United States title match announced for WWE Raw

A United States Championship match has been added to the Monday, August 15 WWE Raw. 

In what is being billed as a first-time matchup, Bobby Lashley is set to defend the United States title against AJ Styles in Washington DC on Monday. 

Lashley defeated Ciampa in a US title match on the August 8 Raw to retain the Championship, a title he has held since defeating Theory at Money in the Bank on July 2. 

Previously announced for Raw, the Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament will continue, as Alexa Bliss and Asuka team against Nikki ASH and Doudrop in a first round match. 

Also set for Monday, Riddle will give an interview in his first appearance on WWE programming since being laid out by Seth Rollins at SummerSlam on July 30. 

Here is the announced lineup: 

  • WWE United States Championship: Bobby Lashley (c) vs. AJ Styles
  • Women’s Tag Team Championship tournament first round: Alexa Bliss & Asuka vs. Nikki ASH & Doudrop
  • Riddle interview