WWE Monday Night Raw preview: December 4, 2017

The famed Staples Center in Los Angeles, California plays host to this week's episode of Monday Night Raw, as we continue building from the fallout after WWE Survivor Series.

One person who will be eager for the show to start, just so that he can get his hands on Samoa Joe, is the Intercontinental Champion, Roman Reigns.

After last week's sneak attack by Joe, Reigns will be gunning for revenge against his fellow Samoan. Whether he will get it, is another question entirely.

Right alongside Reigns in an attempt to even up the scores are his Shield brothers, who challenge for the Raw Tag Team Titles that they lost to Sheamus and Cesaro in a mix-up leading into Survivor Series.

Will all three members of the Shield exit the Staples Center with Championship gold around their waists?

Find out as we preview this week's episode of Monday Night Raw!

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#1 Who will rise to challenge Enzo next?

Rich Swann's opponent for the Title eliminator will be decided on Raw

Last week on Raw, Rich Swann saw off three of his fellow Cruiserweights to book himself into a Title eliminator to determine Enzo Amore's next challenger.

And the person he would be competing against would be determined when Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali, Drew Gulak and Tony Nese square off against each other this Monday.

Which Cruiserweight will move one step closer towards availing himself an opportunity to challenge Enzo Amore for his Championship?

And will the Champion, who has thus far been very keen to ensure that no strong challenger rises up against him, be on hand to influence the outcome of the match?

#2 Absolution marches on?

Will it be deja vu for Sasha?

Ever since returning with a vengeance, Paige and the Absolution has laid waste to the women's roster on Raw in a combination of backstage attacks and in-ring beatdowns.

But the women folk at Monday Night Raw have a chance to cut off the snake's head when former Champion Sasha Banks takes on the leader of the crew, Paige, in singles competition.

But if last week was any indication, the presence of the remainder of Absolution doesn't seem to be far behind when Paige is in the picture, and they will no doubt try and beat down Sasha Banks using the numbers advantage, once again.

Will the Boss be able to negotiate the Absolution by herself...or will she fall prey to their feral methods once again?

#3 Will the Bar be surpassed?

After knocking off Cesaro in singles competition, Seth Rollins reunites with Dean Ambrose to challenge for the Raw Tag Titles

With both Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins each scoring a singles victory against Sheamus and Cesaro on consecutive episodes of Raw, the Shield now has all the momentum they need in their corner as they exercise their rematch clause for the Raw Tag Team Championships against the Bar.

After losing in singles competition, however, both Sheamus and Cesaro will be itching to set the record straight by defending their belts and proving that their win wasn't a fluke in the first place.

But spurred on by Reigns' inspiring Intercontinental Title victory, will it be enough for the Bar to stop a determined Rollins and Ambrose from ensuring that all members of the Shield have a Championship belt around their waist to close out Raw?

#4 Another monster clash!

Strowman gave Kane a taste of his own medicine...but was it a big enough dose?

Braun Strowman paid back the Big Red Machine in kind last week on Raw when he assaulted him with a chair and left him gasping and choking for breath.

But to think that Kane was in any way deterred in his intentions to prove that he's the only monster on Raw, would be nothing short of folly.

Braun Strowman had better watch his back as the Devil's favourite Demon would be out to exact revenge and get the upper hand again in this hard-hitting rivalry.

But having already braved a number of ambushes from him, will the Monster among Men come prepared with a counter-attack?

Another bruising encounter beckons...

#5 The next challenger for the IC Title?

Will Samoa Joe officially announce his intention to challenge for the IC Title?

No sooner had Roman Reigns beaten off the challenge of Elias in one of the more demanding matches that he's wrestled of late, Samoa Joe pounced, sensing an opportunity.

Not only did he put Reigns to sleep using the dreaded Coquina Clutch...he also sent a strong message that he's coming for the Intercontinental Title.

Having had a week to reflect on Joe's nefarious actions, how will Reigns respond to the threat that his fellow Samoan poses?

Will he accept the challenge and put his IC Title on the line? Or will he choose to fight fire with fire, and go after Samoa Joe in the same way that he came after him?

Find out right here on Sportskeeda as we bring you all the live play-by-play action, results and highlights from Monday Night Raw!