"The Rock Teases Showdown with Reigns as Rollins Retains Title on WWE Day 1"

On WWE Raw Day 1, The Rock made a surprise return, hinting at a desire to challenge The Head of the Table, electrifying fans. Nia Jax defeated Becky Lynch in her hometown, while Seth Rollins retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre despite interference from Damian Priest. The Miz and R-Truth overcame Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh, and Rhea Ripley successfully defended her Women's World Championship against Ivy Nile. Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark also positioned themselves as contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title with a win over Tegan Nox and Natalya.