RAW before Survivor Series Preview: Popular superstar finally getting a title push, Unoriginal plan for the ending revealed?

It's the go-home episode of RAW to Survivor Series 2021. Things are going to get interesting in the battle for brand supremacy, although that concept itself hasn't looked good lately.

Perhaps WWE needs to change their approach to Survivor Series because the build on RAW and SmackDown has had less effort than some B-pay-per-views. This has led to some arguing that Money in the Bank should replace Survivor Series as one of the "big four" pay-per-views, especially since the consequences of the latter aren't that much, while the former is often one of the most important shows.

Whatever it may be, the build-up to Survivor Series 2021 concludes on the red brand tonight before fully wrapping up this Friday on SmackDown. Here's what you need to look forward to on RAW tonight:

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#5. Liv Morgan finally emerges as a RAW Women's title challenger

Liv Morgan defied the odds last week by beating four of her fellow-Survivor Series teammates to become the #1 contender to the RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch. To give you an idea, she beat the likes of Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Queen Zelina, and Carmella to earn her shot.

Becky Lynch was at ringside on commentary and seemed to have a bone to pick with Liv Morgan, who teased a feud the previous week. She stated that the four other women in the ring were accomplished in their own right, while Morgan hadn't done anything.

All that changed, thanks to a little assistance from Doudrop, who turned heel and attacked Bianca Belair to cost her the match. Liv Morgan took advantage and emerged as the #1 contender, much to the approval of fans in attendance and watching online.

Liv Morgan is finally getting the title push she deserves, although it won't necessarily translate to victory. As of now, she's a filler feud for the RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch, with their rivalry likely to occupy the rest of 2021.

Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan have a history together. Morgan revealed that when Lynch vacated the RAW Women's title in 2020, she went backstage and told the young superstar that she would be the champion by the time she returned.

Although it was an unfulfilled prophecy, it will be interesting to see the direction their feud takes this week and after Survivor Series 2021.

#4. The build to Survivor Series is set to come to a boil on RAW

Survivor Series 2021, as mentioned, hasn't had the best build-up on either RAW or SmackDown. For some reason, WWE decided to completely omit the need for qualifying matches and simply announced the teams for RAW and SmackDown.

Not only this but three members have been removed from their teams. Dominik Mysterio was replaced by Bobby Lashley on the RAW Men's team, Sami Zayn was taken out of the SmackDown Men's team following a loss to Jeff Hardy, and newcomer Aaliyah was removed from the SmackDown Women's team despite picking up the win for her team this past Friday.

It's been entirely bizarre, and the brand supremacy concept seems outdated, as was stated by RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch. It would have made sense if the WWE Draft hadn't taken place only a month ago and hadn't fully taken effect a few weeks ago.

Most of the RAW Men's Team comprises of former SmackDown stars who newly shifted over, and there are similar cases on all teams. Since it's the go-home episode of RAW, a traditional invasion angle could be in the works. Only this year, the idea of it is a lot less interesting than before and it simply comes off as unoriginal, but inevitable.

#3. Bobby Lashley restarts an Almighty path of destruction on RAW

The Almighty Bobby Lashley is back on RAW. He was absent following his loss to Goldberg at Crown Jewel, and MVP was absent for even longer than that. Both men made their return under the circumstances of Survivor Series.

Dominik Mysterio was a surprising pick for team RAW, and Adam Pearce came out and told him that it may have been a mistake. He told the 24-year-old that he could keep his place on the RAW Survivor Series team, only if he beat the man Pearce booked him against.

It was, of course, none other than The Almighty former WWE Champion who made his return. Unsurprisingly, Lashley squashed Dominik Mysterio with ease to take his place in the Survivor Series 2021 match.

What role will Bobby Lashley have to play at Survivor Series? Could he be the man that leads team RAW to victory? Despite his string of losses between September to October, it should be noted that the only three men to pin him were the current WWE Champion Big E, reigning Universal Champion Roman Reigns, and Hall of Famer Goldberg.

Bobby Lashley is all set to renew his path of destruction on RAW.

#2. What's next for RAW Tag Team Champions RK-Bro?

AJ Styles and Omos were supposed to challenge RK-Bro for the RAW Tag Team titles in yet another Crown Jewel rematch, but the bout was canceled. Instead, Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler, aka The Dirty Dawgs, emerged as title contenders, only to fall short later that night.

It seemed as though the Dirty Dawgs had been done dirty by having to compete the same night of their #1 contenders match. Despite their loss, they've kept their momentum alive, and last week on RAW, they teamed up with AJ Styles & Omos to defeat RK-Bro and The Street Profits.

The Street Profits look like they'll have to wait, while AJ Styles and Omos seem to finally be out of title contention. Instead, The Dirty Dawgs have taken their place as the potential #1 contenders.

Last week on RAW, Dolph Ziggler even got the pin on Riddle -- one half of the RAW Tag Team Champions -- despite a brawl between Roode and Styles. However, next in line for RK-Bro is The Usos, who they're expected to face at Survivor Series 2021. The match hasn't been officially announced yet.

#1. How will Big E respond to Kevin Owens' attack on RAW last week?

Kevin Owens went on a frenzy last week on RAW. There was a lot of tension, as he constantly tried to prove to Big E that he wouldn't be the person to stab someone in the back, although he did that Kofi Kingston back in 2019.

Seth Rollins, who is the #1 contender to the WWE title, told Big E that it's better to trust the devil he knew (Rollins) than the devil he didn't (Owens). The tensions all came to a boil in the main event of RAW as Rollins picked up a victory over Kevin Owens in the main event.

Post-match, Kevin Owens got into a confrontation with Big E and completely turned on him, launching a vicious assault in the process. Although Owens has been on the losing end on RAW to Big E and Seth Rollins, his heel turn means that he could abruptly throw himself into the WWE title picture, making it a triple threat match.

Owens being in the WWE title picture over two months before his contract expires makes for an interesting story.