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What will Monday Night Raw look like in 2019?
While some people might think that they will see more of the same from the red brand when they enter the new year, one has to remember that they are still dealing with the absence of Roman Reigns, and an absolutely despised part-time champion. With that in mind, the landscape of the flagship show could and probably will look a lot different in 2019.
But what will those changes specifically include? Furthermore, will the changes make things better for the red brand or just make them worse? If nothing else, it's hard to know what the future holds for the Red brand, but it's not hard to suggest things that would probably make the overall quality of the show better
Whether WWE ultimately chooses to make these changes is up to them and will depend on what their vision is for the future of the show, but here are six things the company needs to do on Raw in 2019. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us what you think Raw should do in 2019.
#6 bring back the hardcore title and the 24/7 rule
WWE has gotten better at filling their mid-cards with something exciting for fans to enjoy, but why stop there? In fact, why not go a step further and reintroduce the hardcore title and the 24/7 rule. Not only will this give a lot of superstars that are still toiling away in the mid-card something to do, but it also serves as something chaotic and entertaining.
Of course, the hardcore title won't solve all of Monday Night Raw's problem's, but it gives the brand another title to fight over and also integrates ruthless aggression era content into the product in the process. If nothing else, that would be a huge step forward the company and could also serve to bring a lot of fans back as well.
#5 Move Finn Balor to Smackdown Live
In all honesty, WWE hasn't done much with Finn Balor on Monday Night Raw, which is why they should have no problem trading him over to The Smackdown Live brand. At least that way, WWE can pair him back up with The Club and AJ Styles to form a dominant heel stable and maybe even reinsert himself into the title picture
Again, Monday Night Raw really shouldn't have a problem with this given the fact that Balor has been toiling away in the midcard for quite some time now and really doesn't have a shred of momentum on his side right now. With that being said, being traded to Smackdown Live gives him a chance to change all that and maybe even open up a few dream matches in the process.
Another thing that makes Smackdown Live such a good choice for Balor is the fact that they are the more experimental brand of WWE's two shows, which means a better chance of the company trying something new with him. Not only is that virtually needed at this point in Balor's career, but it could also go a long way in helping out Smackdown Live as well.
#4 Make Alexa Bliss General manager
Whether The WWE Universe likes it or not, Alexa Bliss's in-ring career seems to be on hold for now, which means they are going to have to make a decision on what to do with the former Women's champion in the meantime. Interestingly enough, however, there are already rumours that Alexa Bliss will replace Baron Corbin as the Raw general manager in the future.
At least doing that will give her an on-screen role moving forward and while she will most likely not take bumps during that time, she could still be a crucial part of Raw television it also gives her a chance to play a huge part in The Women's title program and maybe even set up another eventual match between her and Ronda Rousey
If nothing else, this seems like an easy decision for WWE in the same way that making AJ Lee general manager for a while was. Bliss is a superstar that can bring people in with her words and get the audience to do what she wants them too. She is also one of the most effective heels in WWE today, which would only help her in her new role.
#3 Give Kurt Angle a run with The Universal title
This might sound crazy given the fact that The WWE Universe absolutely despises Brock Lesnar as champion, but what if the company gave the belt to a decorated and beloved veteran for a while? If nothing else, it would give WWE a virtually guaranteed box office draw while they wait for Roman Reigns to return and could pay dividends later on.
In fact, if WWE were to give Angle a run with the belt for a while and then have him drop it to a star like Drew McIntyre or Braun Strowman, it would go a long way in establishing them as top guys. Beyond that, the move would be a great stop gap until Reigns returns, which is another great bonus.
In the end, the ratings have been dipping a bit for Monday Night Raw lately and its honestly time the company does something to change that. No more band-aids, no more temporary solutions, Monday night Raw needs to establish new stars so they don't have to rely on part-timers in the future when someone goes down with an injury or illness.
#2 Bring Charlotte Flair back to Raw
Smackdown Live has been Charlotte Flair's home for quite some time now and while she has accomplished a lot during her run there, its time for her to come home to Monday Night Raw. This way, WWE can have another shot at doing Charlotte Flair versus Ronda Rousey and it gives less established stars more of a spotlight on Smackdown live as well.
Beyond that, Charlotte has virtually accomplished everything she can on Smackdown Live, especially after dropping The Women's title to Becky Lynch after Summerslam, and would be much better served back on Raw. In fact, there are so many interesting matchups for Charlotte Flair on Raw that it almost seems like a no-brainer.
For example, Charlotte can eventually renew her feud with Nia Jax, Bayley or even Sasha Banks, who she fought for the title against in the first year of the brand split. In the end, this is a great way to for Raw to renew some rivalries that they have held off on for quite some time and also puts atop box-office-draw back on Monday Night Raw
#1 Make the women's title the focus
WWE has captured lightning in a bottle with Ronda Rousey in 2019 and needs to further capitalize on that by making the women's big red belt the focal point of Raw. Not only will that allow the company to find another top guy to step into The Universal title picture, but it also highlights a division that has deserved it for quite some time.
Let's be honest here. Ronda Rousey is a game changer in WWE and it she makes the divisions more interesting by association. Of course, that's not to say the company doesn't have a plethora of other female superstars that they can highlight in the division as well, but having Rousey gives The WWE a chance tog et some added eyeballs on the product.
Beyond that, every match Rousey has had so far has served to elevate her opponents in ways that were previously impossible. Think about it! Alexa Bliss, Charlotte, Nia Jax, and countless other superstars have had their stocks raised after matches with Rousey and its made the division look better than ever!
In the end, these women deserve to be the focal point of Raw and The WWE should do their best to make it happen in the future. At least that way, the women's revolution can truly reach a new lofty height that seemed far-fetched before and gets to utilize their polarizing new star in the process.
