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Survivor Series 2017 has just concluded and whether you loved it or did not enjoy certain aspects of it, it is impossible to deny that the pay-per-view will have long-term consequences on the overall product.
As is always the case with an episode of RAW following the pay-per-view event, expect the unexpected. We have a few ideas with regard to what can happen, on the road to Royal Rumble and beyond. We will list them here for your reading pleasure.
Of course, if you have any thoughts or ideas of your own, feel free to contribute in the comments section below. We'd love to hear from you.
Here are five crazy surprises that you can expect on the RAW after Survivor Series.
#5 Asuka becomes the new RAW Women's Champion
Survivor Series was a showcase of brand RAW against brand SmackDown Live. While both brands battled for pride, it only stands to reason that there would be rewards for the winners at the said event.
Asuka was the Sole Survivor for Team RAW, in the women's traditional Survivor Series match, after a heated battle. We would not be surprised if Stephanie McMahon were to reward her with a match against Alexa Bliss, a woman who lost her match against Charlotte Flair.
Bear in mind that the next pay-per-view event that RAW superstars will be a part of is the Royal Rumble, an event that is slated to occur at the end of January from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. It would not surprise us if WWE decided to shake things up with a title switch.
Asuka has the momentum after Survivor Series, to catapult her win and launch her career into the absolute stratosphere.
#4 Finn Balor asks for his rematch
Brock Lesnar proved at Survivor Series 2017 that he can work very well with a smaller man like AJ Styles. One man, who deserves a shot at the title that Lesnar now holds is "The Demon", Finn Balor. Remember that Balor's 'demon' persona has been undefeated in the main roster.
It even defeated AJ Styles, the same man that took Brock Lesnar to the limit at Survivor Series. Of course, Balor was the first Universal Champion and never received his rematch after he had to relinquish the championship, owing to an injury.
Rumours have surfaced that Lesnar may be injured after his match with AJ Styles. However, all that's needed for the time being is a confrontation between Balor and Heyman, to set up the big match for a pay-per-view, down the line.
Royal Rumble could be a nice event to get these two men to work together, especially if the rumours of Lesnar facing Reigns at WrestleMania 34 were to transpire, to whet the audience's appetite.
#3 Shawn Michaels becomes the new General Manager
It is clear after the events that transpired at Survivor Series, that Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are headed on the warpath with Kurt Angle. It is certain that the two men will have a match somewhere down the line, possibly at WrestleMania in New Orleans.
Well, RAW is in Texas and who better to appoint as the new General Manager of the brand, than Texas' favourite resident, Shawn Michaels, right? After all, he's Triple H's best friend in real life. You also need someone like Shawn Michaels to replace a General Manager of Kurt Angle's stature.
Michaels was a part of the pre-show and is an active member of NXT's Performance Center, right now. He's a really important part of the WWE machine, at the moment.
It makes sense to book Shawn Michaels in a bigger role than merely as a pre-show announcer. This could be the perfect way to do the same. Of course, another Texan could make a comeback too.
#2 The Brothers of Destruction reunite again
Following the makeshift team of The Miz, Sheamus, Cesaro, Kane and Braun Strowman at TLC and The New Day, three men on the other brand at Survivor Series, the Shield have run out of potential opponents.
WWE is in Texas for RAW, and we could hear a familiar gong once again. The Undertaker can make a return, to realign himself with Kane, to take on The Shield, going forward. There's really no other team that can be viewed as a potential threat to the Hounds of Justice.
Of course, The Undertaker has unfinished business with Roman Reigns, considering the latter beat him at WrestleMania and seemingly retired him. As the rather morbid saying goes- 'what is dead may never die'.
#1 The return of Paige
Paige has been posting pictures of herself with the rest of the RAW locker room for a while now. The RAW after Survivor Series 2017 may be the best opportunity to reintroduce her on a big stage.
Paige is just the shot in the arm that the RAW Women's Division needs. Except for the match between Asuka and Alexa Bliss that we outlined earlier in this article, Bliss has run through the entire roster in her ascent up the RAW Women's division. She needs a fresh opponent.
Sasha and Bayley could also benefit from working with Paige. Paige looks great, and is a phenomenal worker too.
Join us live for RAW live coverage, in just a few hours from now. Which of these surprises do you think could transpire? Let us know in the comments below!
