WWE Roundup: Former champion gone from RAW indefinitely, Bad news for Randy Orton, New champion crowned

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#5. New champion crowned on WWE RAW

Last year, Raquel Rodriguez became a dominant force in the women’s division when Liv Morgan was on an injury hiatus. Big Mami Cool got a handful of title shots at the Women’s World Championship but failed to win the big one for The Judgment Day. She returned to her previous role when Morgan returned to the Stamford-based promotion in November 2025.

On the recent edition of Monday Night RAW, Raquel Rodriguez faced Sol Ruca in a singles match for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. In the end, a brawl occurred outside as Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, and IYO SKY were all present at ringside.

In the match’s final moments, Perez shoved Ruca into the pole outside the ring, which allowed Rodriguez to hit her finisher and win the match. This marks Raquel’s first singles title win on WWE’s main roster since her move to Friday Night SmackDown in 2022 under the old regime.

#4. Major stipulation added to WWE SummerSlam 2026

SummerSlam in Minnesota is less than a week away, and the card for both nights is confirmed. However, an interesting development occurred, which led management to add a stipulation. On the recent edition of WWE RAW, Ryan Garcia, a professional boxer, appeared ringside and attacked Joe Hendry.

After Garcia’s attack on Hendry, The Judgment Day’s Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh attacked Danhausen and stood tall ahead of their upcoming clash at SummerSlam in Minneapolis. In a backstage segment, Adam Pearce went to check on the 35-year-old star and Minihausens.

During their conversation, Danhausen demanded that their upcoming match turn into a ‘Human Monies on the Pole match,’ the same $100,000 Hausen scammed from Dirty Dom. Pearce made it official and added the stipulation for The Biggest Party of the Summer.

#3. Disappointing news for Randy Orton ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2026

Randy Orton was once Mr. SummerSlam, as The Viper often competed at the event and, for the most part, was victorious. From winning the World Heavyweight Championship at 24 to facing The Undertaker, the third-generation star shone the brightest at The Biggest Party of the Summer.

Unfortunately, the last few years haven’t been in Randy Orton’s favor, and the audience recently discovered disappointing statistics about The Viper. The 14-time WWE World Champion hasn’t competed for the company in over 100 days, as his last match was at WrestleMania 42 against Cody Rhodes.

While it was reported Orton was dealing with back issues, The Viper dismissed those rumors a while back. As of writing, no reports indicate that The Apex Predator will return to the company this weekend or compete at the event in Minnesota.

#2. 4-time champion officially done with WWE – Reports

Earlier this year, the company released several wrestlers right after WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The list consists of notable names like the Motor City Machine Guns, The Wyatt Sicks, Aleister Black, and more. Kairi Sane was also on the list, and a new report sheds light on her future.

According to Fightful Select, Sane is now a free agent in the industry. The three-time WWE Women’s and one-time NXT Champion is now represented by Barry Bloom’s agency, which raises questions about whether she’s headed to All Elite Wrestling in the coming months.

Kairi Sane was not at AEW Redemption or Marigold. While companies are interested in signing the inaugural IWGP Women’s Champion, only time will tell what’s next for The Pirate Princess in the industry.

#1. WWE confirms Otis is injured and gone indefinitely

Otis and Akira Tozawa can’t catch a break on Monday Night RAW, as they’ve been through a lot. Earlier this month, Maxxine Dupri aligned with The Vision and made her on-screen relationship with Austin Theory official. The duo were clearly against it and paid the price with a beatdown.

On the recent edition, Alpha Academy faced The Vision in a tag team match. After Otis and Tozawa lost, they took another beatdown from the villainous faction. However, Austin Theory took it a step further when he smashed Otis’ head with a steel chair as he was next to the pole outside the ring.

Officials and medics reached the scene and took the former RAW Tag Team Champion away. Later, Michael Cole confirmed that Otis is injured and will be absent from the weekly product indefinitely. It’ll be interesting to see what’s next for him and Akira Tozawa on the red brand.

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