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Delivering a great show at TLC, the last pay-per-view of the decade, the anticipation was sky-high for RAW this week. The Red Brand produced an exciting episode, where a couple of feuds were hinted for Royal Rumble next year, and a huge WrestleMania 35 rematch took place in the main event.
Following an emphatic victory over Rusev at TLC, Bobby Lashley proposed to Lana. A Gauntlet Match took place to decide the number one contender for the US Title, but the match didn't have a clear winner, as Humberto Carrillo was unable to continue, after a furious Andrade delivered a Hammerlock DDT onto the concrete floor.
NXT's Deonna Purrazzo took on Asuka in a singles match, while The OC beat The Viking Raiders in a non-title match. Seth Rollins sabotaged Rey Mysterio, earning a title shot for the US Championship next week.
Let's talk about three things that could happen after RAW this week.
#3 Humberto Carrillo and Andrade could receive title shots in the future
Starting the feud on RAW last week, Andrade and Humberto Carrillo have already garnered the attention of fans, delivering two remarkable matches. Carrillo ended Andrade's unbeaten run on RAW, pinning the latter last week, and the result didn't alter at TLC, where Carrillo picked up another win over 'El Idolo.'
Eliminating Ricochet from the Gauntlet Match, Carrillo was the last man standing to face Andrade, but the latter had other plans, attacking Carrillo from behind. Andrade decimated Carrillo with a vicious DDT on the concrete floor, and the match ended in no contest.
Seth Rollins is scheduled to take on Rey Mysterio in a title match next week, but 'The Beastlayer' is already involved in a different feud. Therefore, the US Championship match could end in interference from either AOP or Kevin Owens. Mysterio, however, could defend his title against the last two remaining Superstars of the Gauntlet Match in a Triple Threat Match, possibly at Royal Rumble next year.
#2 Asuka & Becky Lynch could pull off double duty at Royal Rumble
Having main evented TLC this year, both Becky Lynch and Asuka tore the house down, producing one of the best matches of the night. While they met in a tag team match, it looks like the rivalry could transcend to a singles bout as well, considering Becky Lynch's promo on RAW this week. Becky Lynch might face one of her toughest challenges to date, if she wrestles Asuka for the RAW Women's Championship.
Flying high after retaining the Women's Tag Team Championship at TLC, Asuka took on a debuting Deonna Purrazzo from NXT, earning an impressive victory and proving her worth as a singles competitor once again. Becky Lynch, on the other hand, looked humble while delivering a backstage promo and called Asuka 'the best in the world.' Given Lynch is yet to beat Asuka, 'The Man' admitted it, hinting a possible match for the RAW Women's Title at Royal Rumble.
The Women's Tag Team feud has been exciting. It remains to be seen whether Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair get another title shot against The Kabuki Warriors for the Women's Tag Team Championships. If they put both the RAW Women's Championship and Women's Tag Team Championship on the line, Asuka and Becky Lynch might have to perform double duty at Royal Rumble.
#1 The Viking Raiders will be Randy Orton's backup
A new rivalry was hinted at TLC, where The OC answered the open challenge from The Viking Raiders. Even though their TLC bout ended in a double count-out, they had a rematch on RAW this week, which was a non-title match. The OC picked up a win against the reigning RAW Tag Team Champions, making a strong statement in the process. It was their second victory over the champions, as The OC defeated The Viking Raiders to win the Tag Team World Cup at Crown Jewel.
Interestingly, the tag team rivalry has also become part of the feud between AJ Styles and Randy Orton, as the two Superstars met each other in the main event of RAW this week. For the first time since WrestleMania 35, the two locked horns, and Orton avenged his previous defeat, pinning 'The Phenomenal One.' However, The OC came out assaulting Orton after the match, leaving 'The Viper' helpless, but The Viking Raiders came to rescue the fourteen-time WWE Champion. However, The OC stood tall, taking out the babyfaces.
Since starting the feud with AJ Styles, Orton has had a disadvantage, as Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson have been major obstacles for 'The Viper,' getting outnumbered by the three members of The OC. Nevertheless, the recent involvement of The Viking Raiders hinted that Orton will now have some serious backup in this feud.
