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Welcome to this week's edition of the top RAW backstage rumors that could have a major impact. With Elimination Chamber in the rear-view mirror, the next step in the road to WrestleMania will be Fastlane. WWE still has the fans guessing as to what the WWE Championship picture will look like at the upcoming PPV.
With The Miz cashing in his MITB contract at Elimination Chamber, The Awesome One has finally become a two-time WWE Champion. Unfortunately, The Scottish Warrior Drew Mcintyre was brutally beaten up by Bobby Lashley ahead of losing his prized World Championship.
In today's edition, this article will take an in-depth look at what is in store for RAW's WWE Championship and who could be involved in the Championship match at WrestleMania.
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#5 RAW Superstar Bray Wyatt's brother Bo Dallas dating Liv Morgan
Both Bray Wyatt and his brother Bo Dallas have been absent from Monday Night RAW. While Bray Wyatt has been missing after Randy Orton burnt The Fiend at TLC, Bo Dallas has been absent since late 2019.
As per a report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bo Dallas is still under contract and is not being used on RAW as the creative team has nothing for him. The report also stated that Bo Dallas has been living with WWE Superstar Liv Morgan. Wrestling News has stated (via WON) that the two have been dating each other.
"Regarding Bo Dallas (Taylor Rotunda), who is under contract but never used, he is not even brought to TV to sit in catering. He’s still getting paid and has a farm living with Morgan and they’ve started a family real estate business and studying that to prepare for life after wrestling."
Bo Dallas was previously married to Sarah Blackman but the two got divorced in 2019. Liv Morgan has also had a past relationship with former WWE Superstar Enzo Amore which ended in 2017.
#4 Reason why RAW Superstar The Miz defeated Drew McIntyre to become WWE Champion
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio revealed that the reason why RAW's Drew McIntyre lost the WWE Championship to The Miz at Elimination Chamber was as part of a transition.
He noted that The Miz will likely not hold the WWE Championship for long. Meltzer stated that Drew McIntyre will almost certainly win back the WWE Championship in the near future and could go through Sheamus and Lashley in the coming time.
"This is a transition to get somewhere else. Whatever that is, I don't know. It may just be. I don't think it may be that quick (Drew getting it back on RAW tomorrow) because they have a PPV. So, I could see Drew getting it back at the PPV, or he could get it back RAW, you know."
#3 Bobby Lashley to become the next WWE Champion on WWE RAW?
This week on RAW, Bobby Lashley became the No. 1 contender for The Miz's WWE Championship. WrestleVotes has reported that while The Miz is unlikely to be part of the WWE title picture at WrestleMania, 'The Almighty' Bobby Lashley will be.
Bobby Lashley has gained a lot of momentum over the past year, and it appears as though WWE is building towards a clash between RAW's two biggest behemoths in Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania. It remains to be seen, however, which one of the two heads into WrestleMania as the WWE Champion.
#2 Details on Carlito's future on RAW
Carlito made his return to WWE RAW after almost 10 years a few weeks back. However, the former US Champion has not been seen on the red brand since then. While it was initially speculated that Carlito will be returning full-time to WWE RAW, that is not the case.
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter has revealed that Carlito has not signed a contract with WWE as of now and is a free agent. This means that Carlito is free to join any company that he wishes to, even AEW.
Carlito is not under contract at this point. WWE used him for the Rumble and the next day and people put over his new physique, but at this point he is still a free agent and has said he’s open to work anywhere.
Carlito has stated in the past that he is willing to return to WWE or join AEW depending on the offer that he gets.
#1 Damien Priest 'extremely well-liked backstage on RAW
Former NXT North American Champion Damien Priest has made a mark for himself not just on-screen but off-screen as well. Fightful Select has reported that the Superstar is very well-liked backstage and has been appreciated for his hard work. Here is what Cagesideseats reported:
Damian Priest has made a great impression backstage on the main roster, per Fightful Select. He “extremely well liked” and source told the site at Royal Rumble & the next night’s Raw Priest “did everything they could have expected from him after being thrown into the deep end.”
Damien Priest has aligned himself with rapper Bad Bunny on Monday Night RAW and current reports indicate that WWE plan on doing a tag-team match featuring Bad Bunny and Damien Priest against The Miz and Morrison at WrestleMania 37.
