United States title number one contender’s match set for WWE Raw


The next challenger for Damian Priest’s United States title will be determined on Monday’s episode of Raw.
WWE has announced that Drew McIntyre and Sheamus will face off in a United States title number one contender’s match on Raw this Monday. The winner will challenge for Priest’s championship at Extreme Rules on Sunday, September 26.
Priest retained the U.S. title by defeating McIntyre and Sheamus in a triple threat match on Raw this past Monday. Priest pinned McIntyre to get the win. After the match, McIntyre showed respect to Priest by shaking his hand.
Priest won the U.S. title from Sheamus at SummerSlam last month.
In what looks to be a non-title match, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina will face Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley on Monday’s Raw. A 24/7 Championship match with Reggie defending against Akira Tozawa has also been added to the show.
Monday’s Raw is taking place at FTX Arena in Miami. Here’s what’s been announced for the episode:
- Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair defends against Nia Jax
- Tag Team Turmoil match to determine the next challengers for Randy Orton & Riddle’s Raw Tag Team titles (Mustafa Ali & Mansoor, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods, Lucha House Party, Mace & T-Bar, Jinder Mahal & Veer, AJ Styles & Omos, and The Viking Raiders)
- United States title number one contender’s match: Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus
- Non-title match: WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina vs. Nikki A.S.H. & Rhea Ripley
- 24/7 Champion Reggie defends against Akira Tozawa