WWE: RAW Preview for 8th July

The final stop before we reach WWE Money in the Bank PPV promises to be interesting, as we roll into the final episode of Monday Night RAW before the big PPV. The go-home RAW usually drives the point home, and puts in the missing pieces of the puzzle, as we head down to Baltimore, Maryland for what appears to be an exciting edition of RAW.

There are a lot of questions to be answered, a lot of new things which will inevitably change the foundations of the WWE, and all of that will unfold tonight. With merely days to go for the Money in the Bank PPV, the performers would look to send one final message, deliver the final blow and try to get into the heads of their opponents, as we head on to the biggest party of the Summer – Summerslam. So what can we expect from tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW? Let’s find out.

5. Ryback’s stock continues to plummet

How many of us remember that Ryback main-evented the last PPV? The answer is, all of us. So I cannot find a reason why WWE continues to book him as a whiny weak character when he is supposed to be a dominant heel. Merely months ago, Ryback was destroying people, but now, he doesn’t want to compete because he had a ‘booboo’ during one of his matches?

I’ve never been a fan of Ryback, but from main eventing a PPV to being buried quicker than Flair can say ‘wooo’ doesn’t speak well about the direction the company is going in. Ryback is good as a dominant heel, and he pinned the WWE champion, albeit in a losing cause. When was the last time John Cena was pinned clean? No one remembers, and that is because it never happens. Ryback lost to Miz last week as he couldn’t continue the match, and we will have to see what happens this week. Oh! and Ryback is set to collide with Chris Jericho at the Money in the Bank PPV.

4. Vickie Guerrero’s job evaluation

This week on RAW, Vickie’s job will be evaluated by the McMahons and Triple H. It is being speculated that Brad Maddox will be made the new GM of RAW, and I honestly cannot understand how or why people find him entertaining or remotely interesting. Other than being a lacky to Vickie and being involved in one HIAC match that no one remembers, Brad had nothing significant to offer on the main roster till date.

If WWE goes ahead and pulls the trigger with Maddox being the new authority figure, it will end up just like Mike Adamle, as a failed attempt on WWE’s part. We need to wait and see how things go, as Vickie’s on-screen role is on the line, and this can further the feud between the McMahons and Triple H in their power struggle saga.

3. Team Hell No and Randy Orton on a collision course

We’ve known for weeks that Team Hell No and Randy Orton are dysfunctional as a unit. Last week, Orton RKO’d both the members of Team Hell No, and come Sunday, all of the three performers will be involved in the ‘All Stars’ Money in the Bank ladder match for the WWE championship.

What will happen this week? Will Daniel Bryan and/or Kane look to get some payback after being RKO’d by Orton? Or will the Apex predator send a strong message by taking out the dysfunctional team of Kane and Daniel Bryan? We will find out tonight!

2. The battle of the Paul Heyman guys continues

Last week, Curtis Axel found an opportunity to steal a victory from CM Punk, and he did not hesitate to take it. Post match, an enraged CM Punk argued with Paul Heyman and then left his former mentor and his supposed ‘ally’ in the ring. On Smackdown, Punk asked Heyman not to come down to the ring during his match, and Heyman chose to ignore it. Punk went ballistic after his match, and was frustrated at his former mentor.

What will happen this week? Also, with just a week to go for the big PPV, one has to wonder if Brock Lesnar is paying close attention to all that is happening on RAW. Will Paul Heyman pull something out of the hat yet again? Or will the Second City Saint finally make Heyman understand that he just doesn’t want to be associated with him anymore? Things are escalating as we move closer to Money in the Bank PPV.

1. Debut of the Wyatt Family

Finally at number 1, is the most anticipated debut of the strangest faction in the WWE. Last week, it was announced that the Wyatt Family will be making their debut this week on RAW. After weeks of airing eerie promos about this strange ‘cult like’ faction, Bray Wyatt will finally make his debut on RAW along with his cronies.

What will happen as RAW becomes home to one of the most deranged factions in the history of professional wrestling? The WWE Universe looks on, as one doesn’t know what to anticipate from the Wyatt Family, and that makes this week’s RAW a must – see episode! I for one can’t wait to see what transpires as we get set for the Money in the Bank PPV.