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We're 9 days removed from SummerSlam and it's the second episode of RAW since the biggest WWE pay-per-view of the year. Last week's episode was a great one, even though there were no big debuts or returns.
It wasn't needed as it started on a high note and ended on one as well. Last week on RAW, the show was essentially centered around RK-Bro. But even then, there were quite a few other rivalries that began, as well as a big break-up.
With a new direction on RAW post-SummerSlam, the next big step is towards Extreme Rules 2021.
What is going to happen on the second RAW building up to Extreme Rules? Find out below:
#6. Bobby Lashley takes on Sheamus on RAW
Last week on RAW, The Almighty WWE Champion Bobby Lashley opened the show. He wasn't exactly humble about his win over Goldberg at SummerSlam, nor was he apologetic about his attack on Gage.
Newly-crowned United States Champion Damian Priest confronted Bobby Lashley, leading to a Champion vs. Champion match. It didn't last too long, as Sheamus interfered.
This led to a tag team match on RAW where Damian Priest & Drew McIntyre faced Bobby Lashley & Sheamus. Things didn't go the former United States Champion's way as Lashley abandoned him, leaving him to the wolves.
In this case, the wolf was Drew McIntyre, who finished his long-time rival with a Claymore.
Backstage later on, Bobby Lashley was confronted by Sheamus in the locker room and the two had to be kept apart. This week on RAW, Lashley and Sheamus will go head-to-head.
But what will it eventually lead to? Most likely a Champion vs. Champion match for Extreme Rules with just the WWE title on the line. We expect Bobby Lashley to get the win over Sheamus on RAW before moving on to Priest.
Unfortunately for Drew McIntyre, he must wait for Bobby Lashley to get dethroned before challenging for the WWE Championship again.
Will Damian Priest make his presence known to The Almighty on RAW this week?
#5. Charlotte Flair begins the next chapter of her RAW Women's title reign
Charlotte Flair came out last week on RAW to celebrate her 12th Women's Championship victory. At SummerSlam 2021, Charlotte Flair defeated Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley in a triple threat match to win the RAW women's title. She is now a 12-time Women's Champion, not including her two reigns as the NXT Women's Champion.
Fans seemed to enjoy Charlotte Flair's RAW Women's title victory - something that was not expected to have a good reception. But the crowd on the RAW post-SummerSlam appreciated it.
Charlotte Flair was then confronted by Alexa Bliss, who simply said "Lilly and I just wanted to say hi." With that one statement, Alexa Bliss likely entered herself into RAW women's title contention.
How are things going to play out in the new RAW women's title feud? Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair have faced off before, but this will be their first singles title feud against one another.
It's different territory for Charlotte Flair, who hasn't had to face Bliss' mind games before. Expect another face-off between the two women this week on RAW.
#4. The Miz and John Morrison fallout on RAW
Last week on RAW, the first episode of Moist TV ended in disaster. Celebrity guest Logan Paul seemed perplexed that the WWE Universe disliked him.
When The Miz came out, the tension between him and John Morrison was instant. After much bickering, Miz faced Xavier Woods on RAW and lost. While John Morrison tried consoling him with the drip sticks, Miz was having none of it.
The Miz turned on John Morrison nearly 20 months after they reunited last year. It was heartbreaking to watch and John Morrison is now presumably a babyface moving forward.
WWE originally advertised a match between The Miz and John Morrison on RAW. However, looking at the official website, it seems like the match is no longer being listed. We're not sure why WWE canceled the match, but it could lead to a bout at Extreme Rules 2021 instead.
Who will stand tall this week on RAW between the two former tag team champions? Will John Morrison be able to get his revenge against The Miz?
#3. Doudrop faces Eva Marie in a grudge match on RAW
Eva Marie attacked Doudrop last week on RAW from behind during the latter's interview backstage.
Doudrop proudly announced Eva Marie as the loser of her match on SummerSlam. She seems to like her name now and, after last week's assault, will be looking to get revenge on Eva Marie.
This could go one of two ways on RAW: First, Doudrop squashes Eva Marie in a lopsided match (which is what should ideally happen), or second, Eva Marie cheats and gets the upset victory.
Hopefully, it isn't the latter, but if it is, then WWE likely plans to extend the storyline to Extreme Rules.
#2. Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley begin an unlikely journey together
Last week on RAW, Nikki A.S.H. seemed to accept her loss to Charlotte Flair at SummerSlam. Not immediately pursuing the RAW Women's title again, Nikki A.S.H. asked Rhea Ripley to team up with her to face Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler.
Rhea Ripley picked up the win for the team after Nikki A.S.H. took out Nia Jax with a big splash outside the ring. It would mark another odd pairing storyline in the RAW Women's division.
Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley could form a tag team and pursue the tag team titles from current champions Natalya & Tamina.
#1. RK-Bro to run back their RAW Tag Team title feud on RAW
Last week's episode of RAW primarily centered around RK-Bro and their tag team title celebration. At SummerSlam, the duo of Riddle and Randy Orton defeated AJ Styles and Omos to pick up the RAW Tag Team titles.
Randy Orton is now undoubtedly on Riddle's side, but that doesn't mean that he was looking forward to the celebration. Riddle had everything planned for the final segment of RAW including fireworks and a gift for Orton.
The gift turned out to be another scooty. AJ Styles and Omos came out to confront the duo and it led to the main event of RAW between Styles and Riddle. It should come as no surprise that Omos tried to be the difference-maker.
While Riddle has taken most of the falls for Randy Orton, The Viper was ready to help this time around. He used the scooty to attack Omos. The distraction led to The Original Bro picking up the victory.
All in all, it was another triumphant night for RK-Bro. This week, they will continue their feud with Styles and Omos, which is expected to culminate in a RAW Tag Team title rematch at Extreme Rules 2021.
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