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Last week's episode of WWE RAW only secured 1.52 million viewers, which is a record low, and it seems from existing reports that those backstage have finally 'got the message'.
The same report describes the numbers as a 'wake up call', and another one from WrestleVotes has stated that reactionary changes could be made to the WWE RAW brand as a result of the dip in viewership numbers.
So, with that said, here are five surprises that we could potentially see unfold on WWE RAW. Be sure to let us know if you think they could happen, and indeed, if you'd even like to see them happen.
What do you think the issue with the WWE RAW brand is currently?
#5 Keith Lee goes heel on WWE RAW, starts a feud with Drew McIntyre
Keith Lee's current gimmick on WWE RAW, where he tosses a coin into the air and then throws a catchphrase into the universe, is ineffective, almost insulting, and just waters down his character to no end.
The best way to salvage his character may be to turn him heel and turn on Drew McIntyre. Even if Lee comes out on the losing end of the feud, it would be a major step up for him and could set him up for the big WrestleMania 37 match against Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre, as is being discussed. The current version of Keith Lee is just not happening by any stretch of the imagination.
While this idea seems a bit too ambitious, it could certainly happen on the WWE RAW brand if the need of the hour is 'drastic changes'. Could Keith Lee join The Hurt Business as their muscle (shoutout to SK Wrestling editor Alan John for the suggestion)?
#4 Charlotte Flair enters the WWE RAW Women's Championship feud
Ever since Asuka took over as the WWE RAW Women's Champion, for no fault of her own, the title hasn't seemed nearly as prestigious, has it? The bookers for WWE RAW haven't been kind to her, even relegating her to the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship picture for the upcoming TLC pay-per-view.
The only woman that can salvage the sinking ship that is the WWE RAW Women's Championship picture is Charlotte Flair, one of Asuka's greatest antagonists, who could capture the title from her. And when the time is right, she could defend it against the likes of babyfaces like Naomi and Mandy Rose, going forward.
Charlotte Flair and Asuka have proven in the past that they have excellent chemistry. This feud may be the shot in the arm that the WWE RAW Women's division has needed since the departure of Becky Lynch.
Could Charlotte Flair show up on this week's edition of WWE RAW and remind The Empress who the Queen really is?
#3 Brock Lesnar comes back to WWE RAW to confront Drew McIntyre
Brock Lesnar put Drew McIntyre over at WrestleMania and we have since learned that he is a free agent. However, one phone call could change all that and in light of declining ratings, Brock Lesnar could certainly show up on WWE RAW, with Paul Heyman walking proudly by his side.
There is a story to be explored between Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar, especially because of the way their storyline ended earlier this year. Brock Lesnar does not take too kindly to defeat, and he could show up on WWE RAW to destroy the Champion, reminding him why he is the meanest and most legit man in the business.
He could then disappear until The Royal Rumble, where Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre take each other on for the WWE Championship. This feud could continue all the way until WrestleMania, where Keith Lee joins the fray, especially if you believe the reports that are doing the rounds about the plans for WrestleMania 37.
#2 Nikki Cross joins her WWE RAW colleague Alexa Bliss in the Firefly Fun House
Many had assumed that it would be Nikki Cross and not WWE RAW Superstar Alexa Bliss, who would turn to the dark side and be aligned with Bray Wyatt, based on her character from her days in WWE NXT.
Something similar may still be the plan if that's the route that WWE wants to traverse with Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross becoming aligned on WWE RAW. They have obviously teamed before, but with due apologies to Dee Snider, this 'twisted sister' version of them may be the only team capable of unseating Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. Nikki Cross could also become a valuable member of the Firefly Fun House segments in the weeks and months to follow.
It would certainly be the best way to use Nikki Cross because she really hasn't been doing anything of note on the WWE RAW brand at this moment in time. Plus, we know that WWE RAW Superstars Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross love working with one another.
#1 Roman Reigns shows up on WWE RAW with Jey Uso to challenge The New Day for the Tag Team Championships
SK Wrestling invited WCW legend Disco Inferno to our UnSKripted show not long ago. He detailed the major issues with WWE RAW and SmackDown that you can check out by clicking on the video above once you're done reading this article.
As we have seen several times in the past, whenever the viewership drops, someone who is a proven draw like Roman Reigns tends to appear on both brands in an attempt to boost ratings and viewership numbers.
Could Roman Reigns show up on WWE RAW next week with Jey Uso in tow and challenge The New Day to a dream feud for the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships, especially if you consider the lack of challengers for The New Day.
The matches will be great, and if Roman Reigns and Jey Uso do win the WWE RAW Tag Team Championships, they can show up on WWE RAW until the viewership stabilizes once again.
