RAW Preview: 4 contenders for Drew McIntyre's WWE title, Popular babyface to finally turn heel? (December 28th, 2020)

Welcome to this week's edition of RAW Preview. It's the final RAW of 2020, and we end the year on a high. While RAW hasn't been great in the last couple of weeks, we expect a big ending to what has turned out to be the most unique year in WWE history. Let's get right into it:

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#5 What lies ahead for Drew McIntyre on RAW?

Drew McIntyre trying to be the peacemaker

Drew McIntyre has been surrounded by allies and foes in the build to TLC and post that as well. He defeated AJ Styles at TLC along with The Miz failing to cash in the Money in the Bank briefcase.

On RAW, his allies have been Keith Lee and his old friend Sheamus. On the other side, he has still had to deal with AJ Styles, The Miz, and John Morrison. However, the last episode of RAW was chaotic for him, with Keith Lee and Sheamus constantly at odds with each other.

The main event of RAW saw the team of McIntyre, Lee, and Sheamus defeat Styles, The Miz, and Morrison. But after that, Sheamus hit Keith Lee with the Brogue Kick. Drew McIntyre was perplexed, but not surprised.

Despite the three being allies, there is a lot of tension brewing. We fully expect that to continue on RAW. It appears as though Drew McIntyre potentially has four WWE title contenders on RAW - AJ Styles, The Miz, Sheamus, and Keith Lee.

Sheamus is expected to turn on Drew McIntyre in a matter of time, but not just yet. Keith Lee has been looming around as well, and AJ Styles and The Miz aren't done just yet.

We're not sure how it will work out, but it's going to be interesting to see who emerges as Drew McIntyre's next title challenger.

#4 Will RETRIBUTION finally get Ricochet after weeks of beat downs on RAW?

T-Bar squashed Ricochet

It was another bad week on RAW for Ricochet after T-Bar manhandled him and defeated him with relative ease. After the match, he told Riochcet that RETRIBUTION weren't his enemies, but his allies.

They've been constantly attempting to recruit Ricochet on RAW and have been doing it the hard way. While Cedric Alexander, Ricochet's former partner turned on him to join The Hurt Business, will the former United States Champion follow in the same footsteps on RAW?

It wouldn't be surprising to see Ricochet finally make the change and give into RETRIBUTION.

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#3 Is The Hurt Business going to continue clashing horns with Riddle and Jeff Hardy?

The Hurt Business was successful last week

Last week on RAW, Bobby Lashley and MVP teamed up to defeat Riddle and Jeff Hardy. Unsurprisingly, it was Bobby Lashley who carried the match and finished Jeff Hardy once again.

Will Riddle and Hardy continue to be in the crosshairs of The Hurt Business? Can Riddle finally emerge to United States title contention on RAW?

#2 Who is next for the Women's Tag Team Champions on RAW?

The Women's Tag Team Champions Asuka and Charlotte Flair

Last week on RAW, Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax defeated Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke to seemingly cement their place as contenders to Charlotte Flair and Asuka. The post-match attack from Rose and Brooke suggested that they were still in contention too.

On SmackDown, Asuka and Charlotte defeated Bayley and Carmella as well as Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair to retain the title in a star-studded match. Is another triple threat waiting for them on the final RAW of 2020?

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#1 What will be the aftermath of Alexa's playground?

Randy Orton and Alexa Bliss

Randy Orton thought he was done with The Fiend after setting him on fire at TLC. On RAW, however, Alexa Bliss emerged in her playground - hinting to the 14-time World Champion that The Fiend will return like never before.

It seems too soon for The Fiend to return to RAW, but will Alexa Bliss continue to haunt Randy Orton?