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While RAW wasn't necessarily the worst show in the world last week, SmackDown proved that when WWE wants to, they can really up the ante. It was one of the best episodes that WWE has put together in a while.
So, it's time to preview this week's episode of RAW to see if the company can keep the ball rolling with another strong episode. All the components are in place and despite the string of WWE releases recently, it is still a very stacked roster of WWE talents indeed, I guess.
So, with that said, I bring you this week's RAW preview for your reading pleasure and invite you to chime in with your thoughts and opinions in the comments below. I would love to hear what you have to say about the show this week.
#5 MVP returns to put over a younger superstar?
I think that it is amply clear at this point that a roster that cannot accommodate Gallows and Anderson may not necessarily have a spot for MVP. And that this match with Apollo Crews is just a way for him to go out in a big way, after putting the younger Superstar over during their match. MVP is in fantastic shape even now but he is reaching the sunset of his career and this could potentially be his final match in the company, I fear.
Yes, Apollo Crews is being given a renewed push on RAW and this may potentially be his chance to break out and remind the world exactly what he is capable of doing once the bell actually rings. Very few people can move the way he does and this current push is definitely warranted.
This match may not steal the show but should be fun to watch.
#4 Bobby Lashley and Lana to finally split up?
Bobby Lashley has been very vocal about the fact that he wants to take on Brock Lesnar. It is amply clear from the way that he has talked and addressed the media in recent times that he would rather be perceived as an unstoppable fighting machine than Lana's husband, his current role on RAW.
And yes, a split has been teased in recent times with Bobby Lashley saying that he needs a new manager and maybe even a new wife, going forward. It opens up a world of possibilities in my opinion and the most likely candidate for such a role, judging by how she has been booked thus far, would be Liv Morgan.
Whatever the case may be, these drama segments with Bobby Lashley do massive numbers and this is the reason why WWE has not done away with the pair of Lana and Lashley. But this week on RAW, we could potentially see the end of their alliance for good, leading to the next chapter of both performers' stories.
#3 Aleister Black and Austin Theory will slug it out
Listen, under normal circumstances, I would say that Aleister Black is the clear cut winner in such a contest. But the fact remains that Austin Theory has the backup in the form of one of the most formidable factions in recent memory.
In case you missed it, Andrade, Austin Theory and Angel Garza, came together to form a faction on last week's episode of RAW and it was quite awesome. This is the trio that's probably been put together after the dissolution of Seth Rollins' stable and it is a very formidable alliance for sure.
So, when Aleister Black squares off against Austin Theory, the younger man will have a whole bunch of Superstars to watch his back, including Black's real-life wife. However, one has to wonder whether the group's sustained victory is more important or if it is more important for someone like Aleister Black to be featured in a big-time match like Money in the Bank from the company's perspective, over the coming weeks.
#2 Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins will finally come to blows
Long before he became the WWE Champion, Sportskeeda's own Kevin Sullivan caught up with Drew McIntyre at a 2K20 event and you can check out their chat in the link shared above. Please subscribe to the channel if and when you can because it is filled with exciting content that is updated on a very regular basis. And yes, this includes interviews with all your favorite WWE Superstars.
See, Drew McIntyre is no pushover for sure. You don't defeat Brock Lesnar and The Big Show on the very same night and be intimidated by Seth Rollins. And this is why I believe that the WWE Champion will take the fight to his challenger this week, leading to one of the most exciting feuds at the top of the card in quite some time.
But you cannot count the Monday Night Messiah (or whatever gimmick he has chosen to adopt with the dissolution of his stable) out either, and this week's show should show us what this dastardly heel has up his sleeve.
#1 Rey Mysterio could potentially steal the show with Murphy
It is unclear at the moment whether Murphy will be allied with Seth Rollins or not, in the coming weeks. What we do know for sure is that he has a chance to steal the show against one of the greatest performers in the history of the business in Rey Mysterio.
Both men will compete in a chance to etch their name in history and go on to Money in the Bank. This is one of those matches that is impossible to call because you don't know if Mysterio is being considered to the match to add star power or if indeed, WWE wants to push the young man in this case.
Plus, as Murphy has proved in the past, he can have the best matches with anyone in the ring, be it Roman Reigns, Aleister Black or anyone else in the WWE roster. Because it is impossible to have a bad match with Rey Mysterio, this could be one of the finest clashes of the whole year.
