5 Things WWE subtly told us on RAW: 7-Time Champion turns face after 2.5 years, Huge break-up teased for WrestleMania 38? (December 27th, 2021)

#4. RK-Bro celebrates on RAW, but was a dark future teased?

R-Bro opened RAW this week, and it was perhaps the best choice as they were one of the highlights of 2021. The odd-pair duo went from being a team that couldn't get along to one that seems like a full-fledged unit.

They also end the year as the RAW Tag Team Champions, and their feud against The Alpha Academy quickly wrapped up on the red brand. Riddle challenged Chad Gable to a match and won, following which Randy Orton had his advertised bout against Otis.

While it seemed like the latter could have been on the verge of winning, Orton made one smart move that imbalanced his opponent, leading to an opportunity to land an RKO. It only took him four different attempts to secure it and beat Otis.

After the match, Randy Orton got his gift from Riddle - a hug. The crowd loved RK-Bro, and it seemed Detroit was flooded with "RK-Bro" signs. For a split second, The Viper "joked" about hitting an RKO on The Original Bro, although he laughed it off and hugged his partner.

This was a very early tease of the inevitable break-up between the two. Will it happen on the road to WrestleMania? That seems to be a big possibility.