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This is one of the most exciting periods to be a WWE fan because Paul Heyman is in charge of Monday nights. While RAW hasn't been the most exciting show in recent times, it could all change under the guidance of Heyman.
Paul Heyman's inclusion in the mix can make the product edgy and interesting, something that has been missing in recent times. Last week was an indication that WWE may no longer have the same family-friendly approach that's been bogging it down, in recent weeks.
What are 5 surprises that we could potentially see unfold on this week's episode of WWE RAW? Let us know the same in the comments section.
If you can suggest some surprises of your own, feel free to voice them below.
#5 Ricochet finds new allies
So, we know that The Club is reunited and we also know that they have got Ricochet's US Championship in their sights. Now the question is who Ricochet will team up with, to even the odds when the trio comes for his prized possession. We all know that Ricochet can do some wonderful things in the ring, but even he cannot take out three men, all on his own.
I suppose that The Street Profits would be ideal for such a role because they are doing nothing else on RAW as I type this. Yes, they have unfinished business in NXT, but the only reason they may have been called up is to face off against The Club. It's a red-hot storyline and it will get them over on RAW, almost at once.
All 3 of the men involved- Ricochet, Ford, and Dawkins can fly. They could make a very entertaining unit if WWE gives them the chance to shine.
#4 Bray Wyatt teams up with Roman Reigns
So mere days before he teams up with The Undertaker to take on Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns will be part of a huge match on this week's RAW. Reigns will team up with a mystery partner to take on his Extreme Rules opponents. While the world has been buzzing with speculation, this could be a great stage to bring back The Fiend to action.
Why this is the case is because much like The Undertaker's persona...Bray Wyatt's character too is shrouded in mystery and the supernatural element. Plus, I daresay that the best way to usher in a new era of WWE would be to have Wyatt debut his new persona on Monday Night RAW.
In fact, it may even boost ticket sales for Extreme Rules, coming our way the following weekend. We all know that they haven't really been very strong.
#3 Rey Mysterio added to the Extreme Rules match
We all know that Rey Mysterio had to relinquish his US Championship due to injury. And he relinquished it to Samoa Joe, a man who doesn't play by the rules and is always taking the easy way out.
Now, Samoa Joe is in the title picture for the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules, and I have a feeling that Rey Mysterio may just insert himself into the mix as well. This is because he has unfinished business with Samoa Joe, and the inclusion of Mysterio into anything just makes the program much bigger.
Imagine if a brand new era of SmackDown Live actually begins with Rey Mysterio as the WWE Champion. Eric Bischoff could come on board with Mysterio holding the top prize in the business.
And the best thing is that we know that the two men have a history that goes back over two decades.
#2 Sting challenges The Undertaker
There has been a lot of buzz around Sting potentially returning to the ring once more. We know that he has called it quits, but the fact of the matter is, so did Shawn Michaels before the pull of Saudi Arabian money was placed before him. Sting has always said that he would return if he had the chance to face The Undertaker someday.
I wouldn't be surprised if there's a big Undertaker vs. Sting match in the works for the next show in Saudi Arabia. And because WWE has been posting teasers for this match all over social media, I'm guessing that it's only a matter of time before the vigilante makes a big return to RAW. Maybe it could happen as soon as this week!
Maybe Sting doesn't appear in person but sends a message through video. He says he's achieved everything in life, except a chance to defeat The Undertaker.
#1 A brand new look for RAW?
Holy ****!
That was Corey Grave's reaction back when Braun Strowman pushed Bobby Lashley into the LED board on RAW, the past week. A lot of people have been saying that it was only done so that WWE could replace the existing stage with a brand new one.
Because it's the beginning of a new era with a new mastermind in charge of RAW, I wouldn't be surprised if we get a whole new set, a new appearance for RAW starting this week. What this will achieve is to establish the fact that RAW has let go of its old ways and will now be a new, cooler and edgier show.
Plus, the whole angle was done to write Braun Strowman off TV because he has been suffering from a nagging injury. Maybe Bobby Lashley gets the bragging rights for making this happen to the Monster Among Men.
