5 things WWE subtly told us on RAW - Interesting name to be a part of Goldberg & Bobby Lashley feud, Reason why Karrion Kross lost again

An episode of WWE RAW is not exactly Westworld or Lost where a lot is subtly said. That said, seasoned viewers can often spot patterns in WWE's booking which will indicate what awaits them in the months that follow.

Honestly, this episode of WWE RAW was a pretty underwhelming affair from start to finish. The one thing that the company told us is that nothing major will happen on the road to SummerSlam, because the pieces have fallen into place already.

So, with that said, what were some of the aspects of WWE RAW that may have slipped under the radar unless you were paying close attention? Here's our humble attempt to list 5 of them for your reading pleasure.

Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

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#5 Expect Gage Goldberg's WWE RAW cameo to lead to more appearances until SummerSlam

Ah yes bringing family members into the story line. So annoying

— 🏒🏒RedDevils81⚽️⚽️ (@mrsharky81) August 3, 2021

Bobby Lashley has MVP in his corner, whether it comes to partying with pretty women or just being a source of inspiration to become a killing machine. But could Goldberg, a man who has traditionally hunted alone, have a cornerman of his own as well at SummerSlam 2021? Yes, it could be someone we saw on WWE RAW this week!

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— Dan Jackson (D Jack) (@superdjack3000) August 3, 2021

Gage Goldberg could certainly add a very distinct flavor to the upcoming clash between his father and the WWE Champion. So far, it's just been billed as a battle of two men made of granite. If Gage Goldberg enters the equation, as he seemingly did this week, it would add a new dimension to the upcoming fight.

The storytelling on WWE RAW certainly needs more layers than your A+B=C formula, which is what young Gage could bring. Who wouldn't root for a father fighting for his family?

#4 WWE has no concrete plans for Karrion Kross or Keith Lee

This is your night, @RealKeithLee. The @WWEUniverse stands with you.What a win over #WWENXT Champion @WWEKarrionKross on #WWERaw!! pic.twitter.com/lEDDiqNj9R

— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2021

When he first showed up on WWE RAW, the company likely had a plan for Karrion Kross that involved Jeff Hardy. But because Hardy has tested Covid positive, it does seem like he and Keith Lee will just trade wins leading up to an inevitable rubber match at some point.

There is no endgame for either WWE Superstar from the looks of it. It's your classic case of 50-50 booking, something RAW viewers are accustomed to.

#3 Former RAW Women's Champion Rhea Ripley isn't a complete babyface

WOW! 😲@RheaRipley_WWE pinned @NiaJaxWWE and delivered the Riptide after the match!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/lFLCc1Suhi

— WWE (@WWE) August 3, 2021

So heading into the RAW Women's Championship match at SummerSlam, Charlotte Flair is the clear heel, whereas Nikki A.S.H. is a complete babyface.

Rhea Ripley proved that she's a tweener, because of the fact that she attacked Nia Jax from behind after she'd won her match!

It will be interesting to see how WWE presents Rhea Ripley in the weeks to come as SummerSlam 2021 approaches.

Because of the edge in her character, will the crowd be behind her a lot more than say, Nikki Cross?

#2 The Miz may start wrestling on RAW again very soon

Did anyone catch the WWE RAW segment where Damian Priest called out The Miz for still being in a wheelchair? It is pretty clear at this point, at least from The Miz's social media activity that he's healed completely. One has to wonder at what point he'll start actively wrestling once more.

A Miz vs. Morrison feud could really set RAW on fire.

Morrison has gotten himself over with the WWE Universe with his 'moist' jokes. A babyface turn may be just a few weeks away!

#1 WWE is likely to split up Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax

OOOOOMMMMGGGG!!!! I Was Waiting For One Of Them To Swing!!!! UUUGGHHHH🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️!!!!

— Liz Vega (@papislildevil74) August 3, 2021

For the duration that they teamed up on WWE RAW and SmackDown, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler were a formidable tag team unit.

SHAYNA and NIA about to FIGHT FINALLY

— 🌹🌹JoJo🌹🌹 (@JoleesaToney) August 3, 2021

But if Nia Jax vs. Shayna Baszler is the route that WWE wants to go down, for SummerSlam, it would be a very interesting turn of events.

It certainly looks that way from the way that things played out on RAW. A babyface run on the main roster may do Shayna Baszler a world of good!