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Another episode of WWE Raw is finally in the books and while the October 16th edition of Raw was an up and down showing for the red brand, one still has to wonder what will happen next. Furthermore, one has to wonder what the impact of the latest episode of Raw will have on the rest of The WWE landscape.
With that being said and WWE teasing multiple great storylines on the road to the Evolution and Crown Jewel pay per view, what exactly does WWE need to do in order to maximize on their current success? While there are a multitude of correct answers to that question, some solutions are better than others and will have an overall bigger impact on the red brand's show.
Here are five things WWE must do next week on Monday Night Raw to capitalize on the success of the storylines they presented to fans last week. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us how you would choose to book these storyline that WWE is currently doing.
#5 Finn Balor versus Bobby Lashley
WWE needs to give Bobby Lashley another definite win to help solidify his heel turn and while a lot of fans probably don't want to see Balor lose again, it would be a great way to send a message to The WWE Universe that Lashley is for real. It could also go a long way in building up Balor as well by making him look like a sympathetic babyface in defeat.
WWE could even do an injury angle like they did between Lashley and Kevin Owens, which could also give Balor some time off television and allow him to make a surprise return down the line.
Either way, Lashley needs the momentum right now and with Balor usually being their fall guy to give that moment, it seems like an absolutely easy choice.
#4 Give Bobby Roode and Chad Gable a title shot
WWE has done a great job planting the seeds for Bobby Roode's eventual heel turn on Chad Gable, but the storyline still seems to be missing something. In fact, beyond a few miscues during matches and Gable annoyingly stealing Rhode's gimmick, they have really made anything personal as of yet.
With that being said, and WWE hoping to turn Rhode into one of their top heels, WWE needs to sweeten the pot in order to make his turn have more impact. Interestingly enough, one way to do that would be to put Rhode and Gable in a match with Ziggler and McIntyre and have them win The Tag team titles
Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler are on the splits anyway and this gives them the excuse they need to drop the title and dissolve their partnership. It also gives Rhoode and Gable that big win that can be used later to set up the turn. If nothing else, it's a perfect plan and would help everyone involved.
#3 Have DX attack The Brothers of Destruction
WWE made things extremely personal between The Brothers of Destruction and DX at Super Show-Down, but hasn't done much to build up the feud since then. In fact, beyond a lukewarm announcement that DX was reuniting and a disappointing pre-taped promo from The Undertaker and Kane, WWE has really been dropping the ball with this feud.
With that being said and WWE crown jewel only a few weeks away, WWE needs to make things personal as quickly as possible. Fortunately for the company, one way to accomplish this would be to have DX do a sneak attack on The Brothers of Destruction during the next episode of Raw, which will help them get their heat back.
In the end, Shawn Michaels and Triple H have lost a lot of momentum in this feud after being laid out by The Brothers of Destruction at Super Show-Down and their reunion tour didn't really help things either. If nothing else, the only way to make things better is to make things personal and that starts with a surprise ambush on The Brothers of destruction.
#2 Let Ronda Rousey get her hands on Nikki Bella
WWE needs to make a statement before the upcoming Evolution pay per view and there might be no better way to do that than to allow Rousey to finally get her hands on Nikki Bella. Not only would it be a great way to show fans what exactly Nikki Bella is in for during her match with Ronda Rousey, but it also gives fans the beatdown they ultimately want.
Let's be honest here, one of the only things that are holding this storyline together is the fact that Nikki Bella will eventually get the beatdown that she deserves. Furthermore, it will be at the hands of her former friend and former Bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, who looks like she could legitimately destroy Bella in a straight up match.
With all that in mind and the Evolution pay per view only a short time away, WWE needs to give fans a taste of what they'll see at the first time pay per view. Maybe WWE could even have Nikki and Brie team up to injure Rousey at some point in the brawl, which will only add more intrigue to the title match.
#1 Have Paul Heyman toy with The Shield
Now that Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler are about to disband, WWE can now focus on the Universal title picture a little bit more again. Of course, the company still needs to tease the split up of the Shield, which is a good reason why Paul Heyman should make a return to television and invite him to be the next Paul Heyman guy.
Not only will the offer make help continue the storyline of Ambrose breaking up with The Shield, but it also gives Ambrose something to do when The Shield ultimately does break up. In fact, Ambrose could thrive as a Paul Heyman guy and even go on to hold The Universal title in the process.
Sure, the desired outcome is to finally establish Reigns as the company's top guy, but that doesn't mean Ambrose can't benefit from in the process. In the end, Ambrose needs a good reason to leave The Shield and the opportunity to become the next Paul Heyman go would probably be the best reason WWE could go with.
