At Monday’s WWE Raw event in St. Louis, Becky Lynch will take on Liv Morgan to determine who will challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at the upcoming Money in the Bank pay-per-view on Saturday. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce revealed the lineup in his weekly preview on X (formerly Twitter) and announced an additional bout: Penta and Je’Von Evans versus World Tag Team Champions Bron Breakker and Austin Theory. The live broadcast originates from the Enterprise Center starting at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix, marking the final show before Money in the Bank.
Pearce highlighted the marquee matchup, explaining that the winner between Lynch and Morgan will earn the number one contender spot to face Vaquer for her Women’s World Championship. This storyline developed from the September 12 event in Santiago, Chile, where Lynch served as the special guest referee during Morgan’s title defense against Vaquer. A controversial finish saw Lynch stop Morgan’s pinfall count early, resulting in Vaquer reclaiming the title and ending Morgan’s 147-day reign. Morgan has yet to receive a rematch, so the Monday winner will have a shot at Vaquer’s belt just five days later in New Orleans.
Another significant point on Raw will be Roman Reigns’ appearance. Pearce noted that with threats from The 946, tensions within The Bloodline, and LA Knight in the mix, Reigns has a lot on his plate. Reigns is set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Knight at Money in the Bank. This comes after Knight attacked Reigns post-match on the September 14 Raw in Mexico City, and Reigns accepted the challenge. Monday will mark Reigns’ first time on Raw since that incident.
Additionally, two matches will preview the Money in the Bank ladder matches by pitting future ladder match participants against each other. Penta and Je’Von Evans face off against Bron Breakker and Austin Theory—three of whom are in the men’s ladder match—with Penta replacing Solo Sikoa, who was abducted by The 946 ahead of his qualifier. On the women’s side, Sol Ruca and Lola Vice will battle Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, all contenders in the women’s ladder match. Rey Fenix, holding the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship, will also compete against Ethan Page in what Pearce teased as a showdown prompted by Page’s provocative trash talk.
The full Raw card for October 5 includes:
- Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship No. 1 contender spot
- Penta and Je’Von Evans vs. Bron Breakker and Austin Theory
- Sol Ruca and Lola Vice vs. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez
- Rey Fenix vs. Ethan Page
- Roman Reigns appearance
Money in the Bank is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and will be streamed via ESPN’s service in the U.S. The event features:
- Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match: Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Penta, CM Punk, and Kevin Owens
- Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match: Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend, Tiffany Stratton
- World Heavyweight Championship bout: Roman Reigns (champion) vs. LA Knight
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (champion) vs. Becky Lynch or Liv Morgan
- Oba Femi vs. Bronson Reed
Fans can catch Monday’s Raw from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Netflix.
An anticipated appearance from LA Knight on Monday is likely, as a challenger this close to a title match rarely skips the go-home show. The ongoing mystery surrounding The 946 adds intrigue, especially as Reigns has been absent while the group intensifies its attacks. It’s probable that Knight will intervene, not out of friendship but to ensure Reigns remains fit for their Saturday title match. This storyline development could set the stage for heavier consequences after Money in the Bank, particularly heading toward Survivor Series.
The Lynch vs. Morgan bout seems poised for interference, potentially resulting in a triple threat match with Vaquer defending her title. WWE’s recent efforts to streamline narratives and improve storylines, especially on SmackDown, have been well-received, and Monday’s event promises solid entertainment. The evolving conflict between The 946 and Roman Reigns remains the most compelling storyline to watch.
Fan Take:
This upcoming WWE Raw is crucial for setting the final momentum before Money in the Bank, particularly with high-stakes encounters like Lynch vs. Morgan and Reigns’ return. For fighting fans, these developments signal intense in-ring action and escalating storylines that could reshape championship dynamics and character alliances in the weeks ahead.
Source: wrestlingnews.co
