5 Surprises That Could Happen on the RAW Before Extreme Rules

Could one of these two men face the Beast next?
Could one of these two men face the Beast next?

This week's episode of RAW comes to us from the TD Garden in Boston. What makes the show special is the fact that it will be the go-home episode before Extreme Rules this weekend. WWE is sure to pull off a few surprises to get fans invested in the upcoming pay-per-view. In this article, I will suggest some possible scenarios.

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Please leave a comment and let me know which of these possibilities you deem likely during the show. Last week's episode saw a significant rise in ratings. Can WWE continue the trend, this week?

Of course, all of this is speculative and I'm going into the episode just as blind as you are. I will base my assumptions on rumours that have surfaced on the internet from reliable sources.

Here are 5 surprises for this episode of RAW:


#5 Brock Lesnar's future officially disclosed?

Will Brock Lesnar face either Reigns or Lashley at SummerSlam?
Will Brock Lesnar face either Reigns or Lashley at SummerSlam?

Stipe Miocic was knocked out by Daniel Cormier at UFC 226. At the conclusion of the fight, Cormier called out Brock Lesnar. Lesnar came into the octagon he knows very well and shoved Cormier in a very sports entertainment manner. These two men seem to be on a warpath to tangle within the octagon very soon.

In the light of all of these events, it seems very clear that Kurt Angle will address the fate of Brock Lesnar and the Universal Championship on RAW this week. This is further supplemented by a rumour that recently surfaced online.

One way of dealing with this situation could be to make the Reigns vs. Lashley match at Extreme Rules, a number 1 contender match for the Universal Championship. This would add stakes to a feud that is really not setting the world on fire at all.

#4 Rousey returns before suspension ends

Rousey could certainly rouse up the women's division upon her return
Rousey could certainly rouse up the women's division upon her return

Alexa Bliss cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on Nia Jax during Ronda Rousey's debut Championship match. In the eyes of many, Rousey had the match won at that point in time. This led to her losing her cool the night after, attacking both Alexa Bliss and her WrestleMania tag team partner, Kurt Angle. As a result, she was suspended for a month!

As per the terms of her suspension, Ronda Rousey cannot return until Extreme Rules is done and dusted. However, you don't become the 'Baddest Woman on the Planet' by obeying rules, do you? Rousey could return baying for blood as Bliss unleashes her reign of tyranny.

This could lead to a very interesting twist in the ongoing saga, leading to a further tussle with Stephanie McMahon and the authority. We know that's the direction WWE's heading in, over the coming months. It could lead to interesting dynamics between Angle and Stephanie McMahon too!

#3 Jason Jordan returns to RAW

Jordan is back on the road and primed to go!
Jordan is back on the road and primed to go!

Believe it or not, Jason Jordan is back on the road again. The kayfabe son of Kurt Angle is primed and ready to return to WWE. Apparently, he is no longer injured and things bode well for a possible comeback. I do wonder though if he will return as a babyface or heel.

Could this week be the site of his return? If so, it could certainly set up a very interesting contest for Extreme Rules! Maybe Bobby Roode and him could have a program. Maybe he takes on his own father in a big singles contest!

#2 Big steel cage match confirmed?

Will Owens be forced to face Strowman inside a steel cage?
Will Owens be forced to face Strowman inside a steel cage?

Kevin Owens only wanted to be friends with Braun Strowman. And then, he had his car turned upside down as a result. Then, he was locked in a portable toilet and slammed from the top of the stage, last week.

It is clear that the two men are headed towards a match. Rumours suggest that this could well be a steel cage match. Expect this massive match to be made official on RAW this week.

Why a steel cage match you ask? Because Owens has run from Strowman time and again, and with a steel cage around him, he won't be able to.

#1 The Revival align themselves with Lashley

Could Lashley turn heel with this brilliant move?
Could Lashley turn heel with this brilliant move?

If you've been waiting for Roman Reigns to turn heel, chances are you'll have to wait forever and more. As for Bobby Lashley, a heel turn is far more plausible. We all know that WWE prefers face vs. heel matches. Could we see Lashley turn before the match this weekend?

All that needs to happen is for him to align with The Revival? If this move doesn't happen, what was the point of introducing The Revival in this singles feud? This is a possibility that makes a lot of sense.

A heel Lashley may even be a more interesting Lashley, from the viewer's standpoint. Maybe when Ambrose returns, The Shield can even face this trio in a much-awaited marquee match.

Leave a comment with which surprise you want to see on RAW.


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