Monday Night Raw on May 18, 2026, delivered big moments. Jacob Fatu challenged Roman Reigns to a Tribal Combat match for Clash in Italy. Brock Lesnar also made a shocking return and attacked Oba Femi.
Big moments from Raw (May 18, 2026)
Jacob Fatu continued his feud with Roman Reigns and The Usos. After another violent ring beatdown, Fatu demanded a Tribal Combat match. Reigns accepted the challenge on the spot. The match is now official for the upcoming Clash in Italy event.
Later in the show, an Open Challenge by Oba Femi ended in chaos. A mystery attacker appeared and was revealed as Brock Lesnar. Lesnar delivered multiple F5s to Femi and left him laid out in the ring. Paul Heyman then handed Adam Pearce a contract for a rematch: Lesnar vs. Oba Femi at Clash in Italy.
Match results
Raw featured several matches with clear winners. Finn Balor beat JD McDonagh in a Street Fight. Paige and Brie Bella retained the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez. Seth Rollins returned to the main event and defeated Austin Theory.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Finn Balor | Defeated JD McDonagh via pinfall |
| Paige & Brie Bella | Defeated Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez to retain Women’s Tag Team Titles |
| Seth Rollins | Defeated Austin Theory via pinfall |
| Oba Femi | Attacked and laid out by Brock Lesnar during Open Challenge |
What this means for Clash in Italy
Tribal Combat is now set: Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns. Reigns has won this special match type before, but he has not faced Fatu in Tribal Combat. Fatu is coming off aggressive attacks and looks ready to push Reigns to the limit.
Brock Lesnar’s return changes the card too. With Heyman delivering a contract for Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, Clash in Italy could now feature another high-profile match. Lesnar’s appearance also raises questions about his future, since he had appeared to step away from WWE earlier.
Other notes and backstage buzz
Backstage tensions grew. The Usos were involved in the Fatu confrontation, and LA Knight publicly warned them after their attack. Paul Heyman appeared to influence match plans, including who would face Seth Rollins. Bron Breakker was mentioned as a possible opponent, but Austin Theory filled the main event slot against Rollins.
These developments set up multiple stories to follow before Clash in Italy. Fans should watch for more promos and possible contract signings in the coming weeks.
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