By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE Raw (Episode 1,727)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, at Boardwalk Hall
Streamed live June 29, 2026, on Netflix
[Hour One] Michael Cole opened the show while the Atlantic City Boardwalk was shown. Cole set up a video package that recapped the Night of Champions event… Corey Graves was on commentary with Cole…
King of the Ring winner Oba Femi made his entrance. Ring announcer Alicia Taylor introduced Oba, who carried his King of the Ring crown. Oba told the fans that their reception was fine for a Ruler, but now they have to give him a reaction befitting a King. The fans chanted Oba’s name. “Very good, very, very good,” Oba said.
Oba said he made Jey Uso a believer and then shifted the focus. “Ladies and gentlemen, a choice has to be made,” Oba said regarding whether to challenge for the WWE Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam.
Brock Lesnar’s entrance theme played, and he made his entrance with Paul Heyman. Oba stood in the ring and glared at Lesnar, who smiled as he took his usual lap around the ring. Cole said this is the first time he’d seen Heyman since he was inadvertently speared through the ringside barricade by Bron Breakker.
Lesnar and Heyman entered the ring. Lesnar smiled as he looked at Oba, then introduced him as the King of the Ring. Lesnar apologized, saying that he hadn’t watched the show and everyone knows he doesn’t. He said it was a hell of a feat for Oba, and recalled when he won King of the Ring years ago.
Lesnar said he relies on Heyman to tell him what happens in WWE. He said that Heyman told him that when he’s not there, Oba called him a coward and a bitch. Lesnar said Heyman also told him that Oba cuts a great promo, which he never could. “That’s why I have Mr. Heyman here,” Lesnar said.
“Oba, you know what they say, talk shit, get hit,” Lesnar said. Lesnar kicked Oba in the balls and then put him down with an F5. Lesnar and Heyman went to ringside. “That was a great promo, sir,” Heyman said. Lesnar thanked him, and they shook hands. Heyman acted like his hand hurt.
Oba stood up and got a microphone. Oba said this is what Lesnar does. Oba said Lesnar shows up, F5’s, and leaves. Oba recalled Lesnar accusing him of calling him names when he’s not around. Oba said he also says it to his face and then called Lesnar a bitch. Lesnar laughed.
Oba said they could finish it once and for all with a match at SummerSlam. Lesnar accepted the match and then said he would one-up Oba. “SummerSlam, Minneapolis, Hell in a Cell.” Lesnar’s music played, and he headed to the back with Heyman. “That’s what I’m talking about,” Oba said off-mic. “We finish this. No more games. You show up.” Cole questioned whether Oba wanted to do this when he had a championship opportunity after winning King of the Ring…
Cole narrated backstage/arrival shots of Queen of the Ring winner Iyo Sky, The Judgment Day, World Tag Team Champions Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins with Joe Hendrey, and LA Knight. Cole said Roman Reigns would appear live, and then the show went to a commercial break… [C]
Powell’s POV: Well, that was unexpected. Perhaps it will be explained, but I’m not sure why Oba’s character would issue the challenge for SummerSlam when he could have called for the match tonight or on Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden. I don’t think they’ve ever established that the King or Queen of the Ring winner could wait until after SummerSlam to challenge for a world championship. I hope the idea isn’t for Oba to work the Hell in a Cell match and challenge for a world championship on back-to-back nights.
Backstage, Heyman tried to sell the Hell in a Cell match to Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. Austin Theory interrupted and asked what Heyman was doing at Raw. Theory said he didn’t know Heyman was there and added that he didn’t answer his calls. “You didn’t know I was here?” Heyman asked. “Well, now you know.” Heyman walked away.
Oba entered the picture. Pearce asked him if he was sure he wanted the match. Oba said the title shot will always be there. He said he wants the Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam…
Powell’s POV: Well, it didn’t take long to get the answer. So it will be Oba vs. Lesnar in Hell in a Cell in Lesnar Country in Minneapolis. Iyo Sky, who seemed to be limping during her arrival shot, will challenge Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship. I assume this means Seth Rollins will be challenging Roman Reigns, which would help to explain why Rollins beat Bron Breakker on Saturday. Also, is Heyman done with The Vision or just Austin Theory?
