5 Surprises That Could Happen On The RAW After Evolution

WWE Evolution is in the past and one must say that it was quite the show, from start to finish. But the superstars of WWE have no time to dwell on their successes at all. The longest running sports themed soap opera in history moves on to the next chapter for RAW. A lot more eyes should be on WWE RAW following Evolution.

So much could happen on this RAW, because the brand is no longer the same anymore. After Roman Reigns announced to the world that he was battling leukemia, the dynamics of the brand have changed forever. The show was essentially built around Reigns and there will be a huge void in the man's absence.

Therefore, WWE may want a surprise or two to spice the show up. I shall list five of them in this article.

Let me know which of them you deem most likely to happen.

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#5 Drew McIntyre gets added to the Crown Jewel pay-per-view match

Could we see a brand new Universal Champion crowned at Crown Jewel?

Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman have been at odds for some time now. The two men do not like each other and McIntyre does not even seem to be intimidated by the Monster Among Men. In a lot of ways, it's a feud between King Kong and Godzilla, a feud where both men could assume either role.

I think it is very likely indeed that Baron Corbin adds Drew McIntyre to the match at Crown Jewel. This is because McIntyre is not booked to be in a match at the show, and he's too big a star to be left off the card. Plus, WWE could book a real surprise by putting the strap on the Scotsman.

Plus, it was always meant to be a Triple Threat. With the inclusion of McIntyre, fans will get their money's worth.

#4 Brock Lesnar destroys Braun Strowman

Lesnar could appear on the final show before Crown Jewel

Nobody wants Brock Lesnar to become Universal Champion again. Yes, it is true that he is a special attraction and he makes the Universal Championship feel special when he holds it, but his part-time schedule leaves the WWE Universe with a sour taste in their collective mouths. And this is precisely why Brock Lesnar should appear on RAW to lay a beat down on Braun Strowman, ahead of Crown Jewel.

Lesnar could get some serious heel heat in, ahead of the big match at Crown Jewel. He is clearly the heel heading into the match as people would rather see Strowman as the Universal Champion, as I've just stated above. Moreover, Strowman has been acting like a babyface recently.

Lesnar is one of the few superstars who could lay a beat down on a performer as protected as Strowman. And in the process, he won't make Strowman look weak.

#3 Dean Ambrose becomes Intercontinental Champion

Could Dean Ambrose secure a huge championship victory?

Last week, the impossible happened when Dean Ambrose turned on his Shield brother, Seth Rollins, after the two superstars won the RAW Tag Team Championships. It is clear that the two men will be feuding over the coming months. This is a great way to elevate the Intercontinental Championship, going forward. Could Ambrose win the title, this week?

I think it is very likely. Ambrose has made his feud with Rollins very personal and he will be going after the things that Rollins values the most, like his prized title. Ambrose may have thrown away the titles last week, but he may want to win the Intercontinental Title so as to send a message to his former Shield Brother.

This could potentially become the feud of the year. I'm certainly intrigued to see how it pans out.

#2 Ziggler and McIntyre reclaim their titles

Both men seem to still be on the same page!

Well, there's always the question of who will be crowned RAW Tag Team Champions. It does not seem like Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins will want to team up again after the events that transpired last week. So, does this mean that the titles will return to the former champions?

I do not see the two men holding the championships for too long after this. Obviously, Drew McIntyre has his sights set on much bigger prizes like the Universal Championship. Holding the RAW Tag Team Championships may just weigh him down, over the coming weeks.

It will be interesting to see how Dolph Ziggler figures into the larger picture because the company seems far more invested in McIntyre currently. Having the titles return to Ziggler and McIntyre could lead to more drama between the two men.

#1 Kurt Angle assumes RAW leadership

This could be the comeback that everybody wanted to see!

Baron Corbin had to play a role on TV and I think that for his part, he did a pretty commendable job as GM. He got the crowd to hate him and constantly added drama to the proceedings on RAW, every week. But now it may be time for a change at the top. I can absolutely imagine Kurt Angle returning to assume his position as RAW General Manager.

This would give Corbin a chance to step away from being an on-screen authority figure. We saw how he's currently at odds with Elias and being a GM may not generally help him, in this regard. He needs to be a wrestler again to do this feud justice.

Having Kurt Angle return would also sow the seeds for a feud between these two men, down the line. Corbin vs. Angle is a match that must happen.

But for all of that to happen, Angle needs to return to RAW from vacation first!