5 Twists that can happen on WWE RAW: SmackDown star saves Kevin Owens, Former champion returns to attack Becky Lynch

This week's episode of WWE RAW is shaping up to be a very interesting one. Last week's show ended with Randy Orton destroying Edge as the audience showed their vitriol towards The Viper. We also had Samoa Joe suffering from a concussion during a RAW Tag-Team title match as well as Brock Lesnar destroying Drew McIntyre.

This week, we could see Kevin Owens get some new back up if Samoa Joe's concussion keeps him out of action for a while. Could WWE also surprise us with a former RAW Women's Champion making her return? We will also see what is next from Randy Orton as we see the start of the build-up to his WrestleMania clash with Edge.

Before we move on to the next part of this article, you can check out what the NXT UK Women's Champion stated regarding a possible encounter with "The Man" Becky Lynch!

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#5 Sami Zayn arrives on RAW to save Kevin Owens

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens

Last week's episode of RAW saw Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe team up to take on Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy for the RAW Tag-Team Championships. Unfortunately, the match was marred by a Samoa Joe suffering from a concussion and being forced to walk to the back before the match was over. The other three Superstars managed to seamlessly finish the match but the problem now is regarding how long Joe will be out.

If Joe is indeed out for a while, WWE will need to find a replacement to back Kevin Owens up in this feud. There is one person who is perfect for this part and he is SmackDown Superstar Sami Zayn. Although Zayn is currently on SmackDown managing Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro, that really isn't going anywhere especially after Nakamura lost his title to Braun Strowman.

WWE could book Rollins and his henchmen to attack Kevin Owens and overpower him, with Samoa Joe now out of action and unable to back KO up. As the beatdown went on, it would be time for Zayn's music to hit so he could save his best friend.

Zayn and Owens are best friends in real life, something that a lot of WWE fans are aware of. This will be a great chance for them to team up as babyfaces and take on Rollins, Murphy and the AOP in this feud.

#4 Nia Jax returns and attacks Becky Lynch

Nia Jax

One Superstar who hasn't been on WWE programming for a while is Nia Jax, who has been out for months after double surgery. There were rumors last month that Jax was close to returning and that she was recording footage ahead of what could be her return.

Most fans would acknowledge that Jax works much better as a heel. With Jax close to coming back, she's the perfect feud for Becky Lynch until WrestleMania. Jax versus Lynch for the RAW Women's Championship could be a great match for the Elimination Chamber PPV in March, depending on which brand's women will be in the women's Chamber match. If the RAW women are in the Chamber, Jax and Lynch's feud in the run-up to the match could still be used to add more to the match.

If Nia Jax does return tonight, WWE should book her to blindside Becky Lynch backstage in a brutal beatdown. That would be a great way for Jax to make an impact on her return to WWE RAW.

#3 Street Profits challenge Authors of Pain for a shot at the tag-team titles

Could the Street Profits wrestle on tonight's episode of WWE RAW?

The Street Profits' time on the main roster hasn't gone the way fans expected. They were called up late last year and was met with a lot of hype from fans. However, WWE has inexplicably booked them only in backstage segments so far and right now, it's starting to get tiresome. Although most of their momentum is gone now, it still isn't too late.

WWE can change it all by having the Street Profits going after the tag-team titles. It could start with them being taken out by AOP backstage, leading to a match between the two teams, with the Street Profits getting a shot at the RAW Tag-Team Championships if they win.

Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins are a great tag team and will definitely be able to get fans back behind them as soon as they set foot inside the ring again. Let's hope it starts tonight.

#2 Charlotte refuses to challenge Becky Lynch

Charlotte Flair

The 2020 women's Royal Rumble match was won by none other than Charlotte Flair, who continues to cement her position as one of the top stars in WWE. While the obvious thing for Charlotte to do after winning the Royal Rumble would be to challenge Becky Lynch for the RAW Women's Championship.

However, it looks like this may not be the direction the company is going. There are currently rumors that Charlotte will end up challenging Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's Championship instead.

At this point, fans expect Charlotte to name her challenger soon but the best thing for WWE to do would be to delay it. Regardless of what WWE is planning for WrestleMania, one way to do this would be to have Becky Lynch confront Charlotte on RAW. Charlotte could then refuse to challenge 'The Man' for the RAW Women's Championship at the Show of Shows.

If WWE is planning on Lynch vs Charlotte, the company can build on this later by having Becky try and goad Charlotte into a match with her. If the plan if for Charlotte vs Ripley, they can keep Charlotte off television for a couple of weeks and then have her show up on NXT to take out Ripley.

#1 Randy Orton stays silent after his attack on Edge

Randy Orton destroyed Edge on last week's episode of RAW

Last week's episode of WWE RAW ended with a bang. The final segment saw Edge come out and pour his heart out in the middle of the ring in front of the WWE Universe. This emotional promo was followed by Randy Orton's entrance, with the Viper coming out and teasing a reunion for Rated RKO.

This was followed by Orton doing what he does best, hitting Edge with an RKO out of nowhere. This drew an immense amount of heat from fans in attendance as did what Orton followed it up with. Orton went on to methodically destroy Edge as the unruly crowd showed their displeasure even more.

Everyone expects Orton to come out tonight and explain his actions. But the best thing for Orton would be to just walk down to the middle of the ring, take in the abuse the fans in attendance hurls at him before throwing down the mic and just walking to the back.