WWE RAW - 5 Possible surprises - Paul Heyman with the ultimate swerve; real-life couple turns face; major reunion?

WWE RAW this week is a very important show, a critical one on the road to the 2022 Royal Rumble. So many components could come together this week in the best possible manner, to set the course on the Road to the Rumble.

In this article, we shall look at a few surprises that could potentially transpire. Be sure to share your thoughts, views, and comments in the space right below. If you think we've missed out on a surprise or two, please let us know.

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#5 Paul Heyman makes a deal with WWE RAW faction The Hurt Business

MVP and Bobby Lashley are clearly at odds with The Hurt Business, which is something that Paul Heyman could certainly use to his advantage. Could he pay Benjamin and Alexander on this week's show to take Lashley out and gain the upper hand in the upcoming fight against Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble? We know that while Brock Lesnar may be a babyface, his manager is not above these tricks.

We all know that there's no way that Brock Lesnar will wrestle on a random episode of WWE RAW which leaves a vacancy in the main event picture. It allows Bobby Lashley to potentially clash with both of these men, and maybe a third superstar that aligns with them.

Someone like Omos immediately comes to mind as a thug for hire that Paul Heyman would pay a large amount of money to, to take the competition out.

It is often impossible to fit every talented soul into a three-hour-long show but through engaging storylines, anything is possible. Paul Heyman has always been about elevating the men who do not get the screen-time they deserve, and this scenario could certainly transpire on this week's RAW episode.

#4 WWE RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch finally turns face

The WWE RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch is a heel and she does a commendable job. At the same time, her opponent Doudrop is a heel as well, which is something that may confuse the audience at this point in time.

They may not know who to root for since both women are so very good at their job. Could Becky Lynch turn face on this week's episode without changing her character?

It is possible, and it will be a welcome change for sure. Fans have wanted to cheer for her for a really long time now.

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#3 Her husband Seth Rollins follows suit

If you caught the tail end of SmackDown, you would have certainly seen how Seth Rollins was portrayed as the babyface. He was outnumbered by Roman Reigns and The Usos and managed to dodge and evade them with flashy superhero moves.

Could he, much like his wife, turn babyface on this week's show? The RAW brand needs a strong babyface alongside Big E anyway!

#2 Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross reunite this week

A vignette aired on WWE RAW last week where Alexa Bliss showcased her demented side once again. She was in the midst of a therapy session where she snapped and thrashed the room.

Now that Nikki Cross is officially a super-villain, could Alexa Bliss show up and reform their tag team once more? Only this time, the twisted NXT version of Nikki Cross could show up to cause chaos unbound.

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#1 Maybe WWE RAW is graced by the arrival of the IMPACT Wrestling Champion

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling's Jose G., IMPACT Wrestling World Champion Moose expressed his desire to face Roman Reigns. With Mickie James appearing in the Royal Rumble, the forbidden door is open and the thought of these forces of nature clashing isn't implausible anymore at all.

Could Seth Rollins align with Moose to take down The Bloodline? The third member of their collective could be someone like Kevin Owens, a key player who has been aligned with Seth Rollins in the recent past as well.