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Mondays might be the hardest day for corporate workers but there is some respite for WWE fans as they get to witness the weekly show after a hectic day of work.
However, the sad part is that after WrestleMania, nothing of note has happened on RAW - apart from Bray Wyatt's return and the fact that AJ Styles shifted to the red brand and is now the number one contender for the WWE Universal Title.
The women’s division has been the biggest sufferer as most of the top stars are out injured. Also, Becky Lynch holding both the titles might not have been a good decision in retrospect (the reasons of which are explained here).
Anyway, a new episode brings forth the chance to make things interesting. So, here are 5 major arcs that could materialize on RAW tonight…
#5 Sasha Banks returns
One of the biggest talking points regarding the women’s division after WrestleMania has NOT been about Becky Lynch holding both the titles – in fact, if anything, her holding two belts might have hurt The Man’s popularity – but of Sasha Banks’ stand-off against the company.
The Boss has not appeared on TV since losing the Tag Titles to the IIconics at WrestleMania 35 and there are reports that her quarrel is not just about her losing the title but also a protest against WWE's talent management practices.
However, this is WWE and anything can happen, and given how the women’s division has become stale post-WrestleMania, it makes me believe that Banks could make a shocking return tonight and actually feud with Lynch and Lacey Evans for the RAW Women’s Title.
This would certainly make things more interesting since introducing her as a new addition to a rather dull feud between Evans and Lynch could capture the fans’ intrigue.
#4 Dominic confronts Samoa Joe
While WWE might have teased a feud between Brawn Strowman and Samoa Joe a week prior to the Superstar Shake-up, only to dismiss it in the subsequent weeks, they might have carved out something more interesting than two bulky men going up against each other.
Last week on RAW, Rey Mysterio beat Samoa Joe via a quick roll-up pin, in what felt like sweet revenge for the mauling The Master of the 619 suffered at the hands of the Samoan Submission Machine at WrestleMania 35.
Right after Mysterio’s win, his son Dominic came out to celebrate with his father and lifted the Superstar on his shoulders. Since then, it has been reported that Dominic has signed a contract with the WWE.
Dominic could wrestle in the future, and confronting Joe on RAW tonight might be a good place to start.
#3 Special guest on Firefly Fun House
For the last two weeks on RAW, Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Fun House has been the segment to watch out for. The Eater of the Worlds is perhaps the most talented Superstar on the roster when it comes to gimmick work, and he is proving that once again.
After two episodes, it won’t be shocking to see the third episode having a WWE Superstar as a special guest.
Recently, a fan asked him on Twitter whether he could include his former Wyatt Family brother Luke Harper on the show. In response, Bray Wyatt replied: ‘I agree! I am working on it.'
So, does this mean that Bray Wyatt is going to bring his former stable-mate to his new show?
#2 Roman Reigns appears against WWE’s wishes
It seems as though Roman Reigns is going to go against WWE Authority. It has become somewhat of a repetitive storyline, and there aren't any prizes for guessing what happens next.
Roman Reigns recently revealed on Twitter that he is going to make an appearance on RAW. However, WWE’s official Twitter account refuted Reigns’ tweet.
In response, Reigns tweeted that we will be on RAW regardless of their official statement. So yeah, this is the part where he goes against the Authority’s wishes.
#1 AJ reunites The Club
This is a real possibility. AJ Styles and Seth Rollins came to blows to close out RAW last week. A bit earlier, Styles claimed that he is willing to do some unpleasant things to get what he wants: the Universal Title.
On top of that, both Karl Andersen and Luke Gallows are on RAW right now, setting up the perfect platform for AJ to turn heel and reunite The Club.
