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Well, they say that the Superstar Shake-up is over, but I'm not convinced. I think this week all the pieces will finally fall into place and we'll know who's in which brand. Which means that both RAW and SmackDown Live this week could be full of suprises. Let us look at a few potential ones in this list.
Surprises are good and they help WWE remain the buzzword for online and offline conversations. While a lot of what WWE does is predictable, we watch the shows to see the maestros in the Creative meetings pull those rabbits out of the hat that enchant us all. Those are the magical moments that remind us why we love wrestling so much.
All of these surprises could potentially take place on WWE RAW. You leave a comment and let me know which of them you can potentially see happening.
I'm waiting to hear from you folks.
#5 The Authors of Pain reunite
There could be so many spots for the AoP on RAW. Firstly, they could be what they essentially are, a tag team that ploughs through its opponents on the quest for tag team gold and glory. But they could also be the muscle that Shane McMahon hires to keep someone like The Miz at bay.
Yes, in my opinion, it makes more sense for them to be on RAW than on SmackDown Live, because of the extra hour. Any tag team in particular, that's on SmackDown Live, may not necessarily get TV time. Plus, they are bigger and not necessarily The Revival in the ring which means that they're more suited to a sports entertainment program.
But it'll be great to have Akam return to action. And to see Drake Maverick on RAW leading the pack!
#4 The Usos become RAW Tag Team Champions
I have the utmost respect for Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins as performers, but we all know that they are not destined to be long-term champions, are they? While both men are great performers and WWE told a spectacular story with the losing streak, these men will not hang on to the titles for long. It's time for The Usos to dominate the division.
I could see them become the Champions right away, to lend some credibility to the red brand. While RAW has always been the A-Show with more viewers and an extra hour, the Tag Team Division has been lacking in firepower. If The Usos were to arrive on RAW, the landscape of the division could change.
Expect them to win their first ever brawl against Ryder and Hawkins. And such a contest could happen on RAW as early as this week.
#3 Samoa Joe arrives at RAW with the US Championship
It is clear as day that Samoa Joe will be on RAW, considering that Finn Balor is on SmackDown Live with the Intercontinental Championship right now. I really do think that Samoa Joe moving to RAW is the right move, because he can mix it up in some big feuds.
We only saw a tease of a battle between Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe but the little that we saw was enough to wake the WWE Universe up. I would also like to potentially see him take on the likes of someone like Drew McIntyre down the line and maybe turn face in the process.
There was hardly any time for the US Championship to be showcased on the red brand, I'd felt. But now, there are three hours and Samoa Joe can have some interesting feuds in coming weeks.
Maybe someone like a babyface Miz could take Joe to the limit too!
#2 Nikki Cross revealed as Sister Abigail
Remember those creepy vignettes that we have been seeing on TV for the last several weeks, guys? It is amply clear that the buzzard puppet is a metaphor for Bray Wyatt. Which would mean that the scary doll that we see could be Sister Abigail.
Nikki Cross has been a part of the main roster for some time now, but she hasn't really had a direction since she was first called up. I would love a pairing with Bray Wyatt, because it could potentially benefit both parties. Each could help the other soar to new heights of success.
I certainly like this idea a lot better than Bray Wyatt himself turning into the Sister Abigail character and speaking at a much higher register than he does. The WWE Universe is full of trolls and it's almost a certainty that they would have turned on the said idea.
#1 Bobby Roode finally turns heel
Well, the thing about Bobby Roode is that he's not been at his best since his main roster debut. Back when he was in NXT, he was a character to be reckoned with. He was the ultimate heel who could get under the audience's skin with his cheap and nefarious ways and yet, still looked like a million dollars. On the main roster, he's been a shadow of his true potential.
Well, we do know that Chad Gable has been separated from Bobby Roode, and will be a SmackDown Live Superstar. Roode has the potential to be a star in his own right on RAW. He could absolutely dominate the singles division, this time as a heel.
I don't even care if they change his theme song. Bobby Roode is being wasted as a performer.
Chime in with your thoughts in the comments below.
