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Despite RAW having a poor build to WrestleMania Backlash, the matches from the Red brand seemed to deliver a lot more than the SmackDown matches (which had a far superior build).
It was interesting to see that the poor storylines resulted in good matches, and the lack of build on RAW might be forgotten about with all that praise. This isn't necessarily a good thing, since it might give WWE less incentive to have quality episodes of RAW.
Here are a few surprises that could happen on RAW:
#5. What lies ahead in the RAW Women's Championship picture?
Rhea Ripley's defense of the RAW Women's Championship opened the WrestleMania Backlash PPV. It was the perfect match since it set the tone for the entire PPV.
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Despite taking on two multi-time Champions in Asuka and Charlotte Flair, it was Rhea Ripley who retained the RAW Women's Championship after pinning the former.
After the match, Rhea Ripley held the RAW Women's Championship over a fallen Asuka before showing it towards Charlotte Flair, who stood distraught at ringside. With Asuka losing her rematch and out of the Women's Title picture, it seems like Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley is the direction.
It's a good direction, especially since they faced off at WrestleMania 36. It would be the perfect way to establish Rhea Ripley and giving her that win back from last year.
But what if there's a bigger twist waiting in store? Becky Lynch is the "true" RAW Women's Champion in the eyes of many fans, and when she comes back, there will be an automatic title shot for her - no questions asked.
The RAW after a PPV is a great place for a return, and since Becky Lynch didn't return post-WrestleMania, it could be almost exactly a year later on Red brand where she makes her big comeback.
#4. What's next for R-K-Bro on RAW?
Randy Orton was a notable absence from the WrestleMania Backlash PPV, especially given his place on RAW. Post-WrestleMania, he has teamed up with [Matt] Riddle, and last week, they beat RAW Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Omos along with Elias and Jaxson Ryker in an eight-man tag team match.
This puts them in prime position for a title shot, but it's a bit surprising that they might get one sooner rather than later. WWE seems to want to go with a slow build with R-K-Bro.
Despite Orton turning on his partners Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston last week, the duo of Riddle and Orton could get a RAW Tag Team Championship shot next.
#3. Damian Priest and The Miz's feud continues on RAW
Damian Priest and The Miz faced off in a lumberjack match at WrestleMania Backlash, and the lumberjacks were zombies. There isn't much about the match that we can say that hasn't already been said, but for the good of the viewer, we hope that it was the conclusion of their rivalry.
It would be surprising if WWE decides to continue the rivalry on RAW for no good reason - but it's possible.
#2. Braun Strowman somehow remains in the WWE Championship picture on RAW
Braun Strowman was arguably the best star from RAW at WrestleMania Backlash. Despite losing, he put on an incredible performance in the WWE Title match, and Bobby Lashley will walk into RAW with the WWE Championship intact.
Despite causing destruction, Strowman was the one who ate the pinfall. Drew McIntyre hit a Claymore Kick on Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley stormed in despite the odds and threw McIntyre out, allowing himself to pin The Monster Among Men.
It seems like a clear indication that Strowman is out of the Championship picture on RAW. It would be a bit surprising if WWE stuck with him despite taking the pinfall.
#1. Alexa Bliss finally gets her target
Alexa Bliss has had her sights set on somebody on RAW. A couple of weeks ago, Lily was seen subtly in the background behind Sonya Deville in one segment, and Angel Garza in the next.
Last week, she had her eyes on one of these women - Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Charlotte Flair, Asuka, Dana Brooke, and Mandy Rose. The last two seem to be the most likely options.
It's the kind of story that requires a build, which is why it would be surprising if she announces who she is targeting on RAW itself.
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