Full Breakdown
WWE Raw July 27 Go-Home Show Builds SummerSlam Rivalries
7/29/2026, 2:39:26 PM
Core Event: Raw Sets the Stage for SummerSlam
On the July 27 episode of WWE Raw, the final “go-home” show before SummerSlam in Minnesota featured several key developments:
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar weigh-in – Lesnar entered with the Hell in a Cell key, locked the 302-lb. Femi inside the structure and left, prompting a beat-down of on-stage police officers.
- Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins confrontation – Rollins delivered a Stomp, Reigns responded with a Superman Punch and a Spear; the two exchanged chair attacks and Rollins finished with a Curb Stomp.
- Raquel Rodriguez captures the Women’s Intercontinental Championship – Rodriguez defeated Sol Ruca with interference from Roxanne Perez and Liv Morgan; IYO SKY supported Ruca.
- The Bloodline tension – A six-man segment saw The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) confront Solo Sikoa, LA Knight and Royce Keys, ending with Jacob Fatu clearing the ring.
These moments set the SummerSlam card: Lesnar vs. Femi in Hell in a Cell, Reigns vs. Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, and Rodriguez defending the Women’s Intercontinental Title.
Background & Context
- Lesnar–Femi rivalry – Promoted as a clash of “titans,” with Lesnar the most decorated combat-sports athlete in WWE and Femi the biggest newcomer in two decades.
- Reigns–Rollins feud – Rollins has framed himself as the “bad guy,” attacking Reigns’ personal life and claiming superiority as a wrestler.
- The Bloodline split – Solo Sikoa’s recent comments about leaving the Bloodline and his brawl with The Usos highlight internal discord.
Data & Statistics
- Oba Femi’s billed weight: 302 lb.
- Brock Lesnar’s reported weight: “300-plus pounds.”
- Women’s Intercontinental Title change: Rodriguez’s first singles championship in four years.
Official Statements & Responses
On-the-Ground Reports
The episode mixed high-stakes promos with in-ring action. The Lesnar-Femi segment featured a dramatic lock-up of the Hell in a Cell cage and a chaotic police beat-down. The Reigns-Rollins face-off escalated quickly with signature moves and weapon use, underscoring personal animosity. Rodriguez’s match showcased power moves, notably the Tejana Bomb, while Judgment Day interference shaped the outcome.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No outlets contradicted the weight figures or match outcomes. The exact number of police officers involved in the beat-down and the precise chair-usage sequence remain unspecified.