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We are just one week away from Extreme Rules, and it will be the final RAW before the pay-per-view in Philadelphia. Following an exceptional episode of RAW this week, the anticipation will be high for the red brand next week. Paul Heyman made his presence felt this week as we saw some jaw-dropping moments.
RAW had an explosive start this week as Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley fought in a Last Man Standing Match. Both men were taken to the medical facility after the bout. While Mike Kanellis made his RAW debut with Maria Kanellis in a Mixed Tag Team Match, it turned into a disaster when the former tapped out to Becky Lynch.
AJ Styles' heel turn was probably the most shocking moment of the red brand this week. The Phenomenal One teamed up with Gallows and Anderson to decimate Ricochet. Moreover, Undertaker made an appearance on RAW and he sent a strong message to Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon.
The next RAW will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Six nights before Extreme Rules, Andrade and Zelina Vega will take on Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a Mixed Tag Team Match. Roman Reigns will fight Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon with a mystery partner. We are excited to expected to see an action-packed episode of RAW before Extreme Rules.
Let's discuss three twists we could see on RAW next week.
#3 Bray Wyatt could attack the Miz
Bray Wyatt has been the focal point of RAW in the last two months. The Firefly Fun House segments have garnered the attention of the WWE Universe but it probably ended two weeks ago. In the last two episodes of RAW, we didn't see Bray Wyatt, which indicates that the former WWE Champion is probably ready to return to the squared circle soon.
Even though the Firefly Fun House segments were missing in the last couple of weeks, the Firefly House characters were present on Raw. Abby the Witch made her presence felt on RAW last week when she was stalking the Miz. Mercy the Buzzard was also seen with the A-Lister this week.
Considering two Firefly House members were seen with the Miz in two weeks, he could be the first victim of the new Bray Wyatt. After teasing a return in the last two episodes of RAW, the new Bray Wyatt could make his long-awaited appearance and he could assault the A-Lister.
#2 The Viking Raiders could join forces with Ricochet
The United States Champion Ricochet put his title on the line against AJ Styles this week. The two men delivered a stupendous match in the main event of the show as the champion defeated the Phenomenal One. A huge surprise came after the bout as AJ Styles turned heel. Anderson and Gallows delivered a Magic Killer to Ricochet, and Styles gave a vicious Styles Clash from the second rope.
Judging by the scenario this week, WWE could confirm a match between Styles and Ricochet at Extreme Rules. Considering the two men already faced each other in two regular matches, the US Championship match could have a stipulation. Since Gallows and Anderson are the back-up of Styles, the Phenomenal One will have a huge advantage, so Ricochet could bring his own back-up.
The Viking Raiders, who are still undefeated on the main roster, faced Gallows and Anderson last week. Though Styles motivated Gallows and Anderson to pick up a victory, the Viking Raiders stood tall. Hence, it will not be surprising if the Viking Raiders join forces with Ricochet on RAW next week. The former NXT Tag Team Champions could be in the ringside to prevent the interference of Gallows and Anderson at Extreme Rules.
#1 Corporate Kane could become the mystery partner of Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns has a mountain to climb next week when the Big Dog will face the team of Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre in a Tag Team Match. It might seem like a fair match for the former Universal Champion but there is a twist.
Reigns will have to team up with a partner of Shane McMahon's choosing on RAW next week. Moreover, the Undertaker is refrained from interference as he will be out of the match at Extreme Rules.
Prior to Extreme Rules, the Scottish Psychopath and the Best in the World will leave no stone unturned to dismantle the Big Dog. Shane McMahon could surprise everyone by choosing Corporate Kane as the mystery partner of Reigns. While the Big Red Machine Kane might be the brother of the Undertaker, the Corporate Kane has been the representative of the Authority for a long time.
Kane's inclusion could definitely add fuel in this rivalry. It is no secret that Kane and Reigns have a history and they faced each other a couple of times in the past. However, Reigns and Undertaker could manage to have great back-up if the Corporate Kane decides to disobey Shane McMahon and he joins forces with Reigns on RAW.
