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Welcome to another edition of the top RAW rumors that could have a major impact, where this article takes a look at the biggest stories and rumors related to the Red brand of WWE.
With the Elimination Chamber PPV just days away, WWE is gearing up to deliver another spectacular PPV. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre will be defending his championship against five of RAW's top Superstars in the Elimination Chamber.
Apart from that Bobby Lashley will defend the US Championship against Riddle and Keith Lee. However, there might be a major change in that match which we will discuss in this article later on along with many other interesting topics.
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So without any further ado, let us check out the big rumors related to Monday Night RAW:
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#5 Truth about Lacey Evans pregnancy angle on RAW
This week on Monday Night RAW, Lacey Evans announced that she was pregnant. This led to Ric Flair dancing, implying that he may be the father of Evans' child.
While the part with Ric Flair celebrating was only for storyline purposes, Lacey Evans being pregnant is not just a storyline. As per WrestlingInc, WWE came to know about Lacey Evans being pregnant and had to make some changes to the RAW script accordingly.
Lacey Evans was set to face RAW Women's Champion Asuka at Elimination Chamber. There was speculation that Evans may walk out as the new champion setting up a WrestleMania match between Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans.
Evans is legitimately pregnant. WWE learned of Evans’ pregnancy today and changed the direction of her angle with Charlotte Flair. Evans was scheduled to face Asuka for the RAW Women’s Championship at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view this Sunday, however that match is now clearly not happening.
No replacement for Lacey Evans has been announced as of now and it remains to be seen if Asuka will still be defending her RAW Women's Championship at the Elimination Chamber.
#4 RAW Superstar Bobby Lashley open to facing Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 37
RAW Superstar Bobby Lashley recently spoke to Sports Illustrated to discuss the possibility of him going after Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania. The Almighty said that he would love to face McIntyre and would also be open to the idea of having Brock Lesnar as his opponent at WrestleMania 37.
''Adding Brock always adds a lot. He’s as real as it gets, and he’s someone I want in the ring.''
Lashley had claimed earlier that he doesn't know Brock Lesnar personally but would love to have a match against him.
"I've never talked to Brock, I don't even know Brock really well. So, it's usually through his advocate or someone else that you can even get any kind of dialogue. So, I'm not the one to ask that question. It's those other guys, 'cause I'm ready.'"
Bobby Lashley is currently set to defend his US Championship against Riddle and Keith Lee at the Elimination Chamber. Although Lashley has dismantled Riddle on RAW on multiple occasions, another win over the Original Bro and The Limitless One would help Lashley make his way into the main-event title picture.
#3 RAW Superstar Damian Priest very well-liked backstage
The Archer of Infamy, Damian Priest, became a RAW superstar after coming to the main roster following Royal Rumble 2021. The former NXT North American champion has aligned himself with rapper Bad Bunny since his debut and has already become a prominent part of Monday Night RAW.
As per Fightful Select, things are looking up for the former ROH Superstar as he is 'extremely well-liked backstage. He is said to have impressed WWE with his performance at the Royal Rumble as well.
Damian Priest has made a positive impression in the two weeks he has been on RAW. High-level sources within WWE told Fightful that Priest is 'extremely well-liked' behind the scenes.
The report also stated that Damian Priest has 'turned heads' in WWE and was offered a 'full plate' by WWE, where he managed to pass the tests with flying colors.
Current reports indicate that RAW's latest acquisition, Damian Priest will be taking on RAW Superstars Miz and Morrison at WrestleMania 37 along with Bad Bunny.
#2 How Paul Heyman could help RAW Superstar Charlotte Flair turn babyface
Speaking on Busted Open Radio podcast, former WWE RAW Superstars Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer discussed Charlotte Flair's current run as a babyface. Both men agreed that Flair could do a better job as a face and Bully Ray had an idea on how Paul Heyman might help her achieve that.
But, if Ronda Rousey ever returned and Paul Heyman was her manager, could Paul Heyman get the sympathy on Charlotte Flair that we've been talking about?"
Bully Ray stated that if Ronda Rousey was to return to RAW with Paul Heyman as her manager, that would help Charlotte Flair gain sympathy. Tommy Dreamer agreed that Heyman has the ability to get under everyone's skin.
"Absolutely. I can hit three lines right off the bat, which I'm not going to say, that would dig at her and Paul Heyman could do that. Paul Heyman could get under anybody's skin cause he's great at what he does, and he can take a personal issue and run at it."
Ronda Rousey has been absent from WWE since she lost the RAW Women's Championship to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 35.
#1 Bobby Lashley wants RAW Superstar Keith Lee in The Hurt Business
RAW Superstar Keith Lee is currently advertised to face US Champion Bobby Lashley and Riddle at Elimination Chamber. However, as per a recent report from Wrestling Observer Radio, The Limitless One may not be able to make it to Sunday's PPV due to some unnamed issues.
Speaking to TV Insider, RAW Superstar Bobby Lashley revealed that he had a lot of respect for the former NXT Champion Keith Lee, and would like to see him join The Hurt Business faction.
''I never broke through to get that world title. Keith has earned respect from a lot of people. He has been going out there and doing everything he has to do. I think he’s the kind of person who might need a little Hurt Business in his life to take him to that next level. He is ready to breakout, as are others."
Lashley also touched upon how he was always part of a major program with top names like JBL, John Cena, and Booker T but could never become world champion.
