5 ways WWE can hype things up on the go-home show of Raw before Money In The Bank (13 May 2019)

WWE Raw has been on a roll as of late because there were a host of superstars that made their way down the ramp when The Big Dog decided to show up on Monday night last week. With a match between Kofi Kingston and Daniel Bryan, the fans were able to see a Smackdown-specific match a day before it would have happened. Now that this hints at the brand split being over, it also ushers into a new era where we would have some great entertainment every Monday night.

With this upcoming episode being the go-home episode of the red brand, let's take a look at things that can happen on the show:

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#5 Sasha Banks makes a surprise return

You can Bank on that

The Boss has not featured on WWE Television since Wrestlemania, and her husband recently gave more input on what went on before and after that in a tweet and an Instagram post. It would be nice to see Sasha Banks return and take her rightful place in the Women's Money In The Bank ladder match. Dana Brooke is likely to be the odd-woman out if that happens. If Banks returns and takes her out, it would be a great way to get some hype for her character, and also some momentum heading into the ladder match.

Given her star power and championship pedigree, Banks' addition will be a wise decision. It would be nice to see her take the anticipation for this match to another level, since it still needs build-up, and there's no better way to bring attention to a match than a surprise return. There is also scope to start a fresh feud with Alexa Bliss, who pinned Banks' former tag partner, Bayley, before the Superstar Shake-up. It could spark more interest in the women's division.

#4 An All-Out Brawl

Hidden Golden Treasure

As I said earlier, this will be the go-home show, so the company will try everything in its power to hype the matches for the 19th May show. In accordance with the Wild Card rule, four SmackDown wrestlers will show up next week as well, which will definitely provide some fresh match-ups.

In the Men's Money in the Bank match, there is no shortage of talent, and it is shaping to be a very exciting affair for the WWE Universe. Letting some of them face off before the actual match will give several mini-narratives for the crowd to follow later on, which makes for plenty of great moments during the match.

While this would have its share of repercussions that will unfold in the following weeks, in the short term, it will furnish positive results for WWE, and add some intriguing elements leading into one of the most thrilling pay-per-views of the year.

#3 Women show their skill

Let the fight begin

The women of the WWE have showcased their skills in the ring, and that is why the company has created more opportunities for the women. This year they have another Money In The Bank Ladder match where the winner gets the opportunity to challenge the champion of their choice.

We saw Alexa Bliss win the MITB briefcase last year, and she cashed in on the champion the same night. This was the first time the same had happened in the women's division, and as she is a part of this year's match too, I think there will be another shock that will happen on the show.

A fight for the briefcase between her and Sasha Banks during the final moments of the match will be a good way to provide the returning Boss some spotlight. This storyline will pan out well in due course of time for the company and the wrestlers as well.

#2 Becky Lynch attacks Lacey Evans

Lass-kicked

Lacey Evans has been with the WWE for quite some time, and ever since she came to the main roster, everyone looked puzzled during her surprise entrances on the ramp. There were questions behind the act, but it all made sense when she came out and attacked Becky Lynch in an attempt to get a shot at the Raw Women's Championship belt.

Evans is a very promising talent with good mic skills. Her win over Natalya during the #1 contender match put her in the place where she could challenge the champion for the title at MITB. It is her talent that has made everyone a believer, but the big question remains: will she get the upper hand on the champion or will she be The Man's victim?

No matter who gets the upper hand this week, a fight between the two is inevitable.

#1 A Phenomenal Attack

Who gets the last laugh?

AJ Styles and Seth Rollins are two of the best wrestlers on the WWE roster, and when you have them on the same show, it is bound to be entertaining. Last week we saw them involved in a confrontation before Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley decided to challenge them for a match.

The Phenomenal Forearm caused The Beastslayer to lose this match. There is real tension between the two now, and it would be nice to see them exchange blows before the locker room comes down to break it up. A quality fight will be a great way to engage the fans and make them tune in next Sunday, May 19th. Their upcoming match has all the ingredients for a classic encounter, and time will tell how memorable it really is.

Any other thing you want to see on Monday Nights? Chime in.