5 Surprises for RAW (May 24th, 2021)

#1. Bobby Lashley ends KofiMania 2 before it even begins on RAW

Bobby Lashley held an "open challenge" in the main event of RAW last week. Throughout the episode, multiple names teased answering the open challenge, including relative newcomer Damian Priest.

Ultimately, Kofi Kingston answered the challenge for his second match of the night on RAW. While he thought he had a chance to regain the WWE Title that he lost less than two years ago, MVP revealed that the open challenge was not for the WWE Championship.

Regardless, Kofi Kingston went through with the match and had a little more assistance this time around. Xavier Woods was his insurance policy, but Drew McIntyre turned out to be the difference-maker as he helped Kofi Kingston secure a roll-up pin for a shock victory over the WWE Champion.

It puts him in contention for the WWE Title, but since Drew McIntyre is expected to face Bobby Lashley at Hell in a Cell 2021, KofiMania could be squashed before it even starts again.

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