6 Things WWE Subtly told us on RAW: Backstage figure to make in-ring return, 49-match winning streak ends controversially

A great episode of RAW
A great episode of RAW

Welcome to this week's edition of things WWE subtly told us on RAW! It was a huge improvement from the last edition, and we had an entertaining episode minus a few hiccups.

An honorable mention goes out to Angel Garza, who shoved a rose up Drew Gulak's backside after promising to do exactly that before their match on RAW. Alexa Bliss had an interesting segment as well, where there seemed to be a moment of hesitation before she looked more sinister than ever.

There were a couple of subtle and interesting moments involving Lily that people missed. Alexa Bliss said that "someone caught Lily's eye", and this is what happened.

Lily was even placed in the background during the Angel Garza-Drew Gulak interaction. Is it a coincidence that Garza emerged with a more aggressive side? Deville and Garza could be the next two superstars possessed by Alexa Bliss' Lily.

There was a somewhat pointless Women's Tag Team Title match on RAW. The bout ended with Lana tapping out as usual.

The biggest talking point of the night, however, was Eva Marie's return to WWE.

Apart from these few parts of RAW, here is what WWE subtly told us in a heavy and impactful episode.


#6 Charlotte Flair's manipulation could lead to more than just a RAW Women's Title shot

Sonya Deville and Charlotte Flair
Sonya Deville and Charlotte Flair

We've been saying it for weeks now, but ever since her return to RAW post-WrestleMania, Charlotte Flair has been doing the best work of her career. She defeated Dana Brooke on RAW in a solid match that made both superstars look good.

Mandy Rose attacked Charlotte Flair post-match, indicating that they will face off in a week or so on RAW.

Authority figure Sonya Deville came out to the ring to have a meeting with Charlotte. Deville claimed that she has the same power as Adam Pearce.

What was interesting was the implication that Charlotte Flair had Sonya Deville in her pocket. She manipulated her way into the Women's Title match at WrestleMania Backlash, after which the Champion Rhea Ripley and Asuka came out.

Ripley wasn't happy, and Asuka called the situation "bull crap" in the most hilarious way possible.

While Asuka stood tall at the end on RAW, it was Charlotte Flair who was the centerpiece even without the Championship.

Her alliance with Sonya Deville could be a relatively long-term storyline on RAW. If anything, it has been subtly implied that The Queen will be the one to set up Sonya Deville's in-ring return.

#5 The US Title picture on RAW

Sheamus on RAW
Sheamus on RAW

Poor Humberto Carrillo suffered another attack on RAW. After cutting a passionate promo about how he didn't fear Sheamus, the United States Champion took him out from behind.

While that match could still happen, there was an interesting debut - Mansoor. If you're not aware, he is a superstar that was undefeated for over a year. It's always nice to see a promising youngster debut on RAW.

Adam Pearce was confronted by Sheamus as he signed Mansoor to a contract. After the US Champion noticed the newcomer, he challenged him to a match.

Sheamus has had one of the best runs of his WWE career on RAW this year, and his match against Mansoor was a great one. Unfortunately, it ended with a disqualification after Humberto Carrillo interfered and started attacking Sheamus.

Also, Mansoor's nearly two-year long winning streak of 49 matches is technically over.

It was clear that Sheamus underestimated both the young RAW stars, and a PPV match against Carrillo seems inevitable. While Mansoor being added to the mix would make a lot of sense, it isn't needed.

#4 The RAW Tag Team Championship picture and Omos

A great return on RAW
A great return on RAW

RAW Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Omos returned for the first time since WrestleMania Saturday. In the opening match, the duo returned to defend the RAW Tag Team Titles against The New Day.

Before the match started, AJ Styles was bragging about becoming a Grand Slam Champion and the celebrations that ensued post-WrestleMania. While the duo may have gone to the Caribbean in storyline, a report from WON stated that the two were backstage. However, the creative team didn't have anything planned for them.

Either way, it was a great performance highlighting how AJ Styles is the weak link despite being the veteran. After Omos was tagged in, things went downhill for Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, with the latter taking the pinfall.

Omos is a threat, but he also seems to have babyface potential. He isn't a bad talker, but his facial expressions in the ring need a bit of refining.

For somebody who is only two matches in, it isn't a bad start. Things seem to be getting exciting in the RAW Tag Team division again.

#3 The end of Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin on RAW

It's been quite a fall from grace for Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin on RAW. Both men spent a large part of 2020 with The Hurt Business and even won the Tag Team Championships.

Ever since losing it, things have gone downhill for the duo on RAW. Alexander and Benjamin lost to The Lucha House Party on this week's show.

Cedric Alexander declared that he was sick and tired, and said that Bobby Lashley and MVP were right to kick them out.

But then he went on, telling Shelton Benjamin that he was the weak link of the team. As a result, Alexander officially ditched Benjamin as his tag team partner. Backstage, Benjamin said that he has seen promising young talent come and go and that Alexander could be one of them.

It's ultimately going to lead to a match between the former partners, one that Cedric Alexander is expected to win. It's yet another short-term team that has ended for no reason.

#2 RKBro goes 2-0, but what's next for them on RAW?

RKBro came out of RAW with another win on RAW, going 2-0 in their record
RKBro came out of RAW with another win on RAW, going 2-0 in their record

Randy Orton and Riddle (RKBro) are arguably the best tag team on RAW in years. It's one of many examples of WWE pairing two stars to make an odd team. This is a formula that yielded a lot of success in the past.

The last "odd pairing" team that was a huge hit was Cesaro and Sheamus. We saw a nearly three-year journey where the two men went from opposite superstars to a single, cohesive unit.

While that doesn't necessarily have to happen, it could. It's been a few years since Randy Orton was in the Tag Team division, and he could help to elevate it. This week, they faced Elias and Jaxson Ryker in another fun match.

Riddle picked up the win, but the future looks bright for both men in the RAW Tag Team division. This will eventually lead to a feud, but for now, it's best to sit back and enjoy the odd pairing tag team take its course on RAW.

#1 An explosive main event picture on RAW

Drew McIntyre stood tall
Drew McIntyre stood tall

Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and Braun Strowman have dominated RAW's main event scene lately. After getting added into the WWE Title match at WrestleMania Backlash, Strowman has been stepping up.

This week on RAW, a coin toss decided whether Bobby Lashley would face Drew McIntyre in a WrestleMania rematch, or Braun Strowman.

The Monster Among Men won the toss and in the main event of RAW, he put on a decent match against Bobby Lashley while McIntyre was at ringside.

Unsurprisingly, the ending was controversial. Drew McIntyre was unintentionally attacked by Braun Strowman, and the tension led to a distraction that allowed Bobby Lashley to pick up the win with a weak-looking spear.

It wasn't the finest match from an in-ring perspective, but had there been a live crowd, it would have been a spectacle to watch solely based on the size and presence of both men.

After Drew McIntyre hit both men with the Claymore Kick, it was immediately announced that next week on RAW, he will face Bobby Lashley in a WrestleMania 37 rematch. Will The Almighty WWE Champion prevail again?

Meet the man who called CM Punk the softest man alive HERE