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WWE RAW needs all the help it can get to increase viewership and become a show that's perceived as 'cool' in 2021.
Many people say that the glory days of the red brand are long gone. But that doesn't need to be the case, because a few genuine surprises could turn the tide for the company. Remember watching wrestling twenty years ago when it was unpredictable? When you were glued to the edge of your seat waiting for the next big twist on WWE RAW?
WWE RAW is not just competing with AEW Dynamite but with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, and a wealth of amazing content out there. The bar is high and WWE needs to shake up the product once again to engage with fans in the right manner. These 5 surprises could really help in this regard.
#5 Bobby Lashley issues a challenge on WWE RAW
Bryan Alvarez from Wrestling Observer said the following about the Brock Lesnar mentions on WWE RAW from Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and Kofi Kingston.
When I heard that, I thought that they are building toward Lashley vs. Lesnar. That's a match that they haven't done. It is a match that people have been asking for a long time and maybe that’s their plan for SummerSlam. Maybe that is their plan for WrestleMania, etc.'' said Alvarez
If SummerSlam is indeed going to be the site for the massive Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar showdown, the build needs to start NOW.
Could we see Bobby Lashley issue a challenge on WWE RAW to the entire locker room, where he namedrops The Beast Incarnate? This could sow the seed for a Brock Lesnar return. Imagine the Paul Heyman vs. MVP promos we could potentially see!
#4 Sonya Deville steps into a WWE RAW ring to compete after ages
Sonya Deville could step into a WWE RAW ring once again, and it would make for some interesting programming. Especially if the storyline was that she was abusing her power to return to the ring, when she lost a 'Loser Leaves WWE' match to Mandy Rose not long ago.
Deville is a great in-ring performer, and we know that she would be a valuable addition to the WWE RAW women's division. It may be time for her to remind us how talented she is.
#3 MVP hires Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods to take Drew McIntyre out
Kofi Kingston came up short against Drew McIntyre on WWE RAW. Could we see a heel turn where The New Day turns to the dark side and aligns with MVP to become Bobby Lashley's backup?
The New Day's 'power of positivity' act may have run its course and it could be time for them to explore another facet of their character. The entire foundation of WWE RAW can shake up after this twist.
#2 Asuka is revealed as Lilly
So before we proceed with this WWE RAW surprise, we urge you to check out Vince Russo's comments on Alexa Bliss and Lilly on an SK Exclusive show- 'Writing with Russo'. Do you guys think that Russo can book the Alexa Bliss and Lilly storyline better than WWE creative?
Coming back to WWE RAW, well, Shayna Baszler will be a guest on Alexa's playground this week. Alexa Bliss made it clear last week that Lilly doesn't like her. So, she's clearly walking into a trap. Unfortunately, a doll cannot attack a seasoned MMA fighter.
What if Lilly transforms into Asuka, someone we haven't seen in a while? A Bliss- Asuka pairing could be very interesting. Bliss could also cut promos for Asuka, for whom English is not necessarily the first language.
#1 A new team enters the big WWE RAW battle royal
Five teams will be part of the Tag Team Battle Royal on WWE RAW. Somehow that doesn't seem enough for a match of this nature.
Could Veer and Shanky, or Jinder and Veer, or Jinder and Shanky (one of the permutations) join the fray?
It could remind the world that this Indian faction is here to dominate the competition. Maybe they can even score an upset victory!
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