Oba Femi Declares King of the Ring Ambitions, Seth Rollins Targets Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan Advances in Queen of the Ring Tournament on WWE Raw

Oba Femi Declares King of the Ring Ambitions and Confronts Dominik Mysterio

Oba Femi made his presence felt early on Raw, addressing the Parisian crowd. He discussed his perspective on predictions versus spoilers, aligning himself with Paul Heyman on this point.

Him and Paul Heyman don't agree on many things, but they have one thing in common. They don't believe in predictions, he believes in spoilers. Oba says it is a spoiler that he will run through everyone in King of the Ring and it will continue through Night of Champions and he will destroy him as well. He will take his rightful position on the throne as King of the Ring.

Femi continued his address, emphasizing the need for a crown to solidify a ruler's status. He stated that while he aims to collect trophies this year, one particular prize remains elusive: the head of Brock Lesnar. Femi noted his one-and-one record against Lesnar and expressed his dissatisfaction with Lesnar's win-and-disappear pattern, adding that Lesnar cheated to win their last encounter.

Your ruler needs a crown to be a ruler. He says this is the year to collect trophies but there is one trophy he has not collected yet. That is the head of Brock Lesnar. They are one and one. He is not here. Brock sneaks in and he wins and disappears. Brock came in and cheated to win. Paul talks about a big bad Beast, but all he has seen is a big bad bitch. When he sees Brock, he will settle the score.

The segment took a turn when Dominik Mysterio's music interrupted Femi. Mysterio challenged Femi's claims, highlighting his own extensive experience.

Oba doesn't rule anybody. You are so worried about Brock Lesnar, but you should have been worried about him. Dom asks the rookie how long has he been here. A cup of coffee? He says he is a 20 year veteran in this game. He says he is the King of the Luchadores and once he is your King of the Ring, he will rule over you.

Mysterio then stepped onto the apron, demanding acknowledgment.

Oba to make this easy and bend your knee and respect the stache.

The situation quickly devolved into chaos as JD McDonagh appeared behind Femi and struck him with a steel chair. Unfazed, Femi retaliated by punching the chair directly into JD's face. As Femi engaged with JD, Mysterio seized the opportunity to hit a 619 on Femi. Mysterio ascended the top rope for a follow-up, but Femi caught him mid-air and tossed him across the ring. JD quickly pulled Mysterio out of the ring to safety.

Following the brawl, Femi issued a direct challenge to Mysterio for the following week.

Dom you messed up tonight. We know Rey is your father. He says next week, he will introduce Dom to his daddy.

Seth Rollins Reflects on Past, Targets King of the Ring and Roman Reigns

Following a recap of the previous week's Raw main event, interviewer Jackie Redmond spoke with Seth Rollins. When questioned about his status and potential completion of his recent actions, Rollins took a moment to absorb the crowd's reaction before reflecting on his career and future objectives.

Seth wants to soak in the humming. Seth says time is a flat circle. The last time he was in Paris, he was the World Champion and the leader of the Vision. He says the Vision is in the past. The present is the King of the Ring, that he will win. The future is him taking back the title he never lost. Seth says he has a date down the line with Roman Reigns. A man he used to call brother. A man who can't seem to win his titles on his own. A man who can't seem to beat Seth Rollins when it matters most. You are holding on to a title that does not belong to you. Seth says he made that title and it belongs to him.

Queen of the Ring First Round Match: Liv Morgan vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch vs. Chelsea Green

The night's opening contest was a Queen of the Ring First Round Match featuring Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, and Chelsea Green. Early in the bout, Liv Morgan rolled to the outside. Chelsea Green managed to escape a uranage attempt from Alexa Bliss, who then delivered a kick to Green. Green evaded a Sister Abigail from Bliss, while Becky Lynch sent Green to the apron and landed punches. Alexa Bliss executed a drop toe hold, followed by a knee strike and a dropkick. As Bliss hit the ropes, she appeared to injure her knee when Becky Lynch moved out of her path. Liv Morgan then missed a splash into the ropes. Alexa Bliss recovered to hit a cannonball onto Becky Lynch on the floor, and Chelsea Green followed with a crossbody onto Liv Morgan and Alexa Bliss.

Becky Lynch sent Chelsea Green into the ring post and then sent Liv Morgan into the announce table. Becky Lynch then hit a leg drop off the turnbuckles to Alexa Bliss, resulting in a near fall. She then engaged in an argument with the referee. Becky continued her offense with a forearm to the corner and an exploder suplex on Alexa Bliss, earning another near fall.

