RAW Preview: Possible spoiler on WWE's plans for Brock Lesnar-Bobby Lashley, Fan-favorite superstar to be added to Royal Rumble title match?

Welcome to this week's edition of RAW Preview. It's the third episode of the year, and the Royal Rumble 2022 is approaching. There was a big title change last week, and a lot happened in the action-packed episode.

This episode may not be as stacked as not much has been announced in advance. However, expect WWE to come out with all guns blazing in the penultimate episode of the red brand heading into the 2022 Royal Rumble.

Here is what you need to look forward to on what should be an epic Monday Night of WWE TV:

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#5. Bobby Lashley to respond to Brock Lesnar's mockery on RAW

Last week, Bobby Lashley had a dream confrontation with Brock Lesnar. However, for The Almighty former WWE Champion, it didn't turn out to be as much of a dream as he thought.

When Lashley won the Fatal-4-Way match to earn a WWE title shot against Lesnar at the Royal Rumble, The Beast Incarnate refused to acknowledge his foe and simply said that he would see Roman Reigns later that week.

On RAW, Brock Lesnar's lack of acknowledgement continued. While he seemed interested in a match against Roman Reigns, he gave Bobby Lashley the ultimate insult by calling him a "wannabe Brock Lesnar".

He even went as far as making a knock-knock joke, with "Bobby who?" being used as a punchline. It's unclear if Brock Lesnar will show up this week, but it seems more like Bobby Lashley will be carrying the feud.

However, Lashley won't have The Hurt Business by his side as he confirmed that the faction had run its course. He even lashed out and attacked Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin following the humiliation from Brock Lesnar.

What will The Almighty have to say in response to Brock Lesnar? Is The Beast Incarnate now in his head following the segment last week?

The road to the Royal Rumble continues and the Lesnar-Lashley match will be the main feud on RAW as the road to WrestleMania begins. Who will eventually stand tall?

#4. What's next for RK-Bro after losing the RAW Tag Team Titles?

Last week, The Alpha Academy defeated RK-Bro to capture the RAW Tag Team titles. RK-Bro seemed like the strongest tag team that WWE has had in a while, and was highly regarded as the tag team of the year despite The Usos dominating as usual.

They resumed their feud with The Alpha Academy after defeating The Street Profits at WWE Day 1. However, things didn't go their way last week, when Chad Gable and Otis' neck training paid off as they prevented the RKO and captured the tag team titles.

But what does this mean for RK-Bro? They will likely go after the Tag Team titles again, and they are also likely to be unsuccessful in their attempt. Expect both Orton and Riddle to enter the Royal Rumble, with the former UFC star probably eliminating the 14-time World Champion.

All of this is meant to set up an eventual clash between the two men at WrestleMania 38. Eight months after the RK-Bro story started, the wheels are in motion for the eventual conclusion of the storyline.

#3. What is the aftermath of Nikki A.S.H.'s turn on RAW?

Last week on RAW, Nikki A.S.H. declared in the ring that she and Rhea Ripley wanted to challenge Carmella and Queen Zelina for the Women's Tag Team titles again. Ripley didn't seem to be on the same page, as she felt they had run their course as tag-team partners.

She did it respectfully and never implied that she was better or superior to Nikki A.S.H., nor did she imply that she was being held back. It was Nikki, on the other hand, who felt like she was being held back.

Although it seemed like they were going to end their alliance on good terms and go their separate ways, Nikki A.S.H. attacked Rhea Ripley, turning heel in the process.

It was a bit of a surprise turn and one that fans didn't see coming. Normally when there is such a size difference between two tag team partners, it's the bigger one who turns heel while the smaller one gets the babyface sympathy.

It was the opposite this time around, and the feud between the two women is all set to begin this week.

#2. Are The Miz and Maryse on the same page after last week's fiasco on RAW?

The Miz and Maryse haven't had a great start to 2022 on RAW. At WWE Day 1, Beth Phoenix returned to help her husband Edge and chased Maryse away. The following night, the feud would turn into a mixed tag team match that is all set for the 2022 Royal Rumble.

This may mean that Edge doesn't participate in the Royal Rumble match, although that's yet to be seen. This is more of a spectacle match featuring legends of the business.

Last week, the "It" couple and the "Grit" couple had a verbal standoff, and Maryse simply walked away from her husband. The It couple aren't on the same page, and that could affect their momentum heading into the Royal Rumble.

Unless, of course, WWE decides to have a bit of a twist and make The It couple look bad on purpose so they can win at the 2022 Royal Rumble. Either way, the war of words is set to continue tonight. Who will stand tall in the penultimate episode of the red brand before the Royal Rumble?

#1. Becky Lynch set to react to Doudrop as her next RAW Women's title challenger

Last week's RAW saw an incredible triple threat main event between three top women. Bianca Belair vs Liv Morgan vs Doudrop closed the show, and it proved to be worthy of that spot.

What fans didn't expect, however, is the woman who would emerge victorious. While Bianca Belair was close to winning, and Liv Morgan had her moments as well, Becky Lynch assisted Doudrop, who shockingly picked up the victory and is now booked for a Women's title shot against Big Time Becks at the Royal Rumble.

Becky Lynch tried getting the better of Doudrop but failed. She faces a unique challenge in the superstar who was formerly aligned with Eva Marie. However, will it be a heel vs heel match for the Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble?

Since Bianca Belair seems to be the superstar who WWE has long-term plans for, we wouldn't be surprised to see Liv Morgan sneak her way into the title feud, making it a triple threat match.