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After the conclusion of a decent Money in the Bank, we are gearing up for the first episode of RAW right after the PPV. Even though the roster for the Red brand wasn't quite active at the PPV, the recently concluded event is still bound to have its implications that will govern the events that transpire on tonight's episode of RAW.
The only title from RAW that was up for defense at MITB was the WWE Championship, and Drew McIntyre retained his gold against Seth Rollins. As for the Money in the Bank matches, RAW Superstars AJ Styles, Rey Mysterio, Aleister Black, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler couldn't get their hands on the briefcase.
But Asuka did manage to win the Women's Money in the Bank match and she will now be confronted by Becky Lynch on RAW this week.
The PPV also saw Bobby Lashley pick a win over R-Truth in a squash match. As for SmackDown, three titles from the Blue brand, including the Universal Championship, the SmackDown Women's Championship, and the SmackDown Tag Team Championships were successfully defended at the PPV last night.
For this week's episode of RAW, there are quite a few exciting events lined up, including a revisit to old rivalries and the potential to set up a few new ones. Moreover, there are essential changes in the gimmick of a top Superstar that was hinted at MITB.
In this article, we will take a look at things that can happen on RAW after Money in the Bank 2020. So, without further ado, let's begin.
#5 Is Edge hunting for Randy Orton on RAW?
Earlier this year, Edge's return to in-ring action had the entire WWE Universe screaming with excitement. The Rated-R Superstar defied all odds to overcome a career-ending injury and returned to WWE in order to end his career on his terms.
On RAW, he was welcomed by an old friend in Randy Orton who then went on to shock the entire WWE Universe by viciously attacking Edge.
Both these Superstars then engaged in a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36, which saw Edge coming out on top. However, despite picking a win over 'The Viper', it appears that Edge is still not satisfied.
As advertised by WWE, he will go in a 'hunt' for Rany Orton on tonight's episode of RAW and continue his feud with Orton.
Edge has undoubtedly gotten in the 'best shape of his life' at this stage, which is commendable. He shares excellent chemistry with Orton, which allows both these Superstars to deliver a good match every time they lock horns inside the squared circle.
This time would be no different except the fact that now it is Edge who is hunting for 'The Viper'. Could we see their encounter on tonight's episode of RAW setting up a match for WWE's next PPV?
#4 AJ Styles to reignite his rivalry with Aleister Black on RAW?
AJ Styles has now suffered a loss in two consecutive WWE PPVs. After being ‘buried’ by The Undertaker at WrestleMania 36, ‘The Phenomenal One’ found redemption on RAW by winning the Last Chance Gauntlet Match to qualify for the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
At the PPV, he got close to the briefcase, but right at the end, it slipped from his hands and fell right into Otis’, who walked out of the WWE Headquarters with the coveted contract.
It is expected that an irked Styles will address that moment on tonight’s episode of RAW, but that could also be the beginning of something familiar. Prior to WrestleMania, Styles was engaged in a short feud with Aleister Black, and he was also the one who ended Black’s winning streak on RAW.
In their last encounter, both Superstars were involved in brutal altercations at several times during the Money in the Bank ladder match.
Given the fact that Styles’ allies are no longer in WWE, he is expected to pursue a Single’s run. Hence, he might set his sights on Black, who can hit back at Styles as the latter has no additional help on RAW. This feud has previously given us a glimpse of its potential, but this time around, both Superstars would look equal.
This storyline is bound to benefit both the Styles and Black as well as RAW, which is a long show and needs compelling booking to avoid being slow.
#3 RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch set to confront Money in the Bank winner Asuka
At the recently concluded Money in the Bank pay-per-view, WWE Superstar Asuka ended her night on a high note when she defeated five other Superstars to win the Championship contract. As confirmed by WWE, she will now be confronted by the RAW Women's Championship Becky Lynch on tonight's episode.
'The Man' and Asuka have squared off for the tile once before, which saw the reigning Champion come out on top. It was one of the best title defense of Lynch's Championship reign, and she herself admitted that Asuka is one of the toughest contenders that she has faced inside the squared circle.
Now that both these Superstars are set to come face-to-face once again, we are hoping to see an epic title feud that could probably put an end to Lynch's historic RAW Women's Championship reign.
Their impending confrontation in tonight's episode of RAW has opened room for a lot of speculations. Could Asuka confirm that she will be coming for Becky Lynch's title? Is it possible that she will use the Money in the Bank cash-in to confirm a title match for SummerSlam instead of keeping that as a surprise?
The fact that Asuka has a chance of winning the RAW Women's Championship for the first time in her WWE career makes this upcoming meeting between her and Lynch all the more exciting.
Becky Lynch's historic title reign as the RAW Women's Champion has seen her get the better of almost every other contender in the women's locker room. However, now her title reign has started to get monotonous, and the creatives could now be in favor of this championship changing hands.
And who would be better than Asuka to put an end to Lynch's dominant run that saw her reach the pinnacle of sports entertainment?
#2 What’s next for the RAW Tag Team Championships?
The Street Profits did not defend their RAW Tag Team Championships at the Money in the Bank PPV. Despite defending their titles in their first-ever WrestleMania match, it appears that Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford have irked the Viking Raiders. Their budding rivalry also saw both teams exchanging blows on social media accounts.
Erik and Ivar claim that The Street Profits cannot call themselves the champions of RAW if they have never defeated the Viking Raiders. Dawkins and Ford, on the other hand, believe that they are better than the former RAW Tag Team Champions and are open to this challenge. It shouldn’t be a surprise to see both these teams engage in a title match soon.
As per the WWE Championship guidelines, each title-holder is required to defend his or her title once every 30 days. Since Ford and Dawkins didn’t defend their RAW Tag Team Championships at the last PPV and the next event is almost five weeks away, it is quite possible that we will see the two teams battling it out RAW with the tag team gold on the line.
#1 Who will challenge Drew McIntyre next on RAW?
At the Money in the Bank PPV, Drew McIntyre was successful in his title defense against Seth Rollins, as he beat the Monday Night Messiah in a pulsating encounter. That now leaves us with one question - who will be McIntyre’s next challenger? Well, both The Scottish Psychopath and the WWE Universe will find out the answer to this on tonight’s episode of RAW.
WWE have a lot of options for McIntyre, who is expected to have a lengthy title reign. We can see him being challenged by the likes of AJ Styles, Aleister Black, Kevin Owens, and Andrade, among others.
However, being the top babyface of RAW, McIntyre will mostly lock horns with a heel, and that could be Styles or Andrade as the latter is expected to drop his United States Championship in the coming weeks.
As for Rollins, the ‘Monday Night Messiah’ did not refuse to shake hands with McIntyre and hinted at a possible face turn. While this spot definitely allowed WWE to establish that Mcintyre is a true locker room leader, it is still too soon for Rollins to turn face.
The creatives, however, can pull a swerve on fans by having Rollins extend his hunt for McIntyre’s gold as they are both talented Superstars who are expected to deliver at the grandest of stages.
Hopefully, the entire title picture will get more clear on this week’s RAW. One thing, however, is certain that we will see Mcintyre defend his title actively as he himself said that he wants to be a fighting Champion.
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