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The NBA Playoffs are on and WWE is pulling out the big guns to ensure that the ratings do not tank further. The numbers haven't really been healthy in the recent past and RAW needs to do whatever it can, to bring them up to speed.
WWE can either phone it in again this week in the light of the competition it is facing. On the other hand, it can put on a show to remember filled with surprises galore that will make the WWE Universe proud to tune in and follow the action.
I'm hoping and assuming that it will be the latter, which is why I'm suggesting 5 surprises for the following episode of RAW. Be sure to chime in with your own thoughts and comments as well.
Do you think that WWE will amp up the surprises before AEW Double or Nothing?
#5 Roman Reigns returns to RAW to align with Rollins
It is anyone's guess what is happening with Roman Reigns right now, but he recently teased the fact that he would be appearing on the following episode of RAW. But then, shortly after that, a Tweet was sent out saying that Reigns would not be allowed on the red brand, confusing the WWE Universe.
When was the last time that the top babyface in the company ever heeded the words of the authority and actually showed a modicum on respect to the powers that be, WWE fans? I think there's every possibility that Roman Reigns will show up on the red brand and take the fight to the McMahons.
He could also be returning to take the fight to AJ Styles, who is most likely to align himself with Gallows and Anderson. Could we potentially see a third member added to an honorary Shield?
#4 Roman Reigns challenges Goldberg to a match
I mean there has to be a specific reason why the idea of Roman Reigns coming to RAW was even brought up. Let's go with the assumption that Roman Reigns comes to the red brand despite the wishes of the WWE officials, as per the storyline that's being teased. I'm guessing that he will return to challenge Goldberg.
Not long ago, Goldberg had been interviewed by Digital Spy. He was asked about whom he'd like to face in a WWE ring in a possible return:
All I got to say is, it ain't up to me. Whether it's Reigns or 'Taker, and, I don't know, I'm not gonna say anybody else. Hey, Reigns and 'Taker are the two guys on my list right now. I mean, obviously for two different reasons, but I'd be honoured to get in the ring with either one of them. And I still owe Brock one, but I'm two-and-one on him, so it's all good.
Could Reigns take up Goldberg's challenge? I think so.
#3 Drake Maverick is paired with Bobby Lashley
It is quite clear at this point that Lio Rush will not be a part of the WWE main roster anymore. The fact of the matter is that he has been separated from Bobby Lashley and is, in all likelihood, being sent back to NXT.
Moreover, rumours did arise that Drake Maverick and EC3 would be paired together on screen. But this pairing never did happen, because Vince McMahon wasn't a big fan of the alliance at all.
So now we have a situation where Lashley, one of the most dominant superstars in the current WWE roster is in need of a manager, and therefore Drake Maverick and Bobby Lashley could potentially make a dream team. Much like EC3, Bobby Lashley and Drake Maverick know each other from their time in Impact.
Would you like to see these two men united as a pairing?
#2 AJ Styles turns heel
The Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles feud has gone into overdrive in recent weeks and it is weird indeed that so much heat has been generated through a babyface vs. babyface program. It is clear that one of the two men is turning heel very soon. And from the looks of it, it will be AJ Styles and not Seth Rollins.
If you watched the contract signing segment last week, you'll have noticed that AJ Styles got booed for the very first time since he came to WWE. This is because Seth Rollins is absolutely red hot right now and people want him to remain the WWE Universal Champion. Moreover, if you noticed, AJ Styles threw the first punch and not Seth Rollins.
I think there's a big chance that he goes heel in the following show. I also think that The Club will now be at his side.
#1 Luke Harper returns as a part of Bray Wyatt's Firefly Fun House
There is a lot of confusion about Luke Harper's current status in the WWE. From the looks of it, he has asked for his release but not only was it not granted to him, it turns out that 6 months were added to his contract.
There was supposed to be a program between him and Sami Zayn which was canned for reasons unknown. There is also an abundance of rumours doing the rounds that Vince McMahon is not a fan of his as he cannot do a Southern accent.
It is impossible to separate fact from fiction when it comes to WWE, but Bray Wyatt recently teased that he was working on getting Luke Harper into the Firefly Fun House in a Twitter post. It is only natural that the two will reunite again.
The fireflies will certainly be delighted if this happens.
