WWE Raw heads to the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on September 28 with several major storyline developments set to take center stage. General Manager Adam Pearce has confirmed a lineup that includes an advertised statement from The Bloodline following the Solo Sikoa kidnapping angle, appearances by Oba Femi, LA Knight and Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer, plus two singles matches.

The show arrives with a number of unresolved issues from last week’s Raw. The biggest involves Solo Sikoa, who was removed from a Money in the Bank qualifying match after 946 kidnapped him. Penta took Sikoa’s place in that qualifier, creating immediate fallout both for Solo’s standing in the match picture and for The Bloodline as a whole.

The advertised segment is listed as The Bloodline addressing the kidnapping situation involving Royce Keys and Solo Sikoa. While the prior development centered on 946 taking Sikoa out of action, Raw should provide needed clarity on the group’s response, the status of Solo, and whether Royce Keys’ connection to the situation will be explained further.

With a Money in the Bank opportunity at stake, the consequences of Solo’s absence could be significant. WWE has not announced that Sikoa will be medically cleared, appear in person, or be restored to the qualifying match. The immediate focus instead will be on how The Bloodline responds after one of its key figures was forcibly removed from the equation.

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The Bloodline faces an uncertain situation

The Bloodline’s address is positioned as one of Raw’s central segments. The group has rarely treated an attack on one of its own as a minor matter, and Solo’s abduction creates a different kind of threat than a conventional in-ring ambush. Rather than simply responding to a loss or a post-match assault, the faction now has to account for a member being taken out before he could compete.

That distinction matters in the Money in the Bank race. Qualifying matches are designed to decide who earns a path to one of WWE’s most consequential ladder matches. Penta stepping in for Solo changes the competitive field immediately, and it also leaves open questions about whether Sikoa has been denied an opportunity through circumstances outside his control.

Monday’s segment can address the status of Sikoa while also defining the next stage of the issue with 946. WWE has not confirmed what action The Bloodline will take, whether 946 will appear on Raw, or what role Royce Keys may have in the angle. Those unanswered elements make the segment important beyond a simple recap of last week’s events.

For The Bloodline, the response will be closely watched. The group’s ability to project unity and control has long been central to its presence on WWE programming. A public statement in Milwaukee gives the faction a chance to show that Solo’s removal has not weakened it, but it also places attention on a situation it has not yet resolved.

Oba Femi is ready to make his point

Oba Femi will also be on Raw after making a forceful return last week. Femi targeted The Vision upon his comeback, taking out the group and immediately putting himself back in the middle of a prominent conflict. On September 28, he is scheduled to send a message to The Vision.

The return established Femi as an immediate problem for the group, but Raw will be the first opportunity to hear directly from him after the attack. WWE has not announced a match involving Femi for the show, which puts the emphasis on what he intends to say and whether The Vision will answer.

Femi’s actions last week made his position clear: he is not returning quietly or waiting to be drawn into a rivalry at someone else’s pace. Taking out The Vision put him on a collision course with the faction, and his message could reveal whether his objective is retaliation, a direct challenge, or simply a warning that he intends to disrupt the group’s plans.

The Vision will have its own decision to make if it appears on Raw. Femi’s return attack cannot be ignored, particularly after he demonstrated that he can strike before the group has the chance to prepare. Whether the response comes verbally, physically, or not at all, the situation is one of the show’s key developing stories.

LA Knight addresses Roman Reigns ahead of Money in the Bank

LA Knight is also advertised to speak about Roman Reigns, the World Heavyweight Champion and his Money in the Bank opponent. Their impending meeting gives Knight a major opportunity, but it also puts him across from one of WWE’s defining champions.

Reigns holds the World Heavyweight Championship heading into the event, while Knight is focused on the challenge in front of him. The Raw appearance will give Knight a chance to frame the match in his own terms and address what it will take to defeat Reigns when the stakes are at their highest.

Money in the Bank is already synonymous with career-changing opportunities, and a match against a reigning world champion raises the profile of Knight’s assignment even further. Knight has built his reputation on confidence and directness, so his comments in Milwaukee should offer a clear indication of how he sees the champion and the magnitude of the confrontation.

WWE has not announced that Reigns will be present for the segment. As a result, Knight may be delivering his message without the champion in the ring, though any response from Reigns would immediately add another layer to their build. Either way, Knight’s appearance ensures the World Heavyweight Championship picture remains a major focus of Raw.

Stephanie Vaquer looks toward her next challenger

Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer will be on Raw to discuss her next challenger. The announcement does not identify who that challenger will be, leaving a major question hanging over the women’s division heading into the show.

Vaquer’s championship status guarantees that her next program will shape the division’s immediate direction. A champion’s statement can take several forms: an open challenge, a response to a contender, or an announcement that establishes the next title match. WWE has confirmed only that Vaquer will address the topic, so Milwaukee will be the setting where the next chapter becomes clearer.

The uncertainty surrounding the challenger is especially notable with a Money in the Bank event approaching. A new contender could emerge through a direct declaration, a confrontation with the champion, or an angle designed to create a title match down the line. Until Vaquer speaks, WWE has kept the identity and timing of that challenge under wraps.

Two singles matches set for Milwaukee

Raw will also feature Big Cass against Dragon Lee in a singles match. The bout presents a straightforward contrast in styles, with the larger Big Cass meeting the quickness and athletic approach associated with Dragon Lee. No additional stipulations have been announced for the contest.

Both competitors have a chance to gain momentum on a card built around evolving rivalries and championship matters. A decisive victory could help either man establish leverage in the broader Raw landscape, especially as WWE continues to fill out the road toward Money in the Bank.

Lola Vice will meet Roxanne Perez in the other confirmed singles match. Like Big Cass versus Dragon Lee, the match has been announced without a stated stipulation. It gives both Vice and Perez a high-profile chance to make a statement in the women’s division while the champion prepares to reveal her next challenger.

The timing makes the result worth following. Vaquer’s segment and Vice versus Perez are separate announced items, but both concern a division with a championship picture that is about to take shape. A strong performance or a major win could become relevant once the Women’s World Champion identifies what comes next.

WWE Raw lineup for September 28

  • The Bloodline addresses the kidnapping situation involving Royce Keys and Solo Sikoa
  • Oba Femi sends a message to The Vision
  • LA Knight speaks about World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns
  • Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer discusses her next challenger
  • Big Cass vs. Dragon Lee
  • Lola Vice vs. Roxanne Perez

With The Bloodline seeking answers, Oba Femi targeting The Vision, LA Knight preparing for Roman Reigns and Stephanie Vaquer set to clarify the championship landscape, Raw has several stories that can shift substantially in one night. The September 28 episode begins at 8 p.m. ET from Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum.

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