5 Biggest things WWE could be planning for first Monday Night Raw of 2019

After the rampant decline of ratings in 2018, WWE will have to put their best foot forward moving into 2019 and that could very well start tonight with Monday Night Raw.

With the Authority becoming a more regular thing on both brands now, it certainly seems that the company could be heading towards a totally different direction from tonight.

The creative team will definitely focus more tonight on Seth Rollins' ambitious rant last week, with the Game looking determined to add more fuel to the fire tonight.

The show will be star-studded and could possibly end up being the biggest Monday Night Raw in recent times, with significant appearances from Brock Lesnar, Hulk Hogan, and John Cena.

So after promising to start 2019 with a bang, what alterations could Vince McMahon be planning for tonight? Let's find out.

Here are the 5 biggest things WWE could be planning for Monday Night Raw.

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#1 Sasha Banks and Bayley interrupt Moment of Bliss with Ronda Rousey

Is it time for Boss to take her place?

With Alexa Bliss all set to make history tonight by becoming the first woman to host a talk show on Monday Night Raw, the creative team could be planning something big for this one.

Ronda Rousey's star-studded appearance would bring more viewers to the product and this would be a good time for someone underutilized to step up to the Raw Women's Champion.

Since Natalya has already got her shot at the gold, it is time for Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Ember Moon to confront and test the fighting Champion.

There's no denying that Alexa Bliss would bring her brilliant wit to the table in this segment, her in-ring status is still not confirmed and if it is, then she could also prove to be a threat to the Rowdy One tonight.

Let's hope that the segment doesn't happen tonight, with Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Ember Moon receiving a rightful opportunity to lock horns with Rousey at the Royal Rumble.

#2 Lars Sullivan arrives and vows to win the Royal Rumble

The debut of the new monster

Judging by the hype that surrounds this man, especially from the promo packages presented by the WWE, it seems that Lars Sullivan is destined to make a solid impression on the first Raw of 2019.

Since it's been rumored that the company will be looking to introduce multiple superstars on both brands, Sullivan's arrival could also signify the start of something special on Raw.

A storyline with Braun Strowman in the future could be intriguing, but the introduction of a new Monster on the red brand can start with Sullivan announcing his role in the Royal Rumble.

Announcing himself as an entrant with the Evil Goliath vowing to dismantle the entire WWE roster could work and really propel his intimidating presence.

With the fans being really annoyed with how things have been transpiring under Vince's supervision, will Sullivan's debut act as a breath of fresh air?

#3 Triple H coerces the Architect to design his destiny and take the fight to Brock Lesnar

This is really getting better

One of the few notable things that came out of Monday Night Raw last week was Triple H's incredible confrontation with the Architect that flourished under his wing, Seth Rollins.

There's no denying that the company is trying something special with the former WWE Champion here and the fans have positively responded to the entire segment that transpired between the two.

With Rollins vowing to lock horns with anyone who gets in his way, Hunter could really channel the notorious soul of the Kingslayer and coerce him to do whatever it takes to slay the Beast.

Considering that the Royal Rumble is just around the corner, constantly putting the pressure on Rollins will propel him to unimaginable heights and give him much needed momentum.

The fans definitely want to see The Man go on to slay the Universal Champion at the Show of Shows, and with the Game wanting to redesign the Future, he will certainly make the most of his opportunities tonight.

#4 John Cena clashes with the Lunatic Fringe for the Intercontinental Championship

This could be good

While there will be conflicting opinions surrounding this one, but Dean Ambrose definitely needs to defeat a credible contender in order to legitimize his heel turn.

His feud with Seth Rollins had a lot of promise but ended up diminishing their credibility, especially Ambrose who was expected to run riot on the red brand.

With John Cena having such an unexpected encounter with Becky Lynch, something surprising could also be planned for tonight's edition of Monday Night Raw.

Since the 16-Time World Champion has never laid his hands on the Intercontinental Championship, there's a genuine reason for him to lock horns with the Lunatic Fringe.

While it might be unlikely, it would definitely catapult and elevate Ambrose's position on the red brand after he manages to skillfully defeat the Greatest of all time in none other than John Cena.

#5 Drew McIntyre dismantles Braun Strowman and gets in a chilling encounter with Brock Lesnar

McIntyre is the future

If there's a momentous time for WWE to legitimize Drew McIntyre as the next big star on Monday Night Raw, then it is tonight.

After brutally embarrassing Kurt Angle and Dolph Ziggler on the biggest stage possible, the Scottish Terminator is looking to write his own destiny as he enters the Road to WrestleMania 35.

Considering that there's nothing confirmed about his next move, the former NXT Champion has always had issues with the Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman.

While Strowman's feud with Brock Lesnar has not really brought any legitimate attention to the top prize, McIntyre's intervention tonight could be special.

Vince McMahon's adulation for the Scottish Sensation will definitely push him to get the Universal Championship and with McIntyre continuing to make statements every week, tonight he could make a gigantic one.