WWE RAW - 5 Possible surprises- Elimination Chamber contestant replaced, Former US Champion returns, Sheamus finds an ally

#3 Sheamus and WWE RAW star Randy Orton may decide that they need to work together

Dry your tears. A Clash of Nations bigger than any friendship is... inevitable. 20 years of brotherhood in combat was always leading to this moment. Be prepared. The Brogue is battle proven far superior to The Claymore. So dig deeper... history is written by the victor. 🇮🇪⚔️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/kSjjgOuvHM

— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) February 2, 2021

It does seem like Alexa Bliss will be off WWE RAW to deal with a personal situation (we do hope that the same improves very soon indeed). Similarly, Bray Wyatt is deliberately being kept off WWE RAW for the time being; meaning that Randy Orton has no real opponents in his crosshairs, this week at least.

As awesome as Sheamus is, we have to acknowledge the obvious. The way he has been presented thus far just seems to indicate that he is nowhere in the same league as the WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre.

⛓It's OFFICIAL! ⛓@DMcIntyreWWE defends the #WWETitle against @RandyOrton, @JEFFHARDYBRAND, @AJStylesOrg, @mikethemiz & @WWESheamus at #WWEChamber! https://t.co/PlBUtGy7HW pic.twitter.com/OM0qKnECUQ

— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2021

So a marriage of convenience could happen on WWE RAW this week, where Sheamus offers to align with Randy Orton. Of course, the Apex Predator hunts alone, but he is likely to see the merit of an alliance within the Elimination Chamber. This can further lead to a bit of drama between both men, as the heels implode as a unit, realizing each man's out to serve his own interests, this Sunday.