5 Things WWE subtly told us on RAW: Bitter rivals to team up; Top heel turning face?

Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch assaulted by NXT Superstars
Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch assaulted by NXT Superstars

This week's WWE RAW was the Survivor Series go-home show, which featured more hype towards this weekend's PPV, as well as new feuds being set for the future.

There were more invasions as RAW, SmackDown and NXT Superstars feuded on RAW, and we could see more to come on NXT and SmackDown this week.

Let's take a look at five things WWE subtly told us on RAW:


#5 Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch to team up to face Kabuki Warriors

Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Asuka
Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Asuka

Becky Lynch opened this week's RAW before being interrupted by The IIconics. Lynch said that she would give the two Australian Superstars a beatdown before Charlotte Flair made her way to the ring.

Charlotte and Becky tag teamed in a match against The IIconics and they got the win after The Queen put Billie Kay in the Figure 8.

We saw yet another NXT invasion following this match as Shayna Baszler, Marina Shafir, and Jessamyn Duke attacked Charlotte and Becky before the NXT trio ran away through the crowd.

But, the important takeaway from the opening segment of this week's RAW is that Lynch and Flair could tag team once again in the future. WWE has advertised that the duo will face off against current Women's Tag Team Champions, The Kabuki Warriors, at next month's TLC PPV.

In an interview with News18 during her recent trip to India, Charlotte teased this match happening.

"You know, it's one of those things when it comes to Becky, we will come together to face a common enemy. The enemy, for instance, The Kabuki Warriors. If we have to get along for those 20 minutes, I think we can make that happen," said Charlotte Flair.

Although it is not official yet, after this week's RAW, it's quite certain that it could happen.

#4 Andrade teases babyface turn

Andrade
Andrade

Perhaps the best match of this week's RAW was between Seth Rollins and Andrade. If Rollins lost the match, he would have had to give up his spot in the RAW Survivor Series team.

The match was fast-paced and action-packed, but it ended in a dull manner. The Lucha House Party, who are currently on SmackDown, attacked Seth Rollins causing the match to end in a disqualification. This meant that Rollins won the match and kept his place on Team RAW for the Survivor Series 5-on-5-on-5 elimination match.

Andrade was not happy at his Mexican brethren causing him to lose the match and remonstrated with them, before Rollins came to the aid of Andrade to send Lucha House Party away.

Andrade and Rollins shared a moment, with the former Universal Champion promising that they'd meet again soon. It seems that WWE have teased a face turn for Andrade, similar to what has happened to his real-life partner, Charlotte Flair.

#3 New feuds

WWE not only hyped up the feuds for Survivor Series on the RAW go-home show, but also teased new feuds this Monday.

The AOP returned to RAW, attacking Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins backstage. Ryder and Hawkins were set to challenge The Viking Raiders for the RAW Tag Team titles, but they could not do so after being assaulted by AOP.

AOP have been off television for a long time, and have only had vignettes over the last few weeks, which was teasing their return. Now that they're back, they will most likely feud with The Viking Raiders for the RAW Tag Team titles.

Buddy Murphy put on a good match against Akira Tozawa on RAW this week, a bout that showcased both of their phenomenal talents. But, it isn't Tozawa that Murphy is going to feud with in the near future. Murphy is set to feud with Aleister Black, who he went looking for backstage to challenge.

Black and Murphy had a staredown, and it seems like this feud will begin next week following Survivor Series.

#2 Dio Maddin not going to return anytime soon the commentary booth

Dio Maddin and Brock Lesnar
Dio Maddin and Brock Lesnar

When SmackDown moved over to FOX, they got RAW's commentators - and perhaps two of the best in WWE - Michael Cole and Corey Graves. And with Renee Young moving to the WWE Backstage show, we saw a new set of commentators for RAW as well.

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler returned to the commentary booth, while Vic Joseph and Dio Maddin joined him as part of the three-team commentary.

The commentary, though, has been less than satisfactory, and it seems that WWE have pulled the gun and made a big change. Dio Maddin has been written off television after being assaulted by WWE Champion Brock Lesnar a few weeks ago.

This week on RAW, The King and Vic Joseph were joined by Samoa Joe on commentary, who is currently out of action due to an injury. With Joe's addition to the commentary team for this week, and Maddin's absence for the third consecutive week, it's quite certain he is not returning anytime soon to the commentary booth.

#1 Humberto Carrillo to get a push

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Since Paul Heyman became executive director of RAW, several Superstars from NXT and 205 Live have got pushes. The likes of Cedric Alexander, Buddy Murphy, and Ricochet have got big pushes on the Red brand.

The latest Superstar to get a push is Humberto Carrillo, who was drafted to RAW at this year's WWE Draft. Carrillo is a fantastic athlete, whose high-flying moves have won over fans.

He was put into a feud with AJ Styles almost from the start of his main roster career, while he has also shared the ring with former Universal Champion, Seth Rollins.

Carrillo faced The OC member Karl Anderson this week on RAW, and won his match, thanks to some help from The Street Profits. WWE announced that Carrillo would get a shot at AJ Styles' US title on next week's RAW. This is Carrillo's second chance at winning the title after facing Styles at Crown Jewel last month.

It seems that WWE are high on Carrillo and he could get a big push in the weeks and months to come, possibly even winning the US title.


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