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WWE RAW: 5 Surprises that could happen this week- Unexpected face turn, big title change 

By Riju Dasgupta
Modified Jan 05, 2020 09:08 IST
This week's episode of RAW could be filled with surprises
This week's episode of RAW could be filled with surprises

This week's episode of WWE RAW could really be packed with action and excitement. And this is because it is the first RAW of the new decade, and WWE will want to make it very special indeed.

It is definitely going to be one of those episodes where some shocking developments happen if SmackDown is anything to go by. In case you missed it, SmackDown had The Miz go heel and featured the return of The Usos, Sheamus and yes, John Morrison.

So, how can Paul Heyman hope to compete with the solid show that was SmackDown? Bear in mind that after the success and social media dominance of Wrestle Kingdom, WWE will want to put on a show that can win back some of the steam that NJPW has.

How can this potentially happen?

#5 Drew McIntyre turns face and confronts Brock Lesnar

For some strange reason, Drew McIntyre has been kept away from a storyline for the last few weeks, but he's making short work of RAW Superstars like Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins. It's almost like he's biding his time and waiting for something massive to happen. Something like the return of The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar.

I can absolutely imagine him cutting a babyface promo when Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman return, to set up a match at the Royal Rumble. It is certainly time for Drew McIntyre to go face and get a massive push, considering that he's certainly going to be treated as the babyface in this feud when he goes up against the WWE Champion. Bear in mind that he actually dwarfs The Beast, something a lot of people cannot say they do.

Even if he were to lose to Lesnar, a title match is a step up for McIntyre.

#4 Rey Mysterio becomes the United States Champion again

It's been a great week for WWE United States Champion Andrade, who is engaged to the love of his life, Charlotte Flair. And he takes on a man who has inspired him throughout the course of his career, Rey Mysterio, in a marquee match on RAW as well.

I can actually imagine Rey Mysterio becoming the United States Champion again, even though it wouldn't necessarily be the best decision in my personal opinion. This is because Rey Mysterio could lose the title to Seth Rollins, and effectively bolster the ranks for Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens on WWE RAW.

The two of them desperately need a third man in their ranks and nobody fits the bill better than Rey Mysterio. This decision may not serve Andrade well but could be ideal long-term for the sake of the storyline, while Andrade moves on to some other things.

#3 Dio Maddin returns to attack Brock Lesnar from behind

We spoke about returns with regard to WWE SmackDown at the start of the article but the fact is that all of the Superstars who were scheduled to make a comeback have returned on SmackDown. How can RAW possibly compete with regard to surprises when SmackDown's done so well already?

Well, Dio Maddin was taken out by Brock Lesnar and he has vowed, in words that cannot be repeated on this family-friendly sports entertainment portal that he will exact his revenge on Brock Lesnar in 2020. Of course, this is an angle that could play out as recently as this week's episode of RAW, setting up a very interesting angle for The Beast.

Dio Maddin is an NXT star and yet another confrontation could bring someone like Matt Riddle to the main roster for revenge and for retribution against the WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar.

#2 Lana catches Lashley speaking to Liv Morgan

Listen, if you thought that the whole Rusev and Lana and Bobby Lashley storyline ended in the 2010s, then you are very mistaken. Whether or not you like it, millions of people on YouTube seem to dig the segment and the storyline and it will continue for as long as it generates ratings, views, and interest. So, it was revealed that Liv Morgan used to be a love interest for Lana not long ago.

How does WWE continue this storyline and take it to the next level? This is a wrestling show after all, and I'm guessing that Liv Morgan's next match will be against Lana sometime in the coming weeks. This week, we could potentially see Liv Morgan talking to Bobby Lashley, with Lana becoming upset as a result of the same!

She could throw a tantrum, leading to some actual matches arising from this car crash storyline on RAW.

#1 Randy Orton ruins The OC's chances in the huge title match

So, one of the biggest matches announced for this week's edition of RAW is the triple threat contest between the Champions The Viking Raiders, against The OC and The Street Profits for the tag team championships. I have a feeling that The OC has the upper hand in this match because The Phenomenal One will be at ringside, spurring his two comrades on.

But when The OC is on the verge of picking up a victory, I can absolutely imagine Randy Orton stepping into the fray to take AJ Styles and maybe even Gallows and Anderson out. This would just make the rivalry between Styles and Orton reach boiling point, and add a lot of heat for the Royal Rumble match coming up.

After the fake injury that Randy Orton staged on RAW not long ago, this is a definite possibility.

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