5 Things WWE subtly told us on RAW after Royal Rumble: WWE's big mistake with a feud; Tag team to break up soon? 

WWE RAW started the company's march towards the Elimination Chamber event
WWE RAW started the company's march towards the Elimination Chamber event

WWE RAW had a spectacular showing after the Royal Rumble event. Ronda Rousey appeared at her first RAW episode in around three years, while the next challengers for the WWE Championship were decided.

Monday night's show built up the upcoming Elimination Chamber event and determined the competitors facing Lashley inside the dreaded structure.

Ronda Rousey also appeared to address her intentions but didn't announce whether she would face Charlotte or Becky Lynch at WrestleMania, leading to more speculation.

However, with the Elimination Chamber coming up first, the next few weeks will determine how the superstars fare on the Road to WrestleMania.

Without further ado, let's decipher five things WWE told us subtly on the RAW after Rumble.


#5 Nikki A.S.H.'s transformation on RAW might not be complete

Nikki A.S.H. startled everyone a couple of months ago when she came out dressed in a completely new look, complete with a mask. Calling herself Almost a Superhero, she managed to win the RAW Women's Championship and even briefly held the Women's Tag Team title with Rhea Ripley.

However, after losing the titles, Nikki was caught in a downward spiral. The constant taunts of Carmella and Queen Zelina Vega, along with repeated losses, unleashed something in her. Having been called the anchor that was dragging Rhea, Nikki could not keep her calm and ended up attacking her partner, turning heel in the process.

Unfortunately, on RAW this week, Nikki was unable to get the all-important win against Rhea. When a superstar turns heel, one of the major things they need at the time is big wins. However, Nikki can make up for her recent loss by continuing her transformation.

She still has the superhero gimmick, although now she's coming off as far more delusional. By ditching this character and going back to the gritty gimmick that she had when first called up to the main roster, she might become a force to be reckoned with.

#4 Could WWE be waiting too long to pull the trigger on Rey and Dominik Mysterio's feud?

Ever since Dominik first appeared on the scene, fans knew that he would be feuding with his father at some point. Over the last several months, that feud has not materialized. Instead, he has been in a tag team with Rey Mysterio, with the two often bickering and teasing at a falling out.

If such a situation continues for too long, the fans will get burnt out waiting for them to do something finally. In the meantime, Dominik seems to be treated as an enhancement talent, losing regularly. This week on RAW, he lost to The Miz in a trivial match.

If Dominik turns heel, he can still recuperate some of the momentum he came in with when he faced Seth Rollins at SummerSlam in his debut.

It's time to pull the trigger, as waiting any longer might hurt the Young Mysterio's position on the roster beyond any chance of recovery.


#3 Bianca Belair's has been slowly rising to the top

Bianca Belair is undoubtedly one of the most popular stars on the roster. But when it comes to her booking, there have been some questions. After a fiery win at last year's Royal Rumble, she won the SmackDown Women's title at WrestleMania 37.

Despite her dominant reign, Becky Lynch halted Belair's momentum by defeating her within seconds at SummerSlam.

The superstar has since been booked inconsistently, getting wins and losses equally. But such a 50-50 booking cannot work when WWE is looking to build a star.

Thankfully, it seems Belair might finally be moving in the right direction. Over this week and the last, she has beaten both of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions - Carmella and Queen Zelina Vega in singles competition.

If this week is any indication, the coming months might spell a good run for Belair.

#2 Is Riddle's lone run coming up?

When RK-Bro first formed, fans assumed it would only last briefly. However, since then, the team's popularity has seen them last much longer. They even held the RAW Tag Team Championships for a long time and proved to work well together as a team.

But all good things must come to an end, and this is true for RK-Bro as well. Randy Orton and Riddle are far too valuable as singles stars to keep them in a permanent tag team.

With rumors that The Original Bro was originally supposed to win the Royal Rumble, there's been speculation that RK-Bro will be breaking up sooner rather than later.

Fans may have received a hint about it again this week on RAW when Riddle defeated Otis and became part of the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship — a match that Randy Orton is not a part of.

Riddle's time in WWE as a singles star might not be that far away.


#1 Will Lita be Becky Lynch's biggest feud to date?

Becky Lynch has become one of the most popular stars in WWE history over the last four years. Ever since her emergence, her feud with Ronda Rousey and repeated matches with Charlotte Flair have helped her shine.

However, in many ways, Lita is the first woman in WWE who became renowned for her in-ring wrestling abilities. Back when women's wrestling was not taken seriously, Lita stood out from the crowd and used her incredible move-set and skills to leave the fans on tenterhooks.

Her feud with Trish Stratus inspired many women to begin their wrestling careers. Lita will now be in her first singles match in ten years after challenging the RAW Women's Champion to a match at Elimination Chamber.

If WWE tells the story correctly, Lita's feud with Becky could easily be the one that everyone remembers her by. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch has the power to introduce the WWE Hall of Famer to a new generation of fans.

This could be the most crucial feud of both of their careers in many ways. The coming weeks will reveal if Lynch can do justice to the storyline.

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