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Welcome to the first RAW Preview of 2021. This episode of RAW has been labeled as Legends Night, owing to the appearances of Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and Booker T, among others.
WWE seems to do this once a year for RAW, and it might be a move to try and help the dwindling ratings. But ratings aside, we seem to be in for a fun first RAW in 2021. Since RAW ended with a cliffhanger last week, let's start with that:
#5. What will happen after the Randy Orton-Alexa Bliss segment on RAW last week?
RAW in 2020 was a mixed bag, but WWE knows how to pull off the occasional cliffhanger. That's exactly how RAW ended in 2020 - with Randy Orton seemingly ready to set Alexa Bliss on fire.
RAW closed out with the shot of Randy Orton holding a matchstick. The Viper looked seemingly intent on setting Alexa Bliss on fire the same way he did to The Fiend Bray Wyatt at TLC.
While we doubt that he actually ended up setting her on fire, it did leave room for a lot of discussion. The big question seems to be about when Bray Wyatt will make his return. He may have been immolated, but Alexa Bliss hinted that he could return stronger than ever.
All roads seem to be leading to the Royal Rumble 2021, and a match between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt seems inevitable. A rumor from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter stated that a Firefly Fun House match is being planned for the event.
The story has taken a better turn since Alexa Bliss returned to RAW, and the segments with Randy Orton have been the highlight of the show since TLC. The segments do seem to be leading to a Firefly Fun House match.
#4. RAW Legends Night
RAW will host a Legends Night with some of the names below:
Some of your favorite WWE Legends and Hall of Famers will return for Raw Legends Night on the first Monday Night Raw of the new year. The guest list is already set to feature two of the greatest of all time: “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan and “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Booker T, Big Show, Mark Henry, Torrie Wilson and more will also join the festivities to help ring in the new year in unforgettable fashion.
It seems to be a rather underwhelming main event, which means that there has to be an angle to cap it off. The Alexa Bliss-Randy Orton-Bray Wyatt story could overlap and make for a bizarre ending to RAW.
#3. The Women's Tag Team Championship picture
Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax seem to be next in line for the Women's Tag Team Championship, after losing it at TLC. They've gotten the better of Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke, with Baszler defeating Brooke last week on RAW.
The Women's Tag Team Champions Asuka and Charlotte Flair have been busy, with surprisingly no conflict just yet. It seems to be a matter of time before it happens, and the former Champions may try to take advantage of that.
What's in store in the Women's Tag Team titles on RAW?
#2. The Miz is Mr. Money in the Bank again
The Miz was on seventh heaven last week on RAW but was left distraught after losing to Gran Metalik. Adam Pearce informed The Miz later on that his failed Money in the Bank cash-in at TLC was invalid since John Morrison told the referee about the cash-in.
The Miz won the MITB briefcase back on a technicality. RAW could be the night where The Miz cashes in, especially given the high-stakes marquee match-up of the night.
#1. Drew McIntyre defends the WWE title against Keith Lee in RAW's first title match of 2021
RAW will start 2021 with an explosive WWE title match between Drew McIntyre and Keith Lee. Last week on RAW, Sheamus hit Keith Lee with a Brogue Kick, but it wasn't enough for him to become the number one contender for the WWE Championship.
The Miz has the perfect opportunity to cash in the MITB briefcase, especially since the winner won't leave the match unscathed. A high-intensity WWE Championship match awaits. Will it be Drew McIntyre, Keith Lee, or The Miz who walks out of RAW the victor?
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