5 ways WWE could conclude Raw this week- 13 August 2018

This week’s episode of Monday Night Raw could prove to be a turnaround in the misfortunes of the red brand, as WWE has a solid opportunity to make this special go home episode of the flagship show seem refreshingly good, as everyone knows Raw needs some sort of boost heading into Summerslam.

And this week those welcoming decisions that could boost the narratives on Raw could include a title change, a vicious beatdown and an opportunist making the most of the chance being handed to him.

WWE could make Raw an exceptional show this week, or they can follow the same disastrous path that has lead to their rating slump, disinterested fan base and a lack of hype around Summerslam. And the best way to ensure that doesn’t continue is booking a brilliant segment that closes out the go home show this week.

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#1 Lesnar wrecks everyone

The Beast should be a focal point on Raw this week.

Rumours have run rampant that there is a good chance Brock Lesnar will be on the home episode of Monday Night Raw this week. And while it is yet to be seen whether those rumours are going to be proven useful or not one thing is for certain, there is a lot of ways WWE could use “the beast” in possibly his last appearance as Universal Champion.

And the best way to use Lesnar is to have him close the entire broadcast, as by WWE letting the rumour of Lesnar appearing stay relevant it would keep fans around wandering if Lesnar would show. Whether Lesnar gets in a brawl with his Summerslam opponent or he takes out his anger on another superstar, Lesnar is money, and WWE could utilise his lingering presence to their best advantage.

#2 Women take center stage

The women's division needs a boost heading into WWE Evolution later this year.

The upcoming first ever WWE women’s pay-per-view will be a historic step forward for the women’s division in WWE, but the problem with the concept is that the women’s division hasn’t been handled with the time and booking perfection it sorely needs.

Therefore, to give the superstars of the women division a chance to shine this week, WWE should have them close out the show, as Smackdown Live’s women’s division has been thriving in the main event scene over the last few weeks.

So it would only make sense for Raw to do the same, as the heated rivalry between The Boss 'n' Hug connection and The Riott Squad should come to this week, as these two teams are slated to battle each other at Summerslam. WWE could have Riott and Banks tear the house down in singles action, as the Raw’s women’s division needs one good match to set the division alight once again.

#3 The Raw Tag Team Title match

A pivotal match in the division.

The Tag Team Title match between The Revival, The B Team and The Deleter of Worlds would surely be the main focus of attention this week on Raw, as the possibility of witnessing a title change is immensely intriguing to the WWE Universe. Moreover, this match is basically the most important Raw Tag Team Title match of the year so far, as the division has been in absolute ruins ever since Wrestlemania.

Therefore, a solid tag team match that gets fans invested in a division that is lightyears behind the rest of the company ‘s other brand’s tag team divisions will do a world of good to the Raw Tag Team Titles, and it would the perfect way to close the show with new tag team champions.

#4 Rousey breaks Bliss in half

The people want it, so give the people what they want.

Ronda Rousey vs Alexa Bliss is a narrative that is more generic than a local jobber’s gimmick, as WWE has made no effort in developing this storyline beyond Bliss is a coward and Rousey is an ass kicker, and to most of the WWE Universe, this is exactly what they want to see.

As no one expects Rousey to be good on the mic and one expects Bliss to be anything but the coward WWE has portrayed her as for the last few years. And this week on Raw WWE should do just that, as Rousey and Bliss should have one last confrontation before their championship match at Summerslam.

This segment could be one way to give more exposure to the Raw women's division leading up to Evolution as well, and it should allow WWE to advertise their new 'big thing' as the ass-kicking machine she truly is.

#5 Owens outsmarts Strowman

It's an opportunity of a lifetime for KO.

The match between Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman for the Money in the Bank contract is possibly the most important match at Summerslam, as the winner of that match could affect the main event matches of Raw or Smackdown Live. But what has not been engaging with this programme has been the poor build WWE has afforded to it, as KO trying to steal the briefcase and Strowman looking like a hot mess has been moments fans would want to forget.

And this week WWE has a chance to change all of those previous mistakes by having these two men put one last finishing touches on their rivalry, and the man to stand tall at the end of it should be Owens. Owens has tried for weeks to take out the monster, and this week he should take things up a notch, as he should try and break Strowman down before Summerslam.

The reason behind this would be to add another layer to this programme as if Strowman can't make it to Summerslam to fight to keep his contract he has to forfeit it. And KO being the sneaky opportunist he is, should try and take Strowman out to ensure he has a solid chance at softening Strowman up for Summerslam or taking him out completely.