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I don't know if it was spurred by a sense of competition from AEW. Maybe it was watching the men and women of EVOLVE tear it up on the WWE Network last night.
But I thought that there was a new fire, a new intensity in everything that WWE did at Extreme Rules tonight. And despite the fact that almost nobody likes the idea of Brock Lesnar as Universal Champion again, I personally do believe that it was a very good show.
So, what does WWE do to carry the momentum from Extreme Rules on to RAW, the fallout episode? I have 5 suggestions that could certainly ensure that the show is a solid affair.
I'm curious to hear what you guys think in the comments below.
#5. Eric Bischoff confronts Paul Heyman
Now one thing that we know for sure is that Eric Bischoff will be assuming the position of Executive Director of SmackDown Live once he comes on board this week. While he could be kept completely in a backstage capacity, I think it would be a complete waste of his talents. After all, he is one of the greatest heels in the history of the business, isn't he?
Wouldn't it be cool to see a draft take place between Heyman and Bischoff in the weeks to come? The Wild Card rule may not really be applicable once the shows move to two different Networks, and with the arrival of Bischoff, a brand split could essentially be set in motion to shake things up. The Wild Card rule was doing more harm than good anyway, I felt.
I would love to see an interaction between Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff backstage. I know fans too would love to see it.
#4. Finn Balor joins The Club
So, various theories are being tossed around about why Finn Balor lost the Intercontinental Championship to Shinsuke Nakamura. Some of them have to do with him forging a union with Gallows and Anderson, going forward. I know that he's on SmackDown Live, but that could change if there's yet another draft.
Now, with AJ Styles and Finn Balor in the same faction, they could run wild on RAW. This could be a unit that seeks to take Brock Lesnar down and Ricochet down, and if they're babyfaces, they could feud with Shane McMahon's faction. Down, the line they can also face off against one another.
We remember what a great match the two men had a few years ago. And if they could work such magic in a match with no storyline, imagine what they can do in a full-fledged feud, working against one another.
#3. The Undertaker takes Elias out of commission
One thing that we know for sure is that Elias will be on one of the two shows this week, singing a song to the dismay of those watching. If The Undertaker is to show up during his segment, I suppose it will be on RAW and not SmackDown Live, meaning that Elias will be a wild card.
Sure, The Undertaker did come out on top in his match against Shane McMahon and his hired gun, Drew McIntyre. But one of the things that a lot of people may have forgotten about is Elias' interference during the contest.
I personally think that Elias and The Undertaker could have a solid program. Elias even uses 'Old School' as part of his arsenal, so that could lead to a SummerSlam 2019 feud.
Elias is so over that even a loss to The Undertaker would not hurt him that much.
#2. Alexa Bliss turns on Nikki Cross for her Extreme Rules loss
Bayley faced her toughest obstacle thus far in Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross at the very same time, in a handicap title match. But Bayley proved how tough, how gritty she can be, by defeating both of her opponents. You know that Alexa Bliss will not be too happy with her rather disappointing loss.
What this basically means is that there's a big chance that she could potentially turn on Cross. I know that Bliss is a part of the SmackDown title picture, but she is currently a RAW superstar. Actually, with the Wild Card rule, does the brand split even matter anymore?
If Bliss does turn on Cross, it would allow Cross to become a babyface, to the delight of the WWE Universe, at last. They'll finally be able to cheer for Cross and cheer against The Goddess.
#1. Bray Wyatt finally makes his big return
It's been far too long since the Firefly Fun House ran its course. It was a very fun series of vignettes and it got the audience excited with regard to what was next for Bray Wyatt.
Of course, we have seen cameos from his puppets in a variety of segments, but we really have not seen anything from the man himself, in some time. Will it all come together in the fallout episode of WWE RAW after Extreme Rules?
Could Wyatt make a return in his brand new persona at the show and not compete until SummerSlam 2019? Imagine the kind of anticipation this will build up to see just how Bray Wyatt's on-screen character translates from the Firefly Fun House to an actual match.
A great first feud could be against someone like Bobby Roode, who's not been getting any screen time at all.
