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The Horror Show at Extreme Rules takes place this weekend live from WWE's Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Whilst the focus of RAW this week was building towards this weekend's event, there were also many teases for future feuds that could become a reality heading into SummerSlam.
Last night's episode of RAW also included some interesting returns, with The Women's Division now looking more stacked than ever with Bianca Belair and Shayna Baszler back, and in fighting form.
Like many TV programs, WWE drops hints for future storylines on a regular basis, but many of these hints go completely unnoticed. Here are five future feuds that were teased last night on Monday Night RAW.
#5. Angel Garza vs Andrade
Angel Garza and Andrade have been on the same page since Garza was brought up to the main roster back in February, but in recent weeks, it appears that Tag Team wrestling may not be for them. Zelina Vega has spent weeks forcing the duo together, but they may be destined to remain apart.
Both Garza and Andrade have held singles gold in the past, which means that they are both much more prepared to step into singles feuds than one together. The storyline recently seems to surround the struggle for both men to accept that there is someone that has their back, and it's unlikely that they will be able to win the RAW Tag Team Championships this way.
It's strange that Andrade and Angel Garza won't be fighting for the RAW Tag Team Championships this weekend at Extreme Rules.
Even if they were handed a championship shot this weekend, based on the way that they were forcing their chemistry last night, expect one of them to win titles, when they are finally handed a title shot.
#4. Ricochet/Cedric Alexander
MVP has made it his mission to recruit Cedric Alexander over the past few weeks on RAW and has even stooped to referring to him as Ricochet's sidekick.
Whilst Alexander has made it clear that he has no desire to fight on behalf of MVP on RAW, and isn't interested in the boost he can offer him, it's hard to imagine that he hasn't got into his head.
Last night on RAW, both Alexander and Ricochet were destroyed by Bobby Lashley. But, how long will this go on for before one of the two men decides to turn heel and join MVP?
There were rumors that MVP was going to have his own stable on RAW and the addition of Ricochet or Cedric Alexander, or both, would definitely boost his potential to recruit more stars.
This could be the beginning of a long story where MVP is forced to wear both men down into submission, but it's obvious that the wheels are already in motion and that MVP could be gaining some new recruits in the near future.
#3. Ric Flair is going to turn on Randy Orton
Ric Flair is the dirtiest player in the game, so it makes sense that he is the man who WWE called when Randy Orton wanted to return to his Legend Killer roots on RAW.
Over the course of the past few months, The Viper has already made quite the statement in matches against Edge and Christian. It was Flair who helped him to defeat Christian before Orton ensured that he remained on the shelf following a punt kick.
This week on RAW, Randy Orton took on R-Truth and Flair was in place to ensure that he didn't deliver a punt kick to the 24/7 Champion.
Next week on RAW, Orton takes on The Big Show in an Unsanctioned match. Following their backstage segment earlier in the night, there was a hint that Flair could be forced to choose a side.
Could next week's episode of RAW be the moment when Flair shows his true colors and turns his back on Randy Orton, when he tries to end the career of The Big Show?
#2. Trish Stratus and Lita vs Sasha Banks and Bayley
Sasha Banks and Bayley have managed to make the Women's Tag Team Champions the most prestigious titles in the company in recent weeks. Something that was confirmed last night on RAW when the Championships were the main event once again.
Ahead of their match on RAW, The Boss showed a video package where she talked about how much better than other stars herself and Bayley are. It was subtle, but Trish Stratus and Lita were two of the women who were named.
It's well-known that The Blue Print and The SmackDown Women's Champion wanted to face Trish and Lita in a Women's Tag Team Championship match a few years ago. And now that there are rumors that Evolution 2 could be on the horizon, could this be a hint?
Stratus returned at Evolution back in 2018 and teamed with Lita against Alicia Fox and Mickie James. It's easy to see the two women doing it once again for a shot at the Women's Tag Team Championships.
Banks may be focused on the RAW Women's Championship at present, but the company could also be quietly setting up a dream match.
#1. The return of intergender wrestling
Last night's episode of RAW saw some huge returns in the Women's Division with Bianca Belair returning to partner Ruby Riott, whilst Shayna Baszler made her return in order to send a message to the Women's Division.
Rather than attacking the women in the middle of their tag team match, it was the men's 24/7 Championship match that was invaded, and Baszler went on to attack all of the ninja's who were in Akira Tozawa's corner.
Could this be a hint that Baszler no longer wants to go after the RAW Women's Championship? Could Intergender wrestling be making its return to the main roster?
After all, Shayna Baszler is The Cagefighter. If any woman can set an example and go after the men's locker room on Monday Night RAW, then it's the Submission Magician.
Sasha Banks takes on Asuka this weekend for the RAW Women's Championship. If The Queen of Spades doesn't use Extreme Rules to send a message, then it's obvious that she has much bigger challenges on her mind.
