4 Surprises that could happen on RAW next week

Following a blockbuster episode Monday Night RAW this week, the excitement has risen for the next week. With fresh faces arriving after the Superstar Shake-Up, it should be a stupendous edition of RAW next week.

AJ Styles became the number one contender to challenge the current Universal Champion Seth Rollins at Money in the Bank. Bray Wyatt made his much-awaited return with a new gimmick as he introduced the 'Firefly Fun House'. Sami Zayn continued his hatred for the WWE Universe while Cedric Alexander lost his first RAW bout against Cesaro. Moreover, the all-new Robert Roode defeated Ricochet.

The upcoming RAW will take place at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Vince McMahon's billion dollar company already announced that Alexa Bliss will reveal the names of participants from the red brand for Men's and Women's Money in the Bank ladder matches.

Here we discuss four surprises that could happen on RAW next week.

#4 The Usos could become number one contenders for the RAW Tag Team Championship

The RAW Tag Team division got a massive boost after the, Superstar Shake-Up. Two prominent tag teams joined the red brand, as the Usos arrived from SmackDown Live and The Viking Raiders became the new entrants from NXT. The tag team division of the red brand has not been up to the mark in the last few weeks, but the scenario is gradually altering with the addition of two new teams.

Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins are the current RAW Tag Team Champions as they won the twin belts at the Grandest Stage of Them All this month. It is ambiguous who could be the next challengers of Ryder and Hawkins. The two men had a backstage segment this week as they acknowledged the new duo, the Viking Raiders.

Judging by the storyline of RAW Tag Team division, three teams could be contenders for the twin belts. Hence, the Usos, Viking Raiders, and the Revival could compete with each other next week. The winning team might earn a title shot later on. The four-time SmackDown Tag Team Champions Usos are aiming to dominate the red brand after Superstar Shake-Up, and they have a big chance to be the next challengers.

#3 Sami Zayn could call out Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt was the talking point of this week when he returned with a new gimmick. The Eater of the World seems to have ditched his old character which made him a fan favourite. With the Firefly Fun House, the new Bray Wyatt might even be a babyface, and we might get to see more of him in the next few weeks.

Similar to Wyatt, Sami Zayn also returned to Raw after a long absence. The fans were eagerly waiting for the comeback of the former NXT Champion, but Zayn continued to be a heel. He has been dissing WWE Universe for the last few weeks, which has grabbed the attention of WWE Universe. Though Zayn has been cutting awe-inspiring promos every week, he does not have any opponent.

Imagine a feud between the heel Sami Zayn and the new Bray Wyatt. With Money in the Bank around the corner, it will not be surprising if WWE decides to book the two men for a new feud. Both superstars returned to Vince McMahon's company after a hiatus, and it could be an exciting feud for the fans. Apart from offering impressive promos, they are dexterous in the ring

#2 Seth Rollins could turn heel

The Universal Championship match got confirmed last week when AJ Styles became number one contender for the most coveted prize of the red brand. The Phenomenal One won a triple threat match, and he went on to defeat Baron Corbin to earn a title shot. There is no denying that a match between Styles and Seth Rollins is a dream match for a large number of fans, and it could steal the show at Money in the Bank.

With three weeks left for Money in the Bank, Vince McMahon's billion dollar company will get time to build this bout. Considering both Rollins and Styles are babyfaces, we might witness a surprise this week. Hence, it will not be a jaw-dropping sight to see if either of the two superstars turn heel this week.

Rollins gave a hint of a heel turn in the past. The Universal Champion went low to take down the Beast Incarnate at the Show of Shows, which was not expected from a babyface. Moreover, Rollins had a great run as a heel WWE World Champion in 2015, and he could replicate the same success as the Universal Champion if he decides to be a bad guy. The Beastslayer is definitely more entertaining as a heel.

#1 A series of matches to decide participants of Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Alexa Bliss will host a special edition of her show 'A Moment of Bliss' on Monday Night RAW this week. The Goddess will disclose the names of male and female superstars who will take part in the Money in the Bank Ladder matches at the XL Center. At least four men and four women are expected to represent the red brand in the ladder matches this year.

It could be a hard decision for Alexa Bliss to decide the participants of Men's Money in the Bank match. The flagship show is stacked with talented superstars who deserve to be in the ladder match. Therefore, the competitors could be decided by a series of matches and winners of each match might get added to the ladder match. A similar approach was taken to determine the number one contender of Universal Championship last week as we saw two triple threat matches and a one-on-one bout.

Since it is a ladder match, we might see the addition of high-flyers. Ricochet and Rey Mysterio are two best high-flyers of the red brand, and they will be front runners to be in this match. Baron Corbin, who won Men's Money in the Bank match in 2017, can not be ruled out while Drew McIntyre has colossal possibility to be part of the match. Moreover, Bobby Lashley and Robert Roode will put their best foot forward to be in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder match.