5 things you need to know before tonight's WWE Monday Night RAW (April 22nd, 2019)

In just a few short hours, the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, will host the latest instalment of WWE Monday Night RAW.

Last week on the longest running weekly episodic show in WWE history, the entire main roster was thrown into change thanks to the Superstar shakeup.

The shakeup, the thirteenth draft in the company's history, saw plenty of huge changes, including the relocation of former World Champions, the dissolution of tag teams and several huge call-ups from NXT.

But the shakeup is now in the past, and the men and women of RAW need to prepare for tonight, which is sure to be a hugely unpredictable three-hour event, given last week's massive changes.

Here are five things you need to know before tonight's explosive edition of WWE Monday Night RAW.

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#5: Does the A-Lister have unfinished business with the 'Best in the World'?

The Miz got some payback on Shane McMahon last week, after coming up short at WrestleMania 35.

If there's one thing the WWE Universe have learned about The Miz during his feud with Shane McMahon, is that the A-Lister loves his family.

So when the so-called Best in the World, attacked Miz's father at WrestleMania 35, the former WWE Champion is still hungry for payback.

As the newest member of the RAW roster, Miz took his opportunity to attack Shane last week, blindsiding Shane O'Mac on the outside of the ring and brutalizing his former tag team partner with a steel chair.

We all know that Shane has friends in high places, so The Miz better be careful tonight when he returns to the red brand as a RAW Superstar for the first time in over a year.

#4: The Lady calls for The Man

Evans has made it clear she intends to dethrone Becky Two Belts.

Lacey Evans may not have been on the WWE main roster for long, but the Lady of WWE has certainly made a name for herself in such a short period of time.

Last week, Evans defeated Natalya to showcase her strength, as since being called up, has made it her mission to become a champion in record time, putting her at odds with RAW and SmackDown Women's Champion, Becky Lynch.

The former US Marine has been working overtime to get under the skin of The Man since the night after WrestleMania, intent on prying one of Lynch’s prizes from her grasp.

Expect some strong words and fast fists from both Evans and Lynch tonight on RAW, as the pair move ever closer to their epic encounter for the RAW Women's Title.

#3: What mysterious force is haunting Monday Night RAW?

What force is behind the creepy apparitions that started appearing after WrestleMania 35?

In the annals of WWE history, there has never been a shortage of strange beings.

From the bizarre film-obsessed Goldust, to the worm-munching, clock-smashing, belly-crawling antics of the Boogeyman, it's safe to say that the WWE roster is where the freaks can be found.

But recently, a new mysterious force may have taken the cake.

Since WrestleMania 35, bizarre vignettes have been appearing, first of a coughing bird in a box, and most recently a cackling doll in a rocking chair.

What strange, confusing apparition will appear on RAW tonight, and when will we get the answers as to who exactly is behind these disturbing images.

Though we don't know for certain yet, we here at Sportskeeda have our prediction on who it is.

Our advice? Follow the Buzzards.

#2: The roster reels from the shakeup

Which of the new recruits to Monday Night RAW will make the biggest impact tonight?

Last week, the landscape of the WWE changed dramatically thanks to the Superstar shakeup.

Throughout the two-night event, the RAW roster lost some top stars, including Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor, Elias and most notably Roman Reigns.

However, the red brand did receive some huge returns, including former World Champions such as The Miz, Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles.

But with the 2019 shakeup now in the past, the new RAW recruits will have to leave their mark on the A-Show and will get the chance to do so tonight.

What new teams will be formed tonight?

Will old wounds be re-opened between former foes?

Either way, expect tonight to be an explosive episode as the men and women of the RAW roster reel from one of the biggest shakeups of all time.

#1: The Beastslayer does it alone

The Universal Champion is truly on his own after Dean Ambrose departed the company and Roman Reigns was drafted to SmackDown Live.

When Seth Rollins debuted on the main roster in 2012, he didn't come alone.

As part of the Shield, Rollins was a true force to be reckoned with, and had similar success with the Authority in 2014 and 2015.

But now, with Dean Ambrose now gone from the company and Roman Reigns being drafted to SmackDown Live, the Universal Champion is on his own.

Riding high as the top dog of the red brand, the Beastslayer is currently without a challenger, as we don't know when former champion Brock Lesnar will appear next.

Will a new challenger make their presence felt tonight during Monday Night RAW?

Whatever happens, expect the Universal Champion to be on top form as always, and ready to defend the gold if necessary.