7 Things WWE subtly told us on RAW: Unexpected romantic storyline, Superstar set for massive push after backstage segment with Triple H? (January 11th, 2021)

#4 Is Elias' Universal truth on RAW an unfortunate one?

After calling out him out on his sneaky tactics, @JEFFHARDYBRAND has managed to get @IAmEliasWWE inside the ring for one-on-one action NEXT! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/wcW1KcFdsg

— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2021

Elias took on Jeff Hardy after a couple of losses to AJ Styles on RAW. It appears as though Elias is on a downward skid following a match on RAW against his old rival, Jeff Hardy.

It was Jaxson Ryker who initially took Elias' spot after an "injury", but Jeff Hardy successfully convinced Elias to return to the ring. Jeff Hardy beat him and declared "there's your universal truth"

"There's your Universal Truth."@JEFFHARDYBRAND picks up the win over @IAmEliasWWE on #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/PkCacvfah2

— WWE (@WWE) January 12, 2021

Elias appears to be on a major downward slide on RAW. Not that he's losing to incompetent Superstars, however.

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#3 The Royal Rumble competition heats up

Drew Gulak attempted to enter the Royal Rumble

Unlike Superstars like Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles, Drew Gulak doesn't seem entitled to declare his entry to the Royal Rumble match. Backstage on RAW, the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion announced his intentions to be a part of the marquee match, but authority figure Adam Pearce stated that he had to earn the opportunity.

Pearce made Gulak face AJ Styles on RAW, and thanks to a little help from Omos, the two-time WWE Champion was victorious. As a result, Drew Gulak won't be entering the Royal Rumble. It just goes to show how competitive things are on the RAW and SmackDown side.