4 reasons why Vince McMahon could crown Charlotte the new women's champion on Raw this week (4 March 2019)

The Raw women's title picture might be the best-constructed narrative on WWE TV today, as this was not a story that became a success overnight. It is a narrative that took time, history, and the right superstars to execute, as not one superstar in this storyline is replaceable, and that is something rare in wrestling today.

On Raw last week, we saw WWE peel another layer of this well-layered storyline when they had Ronda Rousey drop her title in the center of the ring and walk away.

This raised a lot of speculation, as what is the next step in the narrative if WWE pulled off this shocking move?

Well, on SmackDown Live last week, we might have gotten our answer. As Charlotte made her presence felt on the show with a great promo stating that she would be awarded the title Rousey left in the ring.

That got many critics and fans wondering if WWE would really pull that off, and to be honest, it feels like they just might.

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#1 Heat makes a heel

Love to hate

Randy Orton, Samoa Joe, Daniel Bryan, and Triple H are all great heels in the WWE, as these are veteran superstars that have managed to understand the concept of being an exceptional heel.

But this question is for you: how many of those stars do you really hate?

Well, judging by the overall reception each of these stars get, it's clear that the WWE Universe doesn't truly hate these wrestlers, which really questions their ability to draw heat anymore.

But when it comes to Charlotte Flair, there is something about her that is truly detestable in the eyes of fans. Whether its the fact that being the daughter of the greatest pro wrestler of all time gives her chances many others wouldn't get in life, or the fact that WWE pushes Charlotte in the main event at a time when another superstar is rising in that spot.

Which is why Charlotte being handed the women's title by Vince McMahon on Raw would be such a great heel moment in her career, as it will generate so much heat - it is hard even to imagine.

WWE wants to generate as much buzz as they can for this narrative, as they plan on making it the first women's WrestleMania main event, so with Vince doing something like this we could be in line for the biggest crowd meltdown of all time.

#2 Ronda saves face

WWE isn't going to compromise the credibility of their biggest superstar

Ronda Rousey is the biggest superstar on Raw today, and while Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Seth Rollins may rule the roost on Raw, Rousey's star power is undeniable, which is why WWE brought her into the company in the first place.

And for all the faults WWE fans find with the baddest woman in sports, she is a great wrestler that manages to keep fans entertained when she is in the ring. But it seems that praise is not enough to keep Rousey in the business, as rumors have been flying around that Rousey plans to leave WWE after WrestleMania 35 to concentrate on her personal life, which leaves WWE in a dilemma.

This one superstar they have built up as an unbeatable badass may suddenly leave the company, so it leaves a big hole in the women's division, and who could fill that gap? Well, it seems no one can, as Rousey is just that big of a star, so this entire angle with her dropping her title could be WWE's way of letting her step away from the company quietly.

Rousey dropping her title means that she probably won't be pinned at WrestleMania, which means her credibility is saved if she does return to the company. Charlotte, on the other hand, can afford to take the loss at the event, as Becky becoming champion will be a cheered decision by fans no matter who she pins.

#3 Sets up a huge Fastlane match

The calm before the storm

The main reason why anyone actually speculated that Charlotte receives the women's title on Raw this week is due to WWE adding the finishing touches on this WrestleMania programme.

It was always a dilemma on how WWE was going to transform the one on one women's title match at WrestleMania into a triple threat match. As this is such a well-crafted feud, WWE chose to not take the predictable route in doing things.

And by Charlotte potentially receiving the title after Vince McMahon obviously considers the Queen his favorite to be champion right now, we could get a huge match between the other two stars in this feud.

While many may brush away the idea of WWE giving us Ronda Rousey vs Becky Lynch on any stage that is not WrestleMania, we should not be too hasty to decline, as this is the second act in this story.

Becky vs Ronda has been built up for the last few weeks, and the entire reason for Ronda dropping her title was due to Becky constantly beating the living daylights out of her every week.

By Vince handing Charlotte the belt, this could be a number one contender's match between Ronda and Becky at Fastlane, which would certainly set up the triple threat at WrestleMania.

#4 Charlotte moves to Raw

Charlotte has no reason to stay on SmackDown Live anymore

The one reason why the SmackDown Live women's division has prospered over the last few years has been due to Charlotte's presence on the blue brand, as her feuds with Becky Lynch and Asuka have really elevated both superstars to a level they would probably have never reached in the WWE.

But in the last few weeks, it seems like WWE have made up their minds on the next destination for Flair, and that place is Raw. It is no secret that Asuka is struggling to stay relevant on SmackDown Live, as she is lacking competition on the brand, and WWE isn't jumping in by putting a free Charlotte in that position, which means her time on the blue brand is up.

By being handed the women's title on Raw, WWE is essentially drafting Charlotte to the flagship show, as there are fresh storylines and superstars for her to face on the show. This is a decision that could benefit Raw, as they have been lacking credible stars such as Flair on the brand.