Tournament begins to determine Roman Reigns' next challenger at WWE
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The WWE World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 contender's tournament commenced on August 10, featuring eight luchadors competing for a chance to face Roman Reigns. The tournament will span from August 10 to August 31, culminating in a final match scheduled for August 31 on Raw. Notable participants include Penta, Laredo Kid, and Rey Fenix, with matchups taking place over several weeks. The tournament winner will challenge Reigns for the title on September 14 during Raw in Mexico City, marking the first WWE event there in 15 years.
- •Tournament features eight luchadors vying for a title shot.
- •First match: Penta vs. Laredo Kid on August 10.
- •Final match set for August 31 on Raw.
- •Winner challenges Roman Reigns on September 14.
- •Tournament includes top talent from WWE and AAA.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — WWE World Heavyweight tournament bracket, schedule: Who will face Roman Reigns?
"Who will get to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight title? Eight luchadors face off for the chance at Raw in Mexico City.
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