WWE Raw to host WHC No. 1 contender's tournament finals
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The finals of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 contender's tournament will occur on WWE Raw in Mexico City on September 14. The tournament features Lucha Libre stars, with semi-finals set for this week. Penta, Rey Fenix, La Parka, and Dragon Lee advanced from the quarter-finals. Meltzer indicated that the finals will not take place at Triplemania 34, suggesting a main event clash between Penta and Rey Fenix is likely. Roman Reigns will defend his championship against the tournament winner.
- •Finals scheduled for WWE Raw in Mexico City on September 14
- •Tournament includes Penta, Rey Fenix, La Parka, Dragon Lee
- •Semi-finals to occur on Raw this week
- •Reigns to defend championship against tournament winner
- •Finals will not be at Triplemania 34
- 7:11 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Says WHC No. 1 Contender's Tournament Finals Will Take Place On WWE Raw
"The finals of the tournament to crown a No. 1 contender for Roman Reigns' World Heavyweight Championship is reportedly scheduled for an episode of Raw.
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