WWE crowned new tag team champions during a Raw episode held at London's O2 Arena on June 22, 2026 [1].
This event served as the final broadcast, known as the go-home show, before the upcoming Night of Champions pay-per-view. The episode's outcomes establish the primary stakes and emotional narratives for the championship matches scheduled for the premium event.
The broadcast featured several high-profile contests, including a match between LA Knight and Jimmy Uso [1]. In addition to the title change in the tag team division, the evening was marked by a shocking heel turn that altered the current landscape of the Raw roster [1].
Chad Gable and other talent appeared throughout the night as the company utilized the London venue to build momentum for the international audience. The shift in alliances and the crowning of new champions are designed to create volatility heading into the next major event [1].
WWE often uses these international broadcasts to introduce new dynamics to the storylines. The combination of a title change and a character shift in a single night ensures that the Night of Champions card has multiple layers of conflict, both for championships and personal grievances [1].
“WWE crowned new tag team champions during a Raw episode held at London's O2 Arena”
The timing of these developments—specifically the title change and the heel turn—is a strategic move to maximize viewership for Night of Champions. By disrupting the status quo on the final show before a major event, WWE creates immediate tension and unpredictability, forcing fans to tune in to see how the new champions and the betrayed allies will react under the pressure of a pay-per-view environment.
