5 Things WWE made clear on RAW ( 2 September 2019)

RAW was one of hell of an episode, and it was a fantastic way to start September. It was thoroughly entertaining, as Red Brand had a number of rip-roaring matches. From start to end, every segment was noteworthy and the fans are hyped for the next RAW which will see the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin at Maddison Square Garden.

The Red Brand had some surprises but the heel turn of Bayley certainly topped the list. The SmackDown Women's Champion turned on her tag-team partner of the night, Becky Lynch, who got assaulted by Sasha Banks earlier. Bray Wyatt made his presence felt with an interesting episode of Firefly Fun House.

Even though Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins were scheduled to sign the contract for the Universal Championship match, it didn't happen after interference from The OC. Baron Corbin defeated Cedric Alexander in the second round of King of the Ring, but the match between Ricochet and Samoa Joe had a queer ending.

Let's talk about five things WWE made clear on RAW this week.

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#5 Lacey Evans and Natalya could face each other at Clash of Champions

There is no doubt that the feud between Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks, is currently the focal point of RAW Women's division. But Lacey Evans and Natalya had a match on the Red Brand this week where the latter lost the match. Just two weeks before Clash of Champions they crossed paths, and they could be set for another rematch later.

Evans made her return to the company last week when she faced the SmackDown Women's Champion, Bayley. Though Evans is currently not in the title picture, she could do well in a different feud.

Natalya, on the other hand, is a babyface who was a victim of Sasha Banks a couple of weeks ago. After facing Sasha Banks last week, Natalya has certainly moved on from the storyline. A rivalry between Natalya and Evans should be interesting. Following a loss this week, the Queen of Harts could be looking for vengeance at Clash of Champions.

#4 Gallows & Anderson will help Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode

A Tag Team match took place after the contract signing was cancelled between Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins. Gallows & Anderson tussled the current RAW Tag Team Champions, in a non-title match. The Beastslayer picked up a victory for his team by pinning Anderson, but we saw chaos after the match.

While AJ Styles immediately attacked Rollins, Strowman altered the scenario. The Monster single-handedly took down The OC but he also accidentally hit Rollins. Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode, who are set to fight Rollins and Strowman, came out to join hands with The OC. Rollins and Strowman were outnumbered by the numbers game.

With the help of Ziggler and Roode, The OC decimated Braun Strowman. It is clear that Ziggler & Roode will get back-ups at Clash of Champions, and the recently formed team might manage to win the twin Red belts.

#3 The Fiend will skip Clash of Champions

In recent months, The Fiend has become a favorite character of the WWE Universe. Given the rising popularity of the alter ego of Bray Wyatt, he is not likely to perform in every pay-per-view, and it was made clear on RAW this week. Bray Wyatt showed up with another episode of Firefly Fun House, as he confirmed his participation at Hell in a Cell, which will take place Clash of Champions.

The Fiend, who debuted at SummerSlam, dominated Finn Balor in his first match. On the Firefly House segment this week, Bray Wyatt apologized to Balor but he also hinted his next target. It is understandable that The Fiend will fight the winner between Strowman and Rollins at Hell in a Cell, inside the gigantic steel structure.

#2 Cedric Alexander could become the next challenger for AJ Styles

Cedric Alexander certainly had a difficult night on RAW this week. The former Cruiserweight Champion qualified for the second round after defeating Sami Zayn, however, his King of the Ring journey ended on RAW this week. Baron Corbin and Cedric Alexander offered an awe-inspiring match, as the latter lost the bout.

Though Cedric lost to Baron Corbin, he wasn't fully fit during the match. While giving a backstage interview, prior to the match, Cedric was ambushed by The OC. As a result, Cedric fought with a kayfabe injury against Corbin but he still produced one of the best matches of the night.

Cedric was eliminated from the King of the Ring tournament, whereas Styles is still without an opponent. Styles interrupted the contract signing segment between Strowman and Rollins, as he tore up the contract. The possibility of a triple threat match, with the US Title and the Universal Title on the line, can not be ruled out at Clash of Champions.

The assault on Cedric Alexander probably hinted us a new feud if the triple threat match doesn't happen. After departure from King of the Ring, Cedric could be the one, to challenge the Phenomenal One at Clash of Champions. Cedric's recent rise has been remarkable, and he could give a tough fight to Styles.

#1 Two heels will create obstacles for Ricochet in the Semi-final of King of the Ring

Out of all the matches on RAW this week, the quarter-final match, between Samoa Joe and Ricochet stood out from the rest of the bouts. Not just the bizarre ending of the match, their performance was between the ropes grabbed the attention. When Ricochet earned the right to face Samoa Joe in the second-round, the anticipation was high and the two men certainly delivered.

It was a battle between agility and power. Considering the size of Samoa Joe, he was also swift in the ring and went toe-to-toe with the high-flyer. We saw some breathtaking manoeuvres during the course of the match. Both men pinned each other simultaneously when the referee counted, hence, the match didn't have a clear winner.

Following the match, it was declared that Baron Corbin will face both Ricochet and Samoa Joe in the semifinal, and the match will become a triple threat match.

It looks like, we will witness another astounding King of the Ring match in Semi-final but Ricochet will have a massive disadvantage. The high-flyer will face two prominent heels, Baron Corbin and Samoa Joe. If the two bad guys team up to take apart Ricochet, the latter will have an insurmountable task next week