WWE RAW (August 17, 2026) - Preview, start time & where to watch
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Jey Uso will deliver Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns on this Monday’s Raw.
WWE Raw returns this Monday with the August 17 show from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Roman Reigns, Oba Femi, Seth Rollins, Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, Sol Ruca, and Penta are listed as featured superstars for the show.
The show will continue the tournament to decide the challenger for Reigns on the September 14 edition of Raw in Mexico City. Fans are also anticipating more match announcements this Monday for the upcoming Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta.
With all that in mind, here is a complete preview of WWE Raw’s show this Monday, including the full match card, start times, where to watch, and other key details.
Announced for WWE Raw (August 17, 2026)
- Roman Reigns returns
- Jey Uso to deliver Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns
- World Heavyweight Title #1 Contender Tournament First Round matches:
- Rey Fenix vs El Fiscal
- Dragon Lee vs El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.
Roman Reigns returns to address Bloodline drama
Last week’s August 10 show featured Jey Uso defeating Solo Sikoa in the main event. The match had the stipulation that if Solo loses, he will have to rejoin the Bloodline. Solo lost the match, and as per the stipulation, Jey will now deliver Solo to Roman Reigns this Monday.
Speaking of the World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, the OTC will return to programming in Buffalo as the Bloodline drama takes center stage once again.
World Heavyweight Title #1 Contender Tournament First Round matches
The ongoing tournament to decide the challenger for Reigns on the September 14 edition of Raw in Mexico City will continue this Monday after the tournament kicked off last week. Two first-round matches have been announced for the show in Buffalo.
Rey Fenix will face El Fiscal in one matchup, while Dragon Lee will square off against El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in the other. The winner of these matches will advance into the semi-finals and join Penta and La Parka, both of whom secured their spots last week on Raw and AAA respectively.
WWE Raw Start Time & Telecast Details
| Country/Region | Time | Telecast |
|---|---|---|
| United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico | 08 PM ET / 07 PM CT / 05 PM PT (Monday) | Netflix |
| Canada | 08 PM ET (Monday) | Netflix |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 01 AM BST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| India | 05:30 AM IST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Bangladesh | 06:00 AM BST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Saudi Arabia | 03:00 AM AST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 10:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM AEDT (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| France | 02:00 AM CEST (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| Brazil | 09:00 PM BRT (Monday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 06:00 PM CST (Monday) | Netflix |
| Singapore | 08:00 AM SGT (Tuesday) | Netflix |
| China | 08:00 AM CST (Tuesday) | iQIYI |
| Nigeria | 01:00 AM WAT (Tuesday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| South Africa | 02:00 AM SAST (Tuesday) | SuperSport & Showmax |
| Germany | 02:00 AM CET (Tuesday) | ProSieben Maxx |
| Japan | 09:00 AM JST (Tuesday) | Abema |
When and where will WWE Raw take place next week?
The August 17 edition of Monday Night Raw will air live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
When and where will the upcoming SNME take place?
The upcoming Sunday Night’s Main Event is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be WWE’s first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event.
When and where will Money in the Bank 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition of Money in the Bank is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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