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This week's WWE Raw emanates from the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, RI, and after the way it ended last week, there is a huge possibility that this week will be quite eventful.
With Drew McIntyre attacking Braun Strowman, and Braun Strowman taking out Dolph Ziggler, it seems logical to suggest this feud will pick up as WWE Crown Jewel approaches. And while we may see the three wrestlers bury the hatchet until the show, it is a possibility that they will break-up in Saudi Arabia, setting up a potential showdown between them at Survivor Series.
While this is one of the storylines that will dominate the show, it is also the go-home show before WWE Evolution, and so it makes more sense that female wrestlers invade Raw whether it be a storyline or a segment.
The likes of Madusa, Kelly Kelly, and Torrie Wilson are all a part of the show this Sunday, and it wouldn't surprise anyone if they returned tonight to build the match at WWE Evolution. While this is another speculation that may happen, lets look at 5 things that may happen on this week's episode of WWE Raw.
#5 Mae Young Classic contenders show up
Io Shirai is a powerful wrestler, and she faces Toni Storm in the finals of the Mae Young Classic this year at WWE Evolution. Ever since the Mae Young Classic tapings ended, we have been waiting for this feud to show up on television, and become interesting, however, that hasn't really happened.
Even with Evolution just a few days away, we haven't seen any work from these two wrestlers or the company to entice fans into this feud.
With this being the final week before WWE Evolution, WWE could try to build it up by either bringing them to the ring and having a showdown, or have some other female wrestlers or even the commentary team talk about it.
#4 DX responds
Shawn Michaels has ended his retirement to wrestle 'The Brothers of Destruction' at WWE Crown Jewel. The team of Shawn Michaels and Triple H, commonly known as DX, came together and cut a powerful promo on the Raw after WWE Super Show-Down to officially set up the match.
The team looked as ready as ever, and it seemed like Shawn Michaels hasn't missed a beat since retiring from the squared circle. He cut a promo, and when he announced his return, the fans loved it.
The following week on the October 15 2018 episode of Raw, The Undertaker and Kane cut a powerful promo, and it is expected that DX will respond in typically controversial fashion on this week's show.
A promo in Attitude Era style may be difficult, but it shall still be entertaining as their promos used to be when the two wrestled and cut promos along with Billy Gun, X-Pac, and Chyna.
#3 Nikki Bella rips Ronda Rousey
Last week we saw the best promo from the women's division ever, and it must be understood that with Paul Heyman directing traffic, the promo had to be phenomenal.
Ronda Rousey has never cut a powerful promo, and it was expected that she would again cut a slow promo, but after The Bella Twins came out to confront the current women's champion, the way 'The Baddest Woman On The Planet' switched gears, it shocked a lot of fans.
The champion ripped Nikki and Brie, 'The Bella Twins', calling them 'Do Nothing Bellas' as well as called them the people who used their husband/boyfriend's moves and stories make their careers.
While this was all fun, the moment Rowdy Ronda Rousey talked about knocking doors, the WWE Universe in the arena erupted, and with this being the final week before they fight at WWE Evolution, it is expected that Nikki Bella will bounce back at the former UFC fighter, only to be ripped again.
#2 Stephanie McMahon interrupts Ronda Rousey
Stephanie McMahon was involved in a storyline with Ronda Rousey till August this year, and it would make sense if she returns to make the storyline between Nikki Bella and Ronda Rousey better.
In an attempt to make the match go down fair and square, Stephanie McMahon could make herself the special guest referee. This would increase speculation for the match at WWE Evolution, and also chances of the women's champion being screwed by WWE's Chief Brand Officer at the show.
If the latter happened, we would be in for a poor representation of the women's division in Nikki Bella, but if 'The Billion Dollar Princess' makes the storyline better, there is no harm in seeing her on screen. She has revived the careers of many wrestlers in the past, and this won't be any different.
A feud with WWE's CBO would be a better idea, considering the fact that the current women's champion is cutting powerful promos, and the Commissioner of Raw is an expert at that.
The two exchanging verbal blows would make the segments involving them worth watching, and if you think about it, it could also be the female version of Stone Cold Steve Austin versus Vince McMahon.
#1 Female superstars fight during the closing segment
WWE shocked the WWE Universe when it announced a Women's Royal Rumble at one of WWE's flagship shows last year. This year they raised the stakes when they announced a Women's Battle Royal at WWE Evolution to determine the next #1 contender for the women's title.
This match will see female wrestlers from the past and present compete for a title opportunity, and a lot of names from the past will be returning for one night only. Madusa will be returning for the show on Sunday, and so would Torrie Wilson, as well as many other names like Kelly Kelly.
This match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, but in an attempt to hype this match, we may see wrestlers from all three brands, as well as WWE performance centre come to the ring and fight with each other.
While some of us may not like this match closing the show, I for one believe that if this chaos closes the show with Nikki Cross standing tall, we may have something great happen at the show.
