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WWE is well connected to its fanbase through social media. And therefore I'm certain that the company is aware that a large percentage of the WWE Universe was upset about the RAW and SmackDown Live that followed WrestleMania. Not that they were bad shows, but there just weren't enough big surprises. And the shows that follow WrestleMania are usually known for a surprise or two.
That said, WWE would certainly make RAW this week very exciting indeed. These are the surprises that I potentially want to see during the show. Be sure to let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Bear in mind that none of these surprises could potentially happen. But then, all of them could happen as well.
Without further ado, let's talk sports entertainment...
#5 Samoa Joe comes to RAW with the United States Championship
The worst thing that has happened to the US Championship is moving to SmackDown Live, in my opinion. While on the blue brand, there have been weeks on end when the Championship has not been showcased, undermining its value significantly. Nakamura and R-Truth, both exceptionally gifted Champions, both had really underwhelming runs as a result.
I daresay that if the Championship does come to WWE RAW, with the Champion Samoa Joe, we could potentially see the title become important again. I'm guessing that both mid-card Champions will change brands if this happens, and the US Title will then get as much air-time as the Intercontinental Championship did. Samoa Joe could also benefit from working on RAW.
Samoa Joe, while great in the ring, is really gifted at passionate promos and mind games. That is a side of his character that he'll get to showcase in droves on the red brand.
#4 Aleister Black embarks on a solo run
As great as Aleister Black has been in a tag team environment, anyone who's seen him in NXT knows that he's a solo competitor. In fact, I'd even go as far as to say that there's a disconnect between him and his character in a tag team environment. I can absolutely imagine Black showing up as the mysterious druid on RAW this week.
Black has the potential to be a future world champion if his run pans out in the right manner. His entrance sends chills down one's spine and his strikes are a delight to behold every week. Also, I think Ricochet will fare well if the burden of Aleister Black is lifted from his shoulders.
Braun Strowman really came into his own when separated from the Wyatt Family, in my personal opinion. Black needs to follow a very similar path too.
#3 AJ Styles heads to RAW
This is definitely something that needs to happen to keep AJ Styles fresh as a character. Styles has been the face of SmackDown Live ever since the brand split took place and therefore, it makes sense to have him shift to RAW to keep things interesting.
It is clear that SmackDown Live will be the Kofi Kingston show, going forward, and therefore, I believe that AJ Styles will fare much better if he moves to RAW. Styles and Rollins would put on a series of exceptional matches with one another, considering their history in the independents.
I know that a lot of you are concerned about AJ Styles' health for now, but the fact of the matter is that it's not as bad as was originally believed. Styles doesn't even need to compete for the first few weeks on RAW, honestly.
He'll need time to build his first feud on RAW, after all...
#2 Dean Ambrose returns to attack Bobby Lashley
So, not long ago, Dean Ambrose was supposed to wrestle his final match for WWE against Bobby Lashley. And the segment just devolved into a fight that ended with Ambrose crashing and burning through a table. After WWE RAW concluded, Reigns and Rollins bid farewell to a man that they'd been in the trenches with.
We all assumed that Dean Ambrose was done with WWE for the time being. And then suddenly, we found out that he's still being advertised for RAW, because his contract does not expire until April 30th. And this could bring about a cameo in which Dean Ambrose returns to avenge the honor of his wife.
I have a feeling that if Ambrose does return, the roof will blow off. This is the farewell that the Lunatic Fringe deserves for being such an important part of the company in the current WWE era.
#1 The Usos come to RAW, capture the RAW Tag Team Championships
So, we all saw The Usos lose the SmackDown Tag Team Championships to the Hardy Boyz. It was a sign of things to come, for sure. I am almost certain that The Usos will now show up on WWE RAW. And when they do, they are almost guaranteed to rise to the top of the food chain.
With all due respect to Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, I just cannot see them as long term Champions. This is not because they lack the talent to be top guys, but because of how they have been booked over the years. I think that they are just holding the titles for The Usos to come in and claim from the duo.
The Usos could potentially take on The Revival on WWE RAW. Those will be some great matches indeed.
Which of these surprises do you potentially see happening on RAW?
