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Asuka is set to take on Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship Monday night, and it's pretty safe to say that excitement is at an all time high! In fact, between a key title match being given away on free television next week, and the implications that it could have for the Raw Women's division, there is a lot to unpack here.
For example, what happens if Becky Lynch retains her title? Who else does WWE have for her to challenge between now and WrestleMania 36? On the other hand, what if she loses the title to Asuka on Raw? What will that outcome do to the title picture going forward and what kind of match will be set up for WrestleMania 36?
With that being said and a lot of legitimate questions floating around about this title match, here are five reasons why Asuka should win the Women's Title next week on Raw. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us who you think will win Monday night.
#5. To set up Becky Lynch's heel turn
The WWE Universe seems to be vehemently against Becky Lynch turning heel and while their stance is understandable, it's not best for business. Furthermore, not turning Lynch heel risks bringing the Raw women's division to a complete halt, which would not be a good thing heading into WrestleMania 36.
If nothing else, WWE needs something that is going to change up the Women's Title picture and finally turning Lynch heel is a way to do that. In fact, it could go a long way in bringing her character to new heights and also pave the way for several weeks of ground breaking television.
In the end, WWE needs to do something before WrestleMania 36 and turning Lynch heel after losing the Raw Women's Title would be the best way to do this. It might even succeed in putting the division into uncharted territory again and possibly recapturing the magic that happened during WrestleMania 35.
#4. Reset the division
Whether the WWE Universe wants to admit or not, the Raw women's division absolutely cannot move forward with Becky Lynch as Champion. Of course a lot of fans are still behind Lynch at this point in time and will be adamantly in her favor, but what does keeping her as Champion do for the division?
No, seriously, take away your blind fandom of Becky Lynch for a moment and think about what it accomplishes to keep the title on her, heading into WrestleMania 36? The sad reality is that it doesn't do anything for the Raw women's division going forward and risks making Lynch's character stale.
Beyond all that, it also puts the Women's division, which is primed with brilliant talent, in a state of purgatory. Think about it! How many times can WWE keep doing these Becky Lynch rematches and it still remain interesting? Unfortunately for the company, they can't and that's why a full division reset is needed.
#3. Turn Asuka's character around
Does anyone remember when Asuka was on top of the mountain?
It was that special period in WWE programming when Asuka was virtually untouchable. Not only could no one in the entire division pin her or make her submit in a match, the company always found new ways to have her come out victorious. Unfortunately for fans that were enjoying her historic run, the company gave up on it for some reason.
Of course some believe that was due to Asuka's lack of promo skills and the company having other plans in mind, but it was still saddening to see. What was even worse is that they ended her undefeated streak at WrestleMania 34, turned her into an afterthought shortly after that and stuck her in the midcard for quite a while.
With that being said and Asuka still somewhat toiling away in the midcard as Tag Team Champion, it's time for her to shock the world. It's time for her to recapture her glory days and take the Raw Women's Title off of Becky Lynch. At least that way, WWE can turn the women's division on it's head, and revive a star in the process.
#2. Huge boost in ratings
It's all about ratings and while WWE is in arguably their most important programming period, they are still in need of ways to keep the fans interested. With that being said however, one huge way to do that would be to have The Raw Women's Title change hands on next week's episode.
At least that way, The WWE Universe would be left in stunned silence at the fact that Asuka is Raw Women's Champion,and will also get to see how Lynch responds to the loss. In fact, it could lead to a lot of interesting programming going forward and leave things wide open going forward.
In the end, WWE needs a ratings boost right now and the only true way to do that is to give fans something that they aren't expecting. At least that way, the move generates legitimate interest in what happens next, Asuka and Lynch both have their character's revived and the possibilities are truly endless for WrestleMania and beyond.
#1. More possibilities heading into WrestleMania
As amazing as it would be to see Becky Lynch hold the Raw Women's Title for an entire calendar year, it would also be one of the most predictable options possible. In fact, most fans assume that Lynch will do so at this point, especially with WrestleMania only a few months away, which is why the company needs to shock everyone.
Not only will this serve as a ratings boost for WWE and breath new life into Lynch's character, it will also open up a lot of doors for WrestleMania 36. It will even give the rest of the Raw women's division a chance to secure a lucrative spot for WrestleMania 36, which could really up the unpredictability factor.
In all honesty, WWE needs to do better than just having someone hold onto the Raw Women's Title for an entire calendar year. Furthermore, Lynch doesn't even need the title at this point in her career and there would be no suitable opponents for her to face at WrestleMania 36 anyway.
