the Ring Jade Cargill (No Holds Barred)
Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez (c) vs Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs RAW Team vs NXT Team (WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship)
Becky Lynch (c) vs Bayley vs Lyra Valkyria (WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship)
Jacy Jayne (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Championship)
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