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Last week's Raw was interesting to say the least, as AJ Styles became the new #1 contender for the Universal Championship, Bray Wyatt returned in a vignette with a major change to his gimmick, Bobby Roode got reintroduced as Robert Roode, and United States Champion Samoa Joea got drafted to Raw from SmackDown.
This week's Raw is advertising Alexa Bliss revealing the Men's and Women's Money in the Bank Ladder match participants on her talk show "A Moment of Bliss". Bray Wyatt will continue bringing new characters to his “Firefly Fun House” and newly drafted Superstars Samoa Joe and Cesaro will try to make an impact on the red brand.
As usual, the show will feature many surprises and shocks which will turn things up, so let's predict four shockers WWE could be planning for next week's Raw...
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#4 Sasha Banks announced as one of the participants in Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sasha Banks hasn't been seen in WWE ever since losing the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 35. There have been various rumors that she was unhappy about losing the titles and even considered quitting the company following her loss. WWE has given her some time-off to re-think and decide her future going forward.
Now, there is no denial that WWE has always taken Banks for granted. After having a successful run on NXT which revolutionized the Women's division, she has been booked poorly on the main roster. She went on to become a four-time Raw Women's Champion but each of the reigns didn't last long.
As of now, it's unknown whether she will return back to the company or move to another promotion. There are rumors floating around that WWE wants her to be back for the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. So, Alexa Bliss could possibly announce Banks as the first participant in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder match.
#3 Bray Wyatt gets announced as one of the participants in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
During last week's Raw, Bray Wyatt finally returned via a video package which indicated a change in his gimmick. He had a different look and attire, plus he was more of a positive character instead of the dastardly heel we saw during his previous gimmick. This change in gimmick seems to have excited some fans but it also has received backlash from the other few.
Surely, Wyatt will return in a few weeks and kick-off rivalries with possibly the new stars that have arrived on Raw, but WWE could bring back Wyatt by announcing him as the first participant in the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder match.
#2 Braun Strowman begins a feud with United States Champion Samoa Joe
United States Champion Samoa Joe was drafted to Raw last week. The change came after Intercontinental Champion Finn Bálor jumped over to SmackDown during the Superstar Shake-Up. Joe interrupted Universal Champion Seth Rollins and made his intentions clear of becoming a double champion, but later failed to advance in the Raw's main event match.
There were rumors that Joe's first feud on Raw will be against Braun Strowman, but The Monster among Men missed last week's Raw. It's possible WWE ignites a feud between the duo on this week's show, looking at their previous face-off on SmackDown Live.
#1 Universal Champion Seth Rollins low blows AJ Styles
Last week on Raw, AJ Styles defeated Baron Corbin to become the new #1 contender for the Universal Championship. He will face the Universal Champion Seth Rollins at the next pay-per-view, Money in the Bank. Both Styles and Rollins are babyface characters and for this feud to work properly, one has to turn heel.
The best option seems to be Rollins since he won the Universal Championship against Brock Lensar with a low blow at WrestleMania 35. This indicates that Rollins could use the same again soon and turn heel in the process. This week on Raw, Rollins could low blow Styles to kick-off another heel run.
