Cody Rhodes faces Sami Zayn for WWE title on Raw in San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
WWE Raw on October 19 features a championship match between Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn in San Diego at Pechanga Arena. This match is notable because both wrestlers are primarily associated with SmackDown. Additionally, Roman Reigns is scheduled to return, while Carmelo Hayes and the faction known as 946 are expected to address the audience. The outcomes of these matches could influence the upcoming Crown Jewel and Survivor Series events later this fall.
- •Cody Rhodes faces Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
- •Raw starts at 8 p.m. ET, streaming on Netflix.
- •Roman Reigns will return to WWE Raw.
- •Carmelo Hayes joined the faction 946 on October 12.
- •The next major events are Crown Jewel on November 7 and Survivor Series on November 28.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — A Strange WWE Title Match And 946’s Next Move — Raw Could Change Crown Jewel And Survivor Series
"WWE Raw Oct. 19 starts at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix from San Diego with Sami Zayn vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE title, Roman Reigns’ return and Carmelo Hayes and 946.
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