Rey Mysterio announces championship tournament on Raw's return to Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Rey Mysterio revealed a tournament to determine the challenger for Roman Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship on Raw's return to Mexico. The tournament will feature competitors from Raw, SmackDown, and AAA, starting on next Monday's episode in Norfolk, Virginia. The winner will face Reigns on Sept. 14 in Mexico City, marking WWE's first Raw event in Mexico after 15 years. The announcement was made after Mysterio's backstage meeting with Reigns, which triggered speculation about potential crossover appearances. Notable contenders include Penta and El Grande Americano, but the full tournament field remains undisclosed.
- •Tournament begins next Monday on Raw in Norfolk, Virginia.
- •Winner faces Roman Reigns on Sept. 14 in Mexico City.
- •Mysterio's pitch sets up a title match after 15 years.
- •Potential contenders include Penta and El Grande Americano.
- •Event emphasizes WWE's ongoing relationship with AAA.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Rey Mysterio’s pitch to Roman Reigns sets up Raw's monumental return to Mexico
"LOS ANGELES -- The mystery behind Rey Mysterio’s backstage meeting with Roman Reigns on Monday Night Raw did not last long.
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