WWE RAW: 5 things to look out for this week (March 18, 2019)

It could be another painful night for Seth Rollins
It could be another painful night for Seth Rollins

Raw on March 11, 2019, was extremely eventful and gave a push to some already flowing storylines while establishing new ones.

This week’s show could prove to be even more vital and power packed on the Road to WrestleMania, as WWE has already announced a lot of matches and segments for the night.

One major thing to look out for is the umpteenth return of the Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, on Raw. This will have an impact on Seth Rollins who will also be facing Drew McIntyre on the same night.

Along with that, there are a handful of announcements in store for the night, but none are bigger than Kurt Angle’s, who will be revealing his WrestleMania opponent.

While Raw will have a lot of things to look out for tonight, let’s take a look at 5 things which we must focus on during the night.


#5 Beth Pheonix’s announcement

Is a reunion on the cards?
Is a reunion on the cards?

WWE Fastlane witnessed a match between the teams of Sasha Banks and Bayley, and Nia Jax and Tamina for the Women’s Tag Team Championships.

When the challengers were humiliated, they decided to put their hands on WWE Hall of Famer, Beth Phoenix, who was at the announce table. Things didn’t look too pretty, and fans were ready to accept Pheonix’s return to the ring.

Beth Phoenix retaliated on Raw after Fastlane and took the fight back to Jax and Tamina alongside her former tag team partner and longtime friend, Natalya.

On the Road to WrestleMania, anything can happen in the WWE, and one of the things that might be cooking up is Beth Phoenix’s return to the ring for the big event.

WWE has been trying hard to establish the women’s division and make it parallel to the men’s division, and Phoenix’s return to the ring for even one night for a “Divas of Doom” reunion could help them continue the build up.

So the question remains, will Beth Phoenix walk out and issue a challenge to Nia Jax and Tamina for WrestleMania 35 on Raw this week?

#4 Kurt Angle’s WrestleMania 35 opponent

Who will Kurt Angle battle against one last time?
Who will Kurt Angle battle against one last time?

Kurt Angle decided to make the big announcement nowhere other than his hometown, Pittsburgh. Last week on Raw, Hall of Famer and former General Manager, Kurt Angle, made the big announcement that his career was winding down and that he would embark on a farewell tour which would lead to one final match at WrestleMania.

The farewell was kicked off with a friendly match between Angle and one of the many Superstars he has inspired in his illustrious career, Apollo Crews. Angle was able to go one-up over the young athletic superstar in a successful start to his farewell tour.

While major Superstars have usually fought their last matches in career-ending stipulations or issued their own challenges, Kurt Angle will be announcing his opponent for WrestleMania 35 himself on Raw.

While there are many rumors and names circulating around the internet, John Cena seems like the likeliest opponent for Angle to fight his last match against. Cena fought his first main roster match against Angle, and Angle could fight his last against Cena.

But will there be an anti-climax? Will a heel such as Baron Corbin ruin the party and issue a challenge to Angle instead, after attacking him on Raw?

#3 Finn Balor's unannounced partner

Finn Balor could give the fans the surprise they want!
Finn Balor could give the fans the surprise they want!

Finn Balor shockingly lost his Intercontinental Championship on Raw last week, a move that shocked many fans. The WWE Universe was expecting Finn Balor to walk into WrestleMania 35 with the title around his waist, but the same may not be the case anymore.

WWE has now booked a tag team match between Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush, and Finn Balor & a partner of his choosing.

Balor has a number of friends on the main roster, and a number of superstars come to mind who could partner up with the former Universal Champion for this match.

While names such as Braun Strowman and Ricochet seem to be the most likely ones, a surprise return by Sami Zayn could also shake up things.

However, what we are looking for is a return of The Demon King. Balor would not be happy with his loss and could come out as The Demon to take on Lashley and Lio Rush himself. This would allow him to bring back the character once again with a storyline.

WWE has already been putting Balor’s Demon character in promotional material for WrestleMania 35 and could bring him back as The Demon right before the event.

Since WWE has decided to keep Balor’s partner a secret till the match begins, will we see Sami Zayn or The Demon King return?

#2 Becky Lynch’s interference

Will this match have a controversial outcome?
Will this match have a controversial outcome?

Last week on Raw, Ronda Rousey was interrupted by Dana Brooke. Dana wanted to shut down the Raw Women’s Champion, and also wanted to demand a match for the title. Seven days after Rousey beat down Dana Brooke for her interference, Dana will receive a shot at the Raw Women’s Championship.

While the match sounds interesting, we can all rest assured that Ronda Rousey will not be losing the title to Dana Brooke under any circumstances, even though there are a few ways this match could end.

The most likely end to this match would be through an interference. That interference could be run by none other than 'The Man' Becky Lynch who would be looking to avenge Ronda’s attack on her at Fastlane and on Raw prior to that.

Becky Lynch could show up during Ronda and Dana Brooke’s match, and instead of attacking Dana Brooke and handing her the match via disqualification but not the title, attack Ronda Rousey.

This would allow Ronda to win the match, retain her title, and also embarrass her, as her victory against a non-threatening opponent would be through disqualification.

#1 Chaos on the Red Brand

With so many storylines developing, how will this match continue?
With so many storylines developing, how will this match continue?

Last week on Raw, Seth Rollins got into an argument with Paul Heyman, which led to an attack by Shelton Benjamin, and a match between Benjamin and Rollins followed.

Later in the night, Roman Reigns was attacked by Drew McIntyre, who was later challenged by Dean Ambrose, but McIntyre laid waste to Ambrose too.

This week’s Raw will be a very hectic one for Seth Rollins, as he will have a lot on his mind to think about. Brock Lesnar is supposed to show up at the show, and Rollins will need to be prepared for whatever comes his way at the hands of The Beast Incarnate.

On the other hand, Seth Rollins will aim to avenge his Shield brothers by facing The Scottish Psychopath one-on-one. Rollins will definitely want to gain a dominating victory over McIntyre to send a message to Lesnar, and not at all lose the match.

However, is there a chance that Brock Lesnar will interfere in the match? Will Roman Reigns jump in to help Rollins, and set up his fight against Drew McIntyre for WrestleMania?

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