WWE Raw delivered a night of drama and high-flying action from Knoxville, Tennessee, on May 11, 2026, with the biggest story centering on Jacob Fatu's refusal to acknowledge Roman Reigns during a highly anticipated ceremony at the Food City Center.
The show kicked off the road to Saturday Night's Main Event, and while the post-Backlash episode had a few lulls, there were plenty of moments that had fans on their feet. The Street Profits and Joe Hendry teamed up to take down The Vision in a thrilling six-man tag match, earning themselves a title shot at the upcoming premium live event. Elsewhere, Je'Von Evans picked up an impressive win over Rusev, and the women's tag team champions Brie Bella and Paige found themselves under attack from Judgment Day, setting the stage for what promises to be a heated rivalry.
The emotional highlight of the night came in a backstage segment featuring Asuka and IYO SKY. After Asuka's loss to IYO SKY at Backlash, speculation swirled that the veteran might be stepping away from WWE. On Monday, the two embraced warmly, with Asuka looking relieved as she handed over the torch. "I was waiting for someone to step up and take my place," Asuka said, "and I now believe IYO SKY has become that person." Asuka then walked out of the building, suitcase in hand, leaving fans wondering if this is truly goodbye—or just a well-crafted storyline.
But the real fireworks came later when IYO SKY faced Sol Ruca in what was easily the match of the night. The Tennessee crowd erupted into chants of "This is awesome" as the two superstars threw everything they had at each other. From a breathtaking top-rope Spanish fly to a stunning cartwheel DDT, every move had the audience on the edge of their seats. In the end, IYO SKY managed to evade the devastating Sol Snatcher and countered with a rollup pin for the victory—a win that felt both earned and electric.
As for the Oba Femi Open Challenge? It was canceled by Adam Pearce before it could even begin. Femi stood in the ring, ready and waiting, but the general manager had other plans, leaving fans to wonder what might have been.
With Saturday Night's Main Event on the horizon, Raw set the stage for some compelling matchups—and reminded us all why WWE remains must-see television.