5 predictions for the next episode of Raw

Last week’s Raw was full of energy. WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey not only ambushed the newly crowned Raw Women’s Champion, Alexa Bliss but also the Raw General Manager, Kurt Angle. This resulted in one Olympian suspending another Olympian for 30 days.

Seth Rollins lost the Intercontinental Championship, which he won at WrestleMania 34. Will he be able to get his hands back on the gold next Monday?

A lot of questions are to be answered this Monday Night on Raw. Here are the predictions for the upcoming episode.

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#1 Intercontinental Championship Rematch - Dolph Ziggler retains

This title reign is going to last long.

Last week, Dolph Ziggler defeated Seth Rollins in arguably the best match of the night. The “Show Off” was being a show-off as he rubbed it in the face of the former-champion while he celebrated his victory.

Things went hot and the “Architect” was ambushed by the current champion and Drew McIntyre, and was left flat on his back as the duo left the ring.

The “Architect” mentioned that he is invoking his rematch clause this Monday. He also admitted that the “Prodigal Son” is a problem, which he needs to solve.

He further added that he had one week to solve it. It would be interesting to see whether the “Architect” has a game plan for him this week.

Frankly speaking, it seems unlikely that the former champion is going to win the title back. Dolph Ziggler seems to be on the top of his game since he has teamed up with Drew McIntyre.

It will make more sense for him to continue making an impact as the champion. This also gives fans a fair reason to believe that the former champion can get added to the Universal Championship picture (after the week).

Overall, this match could quite possibly be the match of the night. However, unlike last week, it would be great to have this match close the show.

#2 Nia Jax returns

A must-happen confrontation.

Last week was about the beating that Alexa Bliss received at the hands of Ronda Rousey. It could be Nia Jax’s turn this week to get her hands on Miss Money in the Bank. Nia Jax has invoked her rematch clause and will face Alexa Bliss at Extreme Rules.

The fans around the world would love to see these two women confront on Raw. The former-champion would want to tell how she felt about the MITB cash-in.

Ironically it was the “Goddess” who lost the championship to the “Irresistible Force” at WrestleMania 34. Now their rivalry has covered one full circle as they both have lost championships to one another.

Do you think there is going to be an added stipulation for their match? Have your say in the comments.

#3 Anti Angle alliance grows stronger

Is Raw going to be an Owens and Corbin show now?

It is no secret that Kevin Owens and Kurt Angle don’t see eye-to-eye. Last week, it appeared that Mr. Owens has found a perfect partner for himself in his Anti Angle campaign in the form of Baron Corbin.

The Constable of Raw was hand-picked by Stephanie McMahon, just like she picked Kevin Owens to be part of Raw.

Both these Superstars have direct backing from the Million Dollar Princess. Not only this, they backed up their words as they beat Braun Strowman and Finn Balor in a fair fight in the main event last week.

Truth be told, running Raw is becoming tougher for Kurt Angle every Monday Night. It will be interesting to see how he deals with these two superstars this week.

#4 Busy day in the office for Kurt Angle

It might be matter of days as the GM for Kurt Angle.

Kurt Angle announced that there is going to be a multi-person match at Extreme Rules to determine the next number one contender for Brock Lesnar. He still has to figure out how many Superstars are going to compete in that match.

Not only this, a lot of matches are still to be announced for the upcoming PPV. Given the prestige of the PPV, fans do expect a couple of special matches which can happen at Extreme Rules.

The Raw General Manager has got a lot on his hands this coming Monday. Not to mention a lot on his mind as well, thanks to Kevin Owens and Baron Corbin.

#5 Multi person match participants

Who will the next one to face the "Beast Incarnate"?

Speaking of the multi-person match which is scheduled to happen at Extreme Rules, there are a lot of worthy Superstars who would love to get their hands in the mix.

Notably, Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley are already in this match. However, the list of the remaining possible participants is unending with the likes of Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Bobby Roode, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, and many more.

At the moment, the only name that appears to be out of the mix is Braun Strowman, who already holds the Money in the Bank contract.

He has mentioned that he is going to cash-in on Brock Lesnar. It is going to be a tough night for the Universal Champion, whenever he decides to show up.