7 Changes To WWE Raw Before Night Of Champions 2026

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The June 22 edition of WWE Raw will serve as the go-home show ahead of the Night of Champions 2026 premium live event.

There could be some notable changes to the red brand on the road to its latest major show on June 27.

From returning stars to new champions being crowned, there could be some alterations to the landscape of WWE coming out of this week’s Raw.

Here are seven potential changes to WWE Raw before Night of Champions 2026.

7. Bayley Betrays Lyra Valkyria After Failing To Win WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships

On the June 22 episode of Monday Night Raw, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria will challenge Paige and Brie Bella for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.

This will mark Bayley and Lyra’s first significant opportunity at the titles since losing the four-way match at WrestleMania 42.

While they’ve managed to remain a unit for over a year, there has been some tension between Bayley and Valkyria at many points throughout their partnership.

Bayley turning on Lyra Valkyria following another loss would make sense due to all the differences they have had since their duo started.

6. Sheamus Comes Back To Throw His Name In The Hat For A Shot At The Intercontinental Championship

Back in November 2025, Sheamus was sidelined with a serious shoulder injury that required surgery.

After more than seven months on the shelf, some fans have been questioning when “The Celtic Warrior” will make his return.

Meanwhile, Monday Night Raw has been seeing the Intercontinental Championship picture has truly heated up as of late.

With Penta holding the title right now, Sheamus returning and throwing his name in the hat for a shot at the gold would be fitting and help continue to tell his story in WWE with his quest for the Grand Slam Championship.

5. Liv Morgan Defends WWE Women’s World Championship In The Queen of the Ring Finals

At the start of the Queen of the Ring tournament, many fans were surprised to see WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan be part of the field.

Wanting to prove herself as the best and become a double champion, Morgan got tired of waiting for someone to step up to challenge her and instead joined the Queen of the Ring.

Now following a win over Charlotte Flair on the June 19 SmackDown, Morgan is set to compete in the Queen of the Ring Finals against IYO SKY at WWE Night of Champions 2026.

Looking to up the ante on this showdown, Morgan could put her WWE Women’s World Championship on the line for the first time in this reign against IYO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

4. Seth Rollins Helps Street Profits Defeat The Vision For World Tag Team Championships

Over the past several weeks, Seth Rollins has had to endear himself to Montez Ford of the Street Profits to convince him to work together against The Vision.

Ford saw the light following Austin Theory’s attack on Angelo Dawkins and helped Rollins get a win over Bron Breakker on the June 1 edition of WWE Raw.

Now, Street Profits will challenge The Vision’s Theory and Breakker for the World Tag Team Titles on the June 22 episode of Monday Night Raw.

Rollins helping Street Profits beat The Vision to win the World Tag Team Championships would show that he returns the favor and is a man of his word.

3. Bronson Reed Returns To Reunite With The Vision

Ahead of WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, Bronson Reed suffered a torn bicep injury that has kept him sidelined for months now.

Since this injury, The Vision has gone through more injury setbacks in the form of Logan Paul suffering a torn triceps recently.

Now more than ever, The Vision needs their big man to add some further depth to this faction and potentially help them hold onto the World Tag Team Titles against Street Profits on the June 22 WWE Raw.

Reed returning to reunite with The Vision would be a logical move to help bolster the stable’s ranks in a significant way moving forward.

2. The MFTs Come To Raw To Go After The Bloodline

Over the past few weeks, fans have seen Roman Reigns’ attempts to try to bring his family back together under The Bloodline banner.

After seeing the group watching the aftermath of his Tribal Combat Match at WWE Clash In Italy 2026, Roman Reigns sent Jacob Fatu to give a message to Solo Sikoa for him to come home to The Bloodline.

The issues with The Bloodline have caused issues with The MFTs, who were distracted by Sikoa during their WWE Tag Team Championship match against R-Truth and Damian Priest on the June 19 Friday Night SmackDown.

Following his warning to Fatu and The Usos, Solo looks to be wanting to bring The MFTs to Monday Night Raw to confront The Bloodline in a major moment sometime very soon.

1. Brock Lesnar Returns To Get Revenge On Oba Femi

At WWE Clash In Italy 2026, Brock Lesnar defeated Oba Femi to avenge his loss at WrestleMania 42.

Since this loss, Oba Femi has been on a roll and plowed through the King of the Ring tournament.

Now, Femi finds himself in the King of the Ring Finals where he will face Jey Uso at WWE Night of Champions 2026.

Lesnar making his return on the June 22 edition of WWE Raw would be an intriguing move to set the stage for WWE Night of Champions where he could get involved in Oba’s business at the PLE.

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