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So, The Royal Rumble is a thing of the past, and as we head towards WrestleMania, a lot of developments have happened. New players like Edge have been introduced onto the chessboard while others like AJ Styles are no longer a part of the overall mix.
Last week's episode of RAW was very solid and WWE would want to carry the momentum on, with another solid show. So, I wouldn't be surprised if any of the 5 surprises that I have outlined happened on RAW.
Be sure to leave a comment and let me know if you'd like for one of these surprises to take place. And if you're feeling like a booker yourself, throw a few surprises my way too.
Without further ado, I present 5 surprises that could take place on WWE RAW.
#5 Randy Orton destroys yet another Superstar
Last week, it seemed for a minute that Randy Orton and Edge would bring back their classic alliance before the Viper showed his true colors and went heel again. While all of us were shocked as we watched the action unfold on our television screens, I'm pretty certain that not only was this the beginning of a brand new feud, but also a very interesting plan in WWE. The plan may have been to elevate as many babyfaces as possible with Randy Orton working as a heel.
For instance, someone like Ricochet may benefit immensely from working with Randy Orton, claiming that Edge was his childhood hero and he wants revenge and retribution for Orton's actions. Even a veteran like Rey Mysterio who's known Edge for a really long time could seek revenge and payback against Randy Orton in a big way.
Let's just say that we may see Orton attacking yet another hapless victim!
While you wait for the upcoming edition of RAW, gear up by listening to what Sheamus has to say regarding his Royal Rumble opponent, Shorty G. Also you will get to know how Edge had guided The Celtic Warrior in the early days of his career!
#4 Temporary replacement for Samoa Joe
Unfortunately, Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe are no longer going to be a unit, at least until the latter is cleared. At Sportskeeda, we wish Samoa Joe a very speedy recovery and hope that he can return in no time at all to continue his babyface streak on WWE RAW, once again.
But Kevin Owens is certain to take on the evil alliance of Seth Rollins, The AoP, and Buddy Murphy and he certainly cannot do it alone. Sure, he can call on The Viking Raiders as backup, but even then he would be a member short against the team led by the Monday Night Messiah.
This is a very good chance to elevate a young man like Humberto Carillo or even Ricochet, both of whom haven't really had the chance to work at the highest level yet. Even someone like Aleister Black, who's been a lone wolf thus far, could really benefit from working against the evil and formidable faction that his former foe, Buddy Murphy is currently in.
#3 Sarah Logan proposes a pact with Charlotte Flair
Last week, we saw a fantastic match take place between Charlotte Flair and Asuka that would end by disqualification. What any disqualification victory indicates is that the feud between the two stars in the ring is far from done at the point!
And since Charlotte Flair is not likely to announce whom she's going to face at WrestleMania anytime soon, I do believe that she could certainly elevate the Women's Tag Team Championships. And she could certainly do so by teaming up with yet another star that has been overlooked on RAW thus far.
Sarah Logan and Charlotte Flair have had their share of issues in the past, but every time two WWE Superstars tend to have issues it usually brings them closer together, eventually making them tag team partners, more often than not. Charlotte Flair and Sarah Logan may make a very weird unit, but having The Kabuki Warriors go over them would be good business all around.
Charlotte Flair can afford a loss since she's going to WrestleMania anyway.
#2 Becky Lynch is challenged by a returning Superstar
It does seem like Becky Lynch seems to have cleared out of the field after she took care of Asuka at the Royal Rumble. And therefore, on the road to WrestleMania, it is very likely indeed that she could come to the ring and proclaim that she's cleared out the competition. And out steps Nia Jax, a woman who has been on the shelf for the longest time to take Becky Lynch out.
Nia Jax and Becky Lynch have a readymade feud that began when Jax accidentally caused one of the most iconic moments in the modern era of wrestling. Jax would accidentally break Lynch's face and as the blood streamed down, a new star was accidentally born. Becky Lynch was on the rise then but this botch launched her all the way to the stratosphere.
Nia Jax and Becky Lynch could feud all the way to WrestleMania but not actually have a match at the event itself. Their feud could resolve before Becky Lynch's WrestleMania opponent is revealed.
#1 Brand new challengers for Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy
On last week's show, we saw Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe defeated by the team of Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy in what was a pretty exciting clash indeed. So now, the question is who is next in line for a shot at the coveted Championship belts?
I have a feeling that an actual tag team could step up, like The Viking Raiders again, because it was abundantly clear that their issues with Seth Rollins' faction had not ended yet. Also, we could see a new team step up to the plate such as The Street Profits because a program with Seth Rollins' faction would significantly elevate them.
But since we're talking about surprises, I wouldn't necessarily be surprised if Matt and Jeff Hardy were put back together and they decided to team up against the Monday Night Messiah faction. Several possibilities exist on the road to WrestleMania 36.
With Paul Heyman, the mad genius of WWE in charge of the ship, you can be assured that RAW will be a very good show indeed.
