WWE's road to SummerSlam 2026 runs through Detroit tonight, with Monday Night Raw live from Little Caesars Arena on Netflix. The build centers on the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event, where the rivalry between Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk and Cody Rhodes collided with Gunther and Sami Zayn - a four-way tension now shaping the top of the card heading into the two-night SummerSlam on August 1-2 in Minneapolis.
The card is already taking shape. Chad Gable has earned an Intercontinental Championship match against Penta at SummerSlam after winning a No. 1 contender's gauntlet, while Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns stay on a collision course following a heated contract signing. Tonight's Raw also advertises Jacob Fatu vs. LA Knight, though Fatu has publicly cast doubt on his appearance.
Elsewhere, WWE's post-SummerSlam roster plans are drawing attention, with a teased return for former AEW star Big Cass and continued questions over Sheamus' contract status after reports he turned down a restructured deal. More names from NXT and free agency are expected to bolster Raw in the weeks ahead.