5 biggest shockers WWE could be planning for Monday Night Raw

Amidst low viewership and an even less logical creative, WWE certainly have a crisis situation heading into this week's Monday Night Raw.

Although Vince McMahon's return to the flagship show did manage to gravitate the smart marks of professional wrestling to their television screens, The Chairman's 'Wild-Card' Rule has become a subject of heated debate on social media.

A select few enjoyed it for the star-power it brought while legions in the internet wrestling community left no stone unturned in criticizing the WWE creative for bringing forth such a disappointing idea.

With London's famous 02 Arena hosting this week's Monday Night Raw, the WWE Universe will be expecting the creative team to put their best foot forward.

Furthermore, this will be the go-home episode of the red brand before Money in the Bank and with Seth Rollins' blockbuster title showdown with AJ Styles and the Money in the Bank Ladder match likely to take center-stage, something shocking could be in the works.

Here are the 5 biggest shockers WWE could be planning for Monday Night Raw.

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#1 Nikki Cross promises to deprive the world of darkness and introduces new character

She has experienced the dark

In my personal opinion, Nikki Cross is one of the most talented female performers in the entire wrestling world, not just Vince McMahon's billion dollar company.

Her lunacy down in NXT impressed the hardcore fans and with Nikki playing her part to perfection, there was some hope that she might make it big on the main roster.

Unfortunately, the character has not been presented in the light we expected. Moreover, WWE is now teasing a legitimate character transformation for Nikki Cross.

The 30-year old Superstar was interviewed backstage recently after her loss on WWE Main Event in what felt like one of those self-reflecting journeys which ended up with some light at the end of the tunnel.

With the former member of SAnitY promising to step out of the dark and take a good look in the mirror, there's a genuine possibility Cross makes her presence known this Monday Night on Raw.

This could be an interesting way to add more depth to the women's division on the red brand whilst giving a talent like Nikki Cross the legitimate spotlight that she deserves.

#2 Ali answers Braun Strowman's Open Challenge but an RKO Outta Nowhere ends the match without a conclusion

Will Orton return outta nowhere?

While WWE tried everything possible to draw ratings with the introduction of the Wild-Card Rule, the WWE Universe's resentment on social media could coerce the company to make some serious alterations this week.

With the rule now in full effect, we could see four Superstars from the blue brand officially enter the red brand's territory.

Considering that the WWE Universe has been yearning for some exciting in-ring action on the main roster, this could be a legitimate opportunity for the creative team to give us something special.

Braun Strowman would want to finish the night on a high note and with the Monster Among Men always looking for competition, he could very well find a tough fight in an underdog like Ali.

An exciting collision between the two integrated with an extremely well-crafted ending could bring some major boost to the entire feel surrounding the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

Furthermore, an RKO Outta Nowhere from Randy Orton could be a wise way in getting the audience's excited for what's to follow in the next few hours.

#3 Finn Balor and Seth Rollins burn it down in a Champion vs. Champion classic with AJ Styles on commentary

Time to make the most of this Wild-Card Rule

Since WWE would be willing to put their best foot forward this week on Monday Night Raw, a scintillating showdown between Finn Balor and Seth Rollins could be huge.

While both the superstars have tussled multiple times on the red brand, AJ Styles' intervention in this collision could add some fine elements of drama and rejuvenation.

The Universal Champion in Seth Rollins burning it down with The Intercontinental Champion in Finn Balor. After The Phenomenal One teased bringing a friend when need of assistance from the blue brand, there's a genuine possibility WWE could utilize this ongoing Wild-Card Rule for something effective.

One cannot deny that a heel turn from AJ Styles could prove beneficial for Seth Rollins who was pinned last week by none other than The Lone Wolf, Baron Corbin.

The creative could also use this opportunity to tease a possible alliance between AJ Styles and Finn Balor which would make the Universal Championship match even more interesting.

#4 Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair join forces and dismantle Becky Two Belts

Is Becky struggling to find her place in the main event?

There's no denying that Becky Lynch deserved to dismantle Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35 after scratching and clawing her way to the very top of the industry.

Despite realizing the ultimate dream at The Show of Shows, there's a sense of vulnerability that surrounds The Man as she prepares to defend both the Raw and SmackDown Women's Championship at Money in the Bank.

As a fan of professional wrestling, I would want to see the creative give me reasons to feel sympathetic towards The Relentless One, Becky Lynch.

While the company did an excellent job in presenting Becky throughout 2018, her momentum is slowly derailing from its course and the company certainly need to find something creative for its immediate revival.

With Becky two belts defending the top prizes in the women's division on May 19th, this could be an ideal opportunity for both Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans to take advantage of the Wild-Card Rule and ambush The Man.

#5 Vince McMahon tries to stop Lars Sullivan from wreaking havoc on the red brand

He could use the Wild-Card to destroy the opposition brand

If there's any superstar in the WWE who could go out of his way to wreak havoc on the main roster, it is Lars Sullivan.

Despite the fact that he's not gravitating so much heat as a monstrous heel, this could be an ideal way for The Freak to display his potential as a force to be reckoned with.

Considering that only four superstars are allowed to make their presence known on their rival brands, Lars' illegal intervention on the flagship show could lead Vince McMahon to panic mode backstage.

This could be an interesting way to bring the spotlight on Lars Sullivan as he continues to terrorize the locker room. Judging by the segment that was booked last week between The Chairman of the Board and The Freak, there's a genuine possibility to bring something special this week.