THE SOLO KNIGHT RISES

SOLO SIKOA & LA KNIGHT BECOME THE BIGGEST BABYFACES ON THE ROSTER.

Solo Sikoa and LA Knight came out of the August 17 edition of Monday Night RAW as two of the biggest standouts on the entire show, and we break down why both men connected, where their stories appear to be heading, and what their momentum could mean going forward.

🤔 IS WWE FINALLY HEATING UP???

This week’s RAW had stronger character work, major storyline movement, and one of the best matches the show has delivered all year — but is WWE actually building momentum, or was this just one really strong night?

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🔥 SOLO SIKOA & LA KNIGHT TAKE CENTER STAGE

Solo Sikoa and LA Knight were two of the biggest babyfaces on RAW, and we get into why both men felt important, how their stories developed throughout the night, and where WWE could take them next.

⚡ REY VS. GABLE — RAW’S BEST MATCH OF THE YEAR?

Rey Mysterio and Chad Gable delivered one of the biggest in-ring highlights of the night, and we discuss whether it belongs in the conversation for RAW’s best match of 2026.

💥 BREAKKER VS. OBA — WHO IS THE FUTURE?

Bron Breakker and Oba Femi continue to represent two of WWE’s biggest potential future stars, and we get into who feels like the stronger long-term investment.

🐉 WWE FUMBLES ILJA DRAGUNOV

Ilja Dragunov is gone from WWE after allowing his contract to expire, raising serious questions about how WWE handled one of its most respected in-ring performers.

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🎙️ Also on this episode:

Haystack makes his TTW RAW debut.

The biggest promos, backstage segments, finishes, and storyline developments from throughout the night.

Who gained momentum — and who came out of RAW worse off.

Our favorite and least favorite moments from the show.

The latest WWE news and rumors.

And plenty of uncensored TTW opinions along the way.

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