WWE RAW: 3 big backstage rumors that could have a major impact on tonight's show (9th December)

#1 Randy Orton to feud with AJ Styles

Randy Orton is a character that is hard to decipher. Be it face or heel, 'The Viper' remains one of the most enigmatic and popular stars on the roster.

Judging by last week's events on RAW it might seem as though WWE is building towards a Drew McIntyre/ Randy Orton feud, but WOR has stated that The Viper is set to face The Phenomenal One at TLC.

Here is what Cagesideseats has stated:

Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Bayley vs. Lacey Evans and AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton are currently planned for TLC.

Here is what the entire rumored card for TLC looks like as ber The Observer:

1. Rusev vs. Bobby Lashley
2. Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin (Stipulation match)
3. Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Asuka & Kairi Sane (WWE Women's Tag Team titles match)
4. The Viking Raiders vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (RAW Tag Team titles match)
5. The New Day vs. Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler (SmackDown Tag Team titles match)
6. Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles
7. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins
8. Braun Strowman vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Intercontinental title match)
9. Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy

With Orton set to face AJ Styles at TLC, we can expect the two legends to clash inside the ring on RAW tonight.

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