3 Things WWE could be planning for the final RAW episode of the year (December 30, 2019)

While the final SmackDown of the year was an action-packed show last week, RAW will be looking to do the same. 2019, which has been a fantastic year for WWE with several memorable moments, deserves a great farewell. The RAW before Christmas was an awe-inspiring show with a couple of good matches.

Santa Claus became the 24/Champion, while Becky Lynch called out Asuka. Chelsea Green completed in her first match on the main roster, but Charlotte Flair proved to be too much for her. The biggest twist of the show was in the main event when AOP assaulted the guest commentator, Samoa Joe, following a Disqualification finish of the US Championship match between Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins.

The US Championship changed hands in a live show last week, and Andrade, the new champion, might address the WWE Universe this week. The long-awaited wedding between Bobby Lashley and Lana is also set to take place this week. Moreover, Aleister Black is set to fight Buddy Murphy in a Singles match. Let's talk about three things WWE could be planning on RAW this week.

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#3 Aleister Black suffers first Singles defeat on the main roster

Set for RAW

A TLC rematch will take place on RAW this week when Aleister Black will wrestle Buddy Murphy. It should be another classic bout, considering their last match at TLC was one of the best matches of the pay-per-view. The Dutch Destroyer continued his domination, earning a hard-earned victory over the former Cruiserweight Champion.

Both Murphy and Black sabotaged two local talents in their respective matches last week, but things didn't end well after the match. Black approached to shake hands with Murphy and knocked out the latter with his finishing maneuver.

Black is still unbeaten on the main roster. However, if WWE wants to garner the attention of the fans in this rivalry, Murphy needs momentum as well, and there is no better way than allowing him to break an undefeated run. A victory for Murphy will not only prolong the feud but also make it interesting.

#2 The RAW Women's Championship match is made official for Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble is three weeks away, and SmackDown already confirmed its first match last week. Winning the triple threat match on the Blue Brand, Daniel Bryan earned the right to face The Fiend for the Universal Championship. RAW, meanwhile, hasn't finalized a match for the pay-per-view, but a championship match might get confirmed on RAW this week.

Having failed to win the Women's Tag Team Titles from The Kabuki Warriors, Becky Lynch has been targeting Asuka, as Lynch mentioned her on the RAW after TLC. The Man also called out The Empress of Tomorrow last week and the latter answered her, accepting her challenge. It is certain that Lynch is going to face Asuka for the RAW Women's Championship. Even though Asuka accepted Lynch's challenge last week, the match wasn't made official for Royal Rumble.

Given their heated confrontation last week, the two women could put their hands on each other this week, which could make RAW Women's Championship match official for Royal Rumble. The Man already agreed that Asuka got the better off her in their previous encounters, but she is looking determined to change the track record.

#1 Rey Mysterio gets a rematch against Andrade

It's not usual to have a title change on a live show, yet it happened in the past week when Rey Mysterio and Andrade crossed paths at MSG. The former NXT Champion pinned Mysterio to win his first title on the main roster, and the outcome of the match certainly shocked a myriad of the fans. Two years ago, AJ Styles had won the US Championship from Kevin Owens at the same venue.

Rey Mysterio has been probably the biggest rival for Andrade on the main roster, as the two men have locked horns numerous times, with Andrade dominating most of their matches. While they are unlikely to have another long feud, but Rey Mysterio certainly deserves an opportunity to reclaim the US Championship, and hence, they could have a rematch on RAW this week.

Given that Mysterio is actively involved in a feud with AOP and Seth Rollins, he could focus on this feud after losing the belt. When Samoa Joe was decimated last week, it indicated a possible alliance between Mysterio, Joe, and Kevin Owens. If Mysterio gets a rematch on the Red Brand this week, Seth Rollins and AOP could interfere in the match, costing him the chance to regain his title.