RAW Preview: Injured star wrestling in big stipulation match, Reigns to have huge segment

So it's the first episode of RAW in July! It's a new month and that hopefully means new, fresh and exciting episodes. Last week's episode of RAW undoubtedly ranked among the very best of the year.

Following a surprisingly pleasant WWE Stomping Grounds PPV, WWE really had to make it count and to their credit, they absolutely did. The biggest headlines coming out of RAW, of course, was The Undertaker returning to save his old rival Roman Reigns against Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre.

Another major headline was the fact that Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins will be teaming up to take on Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans at WWE Extreme Rules 2019. It's also a "Winner takes all" match, so if one of them loses their title...both of them lose their title.

The Usos also defeated The Revival as part of an elimination match, while a lot more went down in the main event. Here is what you need to look forward to on RAW this week!

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#6. Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley compete in a "Falls Count Anywhere" match

Braun Strowman is reportedly injured

So in case you didn't know, there are rumours circulating that Braun Strowman is injured right now but is working through the injury anyway. It's impressive if you think of it, because Strowman has faced The Almighty Bobby Lashley both in an arm wrestling contest as well as a tug of war (which he won).

Tonight, the two compete in a behemoth falls count anywhere match. The two titans will go at it in what should be an exciting bout, but if Lashley has heard about Strowman's injury, then it won't be too surprising to see him exploit it.

Usually we'd favour the Monster Among Men, but knowing that he might be injured, we've got to give this one to Lashley.

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#5. The New Day take on The Viking Raiders

The New Day take on the undefeated Viking Raiders

SmackDown Live tag team The New Day have another huge test on RAW this week, as they take on the duo of Erik and Ivar - The Viking Raiders. The New Day are undoubtedly experienced and they got a big boost from last week, as they pinned Daniel Bryan & Rowan in an elimination match (before The Revival eliminated them) and then beat them again on SmackDown Live.

That will undoubtedly give them a surge of confidence heading into their match this week, but they face a challenge unlike no other. They face the undefeated duo of Erik and Ivar - The Viking Raiders.

If you've seen NXT, you know that they were never defeated for the titles. Since coming on RAW, they're yet to be defeated and it seems unlikely that they'll be defeated tonight by The New Day, regardless of the latter's incredible tag team experience.

#4. Samoa Joe looks to make his claim for the WWE Championship

Samoa Joe made a big statement at the expense of Kingston

Believe it or not, it wasn't a bad week for Kofi Kingston at all, all things considered. Following a successful title defence at Stomping Grounds, he would beat Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in back-to-back matches.

Post-that, he was ambushed and attacked by Samoa Joe, who made big enough a statement to earn himself a WWE title shot at Stomping Grounds. Why a RAW superstar gets to compete for a SmackDown title, we're not very sure. However, there's no denying that it will be an exciting bout.

On SmackDown Live, Kingston put away Dolph Ziggler for good in a 2-out-of-3 falls match, effectively ending their rivalry. This week, Samoa Joe will look to make an even bigger statement than last time, so Kofi Kingston better watch out, wherever he is.

#3. AJ Styles vies for the United States Championship

AJ Styles is the defacto #1 contender

Right around WWE Stomping Grounds while the show was going on, Ricochet was busy with his United States Championship photoshoot. He was first interrupted by Gallows & Anderson and then AJ Styles, who made it clear that he plans to challenge for the title.

On RAW, Styles defeated Ricochet clean in a non-title match. Despite Gallows & Anderson appearing ringside, The Phenomenal One was quick to send them backstage. He defeated Ricochet and there was a show of respect as expected from the two elite competitors.

Now, it's fairly clear that AJ Styles is the #1 contender for the United States Championship and we're very likely to get an announcement tonight of a title match between the two at WWE Extreme Rules 2019.

What we believe, however, is that we're going to see AJ Styles tease a turn to the dark side.

#2. Will Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans exploit Seth Rollins' kryptonite?

What a segment!

Last week's opening segment of RAW was an unexpected one, to say the least. Seth Rollins opened the show and was interrupted by none other than his girlfriend - The Man and RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch.

They were quickly interrupted by Lacey Evans, who Becky Lynch beatdown despite Rollins trying to stop her. Corbin interjected and Rollins took care of him, which then led to the fact that Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch will be facing Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans in a "Winner Takes All" mixed tag team match.

Though they didn't get the better of their rivals on the night, Corbin and Evans continued their scheming, stating that "even Superman [Rollins] has his kryptonite [Becky Lynch]". It's clear that they plan to ambush Becky Lynch somehow to get in Rollins' head, but will they do it as Extreme Rules edges closer?

#1. The Undertaker unites with Roman Reigns

The Undertaker and Roman Reigns will have a face-to-face..potentially

After Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre at WWE Stomping Grounds 2019, a furious Shane McMahon announced backstage that on RAW, he would have to face McIntyre and McMahon himself in a 2-on-1 handicap match.

When RAW came around...it was 2-on-1...but it wasn't a handicap match. It was a plain 2-on-1, meaning that there were no tags required. As The Big Dog fought back, he quickly found the numbers game catching up to him and was about to eat a coast-to-coast..until the sound of the gong was heard and the lights went out.

In a moment of absolute shock, The Undertaker returned and cleared McIntyre and Shane McMahon from the ring, seemingly allying with Roman Reigns, the man who supposedly once retired him.

Tonight, expect a huge segment as Roman Reigns and The Undertaker unite despite their differences.