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The episode of WWE RAW after Payback will be an interesting one because while a lot of things happened at Payback, most of the positive developments were on SmackDown. WWE RAW did have a few interesting developments unfold, but all in all, it was the Roman Reigns show at WWE Payback 2020.
But at the same time, there is a lot of interest in what could be next for the WWE RAW brand, and as a result, Vince McMahon, Bruce Prichard, and co. will have their hands full in terms of retaining this audience, to ensure that they stay on, for the long haul.
So, with that said, here are 5 surprises that could potentially take place on this week's edition of WWE RAW. As always, feel free to voice your thoughts and opinions in the comments.
#5 The AoP returns to align with Seth Rollins on WWE RAW, Murphy is ousted from the group
Rey Mysterio and Dominik picked up a pretty big victory over Seth Rollins and Murphy at Payback, but the excitement never stops when you're a WWE Superstar, because Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins are scheduled to clash in a singles match on WWE RAW this week.
It did seem for a moment that Seth Rollins and Murphy were on the verge of a split, and if Seth Rollins were to lose again thanks to a mistake from his disciple, the two men could indeed split up on WWE RAW.
To carry out his dirty work, Seth Rollins could call upon The AoP, two men who have been by his side in the past, and who are slated to make a return to the ring by the end of September.
Even if Rezar hasn't completely healed, he doesn't need to wrestle until he has the green signal from the doctors, and can just stand in one place and look mean, something that comes naturally to him.
#4 Mickie James and Bianca Belair decide to team up on WWE RAW
The internet has been up in arms about how Mickie James has been used on WWE RAW since her return, and her feud with Natalya and Lana hasn't really won too many fans over yet. Mickie James has made it amply clear on social media that she is eyeing the gold that others hold on WWE RAW and SmackDown, and so, we could see a very interesting pairing this week.
Bianca Belair could team up with Mickie James to form an alliance that chases Natalya and Lana away, feuding with them for a while. Eventually they could become a formidable force on WWE RAW and even go up against Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler for the Championships they now hold.
We saw how it was under Mickie James' guidance and mentorship that Alexa Bliss blossomed into a very formidable performer indeed and the same could be the case with Bianca Belair. A partnership with Mickie James could be a surefire way for her to shoot to the top of the WWE RAW Women's Division.
#3 Randy Orton turns his attention towards WWE RAW Superstar Rey Mysterio and his son, Dominik Mysterio
Even though people are really excited about the fact that WWE RAW Superstar Keith Lee destroyed Randy Orton at Payback, the 'Legend Killer' has suffered two devastating losses in a row and that is definitely not the right place to be in, for someone like him. So where does Randy Orton go from here, now that he has to regain all of the momentum that he lost on WWE RAW?
Maybe it's time for Randy Orton to brutalize Dominik Mysterio in an upcoming match, considering that the young man is getting the rub on all the big stars on WWE RAW at the moment. And for that, Randy Orton could absolutely obliterate Rey Mysterio on this week's episode of WWE RAW, to lay the groundwork for the match.
There's something very pure about Dominik Mysterio, and this is a trait that can be exploited by a pure heel like Randy Orton when the two men eventually draw swords.
#2 Lacey Evans surprisingly shows up on WWE RAW to challenge Asuka
She constantly states that nobody is ready for Asuka, and that certainly seems to be the case on WWE RAW where every heel is involved in one feud or another at the moment. Shayna Baszler or Nia Jax would have been ideal contenders for the WWE RAW Women's Championship right now but the fact of the matter is that they hold tag team gold at this point. So, is it possible that a heel from WWE SmackDown shows up on WWE RAW to challenge the woman at the top?
And this woman could be Lacey Evans, who is really not doing all that much on SmackDown at the moment and her abilities would be far better utilized on WWE RAW.
Lacey Evans has proven time and again that she deserves to be at the top of the roster, and until Charlotte Flair returns from injury, Asuka and Lacey Evans could certainly wage a war or two. It would be a filler feud that Asuka eventually wins.
#1 The Hurt Business invites Ricochet into their midst on WWE RAW
Everyone has been yearning for Cedric Alexander to join the Hurt Business but what if plans are, instead, for Ricochet to go over to the dark side on this week's episode of WWE RAW? Even though it would impair his high-flying moves, that traditionally get cheered, let's face it...Ricochet hasn't attained the same level of stardom on WWE RAW that he enjoyed before his program with Brock Lesnar.
Look at where Ricochet used to be on the WWE RAW card once upon a time and where he is, at the moment. Maybe an alliance with The Hurt Business can elevate him to the same heights as before, especially in the tag team division, if he decides to team up with MVP.
Before WWE RAW comes around, maybe you want to keep the Payback 2020 excitement going. And the best way to do that is checking out our YouTube channel where we have exciting content like this Bobby Lashley interview.
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