3 things that should happen on RAW and SmackDown next week to build towards Clash of Champions

SummerSlam is now behind us and we have one month to go before the next pay-per-view when the WWE Clash of Champions comes into the picture. WWE did a great job with SummerSlam, and they should carry on that momentum in the coming months to increase the ratings of their shows.

Keeping that in mind, the creatives will really need to play with the storylines which are currently flowing freely, and cause some disruption to get the fans even more interested.

With only four weeks to experiment with, WWE should step on the gas right away and build the right storylines for the potential challenges. In this article, we will look at the three major storylines that WWE could work on in the coming week to ensure that the build towards Clash of Champions begins on a right note.

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#3 Shane McMahon forces himself in again

Shane McMahon could decide to force himself into the King of the Ring tournament

Since Crown Jewel last year, we have seen Shane McMahon take up a lot of television time and brag about how he is the best in the world for way too long.

This has led to him having major feuds with top superstars such as The Usos, The Miz, and Roman Reigns. Most recently, Shane has been in the middle of a rivalry with Kevin Owens which hasn’t gone too well for both the superstars.

With the King of the Ring tournament approaching, we could again witness Shane use his power and authority to make way for himself in the tournament. WWE has already announced the names of 16 participants for the tournament, similar to what they did for the Crown Jewel’s World Cup tournament.

However, it will be interesting to see if Shane tries and takes the place of a lesser pushed wrestler such as Chad Gable, Apollo Crews, or Shelton Benjamin’s place in the tournament or spices up things by taking Kevin Owen’s place in the tournament, which will only make things even more personal between him and Owens.

#2 Sasha Banks faces an obstacle

The Boss made her intentions absolutely clear upon her return

Sasha Banks returned to WWE with a bang on Monday Night by launching an attack on Natalya and Becky Lynch, and now has the entire WWE Universe talking about her new look and character.

Sasha has already made her intentions clear, and she will be coming after Becky Lynch’s RAW Women’s Championship in the coming weeks.

While there is no doubt that Sasha is a deserving superstar, WWE should focus on showing her new development as a heel and her aggressive side to the WWE Universe before booking her against Lynch.

Next week on RAW, WWE should bring back someone like Naomi, who could give Sasha Banks a good match for a shot at the championship, and allow her to exhibit a much more focused and aggressive side to herself.

Not only will this help develop Sasha’s character, it will also help in making her seem like a genuine threat to Lynch’s title.

#1 Braun Strowman locks down on his real target

Does Strowman have the right target in sight?

The O.C. has changed the course of RAW in just a matter of weeks and now sit atop the faction ladder on the main roster with three premium championships to their name.

Last week on RAW, Braun Strowman made a surprise entry when Seth Rollins and Ricochet were under fire from the heelish faction, and we will have Braun Strowman take on AJ Styles for the United States Championship next week.

While Strowman doesn’t need anyone in his corner to even out the odds in case Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson try to cause interference, WWE should put Seth Rollins and Ricochet on Strowman’s side to build a real feud.

During the match, Rollins could cause a distraction while trying to help Strowman, costing him the match and enraging the Monster Among Men.

This could result in Strowman issuing a challenge to The Beast Slayer for Clash of Champions after turning heel in the coming weeks.