Cole said Lesnar has never lost a Hell in a Cell match…
Ethan Page was in the ring. Rey Mysterio made his entrance for the opening match…
1. Rey Mysterio vs. Ethan Page. Page stood on the middle rope and dropped Rey on the top turnbuckle before an early break. [C]
Rey took offensive control and performed a springboard crossbody block for a two count. Page cut off Rey by catching him going for a move in the corner, and then slammed Rey face-first on the mat.
Rey hit a step-up enzuigiri. Page stumbled and fell against the ropes. Rey went for a 619, but Page shot up and put him down with a big boot. Cole said the show was sold out and said the fans were seeing “a good one.” Rey rallied again and hit the 619. Rey followed up with a frog splash for the win…
Rey Mysterio beat Ethan Page in 10:45.
Powell’s POV: A good match. There’s no shame in a wrestler’s character losing to Rey, but I’m not crazy about how many losses Page is taking.
Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh entered Danhausen’s lab. McDonagh said he needed to get uncursed because he had a match. Dom found a frame. It had a message that said it was for Danhausen and from the New York Knicks. Dom said they could make Danhausen come to them. McDonagh said they should trash the lab first. Dom said he had a few ideas…
LA Knight was shown in his dressing room while Cole hyped his match against Jimmy Uso… [C]
Powell’s POV: So JD wanted to be uncursed, but then he thought it would be a good idea to trash Danhausen’s lab? Anyway, WrestleTix listed the venue as being set up for 12,361 with 12,173 tickets distributed. The total number of seats on the map is 12,891. In other words, with walkup buys, it looks like Cole was shooting straight when he said it was a sellout.
Joe Hendry stood in the ring for a musical performance. He asked who was ready for a concert. The fans cheered while Cole yelled, “Yes!” Hendry introduced World Tag Team Champions ‘The Street Profits” Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins as the guests of honor. The Profits made their entrance dressed in non-wrestling attire and joined Hendry inside the ring.
The Profits thanked the fans for how they’ve reacted since winning the World Tag Team Titles. The obligatory “you deserve it” chant broke out. Ford said he was sweating, then thanked Seth Rollins. Ford closed by thanking Hendry, and then he and Dawkins set up Hendry’s song.
Hendry sang a song about the Profits being the new tag team champions. The Profits chimed in a couple of times. Hendry’s song took jabs at The Vision. The Ford and Dawkins swayed to the music.
Austin Theory’s entrance music interrupted the song. Theory came out and took issue with Hendry singing about him and John Cena. Theory recalled beating Cena at WrestleMania. Theory said he spoke with Adam Pearce, and there will be a rematch for the World Tag Team Titles next week.
Dawkins questioned whether Bron Breakker would be ready. Theory said The Dog would be off the leash. Theory said he would destroy Hendry in the ring. Hendry said they could have the match now. “Is this going to happen?” Cole asked… [C]
Powell’s POV: Ford and Dawkins have never looked less cool than they did while swaying to Hendry’s song. I like the Profits, I like Hendry, but some acts just don’t mesh.
2. Joe Hendry vs. Austin Theory. The match was joined in progress. Cole said Theory was alone after what happened with Paul Heyman. He said Bron Breakker wasn’t at the show after losing the cage match at Night of Champions, and Logan Paul and Bronson Reed are both out with injuries. Theory drilled Hendry with a big left punch and covered him for a near fall. Hendry came back and hit the Standing Ovation before pinning Theory…
Joe Hendry beat Austin Theory in 3:50 of television time.
Backstage, Raquel Rodriguez asked Adam Pearce why she hasn’t had a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Title yet. Pearce said it was Monday, and she wasn’t the only one who had shown interest. He mentioned Maxxine Dupri wanted a title shot. Rodriguez indicated that she would plow through Dupri, so Pearce booked them in a match for later in the show.
