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Shayna Baszler made her return to RAW last week by interrupting a segment and has gotten a lot of people wondering what could happen next. Interestingly enough, she seemed to answer that question after disposing of everyone in the ring, announcing that she would be targeting RAW's Women's division.
While that might be an arduous task for any other Superstar on the roster, Shayna Baszler's ability inside the ring and her cage-fighting experience make her the perfect person to do just that.
With Shayna Baszler now back on WWE TV, here are five Superstars she should target next. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us who you think should her first victim be.
#5. Bianca Belair
It's no secret that Bianca Belair is one of the most likable personalities in WWE currently and she is known for thriving in underdog-type scenarios. With that being said and Belair's widespread appeal in mind, wouldn't it be interesting if she ends up being Shayna Baszler's first victim?
Not only would such an angle give Belair some TV time and a substantial feud but it would also help put over Baszler as the absolute killer she is. Furthermore, a rivalry with RAW's fastest-rising Superstar would allow the Queen of Spades to regain the momentum that she lost during spring.
In the end, it's all going to be about how WWE moves Baszler up the ladder, and starting off small might just be the best way to go about it. At least that way, the WWE Universe won't complain about Baszler's push. Moreover, the aforementioned feud would allow the former NXT Women's Champion to showcase her brutality and Belair to gain fans' sympathy.
#4. Kairi Sane
What better way for Shayna Baszler to get Asuka's attention and a crack at her gold than to ambush Kairi Sane? While Sane would just be collateral damage in this scenario rather than a true test for Baszler, she is someone whom the fans care about and have been rooting for since her NXT days.
In fact, this would probably be the most organic way to get to Baszler vs. Asuka in the long run. WWE could even have Shayna Baszler intentionally injure Sane during a match and use that angle to help build up her feud with Asuka.
In the end, Asuka vs. Baszler is the feud that WWE seems to want, but how they get to it has to be believable. Furthermore, the Queen of Spades needs to reestablish herself before getting another crack at the title, which is why this feud should be saved for when Baszler has laid waste to a considerable number of women on the RAW roster.
#3. Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan is another one of those Superstars who is struggling to find out who she really is and that could make her an instant target for Shayna Baszler. In fact, between posting cryptic messages on her social media and still trying to find her footing on RAW's roster, it would be interesting to watch her cross paths with Baszler.
This means she is perfect for the role of Shayna Baszler's next victim and would help the Queen of Spades move up the card. Furthermore, the contrast between the two Superstars in question is a great way to highlight Baszler's quest to expose RAW's women's division as a bunch of pretenders.
Think about it! This is Baszler's whole goal and Morgan is a perfect first step in achieving that. WWE could even choose to protect Liv Morgan by having Baszler injure her during their match, rendering her unable to continue. It will definitely be interesting to see if WWE goes that route.
#2. Ruby Riott
Shayna Baszler needs to start small and work her way up, which is why Ruby Riott would be a logical first opponent for the Queen of Spades. Not only is it a low-risk situation for WWE, especially since the former Riott Squad member is directionless, but it also gives Baszler someone to add to her body count.
Again, Riott probably won't put up much of a fight but it will symbolize the fact that Shayna Baszler is working her way up the ladder. At least that way, casual fans would get to familiarize themselves with Baszler as she moves from victim to victim.
In the end, it might result in another one-sided loss for Riott, but the ends seem to justify the means here. Furthermore, there are a lot of other female Superstars who can't afford to lose momentum right now. So, Ruby Riott seems to be an easy option to get Shayna Baszler ready for the next step in her path of destruction.
#1. Asuka
Why doesn't Shayna Baszler just go straight after Asuka and challenge her for the RAW Women's title? While some might argue that she doesn't deserve a title match just after returning, Baszler is the kind of Superstar who could just walk in and demand a title match with little to no issues.
In fact, the Queen of Spades made her RAW debut earlier this year by attacking then-RAW Women's Champion, Becky Lynch. If nothing else, an ambush on Asuka would be a great way to reinsert Shayna Baszler into the title picture, help her make a statement, and get the feud going.
Maybe this might feel a little rushed, and it really is to a degree, but the Red brand has almost run out of credible opponents who could challenge Asuka for her championship. So, the two-time NXT Women's Champion may just be the right choice for the 2019 Women's Royal Rumble winner to feud against.
Whether Baszler should dethrone Asuka as RAW Women's Champion or not is a debate for another day.
