5 ways WWE could open Raw (10 September 2018) 

This week in WWE programming, the creative team will focus on finishing up the build for many narratives that are going to take centre stage at the 2018 Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. And the first stop on WWE's go-home week before the show is Monday Night Raw, after a somewhat disappointing showing from the red brand last week, WWE has the huge task of getting fans back on board.

From legends showing up to talk about the sinister structure to a fall out from last week that needs explanation, Raw should be a packed show this week. So how could WWE open it?

#1 Kevin Owens explains his actions

KO shocked fans last week.

Last week on Raw, Kevin Owens returned to the WWE after quitting just a week prior, and most fans were left confused by this decision by WWE. Moreover, Owens returned to ignite a feud with Bobby Lashley of all superstars, and in another strange turn of events, he aligned himself with Braun Strowman to take out The Shield.

WWE could kick off Raw this week, with an explanation stating why KO made those decisions last week, as it would provide some clarity for the creative team's mistakes.

#2 Strowman warns The Shield

Strowman could tell the fans how he got an entire locker room on his side.

Last week's closing moments of Raw were some of the oddest booking choices by the WWE, as a locker room of Braun Strowman's former enemies helped him tear Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins apart.

Other than being really silly decision by WWE, what would be more interesting is if Strowman actually gave the fans an answer on how he got an entire locker room on his side after terrorizing them for almost two years. It would a segment to watch, and it would cover up WWE's mistakes from last week.

#3 Mick Foley talks Hell in a Cell

What does the hardcore legend have to say?

Last week's segment between The Undertaker and Shawn Micheals was more successful than WWE possibly anticipated, as it showed the company that nostalgia is still running rampant in the wrestling scene.

This week it's Mick Foley's chance to amp up the nostalgia as he is scheduled to deliver a promo on Raw regarding the Hell in a Cell match. This segment would probably be dominated by Foley's remembrance of his legendary Hell in a Cell match against The Undertaker twenty years ago, and possibly Foley would hive his thoughts on the current narrative that would come ahead inside the structure this year. Nevertheless, it will be great seeing Foley reminding fans of WWE's glory days.

#4 Chad Gable and Bobby Roode continue their angle

An unexpected success.

Bobby Roode found himself a tag team partner last week on Raw when he teamed with Chad Gable to defeat The Ascension in an easy squash match. And while the nature of the match might have been a squash match, Chad Gable's performance combined with rumors of Roode turning heel made this angle somewhat interesting.

WWE would be doing themselves no favours if they didn't have these two men open Raw this week, as the chance to let Gable shone, while Roode contemplates on his heel turn will be interesting enough to open the show.

#5 Triple H answers back

How will Triple H answer back?

The segment between The Undertaker and Shawn Micheals was about the match between Triple H and The Undertaker at the Supershow Down event in Austrailia, but very quickly it turned into the comeback of Shawn Micheals.

This week Triple H has a chance to respond to The Undertaker's threats made against him and his best friend last week. And whether you like this angle or not it is great to see WWE finally give longtime fans of the product a nostalgic angle to revel in, as the current state of Raw isn't all that great.