WWE RAW: May 18, 2026 – Greensboro Coliseum, North Carolina
WWE RAW is set to take place at the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. This episode is going to be incredibly special because it will be the final go-home show of WWE RAW before the "Saturday Night's Main Event." We can expect some blockbuster matches and major storyline progressions on this episode.
Roman Reigns and The Usos vs. Jacob Fatu
Just looking at this video clip will show you how terrifying the "Acknowledgement" segment was on the previous episode of WWE RAW.
If you watched last week's RAW, you saw that as soon as Jacob Fatu stepped out of the car during Roman Reigns' Acknowledgement segment, he looked like a menacing villain. He appeared as an unstoppable storm that only knows how to move forward—never stopping, never bowing down. Jey Uso tried his absolute best to stop him and talk sense into him, but Fatu didn't listen. Instead, he attacked Jey Uso and laid him out. Jimmy Uso then tried to intercept him at the entrance ramp, but he met the exact same fate as Jey.
Roman Reigns quickly realized that this man wasn't there to talk or listen; he was only there to fight. Roman prepared himself, setting his title and the mic aside. The two then clashed like a collision of storms. However, Roman Reigns couldn't gain any momentum, and Fatu single-handedly laid out the entire Bloodline.
This week on the May 18 edition of WWE RAW, Jacob Fatu will definitely show up to explain why he did this. What is the reason or secret behind his actions? Whatever it may be, one thing is certain: Roman Reigns and The Usos will not stay quiet, and they will absolutely seek revenge against Jacob Fatu. This week, their storyline is bound to escalate to a whole new level in the main event of WWE RAW. We will either see a chaotic backstage brawl or an intense in-ring confrontation—and we might even see a new face debut on this RAW.
The Judgment Day vs. WWE Women's Tag Team Champions (Brie Bella and Paige)
A Tag Team Title match is officially locked in for the May 18 episode of RAW, but predicting a clear winner is highly difficult. Liv Morgan is bound to use every cheating tactic in the book to tip the scales. If the referee happens to catch her, it could result in a disqualification. Furthermore, as you all know, "Fatal Influence" currently has their eyes glued to the Tag Team Titles, and their interference during the match is practically guaranteed.
Oba Femi’s Open Challenge: Are the Rookies in Danger?
As announced on last week's show, Oba Femi will host another Open Challenge on the May 18 edition of RAW. On the May 11 episode, when no one stepped up to face him, he went backstage, dragged out Angel and Garza himself, and destroyed them within seconds. According to reports, a top-tier WWE RAW superstar or a brand-new debuting wrestler could step up to face him this week. Meanwhile, other rumors suggest that "The Celtic Warrior" (The Great White) might make his return to WWE RAW after recovering from his injuries. The rest, you can easily guess.
Logan Paul & Austin Theory vs. The Street Profits
Last week, the three members of "The Vision" (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory) suffered a defeat in a Six-Man Tag Team match against Joe Hendry and The Street Profits, thanks to an interference by Seth Rollins.
On this week's May 18 episode of WWE RAW, Logan Paul and his team will definitely look to avenge their loss against The Street Profits—whether through an official match or a backstage ambush. Additionally, you can expect an extra segment dedicated to Logan Paul, which always highly entertains the fans (including you and me). "Fire Logan Paul!"
Finn Bálor vs. JD McDonagh
On the previous episode of RAW, we saw Dominik Mysterio scheduled to face El Grande Americano for the AAA Championship. As Dominik and JD McDonagh were making their way out, Finn Bálor launched a sudden attack on JD, adding an exciting twist to this narrative.
On the upcoming RAW, we could see the rivalry between JD McDonagh and Finn Bálor escalate to the next level. This could manifest as an official in-ring rematch or another brutal backstage altercation.
Major Stars Advertised for This Week
Finally, the prominent faces expected to appear on screen this week include:
Sheamus
Seth Rollins
Stephanie Vaquer
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