RAW Preview: Important match happening after 2-week delay, 19-time champion to suffer stunning upset?

Welcome to the final edition of RAW Preview for 2021. It's been a great year for WWE, and the Monday night show has largely been better than a few in recent years.

While the red brand hasn't been without its slumps, the company will look to end its final live show of the year (as SmackDown won't be live) with a bang. Another stacked episode has been announced, and superstars will try to finish the year with momentum on their side.

Here is what you need to look forward to for the final episode of RAW in 2021:

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#7. The RK-Bronament finally resumes on RAW

The RK-Bronament was announced in early December. It was a mini-tournament featuring four teams - The Dirty Dawgs, The Mysterios, The Alpha Academy, and The Street Profits.

It was The Mysterios and The Street Profits who emerged victorious, setting up a number one contender's match in the process. However, it was soon announced that the RK-Bronament would be postponed to December 27th without too much of an explanation given.

In that time, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins were absent, but the other three teams have thrived in their own way. Last week, The Mysterios picked up yet another win as they turned out to be AJ Styles and Omos' final opponents as a tag team.

The Alpha Academy has been busy with Randy Orton, and one member might even have his number. As for The Dirty Dawgs, they have been looming around Damian Priest and have been in United States title contention.

However, RK-Bro still needs an opponent for Day 1, and we will find out who that is tonight as The Mysterios take on The Street Profits in the RK-Bronament final.

As of now, it's hard to predict who will walk out with the title opportunity. While Rey and Dominik Mysterio experienced a recent slump, they have also picked up momentum with a good set of wins in December.

They will look to take that a step further by ending 2021 and starting 2022 in the best way possible. It could all change with two important wins.

As for The Street Profits, it wouldn't be surprising to see them earn the number one contender's spot. They have always been a top tag team and enjoyed reigns on both main roster brands in 2020.

Can Ford and Dawkins turn it around and eventually become the next RAW Tag Team Champions?

#6. Randy Orton faces Otis in a tough test on RAW

Last week on RAW, the commentators said, "Otis doesn't just have Randy Orton's number, he has him on speed dial". This set the premise for what could be an interesting match on the show tonight.

Last week, Randy Orton defeated Chad Gable in a good match, and while he was able to secure an RKO on the voice of The Alpha Academy, he wasn't able to do so against the powerhouse Otis.

This has set the stage for what should be an exciting match between the two superstars. Otis has had momentum on his side, even after Gable has suffered a defeat. Despite crashing out in the first round of the RK-Bronament, The Alpha Academy has found themselves involved with the 19-time champion.

It's a good spot to be in, and one that could cause a major upset. While Randy Orton and Riddle could defend the RAW Tag Team titles at Day 1, it could happen while Orton suffers a defeat before the pay-per-view.

Can Otis stop Randy Orton in what could be one of the biggest upsets on the red brand in 2021? Or will The Viper prevail?

#5. The Miz and Maryse have a renewal of their vows on RAW

What better way to celebrate the end of the year on RAW than with love? The Miz is set for a match against Edge at WWE Day 1 less than a week from now, but before that happens, he will have a renewal of wedding vows with Maryse on the Monday night show.

We all know how well wedding-type of segments end, and that's what we expect as The Rated-R Superstar could go from an impromptu Madison Square Garden appearance to being a celebration crasher.

Will Edge crash the moment and ruin it for The Miz ahead of Day 1?

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#4. Damian Priest looks to cap off an incredible 2021 with a title defense

Does Dolph Ziggler have Damian Priest's number? Things have only been getting tougher for the US Champion, who has been among the most active champions in 2021.

It's incredible to think of the debut year that he has had on RAW, and he will look to cap it off with a successful title defense against Ziggler.

While Dolph Ziggler's win over Damian Priest last week was due to a count-out, he will still have Robert Roode by his side as he looks to ruin the end of an incredible year for Priest and become a three-time US Champion.

#3. AJ Styles takes on Omos on RAW in a grudge match

AJ Styles and Omos broke up last week after 14 months together on-screen, and eight months as a tag team. Half of the time was spent holding the RAW Tag Team titles in that run.

However, last week on Miz TV, it was revealed that enough was enough for the giant. One loss to The Mysterios later, and the duo are no longer together. Rather than booking a match for Day 1, fans don't have to wait as the blow-off will come this week on RAW.

Will Omos use Styles' teaching to trample his former mentor? Or will AJ Styles prove that experience matters more than size?

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#2. Austin Theory gets a rematch against Finn Balor

Austin Theory tried to make a statement last week by beating Finn Balor, but the veteran and former Universal Champion used his experience to cruise to victory. Later on, Theory attacked Balor and when he went to Vince McMahon, it appeared like his job was at stake.

However, McMahon said that he didn't become a ruthless billionaire by making bad investments. He granted Austin Theory a rematch against Finn Balor on RAW for this week, one that the 24-year-old is more than likely to win via dirty tactics.

#1. Will the Day 1 WWE title match change drastically with one less RAW superstar?

While the final RAW of 2021 was likely to conclude with a standoff between the four men in the WWE title match at Day 1, that may just be three. Seth Rollins, who was the original number one contender for the title, hinted on Twitter that he tested positive for COVID-19.

This means he will instantly be removed from the championship match at Day 1. It's a shame because he was one of the best parts of the build-up. Last week on RAW, Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens co-existed to take out Bobby Lashley - the man they were most scared of.

The show ended with the two men hugging each other, hinting at an alliance. However, Owens could be without his ally as he is set to go up against two bigger and stronger men in the current and former WWE Champion Big E and The All Mighty.

How will the dynamic of the WWE title match at the Day 1 pay-per-view change with Seth Rollins potentially gone from the picture for the time being?