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Neither WWE RAW nor SmackDown has really created any real sense of anticipation for Survivor Series, considering that every show since Hell in a Cell has been nothing to really write home about at all. There have been peaks on both WWE RAW and SmackDown, and there have certainly been valleys, but honestly, it just seems like there are more plateaus than ever in the WWE landscape.
Only two segments have been announced for WWE RAW this week, but it is easy to connect the dots and pretty much guess what else will be served to us during the show. Be sure to leave a comment in the section below about what you'd potentially like to see on WWE RAW this week, and what is likely to happen on the show, as well.
Without further ado, here is your WWE RAW preview.
#5 Has Alexa Bliss set up a trap for Drew McIntyre on WWE RAW this week?
Even though WWE RAW star Alexa Bliss is absolutely adorable on social media, her avatar on the show is terrifying. And the fact that she has invited Drew McIntyre for a special edition of 'A Moment of Bliss' should be a scary prospect for The Scottish Psychopath. A demonic presence may be lurking in the background on WWE RAW, who wants the same thing that Drew McIntyre does.
Last week's episode of WWE RAW ended with Randy Orton taking Drew McIntyre down to end the show, but the sinister laughter of The Fiend echoed in the arena, as McIntyre went down.
When Alexa Bliss and McIntyre engage in conversation this week, it's definitely a ploy to set up a triple threat situation for the WWE Championship picture, with Randy Orton, The Fiend, and obviously, Drew McIntyre.
#4 WWE RAW stars get another chance to qualify for the men's Survivor Series team
Three of the most exciting stars on WWE RAW- Jeff Hardy, Elias, and Riddle will clash in a triple threat match to determine who the final entrant in the men's Survivor Series contest is. Elias and Jeff Hardy have been at each other's throat on WWE RAW thus far, whereas Riddle could not overcome Sheamus during his big qualifier, and so it'll be very interesting to see who qualifies for the coveted spot.
Something interesting to note is that Keith Lee, Braun Strowman, Sheamus, and AJ Styles do not really like each other at all and so, it will be very interesting to see whether the fifth spot in the WWE RAW Survivor Series team is taken up by someone who plays the role of a pacifier. Riddle seems ideal for this particular WWE RAW spot, especially if you consider that things on the SmackDown style are shaping up nicely with top stars like Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens.
#3 The Miz lurks in the background on WWE RAW, waiting for his opportunity to cash in
Yes, Randy Orton is, quite deservedly, the face of WWE RAW at this point in time, but at the same time, he has far too many Superstars aiming for him. Of course, there's the matter of Drew McIntyre, his arch-nemesis on WWE RAW, the demonic duo of Alexa Bliss and The Fiend, and also, Roman Reigns, with whom he will lock horns at Survivor Series 2020.
And yet, one name that's often forgotten in this star-studded collective is none other than The Miz, who's lurking in the shadows of WWE RAW, waiting for his chance to cash in and become the WWE Champion in 2020, a feat not many assumed that he would be capable of when he first started.
And let us not forget that things have been heating up between Drew McIntyre and Miz and Morrison (hey hey ho ho) on WWE RAW as well, meaning that we could see a potential clash this week as well.
#2 Could Sasha Banks or someone else from SmackDown show up at WWE RAW this week?
Even though both WWE RAW and SmackDown have had qualifying matches for their roster to get a chance to go to Survivor Series and be a part of the multi-man (or woman) matches at the event, the inter-brand aspect of the show really hasn't been highlighted thus far because, rather unfortunately, there haven't been any invasions from WWE RAW during SmackDown or vice versa yet.
Could Sasha Banks, who is currently on a high after her victory against Bayley on SmackDown, show up at WWE RAW this week to take Asuka down, and ignite a sense of excitement for their match?
In fact, even The Street Profits could show up and wage war against The New Day ahead of their big clash. One has to wonder, however, if the WWE RAW Championships will change hands before Survivor Series considering that The Hurt Business pinned The New Day on last week's edition of the show. The Street Profits vs. The Hurt Business could be interesting.
#1 The tension between RETRIBUTION and Ricochet could intensity on this week's WWE RAW episode
In case you aren't aware, former WWE, WCW, and TNA creative team member, Vince Russo will join Sportskeeda's Chris Featherstone to review WWE RAW every single week. You can check out what the controversial Mr. Russo had to say about last week's episode of WWE RAW, by clicking on the link shared above.
Last week on WWE RAW, Ricochet and Tucker met in the middle of the ring in a rather one-sided clash, but the main headline emerging from the segment was that Ricochet and RETRIBUTION seem to be at odds, at this time.
Even though it seems like the oddest sort of feud from a storyline point of view, one thing that's for sure is that given the chance, Mustafa Ali and Ricochet could tear it up in the ring, when the bell rings.
One has to also wonder if RETRIBUTION will target the entire WWE RAW roster, as they've been saying, or stick to one target like Ricochet, over the following weeks.
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