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*Warning: Contains spoilers from the 7th January episode of RAW*
Bobby Lashley interfered in the main event of RAW this week. If you're not aware, Seth Rollins was involved in a brawl with Bobby Lashley as soon as the cameras rolled for RAW. With Cena coming out, Drew McIntyre also got involved in the picture, and one thing led to another, setting up a six-man tag team match.
The teams were Seth Rollins, John Cena and Finn Balor vs Bobby Lashley, Dean Ambrose and Drew McIntyre. Rollins hit the stomp on Ambrose, pinning him. After the match, he confronted Triple H backstage, and The Game announced that Rollins would get his Intercontinental title shot later on the same night, with the Falls Cout Anywhere stipulation added.
The match turned out to be an all-out war (much better than their TLC match for sure). Rollins hit the stomp and was about to win, until Lashley interfered and assaulted him, allowing Ambrose to win. Post-match, he sent Rollins through a table and stood tall.
Here's why The Almighty Bobby Lashley laid the Smackdown on Seth Rollins.
#5 Mini-feud till the Royal Rumble
A simple explanation would be that WWE is looking to have a mini-feud between Lashley and Rollins until the Royal Rumble. It makes sense if you think about it because there are still weeks left till the Rumble and creative wants to drag it out a bit.
With that said, Seth Rollins is the favourite too, and given that they want to feature him on TV as much as possible (with the Ambrose feud officially ending), it's likely that he and Lashley will have a series of matches.
It's going to be an interesting feud for sure, and one that may also involve other Royal Rumble competitors here and there.
#4 A filler feud between Royal Rumble and WrestleMania
As you're probably aware, Seth Rollins is the favourite to win the 2019 Royal Rumble. What usually happens after a superstar wins the Royal Rumble is that they have to wait it out for another month until beginning their WrestleMania rivalry with the targetted champion.
With two PPVs set between Rumble and WrestleMania, there's undoubtedly going to be some filler, and Rollins vs Lashley could very well be the program. WHY there are two PPVs between the two big shows is a mystery. Feels like oversaturation.
#3 To protect Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins was on the verge of beating Dean Ambrose clean until Bobby Lashley came out and played the spoils. The most likely reason for Lashley assaulting Rollins was so WWE could protect The Architect.
After all, it wouldn't look too good if he lost clean to Ambrose. This only further cements the big babyface push that's about to come for him.
#2 Bobby Lashley is getting pushed
Let's face it: Bobby Lashley's run so far since his return in 2018 hasn't exactly been the best. It took a little too long for his heel turn, but at least it happened. Either way, there's no denying that Lashley has been featured as an elite competitor on the top level of the red brand.
Even though Lashley is unlikely to walk out of the feud against Rollins victorious, it's very possible that he's getting pushed for now and even afterwards. He could be featured in a marquee WrestleMania match-up.
#1 To make Rollins look strong before his big push
Make no mistake about it, Rollins is The Guy on Monday Night RAW now. He's set to receive the push of his career with Roman Reigns now by the sidelines. Since Lashley is a main event-level competitor, what better way to make Rollins look strong and heat him up for the Rumble?
We may be seeing a new side of Seth Rollins emerging!
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