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We are just hours away from the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, the go-home show for the upcoming historic WWE Evolution PPV.
The first pay-per-view in the company's history solely for women's wrestling, the show has been a long time coming and will see all female championships in the company defended.
For the male Superstars of the Red brand, they will have plenty to keep themselves occupied tonight, as the men move towards the upcoming Crown Jewel event, currently scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
With friendships being pushed to the limit, and Superstars hungry for championship gold, tensions are getting higher each passing week, as the company approaches their second major event in their ten-year deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Here are five things you need to know before tonight's episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.
#5 What is next for the Destroyer?
It takes a lot to take a former Intercontinental, United States, NXT and Universal Champion out, but Bobby Lashley did just that when he assaulted Kevin Owens a few weeks ago.
With Lio Rush as his manager, the former Army Ranger has shown a new mean streak, destroying Tyler Breeze recently, using the Full Nelson to beat the fashionable one into unconsciousness.
Now with his sights set on Finn Balor, Lashley has continued to taunt the Irishman, and though Balor has taken the high road thus far in their feud, his resolve can only last so long.
Balor has been relegated to the mid-card since returning from an injury that saw him relinquish the Universal Champion, just one day after being crowned champion.
Defeating the Destroyer could be just what Balor needs, though Lashley could definitely use the Demon as a stepping stone for a potential future Universal Championship match.
#4 Elias has the spotlight on him
For years, Elias has demanded the spotlight to be solely on him, as he has serenaded the WWE Universe with his unique tones.
But last week, the singer-songwriter sensation found himself on the wrong side of Apollo Crews, wanting to make a statement to the rest of the RAW Locker room.
The former Uhaa Nation did just that, cutting Elias' performance short, and leaving him reeling following an incredible press slam.
With both men yet to taste Championship gold in WWE, the duo are two of the red brand's most underrated Superstars, with Crews especially being absent for a lot of his time since joining the main roster in 2016.
A feud between the two could be just what both men need, as more stars from the developmental brand continue to appear.
Expect Elias to retaliate tonight, no doubt unhappy about having the spotlight stolen last week.
#3 A Hall of Famer to appear?
With Evolution being the first all-female pay per view in the company's history, interest in the WWE's women's division is at an all-time high.
Not just a celebration of modern-day Women's wrestling, the show will also see the return of several former stars, including Torrie Wilson and Michelle McCool.
According to several reports, WWE Hall of Famer Lita will be appearing on tonight's edition of RAW.
One of the most iconic women in wrestling, Lita will team with BFF Trish Stratus to face Mickie James and Alexa Bliss at Evolution.
It will be interesting to see what the red-haired warrior will have to say tonight, and how the team of Mickie and Alexa will retaliate, just days away from their upcoming historic match.
#2 The curious case of the Lunatic Fringe
It seems ever since he reunited with Shield brothers Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, that Dean Ambrose has been under constant scrutiny.
The only member of the trio without a championship, Ambrose has made his frustrations clear, even abandoning his Shield brothers on an occasion.
Even though the group was able to emerge victorious down under at WWE Super Show-Down, tension within the group has grown, with Ambrose getting close to laying out Rollins last week.
Dean has even been propositioned by the Dogs of War, but has repeatedly declined their offer to join them.
Many would hope that last week's main event victory would allow things to cool off in the group, though the wounds left by Rollins' betrayal in 2014 are still fresh.
It seems, for now, the only person who knows what Ambrose will do next, is the Lunatic Fringe himself.
#1 What will Rousey do?
At a glance, the upcoming RAW Women's Championship Match at WWE Evolution is a simple numbers game. There are two Bellas, and one Ronda Rousey.
However, fans know never to underestimate the UFC Hall of Famer, who has been nothing short of dominant since having her debut match at WrestleMania 34, teaming with Kurt Angle to defeat Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
With her first pay-per-view main event on the horizon, Rousey has been training extra hard for the title match, as the presence of Brie Bella at ringside will no doubt be a benefit to her twin sister.
The twins have done a masterful game already, getting into the head of the Hot Rod since turning on her on RAW a few weeks ago.
With this being the final stop before Evolution, expect tempers to flare between these Superstars, where both will be aiming to make history.
