WWE Monday Night Raw: Chad Gable retains Intercontinental Title

WWE Monday Night Raw took place on August 17, 2026, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. In the main event, Chad Gable successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. Gable secured the victory using a victory roll pin following a high-intensity match that included an Ankle Lock and various technical exchanges.

The episode featured significant developments in the World Heavyweight Championship tournament. Dragon Lee advanced in the competition after defeating El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr., while Rey Fenix defeated El Fiscal. These matches serve as qualifiers for a future title opportunity against Roman Reigns in Mexico City.

Other notable segments included a confrontation between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan, which escalated into a multi-person brawl involving Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, and Becky Lynch. Additionally, Jey Uso delivered Solo Sikoa to Roman Reigns, marking a major shift in the Bloodline storyline. Je’Von Evans also secured a victory over JD McDonagh.