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Welcome to another edition of the top RAW rumors that could have a major impact on the red brand.
With Fastlane done and dusted, WWE is looking towards making WrestleMania 37 an event to remember. Some of the biggest matches that will take place on the two-night WrestleMania 37 come from the RAW brand including Drew McIntyre vs Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship and The Fiend vs Randy Orton.
This article will take a look at what can be expected from these matches. So without further ado, let's dive in and take a look at some of the big rumours and stories from RAW:
#5 Vince McMahon was unhappy with The Undertaker for putting over RAW Superstar Randy Orton
Randy Orton has become one of the most well-respected veterans in the WWE locker room over the past several years. Before Orton became the locker room leader, he was a rookie like everyone else coming into the business.
Speaking to Stone Cold on Broken Skull Sessions, the RAW Superstar revealed that Vince McMahon was very upset with The Undertaker after his match with Randy Orton in 2002:
''After the match, we get back up to Gorilla (position) and Vince (McMahon) gives him sh*t, like, 'What are you doing out there? What are you doing?' Arm drags, hip tosses, backdrops, two dropkicks, double bump, come up. So 'Taker says something along the lines of, 'Full circle, man. That's what we do. ''
Orton further revealed that even though McMahon did not appreciate it, The Undertaker was very clear about the fact that he wanted to get younger talent like Orton over with the crowd.
#4 Is there backstage heat on RAW Superstar Charlotte Flair?
It was reported earlier that a possible reason behind RAW Superstar Charlotte Flair's removal from WrestleMania posters could be heat with management. However, these reports are untrue and the reason behind The Queen missing WrestleMania 37 is due to her contracting COVID-19.
Charlotte Flair tweeted about her absence from RAW and stated that she is currently resting at her home:
"I know everyone has been wondering where I have been. I have tested positive for COVID and have been home resting ".
Flair's father Ric Flair has insinuated that Charlotte will most likely be missing WrestleMania 37. However, some reports claim there is still a chance she may be part of the spectacle next month.
#3 Vince Russo slams The Fiend's return at Fastlane
Former WWE writer Vince Russo was not impressed with RAW Superstar The Fiend's return last Sunday at Fastlane. Russo believes keeping Bray Wyatt off television for three months to debut a new look was a colossal waste of his talent:
''Now after three months he's come back and he's wearing a really cr***y looking mask and I'm saying to myself, before he got 'burned', I'm sure you sold a lot of that mask. That was a realy cool looking mask.''
Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's Legion of RAW, Vince Russo also mentioned how his new mask may not sell like the old one , which was highly popular with WWE fans. Adding to his disappointment with Wyatt's return, Russo discussed how keeping him out of action for three months served absolutely no purpose.
#2 Details on RAW Superstar The Fiend's new look
As discussed previously, RAW Superstar Bray Wyatt has returned to WWE with yet another persona. This time, The Fiend looks to be straight out of a horror movie.
That's because iconic SFX makeup artist Jason Baker is behind Bray Wyatt's new look. Baker has worked on legendary films such as Dawn of the Dead (1978), Friday the 13th (1980) and Day of the Dead (1985). He has collaborated with Wyatt in the past for his Firefly Funhouse puppets and The Fiend's original mask.
The Fiend is now set to take on the man who 'burned' him at TLC - Randy Orton. The two men will square off on Night 2 of WrestleMania 37.
#1 Bobby Lashley's backstage interaction with Vince McMahon after becoming WWE Champion
RAW Superstar Bobby Lashley won his first WWE Championship eight days after Elimination Chamber. The All Mighty has been ruling Monday Night RAW ever since and will now be defending the title against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 37.
Speaking on the Justin Kinner Show, Lashley said that he has enjoyed the wait to finally become World Champion. While it took Lashley 16 years to finally reach the top of the mountain, he believes the process of waiting has made him appreciate the moment even more:
''I just flew on a private jet to Raw. Those are the things you get as WWE Champion and I wish I would have had it before. At the same time, winning it, and I even told this to Vince [McMahon], 'I'm glad it took me this long to win it.'"
Though it is rumored that Drew McIntyre will walk out of WrestleMania 37 as the next WWE Champion, many fans believe that Lashley deserves a long run with the Championship before losing it.
