Roman Reigns' Next Challenger
An 8-man tournament starts tonight on Monday Night Raw to determine the World Heavyweight Championship contender, featuring Mexican wrestlers Penta, Laredo Kid, and more, streaming exclusively on Netflix

Monday Night Raw is airing live from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, featuring a tournament to determine Roman Reigns' next challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship. The event starts at 8 p.m. EST and streams exclusively on Netflix.
The tournament features eight Mexican wrestlers, including Penta, Laredo Kid, Psycho Clown, La Parka, Dragon Lee, El Hijo De Dr. Wagner Jr., Rey Fenix, and El Fiscal. The winner of the tournament will face Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship on Raw in Mexico City on Monday, Sept. 14.
Penta vs. Laredo Kid is the first match of the tournament, which will continue through Aug. 31. Other matches and appearances on tonight's card include Austin Theory vs. Akira Tozawa, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez vs. Sol Ruca and a mystery partner, and an appearance by Becky Lynch.
## What's at Stake The tournament is significant as it will determine Roman Reigns' first title defense on WWE television in nearly two years. The winner of the tournament will have the opportunity to face Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, making this a high-stakes competition for the eight participating wrestlers.
## Why it Matters The World Heavyweight Championship is one of the most prestigious titles in the WWE, and the tournament to determine the next challenger is a major event in the wrestling world. With a talented field of competitors and a significant prize on the line, this tournament is expected to deliver exciting matches and memorable moments.
The tournament will be split across Raw and AAA programming, with the final match taking place on Sept. 14 in Mexico City. Fans can catch all the action live on Netflix, starting with tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.





