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It's not often that a WWE RAW episode is mostly filled with highlights, but this week's show seemed pretty effective in that department.
WWE had announced two multi-person tag team contests heading into this week's RAW. While tag team matches with more than four people don't usually result in significant developments during or after the bouts, this particular show changed the trend temporarily, thanks to Randy Orton and Alexa Bliss.
In terms of any negative developments, perhaps RAW ended on a predictable note, which isn't always a good way to conclude a go-home show.
Let us know your thoughts about this particular episode in the comments section below. Here are the five biggest news stories from WWE RAW (May 10, 2021).
#5 Alexa Bliss and Lilly set their eyes on a particular WWE RAW Superstar
This week's WWE RAW kicked off with a six-woman tag team match pitting Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler against Asuka, Mandy Rose, and Dana Brooke.
Unexpectedly, Alexa Bliss and Lilly showed up on a swing set during the match. Bliss teased going after someone in the women's division not too long ago. Her mysterious presence on the sidelines of the opening bout led to a bizarre finish.
Apparently, Baszler's leg gave out towards the end of the match, which allowed Asuka to capitalize on this opportunity and win for the team of babyfaces.
Unfortunately for Asuka, Flair attacked her after the match. Bliss and Lilly's creepy laughs soon followed, and it seemed like the women's division wouldn't be the same moving forward.
So who will turn out to be Alexa Bliss and Lilly's target? They likely had something to do with Shayna Baszler's leg malfunction, but does a Bliss vs. Baszler feud sound like the most intriguing idea at the moment? The same question can be asked in the case of Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke.
If Lilly turns out to be an actual person, she and Bliss could go after the women's tag team titles.
Bliss may even target one of the losers from Sunday's RAW Women's Championship triple threat match. Rhea Ripley is favored to retain at WrestleMania Backlash, which means that either Charlotte Flair or Asuka could take the pin.
Bliss and Asuka crossed paths on this year's Road to WrestleMania, and both stars have unfinished business with each other. Meanwhile, a feud between Flair and Bliss would certainly be a bizarre creative direction, as the former has stayed away from unconventional and supernatural storylines throughout her WWE career.
#4 Jinder Mahal returned to WWE RAW with his latest sidekicks
Jinder Mahal is back on WWE RAW, and as previously seen on a recent Main Event episode, Indian recruits Veer and Shanky are now part of his crew. The two relatively new stars are certainly imposing, which is the exact opposite of what The Singh Brothers represented for Mahal.
Mahal defeated an icon like Jeff Hardy on WWE Main Event. During their rematch on RAW, the result was the same as Mahal executed the Khallas to win the bout.
As good as it is for Jinder Mahal to pick consecutive victories over a significant star like Jeff Hardy, let's hope that WWE has concrete plans for The Maharaja moving forward.
Since RETRIBUTION isn't a thing anymore and The Hurt Business is now just a two-man crew, WWE hasn't had a good track record with booking factions lately.
Perhaps Jinder Mahal and his latest associates could overcome this current trend in the long run. Do you think this faction has the potential to make a dominant splash on WWE RAW?
#3 Randy Orton snapped against two of his partners on WWE RAW
One of the most intriguing dynamics in WWE is the idea of a team-up between a heel and a babyface. On WWE RAW, Riddle's jovial antics serve as an engaging contrast to Randy Orton's sinister tendencies. While Riddle's presence diluted Orton's viciousness for a short period, the latter's heelish roots resurfaced during this week's show.
Orton's character pretty much dislikes being surrounded by Riddle's enthusiasm. So it probably wasn't an enjoyable ride for Orton when he also had to team up with the one tag team that is all about the power of positivity — The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods).
This week, Riddle, Orton, and The New Day fought Elias, Jaxson Ryker, and RAW Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Omos.
While The Viper eventually picked up the win for his team with an RKO, he wasn't in a celebratory mood after the match. Unfortunately for The New Day, they suffered the brunt of Orton's wrath via consecutive RKOs.
Randy Orton left Riddle unharmed in the ring, so it's safe to assume that the entertaining saga of R-K-Bro is far from over.
#2 Damian Priest vs. The Miz will be a stipulation match at WWE WrestleMania Backlash
After months of feuding against each other, Damian Priest will finally get to settle the score against The Miz at Sunday's WWE WrestleMania Backlash event.
During this week's WWE RAW, Priest wrestled The A-Lister's comrade, John Morrison. If Morrison had won the contest, The Miz would have received an advantage to decide the stipulation at WrestleMania Backlash.
However, The Miz's failed attempt to help his ally allowed Priest to emerge victorious on Monday Night RAW. Now that Priest had the advantage to pick a stipulation for his upcoming clash against The A-Lister, he chose a Lumberjack match for a reason.
The Miz is a top-tier opportunist. If all of his plans fail at WrestleMania Backlash, he may choose to flee the scene as a last resort. The presence of other superstars around the ring would prevent this outcome from happening in the first place.
It's quite fitting that The Miz's latest WWE Championship reign ended in a Lumberjack match earlier this year despite his desperate efforts to avoid the inevitable. At WrestleMania Backlash, The Miz's feud with Damian Priest may conclude in the same way, unless he figures out a loophole at the last minute.
#1 Braun Strowman dominated his WWE WrestleMania Backlash opponents
Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman, and Bobby Lashley will fight each other in a high-stakes WWE Championship encounter at WrestleMania Backlash. On RAW, McIntyre and Lashley had their WrestleMania rematch in the main event.
While their battle was quite engaging, fans had a sneaking suspicion that the match would end with shenanigans. With only a few days to go before WrestleMania Backlash, it seemed unlikely that WWE would portray a clean winner between Lashley and McIntyre on RAW.
Throughout the night, Braun Strowman teased that he would align with Lashley's interests and remove McIntyre from the equation.
While The Monster Among Men did attack McIntyre to end the main event in disqualification, he assaulted Lashley as well.
Strowman eventually stood tall at the end of the go-home show. But despite his dominating display, it's likely he will still be pinned to lose at WrestleMania Backlash.
Irrespective of this week's main event and its aftermath, the upcoming triple threat contest for the WWE Championship promises to be an intense encounter between the three heavyweights.
Do check out the latest edition of 'Legion of RAW' with Dr. Chris Featherstone and former WWE Head Writer Vince Russo in the video embedded above.
