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Welcome to another edition of the top RAW News and Rumors. SummerSlam is arguably the second biggest show of the year and fans expected a stellar go-home edition of RAW this week. Unfortunately, it was another lackluster episode with only one or two segments standing out.
This week on RAW, former Universal Champion Goldberg came face to face with his SummerSlam opponent Bobby Lashley. The Hall of Famer gained an edge over The All-Mighty by hitting him with a spear just days before their WWE Championship match.
We will talk about the segment and why Goldberg's son Gage failed to impress the WWE veteran.
We will also take a look at some other exciting news and rumors from the world of Monday Night RAW:
#5 RAW Superstar Bobby Lashley comments on his retirement plans
After a 16-year long career, Bobby Lashley finally became the WWE Champion this year. Lashley spoke to Complex ahead of his big match against Goldberg and spoke about the possibility of him retiring.
Lashley admitted that he is at the tail-end of his career and does not have many years left as a full-time superstar. However, he did say that in five to ten years, he would like to take Goldberg's place as a part-time superstar.
''I mean, me and him(MVP) are kind of at the tail-end of our careers, and it’s fun to be able to do some big stuff like that because, ultimately, five, 10, years down the road when I retire, I want to be that Goldberg that comes back every once in a while and puts a hurting on some of these people.'' said Lashley
Lashley is already 45 years old and will be facing 54-year old Goldberg at SummerSlam. If Lashley manages to beat Goldberg then he will solidify himself as one of the toughest men in WWE today.
#4 Becky Lynch training for her return on RAW
The Man Becky Lynch has been absent from RAW for over a year. However, the former RAW Women's Champion is returning soon. Reports state that Lynch will likely be present at SummerSlam this year. It remains to be seen if she will make her return on the show itself or not.
As per Fightful Select, Lynch has been training at her husband Seth Rollins' school since May. It is said that The Man looks ring ready and in great shape.
Becky Lynch has been training at Seth Rollins’ Black & Brave Academy since May, sources told Fightful Select. Those sources also say Lynch looks “ring ready” based on drills they’ve seen.
The RAW Women's division is in dire need of Becky Lynch and having her return soon would be a big boost to the red brand.
#3 Former RAW Superstar Braun Strowman gives a hint regarding his future
Braun Strowman was released by WWE in early June. Other superstars like Aleister Black and Lana were also let go by the WWE as part of budget cuts. The former RAW Superstar Strowman put out an interesting Tweet two days ago.
Strowman said #14 Days!!! I am inevitable.
This likely hints at the fact that Strowman's non-compete clause with WWE will end in 14 days. While there has been speculation that Strowman will be returning to WWE, his Tweet has hinted that he is likely to join some other promotion as he eagerly waits to get out of his non-compete.
#2 Vince Russo unimpressed with Goldberg's son on RAW
Speaking on SportsKeeda's Legion of RAW, Vince Russo said that he felt Goldberg's son Gage didn't have his father's showmanship and looked as if he was scared on RAW.
On this week's RAW, Bobby Lashley was speared by Goldberg. The former WCW Champion then celebrated with his son Gage in the closing segment of RAW. Russo admitted that Gage is only 15 years old right now and should be given leeway, he wasn't impressed with the young man.
"It's funny there, bro, because the kid is scared to death. He is not like his dad. Like, he doesn't know what to do out there. He doesn't know how to act. He looks like a deer in a headlights, and I was just watching the show.'' said Russo
Goldberg will face Bobby Lashley at SummerSlam for the WWE Championship.
#1 The Miz and John Morrison to feud with The New Day on RAW
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer said that The New Day will feud with The Miz and John Morrison in the coming weeks on RAW. Despite Miz and Morrison showing cracks in their friendship this week, their feud will not start immediately.
The New Day were seen lurking in the background during Miz and Morrison's promo backstage on RAW. Though many felt it was just to add a comedic element to the segment, Meltzer has stated that it will be the start of a program between the two teams.
