This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw is set to air live from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska and the show will continue to focus on the build for the upcoming Backlash premium live event later this month.
Ahead of Raw, Adam Pearce announced two big contract signings as Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu are set to sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Championship match at Backlash, and Sol Ruca is also set to officially sign with the Raw brand.
According to Adam Pearce, Asuka and Iyo Sky will sit down ahead of their match at Backlash, and Oba Femi will continue his open challenge. Je’Von Evans & Penta vs. Rusev & Ethan Page and JD McDonagh vs. Finn Balor have also been confirmed for the show.
WWE is currently focusing on the following points for Raw this week:
– Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu contract signing for WWE Backlash
– Sol Ruca signs her WWE Raw contract
– Asuka and Iyo Sky sit down ahead of match at WWE Backlash
– The Oba Femi Open Challenge continues
– Je’Von Evans & Penta vs. Rusev & Ethan Page
– JD McDonagh vs. Finn Balor
Your OFFICIAL #WWERaw Mini-Preview for tomorrow night in 🗣️OMAHA, Nebraska!
📺: 8e/5p and LIVE around the world on @Netflix! pic.twitter.com/gmPOKwKqIF
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) May 3, 2026
Stay tuned for more updates on this week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw as they become available.