Raw preview: Sami Zayn won’t even last 10 full days as WWE champion
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Key Points:
- WWE Raw airs live from Allstate Arena in Chicago on July 6, marking the second episode in the five-week build to SummerSlam on August 1-2.
- WWE Champion Sami Zayn defends his title for the first time against former champion Cody Rhodes, in a match rushed likely due to the Chicago venue and rumored CM Punk return.
- The show features three title matches, including Sol Ruca defending the women's Intercontinental Championship against Raquel Rodriguez, and Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins defending the tag team titles against Bron Breakker and Austin Theory.
- Storylines to watch include Seth Rollins challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, King Oba Femi addressing his Hell in a Cell match with Brock Lesnar, and potential surprises involving CM Punk’s rumored return.
- Additional angles involve Queen IYO SKY’s challenge to Liv Morgan, Solo Sikoa’s feud with The Bloodline, the search for an Intercontinental title challenger, and ongoing tensions among various WWE Superstars leading into SummerSlam.