[Hour Two] Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez showed up. Morgan was stressed about Iyo Sky coming after her title and the curse that Danhausen put on her. Rodriguez told her not to worry because she had her back. Morgan thanked Rodriguez and Perez…
Iyo Sky made her entrance with the Queen of the Ring crown. Once in the ring, she said she was happy to come back to Raw as the Queen. Sky said she beat Liv Morgan to win the crown and will beat her again at SummerSlam to win the Women’s World Championship.
Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan’s entrance music interrupted Sky. Morgan came out with a mic and spoke as she walked to the ring. Morgan said Sky didn’t win fair and square. She cited being cursed by Danhausen as the reason she lost. Morgan said Sky pissed her off. She mentioned Stephanie Vaquer and questioned when she was last seen. Morgan also said Rhea Ripley hasn’t been the same since she faced her.
Morgan climbed on the apron and said she would win at SummerSlam and remain the greatest women’s champion of all time. Morgan said that until then, Sky is in for a whole lot of trouble.
Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez showed up on the apron. They went after Sky, who cleared them from the ring with ease. Morgan approached Sky. Rodriguez returned to the apron until Sky knocked her down again. Morgan tried to take advantage of the distraction, but Sky ducked a clothesline and then put her down with a German suplex. Sky followed up with a kick to Morgan’s head.
Sky went to the ropes for her finisher, but Rodriguez cut her off. Morgan, Rodriguez, and Perez put the boots to Sky. Cole said the heels were targeting Sky’s injured left knee. Morgan put Sky down with her Oblivion finisher. Morgan put Sky in a half crab. Referees and producers came out. Morgan released the hold, then stood over Sky and held up her title belt…
LA Knight made his entrance… [C] Jimmy Uso’s entrance was in progress coming out of the break. Jey Uso accompanied his brother to the ring…
3. LA Knight vs. Jimmy Uso. Jey sat in on commentary. Knight went to ringside and spoke to Jey about staying in his seat during the match. Graves asked Jey for details on what’s happening in the Bloodline. Jey said there are a lot of crazy things, but that’s his family and he loves them.
Graves asked if Jey and Jacob Fatu had smoothed out their differences. Jey said no, but families fight. He said he would see Fatu at the BBQ and the reunion. “It’s all love,” Jey said. Jimmy hit Knight with a suicide dive. Jimmy smiled as he was lying next to Knight. “I’m on your ass tonight,” Jimmy said. [C]
Late in the match, Knight superplexed Jimmy and then covered him for a near fall. Jey was standing up, watching the match while still on commentary. Jimmy rolled ot the floor. Knight kicked him through the ropes. Knight grabbed Jimmy to toss him back in the ring.
Jey yelled to the referee that Knight was pulling Jimmy’s hair. Knight teased throwing Jimmy at Jey, then smiled. Knight tossed Jimmy back in the ring and then blasted Jey with a kick. Knight returned to the ring and put Jimmy down with a reverse DDT. Knight hit Jimmy with a top rope elbow. Jey climbed on the apron. Knight punched Jey off the apron, but Jimmy rolled him up for the three count.
Jimmy Uso beat LA Knight in 11:50.
Afterward, Knight punched Jimmy while the referee was raising his hand. Jey entered the ring and worked over Knight with punches. Solo Sikoa showed up and hit Jimmy with a Samoan Spike from the apron. Solo laughed at Jey before dropping off the apron and hopping the barricade. Knight hit a distracted Jey with a BFT…
Cole hyped the WWE Unreal season three premiere for July 21 on Netflix…
Cole set up footage from the Night of Champions post-show of an argument between Gunther and Smackdown General Manager Nick Aldis. Gunther poked Knight in the chest with his finger. Aldis shoved Gunther. Gunther grabbed Aldis by the collar. A group of producers pulled them apart…
Cole announced that Gunther and Nick Aldis were sent home. Aldis has been placed on administrative leave pending a further investigation. Cole said that Adam Pearce will run both brands in the meantime…
Powell’s POV: I thought this might be similar to when Adam Pearce put his hands on Bron Breakker, which led to Paul Heyman having Pearce in a tough spot. They treated this as a bigger deal, so perhaps it will lead to a match between the two, which would be a lot of fun.
