5 surprises that could take place on RAW before TLC

TLC is not the most exciting pay-per-view of the year. On paper at least. The Universal Champion is nowhere to be seen and in the absence of top superstars like Reigns, Cena and Strowman, the show has suffered. RAW from this past week scored dismal ratings, and things need to change drastically.

Thankfully, unlike other unscripted sports, WWE has a chance to book a few surprises and revive interest in the product again. I shall mention 5 of them in this article. Be sure to leave your thoughts and let me know if any of them could take place.

Do you think some of the surprises that I've suggested on this show are a little premature or too much? Be sure to let me know that as well.

Here are 5 surprises that could significantly alter the landscape of WWE, that could take place on RAW.

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#5 The women's tag team titles are announced

Sasha and Bayley could be top contenders along with the Riott Squad

Sasha and Bayley are part of a Tag Team while they have no titles to vie for, making their act seem pointless and silly. The RAW Tag Team Championships were teased recently. What if Stephanie McMahon makes an appearance to make the titles official, perhaps for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view?

There are already so many acts in the roster that could potentially compete for the title. There are Sasha and Bayley and The Riott Squad, as well as Naomi and Tamina, and Natalya and Ronda Rousey. Perhaps even Ronda Rousey and Natalya could vie for these titles.

At the end of the day, Sasha and Bayley are two extremely gifted women who have stagnated at the bottom of the roster. They could have a great run with the Women's Tag Team Championships.

#4 Lars Sullivan attacks Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler could be in for some real punishment

Last week, we saw Dolph Ziggler turn on Drew McIntyre, after the pair went their separate ways. It is clear that McIntyre and Balor will be locked in a feud going forward, at least until TLC and maybe, beyond. That means Ziggler as a babyface may have nobody to work with.

Enter Lars Sullivan, who could make his debut on RAW and cause chaos and disarray aplenty. I can absolutely imagine him taking on Ziggler as Corbin's new right hand man. He would fit right into Corbin's heel squad too.

Ziggler often works with the NXT call-ups and especially the bigger guys, because he can make them look good by selling for them believably. He could have a fantastic program with Sullivan and establish him as one of the top heels in the roster immediately.

#3 Hardy and Bray Wyatt return

This team could significantly bolster the Tag Team Division

I had a chance to interact with Matt Hardy this past week and he confirmed that he was not retired. Bray Wyatt made a return at Starrcade and we know that he is healthy. Could we see the tag team make a comeback to take on the AoP? The Tag Team Division desperately needs some star power.

The Revival's credibility has been lost because of the feud with the Lucha House Party. What do Lucha House Rules even mean, quite honestly? More importantly does anyone care for such a silly concept?

In such an environment, Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt would become credible challengers for the RAW Tag Team Championships. Imagine the kind of promo battles the two men could indulge in with a comedy character like Drake Maverick?

This would be absolutely WONDERFUL, in my opinion!

#2 Dean Ambrose answers Seth Rollins' open challenge

Could we see a brand new Intercontinental Champion on RAW?

The Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins feud is set to reach the next level with a match at TLC. But what if Rollins holds an open challenge on RAW and Ambrose answers, only to win the title? The same match could take place at TLC as well, this time with a new Champion walking into the pay-per-view with the Championship belt.

Ambrose vs. Rollins is a big ticket match and should have the viewers tuned in to watch the proceedings. It's exactly the kind of match RAW needs in the absence of top superstars. The two men have incredible chemistry and have a ready backstory as well.

With Strowman gone, Ambrose and Rollins may be the two biggest superstars on the show right now. Together, they can weave the magic that brings viewers back to RAW.

#1 Kurt Angle makes his big return

Angle could make RAW exciting once again

Constable Corbin has the potential to become the full time RAW General Manager when he takes on Braun Strowman at TLC, this very weekend. But his reign has received mixed reviews from the WWE Universe. Under his leadership, RAW's viewership has significantly tanked. It was much higher when Kurt Angle was the on-screen authority figure.

It is clear that the two men are heading for a big clash, down the line. But could Angle make a return to RAW as early as this week? Could he become the X Factor that evens the odds for the babyfaces against Lashley, McIntyre, Rush and Corbin?

Angle's return will absolutely get people tuning in again. He has a presence that people gravitate to and a track record of being part of sports entertainment's greatest moments.

Which of these surprises do you think will take place?