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Last week's episode of RAW wasn't really a bad show. And yet, because of strong competition, it recorded the lowest rating in the company's history. WWE will be looking to put up a strong showing before Super Show-Down. And what better way to bounce back than with a few hard-hitting surprises?
In this article, I will suggest a few surprises that could take place on the show. Let me know if you think any of them could potentially happen this week. Also, suggest some surprises of your own as well.
Do not restrain yourself, folks. What are the surprises that could make you tune in and watch the action this week?
Do you guys think that RAW this week will bounce back in viewership?
#5 Drew McIntyre becomes the Intercontinental Champion
Last week, it did seem like Dean Ambrose was on the verge of going heel and leaving his Shield brothers for good. But then, at the end of the show, he decided to remain with his brethren and prove that he was a babyface. But that was not all that happened on last week's show- we saw the seeds for another big face turn being planted.
Seth Rollins almost convinced Drew McIntyre to go solo, convincing him that he was a real breakout star. I don't think that he will turn on Dolph Ziggler yet, considering that they have built the tag team division back to its former glory as a cohesive unit. But It may inspire McIntyre to challenge Rollins for the Intercontinental Championship.
Could we possibly see Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins go to war, with McIntyre emerging as the winner at the end of the bout? I certainly do think that making McIntyre a double champion could go a long way into establishing him as a true monster.
#4 Brock Lesnar destroys Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman
We're still a month away from Brock Lesnar returning to action. He will be competing with Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The highly prestigious Universal Championship that Roman Reigns now holds, will be up for grabs. But that does not mean that The Beast will stay put until the show.
I can absolutely imagine Lesnar coming in as a big surprise and destroying both his competitors ahead of the big show. This could serve no other purpose but a boost in ratings, considering WWE does need to bounce back in terms of viewership. And whenever Lesnar does return, it is always big news.
This could be a gentle reminder to us that Crown Jewel will be a show to watch out for. I doubt that Lesnar will emerge as Champion at the show, so he may get all his offense in before the event.
#3 Kurt Angle returns to RAW
Kurt Angle has been sent away on vacation by Stephanie McMahon, because he let things get out of control. But at the same time, McMahon did not seem too happy with the way Baron Corbin was running things either. It's all too possible that Kurt Angle returns on this week's show. I know that fans would certainly love it.
We could potentially see a Corbin vs. Angle feud when he does return. This would be a great way to elevate Corbin into the main event status.
#2 Bobby Roode turns on Chad Gable
Chad Gable and Bobby Roode have seemed like a cohesive unit thus far. However, there are little things that are worth noticing in the duo's chemistry. Gable always seems like the over-enthusiastic kid eager to outshine the grizzled veteran, even when he does Roode's signature glorious pose.
Maybe Roode will have none of it. Maybe he will turn on Gable and potentially go heel, reverting to his NXT character yet again. We all know that NXT Bobby Roode was the best Bobby Roode.
A heel turn will give Chad Gable a quality opponent to work with. After feuding with The Ascension for weeks, this is exactly what he needs.
#1 The Undertaker and Triple H come face to face
We've seen them cut promos on one another on alternate weeks. But reports suggest that both men will be in the arena on this week's show. I would totally like to see Triple H face off against The Undertaker before Super Show-Down in Melbourne. And yes, I'm sure so would the WWE Universe.
Maybe they will also throw fists. Maybe Kane and Shawn Michaels will be involved. There are many permutations and each of them is awesome.
I think this week's episode will be a good one. WWE needs a strong showing to get people invested in Super Show-Down.
What do you guys think?