Chad Gable was warming up for his match. Penta showed up and bumped fists with Gable… [C]
Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso returned backstage and found Jacob Fatu. Jimmy asked him where the hell he’d been all night. Fatu said he only takes orders from the OTC. Fatu said Roman Reigns ordered him to go to Smackdown and finish what the Usos started. Jey wanted to go to Smackdown with Fatu. Jey said he’s bringing gold back to The Bloodline. Fatu said he’d see him there then…
Cole hyped Roman Reigns appearing later in the show. Cole spoke about Reigns signing a Knicks title belt for Jalen Brunson…
A Lyra Valkyria promo video aired. Valkyria wore a sweater. Her hair was down and wild, and she wasn’t wearing makeup. She asked why everyone is on her back about attacking Bayley in London. She said she let her anger get the better of her one time, but she had been the bigger person for over a year. She said she bit her tongue and carried the load while sacrificing for Bayley. She said everyone knows she could do it by herself because she was the first Women’s Intercontinental Champion. Valkyria said she never wanted to hurt Bayley, but it felt so good just to close the gap a little bit…
Maxxine Dupri was shown walking past Chad Gable. She stopped, backed up, and said she meant every word she said last week. She said she was sorry about the way she handled it. Gable cut her off and told her she didn’t need to apologize to him for anything. He told her to focus on her match and wished her good luck…
Raquel Rodriguez made her entrance. Cole said the winner of her match with Maxxine Dupri would get a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Title… [C] Cole hyped FIFA World Cup championship belts while the end of Maxxine Dupri’s entrance was shown…
4. Maxxine Dupri vs. Raquel Rodriguez for a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Rodriguez went for a big boot when the bell rang, but Dupri avoided it in Matrix style. Rodriguez dominated the bulk of the match and hit the Tejana Bomb for the clean win…
Raquel Rodriguez beat Maxxine Dupri in 3:35 for a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Powell’s POV: The fans were as quiet as they’d been all night for this one. It didn’t help that Dupri has been hanging out with Austin Theory and looking more heelish lately.
Danahausen returned to his lab and found it was trashed. Liv Morgan showed up laughing and boasted that they trashed the lab. Danhausen asked what he did to her. She said he stole $100,000, electrocuted JD, and cursed her. “Oh, yeah,” he said. She said he should find a way to make it right, or Judgment Day would continue to make his life hell. “Okay,” he said casually…
Chad Gable made his entrance to a modest reaction. He stood in the ring and did the silly clap… [C]
5. Chad Gable vs. JD McDonagh (w/Dominik Mysterio). Dom wore a Knicks jersey that was gifted to Danhausen and had his name on the back (so that’s what he stole from the lab).
[Hour Three] Gable caught McDonagh in the ankle lock. Dom pushed the ring skirting forward so that McDonagh could grab it and pull himself to the ropes to break the hold and roll to the floor. Gable followed and went after Dom, but McDonagh shoved Gable into the ring steps. McDonagh pulled the ring steps apart and then dumped Gable’s left knee on top of the bottom half of the steps. [C]
Gable performed a top rope Spanish Fly. Graves said it was one of the most brutal landings he’d seen from that move. Both men stayed down. Danhausen showed up and waved at Dom, who chased him away from the ring. McDonagh was distracted. Gable rolled him up and eventually hooked him in the ankle lock for the win.
Chad Gable beat JD McDonagh in 11:30.
