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RAW Preview - Massive #1 contender match, Unlikely WWE alliance formed, Big debut

By Riju Dasgupta
Modified Jun 06, 2021 13:59 IST
Gear up for an action-packed edition of RAW this week
Gear up for an action-packed edition of RAW this week

RAW hasn't exactly set the world on fire in recent weeks. While there have been some noteworthy moments, one has to admit that this seems like a diluted version of the show we used to love so dearly.

This week's show could certainly be interesting, at least from the RAW preview that has been advertised. Last week's show also set the stage for a few potential twists and turns that we could certainly see unfold on our television screens.

So, with that said, here's your official RAW preview, served hot and fresh by Sportskeeda. Be sure to leave a comment and let us know your thoughts and what you expect from this week's show.

#5 Some top RAW teams collide in the ultimate clash

Are you ready for the ultimate tag team battle royal on RAW?

You have Randy Orton and Riddle, The Lucha House Party, The New Day, The Viking Raiders, and T-Bar and Mace vying for an opportunity to face AJ Styles and Omos. This is a tough match to call because of the nature of the contest because anyone could win a Battle Royal.

One has to wonder if this is an attempt to get Kofi Kingston back into the mid-card. Where does he go after his crushing defeat to Drew McIntyre on RAW last week? Maybe he steps right back into the Tag Team championship picture with Xavier Woods.

You just cannot rule out Randy Orton and Riddle, though. The two are extremely entertaining and far too high up the food chain. The same could be said for The Viking Raiders, who may, together, be the powerhouse equivalent of Omos.

Let us know who you think could challenge the RAW Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Omos in the comments section below.

#4 Could Elias find a kindred spirit in Cedric Alexander?

RAW star Elias broke away from Jaxson Ryker on last week's show. Similarly, Cedric Alexander has been at odds with his former tag team partner Shelton Benjamin up until now. Could the two RAW stars come together to form a brand new tag team, one that has the potential to unseat Omos and AJ Styles?

This makes a lot of sense because both the US Champion and the WWE Champion are heels, and we can't see Cedric Alexander going after either title. Styles and Omos started out as heels, but working with Elias and Ryker earned them babyface points. Could this heel tandem take them down?

#3 Could we see a big RAW in-ring debut?

RAW may have lost a monster in Braun Strowman, but the 7-foot tall giant Shanky could be a worthy replacement with time. He and Veer could make their RAW debuts on this week's show as a surprise addition to the tag team #1 contender's match!

Even though they were introduced with Jinder Mahal, there's been no follow-up. Could they showcase their potential to the entire wrestling world this week?

#2 Special guest in Alexa Bliss' playground

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Former WWE head writer Vince Russo is a fan of RAW star Alexa Bliss. He joined our very own Dr. Chris Featherstone on 'Writing with Russo' to suggest an endgame for the Lilly storyline. Do check out the video and let us know in the comments what you think about Russo's idea. Does the man still have it?

Coming back to RAW, Alexa Bliss will invite Shayna Baszler to Alexa's playground this week. Baszler crashed Reginald's interview last week, and Bliss informed her that Lilly wasn't a fan. Gear up for some supernatural moments on this week's RAW.

#1 RAW will host the ultimate contract signing segment

Contract signing segments on RAW rarely involve pen and paper. Especially when Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre are involved, they are more likely to feature fists.

Could MVP set up a trap ahead of the upcoming clash? How will Kofi Kingston react to his loss last week? Will he somehow involve himself in the proceedings, or will we get yet another McIntyre vs. Lashley match?