Updated brackets for World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament after WWE Raw (August 10, 2026)
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The tournament kicked off on WWE Raw in Norfolk.
The tournament to determine the challenger for the World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns, for the September 14 edition of WWE Raw in Mexico City kicked off this Monday.
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta battled AAA’s Laredo Kid in the first-round match on the August 10 edition of Raw in Norfolk, Virginia. The former IC Champion defeated the AAA star to secure his spot in the semi-finals.
The second first-round match is now set for this week’s edition of AAA on August 15, while the remaining two first-round matches will play out on the August 17 edition of the Red brand next week in Buffalo, New York.
Let us now take a look at the updated brackets for the tournament after the first-round match between Penta and Laredo Kid this Monday.
World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender’s Tournament
First Round:
- Raw, August 10: Penta def. Laredo Kid
- AAA, August 15: Psycho Clown vs La Parka
- Raw, August 17: Dragon Lee vs El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.
- Raw, August 17: Rey Fenix vs El Fiscal
Second Round:
- Raw, August 24: Penta vs Psycho Clown or La Parka
- Raw, August 24: Dragon Lee or El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs Rey Fenix or El Fiscal
Final:
- Raw, August 31: Tournament Final
Raw, September 14: Roman Reigns (c) vs Winner of the tournament – World Heavyweight title match
The September 14 edition of WWE Raw is set to air live from the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, and will feature the marquee match for the World Heavyweight title.
For the first time in 15 years, WWE will return to Mexico with its weekly shows. SmackDown will emanate live from Arena CDMX in Mexico City on September 11, 2026, with Monday Night Raw following at the same venue on September 14.
The shows will take place during TripleMania 34 weekend, with the event scheduled for Arena CDMX on September 13, while Night 1 will be held at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on September 11.
When and where will the finals of the World Heavyweight title No.1 Contenders tournament take place?
The tournament to determine the challenger for the World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns, will conclude on the September 14 edition of WWE Raw in Mexico.
Where will the September 14 edition of WWE Raw take place?
The September 14 edition of WWE Raw is set to air live from the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.
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