While the first half of the draft was held on SmackDown last week, the second half of the draft commenced on RAW, and a few big names switched brands. Besides the draft, WWE announced a number of new matches for Crown Jewel, including the Universal Championship match.
This week, few good matches took place on RAW and several underused Superstars got TV time.
Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch opened the show, and the latter picked up a win. Tyson Fury and Braun Strowman had another intense segment, as the two men signed the contract. Eric Young, Buddy Murphy, and Shelton Benjamin were other notable names, who competed on the red brand this week. Also, the Viking Raiders won the RAW Tag Team Titles after defeating Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.
Here, we will discuss three things that WWE clarified on RAW this week.
#3 The Viking Raiders will remain champions
A monumental tag-team match was booked on RAW in which The Viking Raiders faced Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Without a shadow of a doubt, it was one of the best matches of the night, and the twin belts change hands. The Viking Raiders became the RAW Tag Team Champions, winning the titles for the first time on the main roster.
Ziggler and Roode won the town titles at Clash of Champions, where they beat Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins. While they defended the titles successfully against Heavy Machinery, they faced a bigger challenge on RAW this week. After losing the titles, Ziggler and Roode were drafted to SmackDown.
There is no doubt that The Viking Raiders are currently one of the most dominating tag teams of WWE, as they remain unbeaten since the main roster debut earlier this year. Given the undefeated streak of The Viking Raiders, they will have a lengthy title reign that could help rejuvenate the tag team division of RAW.
#2 Lacey Evans is turning into a babyface
RAW had two impressive women's matches this week. First, the match between Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch opened the show and second, a women's tag team match which closed the show. Lacey Evans and Natalya, who were feuding over the past few weeks, joined forces to fight the Women's Tag Team Champions, The Kabuki Warriors.
Surprisingly, Natalya and Evans had a great understanding, and the four women delivered a stupendous match. Although Evans and Natalya came close to winning the match, Asuka and Kairi Sane had the last laugh. The 'Empress of Tomorrow' picked the win for her team, pinning the 'Sassy Southern Belle'.
Lacey Evans has been a heel since her debut on the main roster, but she showed signs of a face turn on RAW this week. Apart from teaming up with Natalya, Evans also refrained from using dirty tricks in the squared circle.
This turn could open up an opportunity for a title shot, considering Evans is part of the SmackDown roster now. Bayley, who is a heel and the current SmackDown Women's Champion, could possibly start a new feud with Evans.
#1 The Street Profits have their first main roster feud and they will bring a mystery partner
Both The OC and The Street Profits were drafted to the red brand. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins have been part of the main roster for months, but they are yet to wrestle in the ring. However, their wait is finally over, and WWE hinted at their first feud on RAW this week.
The Street Profits were hyping the final draft in the backstage area, and they were interrupted by The OC. After taking a jab at the former NXT Tag Team Champions, The OC assaulted Montez and Angelo. It is clear that the Street Profits finally have a rivalry on the main roster.
Given that The OC have three members, the Street Profits are certainly outnumbered. Hence, a mystery could join hands with The Street Profits. According to a report, the former Intercontinental Champion John Morrison has re-signed for WWE, and it will not be a surprise if he turns out to be the new partner of the Street Profits.