Roman Reigns Set to Return on Oct. 5 RAW

WWE is loading up the October 5 edition of Monday Night RAW, confirming that Roman Reigns will make his return on the show alongside a high-stakes showdown between Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. The announcements came during the September 28 broadcast of RAW, setting the stage for what looks to be one of the most stacked go-home shows of the fall.

Details on the exact circumstances of Reigns’ comeback weren’t laid out beyond the confirmation itself, but any appearance from the former Tribal Chief is enough to move the needle. Reigns remains one of WWE’s biggest attractions even in a reduced schedule, and his presence on a card instantly raises the temperature of everything else on it — including whatever babyface or heel he chooses to align with, confront, or ignore.

The Lynch-Morgan pairing adds another marquee attraction to the night. Both women have been fixtures near the top of the women’s division for years, with a history that includes numerous high-profile clashes going back through their time on the same roster. Whatever the specific stipulation or storyline motivation turns out to be, a Lynch-Morgan matchup carries built-in credibility and the kind of unpredictability WWE loves to hype in the week leading into a big show.

What makes this particular RAW even more significant is its placement on the calendar — it’s the final Monday night show before Money in the Bank, giving WWE a prime opportunity to finalize feuds, set stakes, and tease outcomes before the premium live event. Historically, go-home episodes are used to plant seeds that pay off days later, so both the Reigns return and the Lynch-Morgan showdown could carry direct implications for how Money in the Bank shapes up.

For Reigns, a returning appearance this close to a premium live event raises obvious questions about whether he’s stepping back into an active program or simply making a statement appearance to remind the roster — and the audience — that he’s still very much part of the picture. Given his track record of using limited appearances to maximum effect, WWE creative likely has something bigger in mind than a simple wave to the crowd.

As for Lynch and Morgan, their in-ring chemistry has never been in question, and putting them together this close to Money in the Bank suggests WWE wants a definitive measuring stick before the bigger stage. Fans will be watching closely to see whether this match is presented as a one-off statement or the start of something that carries into the premium live event itself.

With both stories still developing, October 5 shapes up as a pivotal night — and PW Exclusive will have more as additional details on the card come together.