Becky Lynch delivered a forearm to Alexa Bliss's back and sent her into the mat. Alexa Bliss managed a jawbreaker but missed a splash. Alexa Bliss blocked a double jump side kick and sent Becky Lynch over the top rope. Liv Morgan then hit a lung blower on Alexa Bliss for a near fall. Liv Morgan and Chelsea Green exchanged forearms, with Liv delivering a kick and then a suplex. She held on for a second suplex. As Liv Morgan set up for the Third Amiga, Alexa Bliss intervened. Becky Lynch joined in for a double suplex attempt, leading to a back and forth exchange until Green and Alexa Bliss executed a double suplex on both Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch.

Alexa Bliss then hit shoulder tackles and a dragon screw on Liv Morgan. Chelsea Green followed with a shoulder tackle to both Liv Morgan and Alexa Bliss. Alexa Bliss landed a flip senton onto Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. Green and Alexa Bliss combined for double knee strikes to the backs of Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch. Green then kicked Alexa Bliss before hitting running double knee strikes on Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch.

Becky Lynch performed a splash onto Chelsea Green, and Liv Morgan delivered an elbow to Becky Lynch. Alexa Bliss executed a series of strikes and kicks to Liv Morgan. Alexa Bliss escaped a uranage attempt. Chelsea Green hit a missile dropkick to Becky Lynch. Alexa Bliss then hit a DDT on Chelsea Green for a near fall. Becky Lynch stopped Alexa Bliss on the turnbuckles. Alexa Bliss and Becky Lynch exchanged punches on the turnbuckles before Chelsea Green pulled Becky Lynch off the turnbuckles. Alexa Bliss punched Green, who retaliated with a punch of her own. Alexa Bliss landed a headbutt. Liv Morgan then hit a sunset flip powerbomb on Chelsea Green. Alexa Bliss followed with Twisted Bliss to break up a pin attempt on Green. Becky Lynch broke up Alexa Bliss's subsequent cover. Becky Lynch then punched Alexa Bliss and sent Liv Morgan to the floor. Becky Lynch punched Chelsea Green and sent her to the floor. Alexa Bliss kicked Becky Lynch, who blocked a tornado DDT. Alexa Bliss achieved a near fall. Alexa Bliss followed with a blockbuster to Becky Lynch. Alexa Bliss blocked obLIViion and hit Sister Abigail for a near fall. Becky Lynch responded with a uranage for another near fall. Chelsea Green hit UnprettiHER, but Liv Morgan countered with a jackknife cover on Green for the three count victory, advancing in the tournament.

Lucha Libre History and Chad Gable's Apology to Penta El Zero Miedo

Following the Queen of the Ring match, commentators discussed the upcoming match between Rey Mysterio and Penta El Zero Miedo. Rey Mysterio spoke about his long-standing representation of lucha libre in WWE, and Penta El Zero Miedo acknowledged Mysterio's influence and inspiration.

Rey says he has represented lucha libre in WWE for a long time. Penta says when you talk about lucha libre, you talk about Rey Mysterio. He inspired him. Rey says never has he seen a member of the family rise as fast as Penta. Penta says stepping into the ring with Rey is an honor and he says it is the opportunity of a lifetime. Rey says it is an honor for him to step into the ring with Penta. Penta says this is more than a match. It is a piece of history of lucha libre.

Penta then encountered Chad Gable, who approached him to offer an apology. Gable referenced a prior conversation with Rey Fenix on SmackDown and admitted shame over his actions in recent years, which stemmed from losing to Penta in his debut match.

He says he talked to Rey Fenix on Smackdown and he has done a lot of things he was ashamed of over the last few years. It started because he lost to Penta in his debut match. Chad says he did not take that loss like a man. He took it like a coward. Chad says he wants to look Penta in the eyes and he says he is sorry.

Penta responded, acknowledging the difficulty of such an admission and stating that there was someone else who needed an apology.

Penta says he loves lucha libra and he says it is hard to respect someone and say you are wrong. Penta says there is someone else he needs to apologize to.

Ethan Page's Intercontinental Championship Ambitions

Byron Saxton interviewed Ethan Page on the Interstitial Stage regarding the Intercontinental Championship. Page interrupted Saxton, expressing his frustration with limited opportunities despite his short tenure and having already challenged for a title at a Premium Live Event. He specifically addressed Penta El Zero Miedo's opportunities, suggesting favoritism from Mr. Pearce.

He has been here for two months and he wrestled for the title on a PLE. He had Penta beat. Let's talk about Penta. How long did it take him to get these opportunities. There is favoritism on this brand thanks to Mr. Pearce. Penta says he has no fear but he fears Ethan Page. Where is his rematch? Ethan says he is the smartest and the smartest gets what he wants. Page says he will get his rematch. He says it does not matter who wins because the title is his target.

Looking Ahead

A graphic announced that WWE will return to Atlanta, Georgia, on September 6th for Sunday Night's Main Event.

Later in a backstage segment, Montez Ford visited Seth Rollins in his locker room to wish him luck in the King of the Ring tournament. Rollins expressed gratitude for Ford's past assistance and inquired about Angelo Dawkins.