Dom returned to the ring to check on McDonagh. He pointed to a briefcase at ringside. Dom and McDonagh opened the briefcase, which contained the money, but it shot powder in their faces. Danhausen took the Knicks jersey off of Dom and ran to the stage. Raquel Rodriguez came out and hit him from behind. Rodriguez brought the jersey back to Dom, who wiped his face with it…
Powell’s POV: A good match, but I really wish they would be more consistent with McDonagh. One week, he’s booked like a pushover, and the next, he has a really competitive match. The love fest for Gable seemed to end with this crowd. The fans liked him, but he didn’t get the type of reaction he’d been getting since the El Grande Americano mask vs. mask match.
Maxxine Dupri was icing the back of her head when Austin Theory showed up and asked, “What was that?” She started to talk about her match, but Theory stopped her and said he was talking about her conversation with Gable. She said it’s complicated. Theory said that if she wants to go back down that road, then maybe it’s not working out between them. Otis and Akira Tozawa showed up after Theory left. They asked if Dupri was okay. She said she didn’t know…
Cole hyped Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match, and Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky for the Women’s World Championship for SummerSlam…
World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns made his entrance while being accompanied by Jacob Fatu… [C]
Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu stood in the ring. Reigns told Atlantic City to acknowledge him. Seth Rollins made his entrance dressed in all black and entered the ring. “Hello, my brother,” Rollins said after a lengthy staredown. Rollins said he and Reigns have been tied together for 14 years, dating back to the formation of The Shield.
Rollins pointed at the World Heavyweight Championship and said Reigns had something that belonged to him. “It’s time to collect,” Rollins said. Reigns said Rollins is at the back of the line. He said Rollins hasn’t done anything to earn a shot at the Tribal Chief. Rollins said Reigns could play that game with the rest of the locker room, but he is always at the front of the line.
Rollins said that he owns Reigns. He ran through some key WrestleMania moments when he’s gotten the better of Reigns. Rollins said he’s owned Reigns since the day he put a steel chair in his back and ended The Shield.
Rollins said he wasn’t there to ask Reigns for anything; he was there to give him something that no one else in the world could give him. After some buildup, Rollins said he was giving Roman a chance to do something he’d never done – beat him.
Rollins said this might be Roman’s last chance. He said they are closer to the end than they are to the beginning. Rollins said there’s a new generation coming up, and this may be their last chance to do this dance. Rollins said Reigns will go down as one of the greatest of all time. Rollins said they should just give Roman his own Hall of Fame show. Rollins said he might even be there to induct him.
Rollins said that if Reigns doesn’t accept the challenge, then he may never escape the ghost of Seth Rollins. “What do you say, brother, for old time’s sake?” Rollins asked.
Reigns said it had been a long time since he’d heard any truth come out of the mouth of “little brother,” but Rollins was right in this case. Roman said he doesn’t want to beat Rollins; he needs to beat him. Roman said he needed his entire family to see him beat Rollins. Roman said that’s exactly what he would do at SummerSlam.
“I accept, brother,” Reigns said. Roman dropped the mic and held up his title belt while his entrance theme played. Reigns and Fatu exited the ring. The executive producer credits were shown while Cole said it would all culminate in four weeks from this coming weekend at SummerSlam. Reigns talked smack from the floor while looking at Rollins, who was still in the ring as the show concluded…
Powell’s POV: A solid segment, but I think it’s a letdown for a lot of fans who were hoping to see Roman Reigns vs. Oba Femi at SummerSlam. That said, Rollins made a good case for what Reigns would want to take the match, which included some key moments when he’s gotten the better of Roman. They have a month to build up the match, and they work well together, so I think they will be able to get the masses on board.
Overall, it was a fairly newsworthy show with the setup for two major SummerSlam matches. A lot of the stuff in between felt like the feuds were in a bit of a holding pattern and not really moving storylines forward. I will be back shortly with my weekly same-night audio review of Raw for Dot Net Members (including our Patreon patrons). Let me know what you thought of the show by grading it below.
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