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The Extreme Rules PPV was an exceptional pay-per-view. Apart from having some impressive matches in Philadelphia, several titles changed. The anticipation was sky-high for the RAW after Extreme Rules and the company delivered a stupendous episode this week.
Bray Wyatt's appearance was the highlight of the night as the Fiend attacked Finn Balor. The red brand also had a ten-man Battle Royal match to decide the number one contender of the new Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. Seth Rollins won the match and he will challenge the Beast at SummerSlam.
Becky Lynch found a new challenger for SummerSlam when Natalya won the Fatal 4-Way match to become the number one contender of RAW Women's Championship. The 24/7 Title changed hands after R-Truth pinned Drake Maverick in the hotel room, moreover, Cedric Alexander shocked everyone by pinning Drew McIntyre.
RAW offered an exciting episode with some excellent segments and matches. Here we discuss three things WWE made clear on RAW this week.
#3 Dolph Ziggler and the Miz will have a feud
Dolph Ziggler had a disastrous night at Extreme Rules where he fought Kevin Owens. The Show-off lost to the Prize Fighter within just sixteen seconds. Considering Ziggler was the challenger of Kofi Kingston a couple of weeks ago, it was certainly a shocking loss. Ziggler needs a notable feud to get back on track after Extreme Rules.
Ziggler appeared on the Miz TV this week. Since Ziggler is a heel and Miz is a face, it was not likely to be a smooth interview. Ziggler kept provoking the A-Lister and the former mentioned his wife, Maryse. Following the comment, the Miz lost his cool and attacked him.
While the segment was certainly interesting, it gave us a major hint about a new rivalry. Since we are around three weeks away from SummerSlam, the Miz and Ziggler could tussle at the biggest show of the summer. Considering the sublime mic skills of the two Superstars, they could offer an astonishing feud.
#2 The Usos could become the back-ups of Ricochet
Ricochet fought AJ Styles at Extreme Rules where the former lost the United States Championship. Since winning the US Title at Stomping Grounds, Ricochet defended the belt on RAW. Though he successfully defended the belt on RAW, he failed to do the same at Extreme Rules.
Ricochet was part of the Six-Man Tag Team Match on the Red Brand this week. The former US Champion teamed up with the Usos to take on the team of Robert Roode and the Revival. Ricochet's team won the bout but we witnessed a chaotic scene after the match when The Club came out to attack Ricochet, and the Usos tried to save the latter.
Judging by the scenario, Ricochet is expected to face Styles at SummerSlam, however, Gallows and Anderson could be two big obstacles for Ricochet. Following the Tag Team Match on RAW, the Usos are likely to become a the back-ups of the former North American Champion. Moreover, Gallows and Anderson had issues with the Usos in the past.
#1 A dream match between Demon Balor and the Fiend will happen at SummerSlam
Bray Wyatt made his long-awaited return to the ring on RAW this week. Following Extreme Rules, the fans were expecting to see the new Bray Wyatt. Finn Balor's music was stopped and the arena went dark for a couple of seconds. The WWE Universe was in disbelief to see the evil version of the new Bray Wyatt in the squared circle. Balor was hit with a vicious Sister Abigail as Wyatt sent a strong message to the fans and Balor.
Bray Wyatt returned with a new gimmick after WrestleMania. While the new Bray Wyatt is interesting, his alter ego is frightening. After several episodes of Firefly Funhouse, it ended a few weeks ago. Since the Miz was stalked by the Abby the Witch and Mercy the Buzzard, it was speculated that the A-Lister could be the first opponent of the new Bray Wyatt. However, Finn Balor is the first victim of the new Bray Wyatt.
If Bray Wyatt brings alter ego at SummerSlam, Finn Balor might bring his own alter ego as well -- The Demon King. Demon Balor is unbeatable on the main roster and it will be interesting to see if he gets his first loss at SummerSlam. Considering the two most intimidating characters of WWE will tussle, it will be a dream match.
