RAW Preview: Backstage reason why former champion could be inserted into WWE title feud, Returning star to replace Rey Mysterio in the Survivor Series team?

#4. The build to Survivor Series begins for the two RAW teams

WWE finally announced the men's and women's Survivor Series teams for RAW and SmackDown. On the women's side, the Red brand's team comprises of Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Carmella, and Zelina Vega.

On the men's side, it's Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, Rey Mysterio, and Dominik Mysterio. While the teams are arguably more stacked on RAW's side, the usual "can they coexist" storyline might play into the dynamic once again.

Austin Theory was a surprising omission from the RAW Men's Survivor Series team, especially given how he's been pushed since his re-debut on the main roster. It's possible that WWE has Theory replace Rey Mysterio, to add more tension to the team.

While the company is a bit late with the announcement of the teams, many questioned why there was no qualifying matches involved as well. This is perhaps because of them choosing to ignore Survivor Series for the last two weeks.

Also, there's another thing we noticed. The entire concept of "fighting for RAW" seems to be a bad one since the men's side comprises of five superstars, all of whom were freshly drafted to the brand from SmackDown only a month ago.

The women's team comprises four superstars who were freshly drafted from the Blue brand to Monday night show.

While it's a bit odd, at least the promotion will begin their build-up to Survivor Series tonight.