5 Twists for WWE RAW: Big title change, new faction debuts?

What does WWE have planned for tonight?
What does WWE have planned for tonight?

This week's RAW has a lot depending on it. With ratings low and the last couple of weeks not hitting the heights expected, the pressure is on WWE creative now to bring back the fans. WrestleMania season is now behind us and a lull in traffic now could spell trouble ahead for future ratings.

WWE has promised a lot of exciting segments on tonight's RAW and let's hope that some of them are home runs. What's surprises and twists are planned for tonight? Here's what we can expect from tonight's episode of WWE RAW.


#5 The Firefly Funhouse gets unveiled

Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt

We saw one of the strangest vignettes in RAW history last week, as Bray Wyatt's rebooted character made its television debut. Wyatt's creepy vignette has left some fans questioning the direction WWE is going but it's clear that if handled right, there's a big upside to this gimmick.

Wyatt could get his own faction as part of the gimmick and we could see the Firefly Funhouse debut on RAW as soon as tonight. Possible names who could be in it alongside Bray Wyatt include Nikki Cross who seems perfect for the role. We should find out more about this tonight.


#4 New tag-team champions are crowned

Viking Raiders
Viking Raiders

The former War Raiders had their names changed again last week on RAW, changed from the Viking Experience to the Viking Raiders. Despite the slate of name changes, the future seems to be bright for Ivar and Erik and they could be the future of the RAW Tag-Team division along with The Usos and The Revival.

Ivar and Erik have been dominant since their RAW debut and a tag-title shot seems imminent. Don't be surprised if they get a shot at Hawkins and Ryder tonight or soon at the very least.

#3 Braun Strowman attacks Samoa Joe

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This is a feud that could be amazing for both the fans and the careers of the two behemoths involved. Joe versus Strowman seems to be the direction for the US title going forward and I can't wait for these two to get their hands on each other.

It could start with Strowman attacking Samoa Joe on RAW as soon as tonight. Expect a title match at Money In The Bank.


#2 Robert Roode loses his momentum

Robert Roode
Robert Roode

Bobby Roode was finally able to show off what he can do as a heel singles guy last week on RAW. Roode, now going under the name Robert Roode instead of Bobby and complete with a moustache, beat Ricochet last week and this version of Roode's character seems to hold a lot of potential.

However, I wouldn't be surprised if WWE shoots this one in the foot as soon as tonight by having Roode take a loss this soon into the mini-reboot.

#1 Sasha Banks returns and is announced for the women's MITB match

Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks

We all know about the Sasha Banks saga by now but in case you missed it, here's the gist. After finding out that she and Bayley would be losing the WWE Women's Tag-Team Championships at WrestleMania, Banks was reportedly unhappy and later asked for her release from WWE. She has been absent from WWE television since WrestleMania as WWE sent her home to rethink her decision while her best friend Bayley has been moved to SmackDown. WWE could also be considering freezing Banks' contract if she doesn't return to the ring which is understandable.

However, some people feel that this may all be a work and if that is the case, there's a big chance that Sasha Banks could be returning to RAW tonight and announced as part of the women's Money In The Bank ladder match.

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