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#2. Details of the new faction and RAW Underground

WWE decided to switch things up on this week's episode of RAW to give its falling TV ratings a much-needed boost.

Shane McMahon introduced RAW Underground, a concept of shoot-style wrestling contested inside a ring without ropes in a fight club-esque setting. The other big moment on RAW was the introduction of a new faction, which was later revealed to be known as 'RETRIBUTION.'

The interesting thing to note here is that news of both segments were spoiled hours before the show.

While WWE had already announced Shane McMahon's return, WrestleVotes revealed that Shane-O-Mac was returning to RAW to introduce a new concept that had raised some eyebrows backstage.

Shane McMahon is being brought back to television tonight to introduce a new concept to Monday Night RAW. The concept itself has raised some eyebrows backstage at the PC today.

Shane McMahon is being brought back to television tonight to introduce a new concept to Monday Night RAW. The concept itself has raised some eyebrows backstage at the PC today.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) August 3, 2020

Various prominent wrestling journalists, including Gary Cassidy, also had information about Shane McMahon's announcement, and they were all equally surprised by what was in store for the episode.

When the revelation did happen, it had the shock factor as rumored heading into the show.

When it comes to the new RAW faction, Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin broke the story of WWE debuting a new stable on RAW, and the group was out to create some chaos and get the attention of the management.

Sean Ross Sapp revealed in a Fightful Select report that WWE's social media team jumped the gun on the announcement after Pro Wrestling Sheet leaked the story.

While WWE didn't reveal the members' identity, a new report from Tom Colohue disclosed a few possible names.