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Not often only one episode of RAW takes place in between two pay-per-views. It was the RAW after Super ShowDown, while it was the go home episode of the Red brand before Elimination Chamber as well. As a result, the show was stacked with a number of awe-inspiring matches with a major title change.
After failing to secure victory at Super ShowDown, The Street Profits managed to beat Murphy and Seth Rollins for the RAW Tag Team Championships. Aleister Black suffered his first defeat on the main roster when AJ Styles pinned the Dutch Destroyer. Shayna Baszler, who will be part of the women's Elimination Chamber match, won her debut match on the main roster against Kairi Sane. Riddick Moss picked up a shocking win over Ricochet to retain the 24/7 Title, and the team of Rey Mysterio and Humberto Carillo prevailed over Angel Garza and Andrade.
Let's take a look at five possible hints WWE dropped on RAW this week.
#5 Ricochet's push might have been halted for now
Ricochet challenged Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at Super ShowDown last week. The Beast took little time in decimating the challenger, winning the match in about 90 seconds. Having suffered such a quick loss in Saudi Arabia, the resident Superhero needed to make a strong comeback, but it didn't happen.
Riddick Moss threw an open challenge to defend the 24/7 Championship, and the challenge was answered by Ricochet. While it was unusual to see a top Superstar like Ricochet challenge for the 24/7 Title, he was the favorite to win the match. But to everyone's surprise, Moss earned a clean victory.
Another loss for Ricochet against a lower mid-card Superstar hinted that the company doesn't have any big plans for him heading into WrestleMania 36. Hence, Ricochet's push might have been halted for now.
#4 Andrade will not be the US Champion for a long time
Similar to Ricochet, Andrade, the US Champion, also had a forgettable night in Saudi Arabia, where he failed to win the Gauntlet match. As a matter of fact, he failed to eliminate any Superstar and got pinned by R-Truth. Andrade's performance certainly raised a few question marks last week.
Andrade was suspended by the company for 30 days. Upon his return from suspension, the US Champion hasn't looked the same, giving another substandard performance on the Red brand this week. Managed by Zelina Vega, Angel Garza and Andrade were in the same team to face Rey Mysterio and Humberto Carrillo in a tag team match.
While it was a great match, the heel duo lost the bout. Humberto managed to pick up the victory for his team by pinning Andrade. It was the second loss for the US Champion in two weeks. With another loss for Andrade, it is becoming evident that the company is punishing him for violating the wellness policy and that he might not hold onto the US Title for much longer .
#3 Aleister Black was protected despite his loss
Aleister Black was supposed to face AJ Styles in a singles match on RAW this week. However, we saw a twist in this match, when Styles initially backed down and asked the other members of The OC to fight Black. The Dutch Destroyer defeated Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, before getting the opportunity to face The Phenomenal One inside the squared circle.
When Black and Styles started their match, the former was already fatigued. Technically, the singles match turned into a Gauntlet match for the former NXT Champion. Beating Styles looked like an improbable task for Black, who could barely stand after fighting Gallows and Anderson. Styles won the match with a Phenomenal Forearm and Black experienced his first loss on the main roster.
Even though Black lost the bout, he didn't lose any momentum. WWE managed to protect Black, who has been enjoying a decent run. Moreover, the victory allowed Styles to regain momentum, who is likely to face The Undertaker at the Grandest Stage of Them All. It will be interesting to see if Black avenges the loss at Elimination Chamber.
#2 The Street Profits will defend the RAW Tag Team Titles successfully at Elimination Chamber
A huge tag team match took place on RAW this week when The Street Profits locked horns with Murphy and Seth Rollins, a rematch from Super ShowDown. While Murphy and Rollins managed to retain the twin belts in Saudi Arabia, the scenario changed on RAW this week. The former NXT Tag Team Champions, won their first golds on the main roster, beating the team of Murphy and Rollins.
Kevin Owens influenced the result of the match by attacking Rollins with a Stunner. Taking advantage of the situation, Street Profits earned the victory on RAW. However, the new champions will defend the twin belts at Elimination Chamber, where Murphy and Rollins will receive a rematch.
The outcome of the match opened several possibilities before WrestleMania 36, which is just one month away. As Owens cost Rollins the RAW Tag Team Titles, it was hinted that the two men might lock horns in a singles match at the Show of Shows. Therefore, The Street Profits are likely to retain their titles at Elimination Chamber.
#1 The former Riott Squad members will fight for themselves at Elimination Chamber
Six women will be fighting to be crowned the number one contender for Becky Lynch's RAW Women's Championship at WrestleMania 36. It will be a conventional Elimination Chamber match, as every single competitor will be locked inside the colossal steel structure. It will be interesting to see who stands tall at the end of the night.
The former Riott Squad members, consisting of Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan, will be part of the Elimination Chamber match. Given all members of the former stable will be part of the match, it might give them an advantage. However, they hinted on RAW that there will be no alliance inside the steel cage.
Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan faced each other in a singles match this week, and Sarah Logan was the guest referee of the match. As a referee of the match, Logan took the side of Morgan and helped the latter to win the match with a quick count. While it looked Logan and Morgan could work together at Elimination Chamber, Logan ended up attacking Morgan.
