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WWE have some big plans in store for the next match between The Fiend and Randy Orton, multiple Superstars are not impressed with their latest contract offers and WWE RAW's biggest Superstar Drew McIntyre is on top of a very specific mountain. These are some of the topics that we will discuss in today's edition of the top WWE RAW backstage rumours.
The Fiend and Randy Orton have been locking horns on WWE RAW for the past few weeks and it was The Viper who got the upper hand at TLC by winning the Firefly Inferno match. However, the feud between the two is far from over and WWE is planning something even more sinister for them.
Apart from that, we will also take a look into why Elias is not being pushed on WWE RAW. Former WWE Writer Vince Russo believes it could be because he keeps pitching too many ideas related to his character, which has led him into the bad books of management.
So without further ado, let us dive in and take a look at the big backstage rumours related to RAW:
#5 Possible reason why Elias is being 'punished' on WWE RAW
4-time 24/7 Champion Elias has received the 'start-stop' treatment ever since he debuted on the main roster. Even though The Drifter has established himself as a prominent star on WWE RAW, he has still not received as big of a push as many thought he would have gotten.
Speaking to SK Wrestling on Legion of RAW, Vince Russo speculated that the reason behind WWE RAW Superstar Elias not getting a push is his own initiative. Russo believes that Elias has too many ideas for his character, which ruffles some feathers backstage.
"Elias is the kind of guy that pitches ideas. He's always thinking about his character and week after week pitching ideas, that's who Elias is. Bro, I'll be honest with you. Back when he was in NXT, I got a DM from him. I didn't even know who he was and he had to tell me who he was. Even then, he was picking my brain about his character."
If Elias is being punished for pitching his own ideas, then it sets a wrong precedent for other Superstars as it would deter them from trying to improve their on-screen characters.
Do you think Elias deserves to get a bigger push on WWE RAW? Let us know in the comments section!
#4 Multiple Superstars reject WWE's contract offers
As per a new report from Fightful Select, multiple current WWE RAW and SmackDown Superstars have 'passed' on new contracts offered by WWE. It has been revealed that most Superstars have found the contracts to be underwhelming compared to 2019 contract offers.
One of the reasons for this could simply be the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic which has impacted WWE RAW and SmackDown over the past year. It has been stated that WWE is no longer interested in hoarding talent to prevent them from joining other promotions.
#3 WWE RAW Superstar Drew McIntyre earns most victories in 2020
Drew McIntyre has had a tremendous run on WWE RAW as the WWE Champion this past year. The Scottish Warrior has finally taken his place atop the mountain and has been garnering praises from fans and critics for his dedication and commitment as WWE RAW's top babyface.
Cagematch.net have revealed that Drew McIntyre is the Superstar with the most victories in the 2020 calendar year. McIntyre won 47 matches last year, followed by WWE RAW Women's Champion Asuka with 36 wins. WWE RAW Superstar Keith Lee came 3rd with 34 wins to his name.
#2 WWE RAW Superstar Matt Riddle was not interested in renewing his contract
As per a report by Fightful Select, one of the Superstars who wasn't interested in renewing his WWE contract was RAW Superstar Riddle. As per the report, the former NXT Tag Team Champion was hesitant in signing with WWE again as he wasn't impressed by the offer that he had received from the company.
However, the report also stated that WWE improved their offer which led to Riddle finally signing a new deal with the company.
"It was added that Matt Riddle wasn't too interested in renewing his contract after an initial offer was made. WWE changed the terms of the deal, and the belief was that Matt Riddle would put ink to paper by the end of 2020."
As per some sources, WWE RAW Superstar Matt Riddle finally signed the deal last week.
#1 Plans for WWE RAW Superstars Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton for Royal Rumble
The Fiend Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton have been embroiled in a bitter feud over the past month on WWE RAW. The Viper Randy Orton even 'burned' The Fiend after their match at TLC not long ago.
However, their absurd feud is far from over as The Observer has now reported that WWE is planning to have a Firefly Funhouse match between the two WWE RAW Superstars at Royal Rumble.
The last Firefly Funhouse match took place between John Cena and Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 36 and is still considered one of the most bizarre yet unique matches in WWE history.
