WWE Raw July 13: Gable, Lesnar Lead Into SummerSlam

Where It Happens

This Monday’s edition of WWE Raw lands at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, marking a key stop as the brand pushes toward SummerSlam. The Dallas arena will host a packed lineup designed to ramp up excitement for the big two‑night event next month.

Title Hopes and Heel Havoc

The focal point is the Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contender’s Gauntlet, a seven‑way clash that includes Chad Gable, Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Joe Hendry, Dominik Mysterio, Rusev and Ethan Page. Gable is positioned for a standout SummerSlam moment in his home state, while the heel tandem of Page and Rusev are eager to prove they remain a force after a strong showing last week.

Women’s Warfare

Iyo Sky squares off against Roxanne Perez in a high‑stakes match that could boost one of them toward a title run. This bout adds depth to the card and gives both competitors a platform ahead of summer pay‑per‑views.

World Heavyweight Title Formalities

Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins will lock eyes for a contract signing that officially sets their SummerSlam World Heavyweight Championship match. The ceremony removes any uncertainty and thrusts the title showdown into the spotlight.

Lesnar Returns, Others Arrive

Brock Lesnar is back on Raw, hyping his upcoming Hell in a Cell trilogy against Oba Femi at SummerSlam. Appearances from Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are also on the roster, and LA Knight is expected to make an unadvertised appearance somewhere during the broadcast.

Why It Matters for SummerSlam

The gauntlet directly feeds the Intercontinental title picture, likely setting up Penta’s anticipated matchup during the two‑night SummerSlam weekend. Gable’s push in his native Minnesota, paired with Lesnar’s return, shows WWE leaning on seasoned stars to elevate the summer’s biggest spectacle.

Broadcast Details and Full Lineup

The 8 p.m. ET episode streams on Netflix and features the following matches and appearances:

• Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contender’s Gauntlet match: Chad Gable vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Joe Hendry vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Rusev vs. Ethan Page

• Iyo Sky vs. Roxanne Perez

• Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins’ SummerSlam World Heavyweight Championship contract signing

• Appearances from Brock Lesnar, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria