WWE presents the Aug. 17, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. WWE Raw general manager Adam Pearce confirms the announced match card, which includes Chad Gable defending the Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio.
The show also features singles competition between Sol Ruca and Lyra Valkyria, along with a match involving Dragon Lee and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner. Multiple outlets report that Roman Reigns makes a return appearance during the episode, with the storyline centered on Jey Uso confronting Solo Sikoa and bringing the action back to Reigns. One outlet frames the match card around the World Heavyweight title tournament continuing, while another focuses on the specific lineup and Reigns’ return, with both describing the same scheduled matches and location.
Overall, the coverage agrees on the Buffalo venue, the Intercontinental title defense, the Sol Ruca vs. Lyra Valkyria bout, Roman Reigns’ return tied to Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa, and the additional announced match featuring Dragon Lee and El Hijo del Dr. Wagner.
