WWE Raw will head to the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on Monday night with a lineup built around two major Money in the Bank qualifying matches, a long-awaited grudge match, and two significant live appearances tied to the World Heavyweight Championship picture.

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce has confirmed that Bayley will face Lyra Valkyria in a singles match after the two competitors’ issues continued to build. The show will also feature Penta speaking live following his World Heavyweight Championship match with Roman Reigns in Mexico City last week, while LA Knight is scheduled to address his own upcoming match against Reigns.

In addition, Raw will host one women’s and one men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match. La Catalina, Roxanne Perez and Iyo Sky will meet in a women’s three-way bout, while Dragon Lee, Solo Sikoa and Dominik Mysterio will compete in the men’s qualifier.

The episode airs live on Netflix beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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Bayley and Lyra Valkyria finally meet in singles action

The newly announced match between Bayley and Lyra Valkyria gives both women an opportunity to move their rivalry forward inside the ring. Their feud has positioned Monday’s contest as more than a standard addition to the Raw card, as neither competitor will want to leave San Antonio without a decisive statement.

Bayley remains one of WWE’s most accomplished and recognizable performers, with major-event experience that can make any singles encounter especially important. Valkyria, meanwhile, has consistently been presented as a determined opponent capable of matching up with elite competition. A win over Bayley would represent a meaningful moment for Valkyria, while Bayley will be looking to show that experience and composure can still make the difference when the pressure rises.

Because the match is specifically billed as a grudge match, the focus will be on whether either woman can put a definitive end to the tension between them. A clear victory could provide momentum for future opportunities on Raw, particularly as the road to Money in the Bank begins to take shape. At the same time, a disputed finish or an escalation after the bell could leave their conflict far from settled.

Raw’s women’s division will have several major figures involved throughout the night, and Bayley versus Valkyria adds another consequential matchup to a card that already carries direct Money in the Bank implications.

Iyo Sky, Roxanne Perez and La Catalina enter a high-stakes qualifier

The women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match will bring together three competitors with very different paths to a potential place in the ladder match: La Catalina, Roxanne Perez and Iyo Sky.

For Iyo Sky, the qualifier presents another chance to show why she remains one of the division’s most dangerous athletes. Sky’s combination of speed, aerial ability and big-match experience is particularly valuable in a three-way environment, where momentum can change immediately and one competitor does not need to be involved in a decision to lose. Her familiarity with high-pressure situations makes her a formidable entrant in any Money in the Bank race.

Roxanne Perez arrives with a similarly strong incentive to capitalize. Perez has established herself as a confident and ambitious presence, and qualifying for Money in the Bank would put her in one of WWE’s most important annual championship opportunities. The briefcase has historically changed careers, offering its holder the ability to pursue a title match at a time of their choosing. A successful qualifier would therefore be a crucial step for Perez.

La Catalina rounds out the field in a match where every participant has a clear opportunity to alter the direction of their summer. Three-way bouts are often unpredictable because alliances can be temporary, pinfalls can happen suddenly, and a wrestler can turn a brief opening into a match-ending advantage. With Sky and Perez both bringing substantial urgency to the contest, La Catalina will have the opportunity to make a major impression if she can navigate that chaos.

There is no room for a slow start in this type of contest. One mistake can remove a competitor from contention, while one well-timed move can secure a place in the Money in the Bank field. The winner in San Antonio will leave Raw with a major achievement and a route toward one of WWE’s most coveted prizes.

Dragon Lee, Solo Sikoa and Dominik Mysterio compete in men’s qualifier

The men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match is equally varied, pitting Dragon Lee against Solo Sikoa and Dominik Mysterio. The matchup brings contrasting styles into a single three-way contest and could become one of the evening’s most unpredictable bouts.

Dragon Lee’s fast-paced, high-risk offense gives him the ability to create openings that other competitors may not be prepared to stop. In a match without the structure of a traditional one-on-one contest, his quickness could be an especially important factor. Dragon Lee can force opponents to react, and in a qualifier where a single pinfall can determine the winner, that pace may prove difficult to handle.

Solo Sikoa brings a dramatically different threat. His physicality and power make him an imposing obstacle for both Dragon Lee and Dominik Mysterio. A three-way match also creates a strategic question for Sikoa’s opponents: whether they can keep him from taking control before he turns the match into a power-driven fight on his terms. If Sikoa gains sustained momentum, overcoming him may become a difficult task.

Dominik Mysterio enters with perhaps the most obvious opportunity to benefit from the match’s changing dynamics. With Dragon Lee and Sikoa likely to create intense exchanges, Mysterio could look to capitalize when an opening presents itself. Money in the Bank has always rewarded opportunistic competitors as much as it has rewarded athleticism or strength, and Mysterio will be seeking to prove that he can seize the moment.

The winner will earn a place in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match, where the prize is a contract for a future championship match. That prospect makes every decision in San Antonio important. Dragon Lee, Sikoa and Mysterio each have a different path to victory, but only one can advance from Raw.

Penta set to speak after Roman Reigns title match

Penta is scheduled to appear live on Raw following his major World Heavyweight Championship bout against Roman Reigns in Mexico City. The title match was a major moment for Penta, who challenged Reigns on last week’s episode of Raw in Mexico City.

While Penta did not leave that match as World Heavyweight Champion, his scheduled appearance ensures that the fallout from the contest will remain a key focus on Monday. A championship match against Reigns carries major implications regardless of the result, particularly when the challenger has the opportunity to address what happened directly in front of the Raw audience.

Penta’s comments could clarify what is next for him after competing for the World Heavyweight Championship. He may focus on his performance against Reigns, his desire to remain near the title picture, or the events that took place in Mexico City. WWE has only confirmed that viewers will hear from Penta live, leaving his message and his next move open heading into the broadcast.

Reigns’ title reign continues to shape the top of Raw, and Penta’s appearance keeps attention on the champion’s recent defense. Any performer who steps into a World Heavyweight Championship match emerges with heightened scrutiny, and Penta will have the chance to respond in his own words.

LA Knight addresses upcoming Roman Reigns match

LA Knight will also appear live in San Antonio, with his focus expected to be firmly on Roman Reigns. Knight is set to face the World Heavyweight Champion, and Monday’s Raw gives him an important platform ahead of that upcoming encounter.

Knight has made clear that he intends to be a central figure whenever championship stakes are involved. A live appearance before his match with Reigns provides an opportunity to directly address the champion, lay out his intentions, and build further anticipation for their looming showdown.

The timing of Knight’s appearance is notable given that Reigns is coming off his title match with Penta in Mexico City. With Penta also set to speak, Raw will feature two men with direct recent or upcoming connections to the World Heavyweight Championship. That creates the possibility of a volatile night around the title picture, even though no additional confrontation has been announced.

For Knight, the message is straightforward: an opportunity against Roman Reigns is one of the biggest possible stages on Raw. What he says in San Antonio could establish the tone for the next chapter of his pursuit of the World Heavyweight Championship.

Updated WWE Raw lineup for San Antonio

  • Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: La Catalina vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Iyo Sky
  • Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Dragon Lee vs. Solo Sikoa vs. Dominik Mysterio
  • Grudge Match: Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria
  • Live appearance: Penta addresses his World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns
  • Live appearance: LA Knight addresses his upcoming match against Roman Reigns

With two Money in the Bank places at stake, Bayley and Valkyria ready to collide, and the World Heavyweight Championship scene set to receive attention from both Penta and LA Knight, Raw has several major stories converging in San Antonio. The road to Money in the Bank will continue to take shape when WWE goes live from the Frost Bank Center on Netflix at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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