Top RAW Rumors: Details on Andrade and Charlotte Flair not getting married; Former World Champion being punished; McIntyre refused to 'squash' former NXT Champion (31st March)

#4 Vince Russo says Braun Strowman is being punished on RAW

Speaking on SportsKeeda's Legion of RAW, former WWE writer Vince Russo discussed Braun Strowman's booking on RAW. The veteran believes that Strowman is being punished by WWE. However, he is perplexed as to what the reason for his poor treatment on RAW could be:

"I hate to say this, but I have to tell you what’s really sad for me. Thinking of the Strowman gimmick and I’m thinking of what they’ve done with this guy."

Russo stated that The Monster Among men must have done something to warrant being punished like this.

"I don’t know what Braun did, I’m not there, but he had to do something. You can not purposely bury a talent like this that way. Without trying."

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#3 RAW Superstar Riddle was not supposed to become US Champion

Wrestling Observer Newsletter revealed that WWE's original plan for RAW's Riddle did not see him becoming the US Champion at Elimination Chamber. Keith Lee was set to become the US Champion at the show before he was replaced by John Morrison:

"The booked idea for the three-way was for Riddle to lose the fall to Lee, as a way to get the belt off Lashley since they were moving him to the WWE title and get the U.S. title on Lee. But Lee missed the show due to health-related issues and still hasn't returned."

With Keith Lee out and Bobby Lashley earmarked to become WWE Champion, the company had no option but to put the title on The Original Bro. Riddle will be taking on Sheamus at WrestleMania 37. It is likely that The Celtic Warrior may become the next US Champion on RAW.