WWE Raw emanates live from the Accor Arena in Paris, France, on June 8, 2026, with a special start time of 2 PM ET. The event is set to feature two championship defenses and crucial first-round matches in both the 2026 King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments.
\nWomen's Intercontinental Championship Defense
Sol Ruca will be putting the Women's Intercontinental Championship on the line for the first time since dethroning Becky Lynch at WWE Clash in Italy on May 31, as she defends against Lyra Valkyria. Ruca had previously promised to be a fighting champion and give a shot to anyone who wished to answer the call during the May 25 edition of Raw. Following this declaration, Ruca extended the offer to Valkyria backstage later that same night. Valkyria's longtime ally, Bayley, was present during this exchange and showed a hint of jealousy.
Intercontinental Championship on the Line
Penta will be putting the Intercontinental Championship on the line for the first time on television since retaining against Je'Von Evans on the May 25 episode of Raw, as he defends against Rey Mysterio. Rey Mysterio earned his championship opportunity by emerging victorious against Rusev in a Number One Contenders match on May 25 to secure his spot in today's match.
King of the Ring Tournament Continues
The 2026 King of the Ring Tournament is scheduled to continue with a First Round Fatal Four-Way match involving Je'Von Evans. His opponents in this high-stakes contest are Ricky Saints, Talla Tonga, and Seth Rollins. The winners of these first-round matches will advance to the semifinals.
As of writing, two competitors have already secured their spots in the tournament semifinals. Oba Femi advanced by winning his Fatal Four-Way First Round match on the June 1 episode of Raw. Dominik Mysterio also moved into the semifinals after triumphing in his own Fatal Four-Way First Round match on the June 5 episode of SmackDown.
Queen of the Ring Tournament Action
The 2026 Queen of the Ring Tournament is also set to progress with a First Round Fatal Four-Way match. Women's World Champion Liv Morgan will compete in this bout, facing Alexa Bliss, Chelsea Green, and Becky Lynch. Morgan has made it clear that she wants all of the gold in WWE, adding further motivation to her tournament run.
Similar to the King of the Ring bracket, two participants have already advanced to the Queen of the Ring semifinals. IYO SKY secured her spot by winning a First Round Fatal Four-Way match on June 1, and Raquel Rodriguez secured her place with a First Round Fatal Four-Way match victory on June 8.
