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RAW has consistently been upping the ante and putting on some very good shows. Only last week, we saw Brock Lesnar's titanic announcement that he would be entering the Royal Rumble at Number 1 and also witnessed the return of The Big Show.
So, what surprises could the genius mind of Paul Heyman have in store for us on WWE RAW this week then? I will not claim to know the answers, but I will try and make a few educated guesses.
Be sure to leave a comment and let me know your thoughts. What do you wish to see take place on this week's episode of WWE RAW?
Is there a specific return or title change that you're hoping for?
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#5 Seth Rollins enters the Royal Rumble at 30
As every seasoned WWE viewer knows, there are two kinds of heels in the world of sports entertainment. You have the monster heel like Brock Lesnar, who does not need to cheat to win, who has enough confidence that he can steamroll through 29 other men in the Royal Rumble match, with the utmost of ease. And then, you have the cowardly heel in Seth Rollins, who will always look for the easy way out to ensure that he gets what he wants.
And this is why I do believe that there could be a match this week where Rollins goes up against a competitor to determine who will be at the Number 30 spot in the Royal Rumble. And he could cheat to win the match which effectively makes him the top pick to win the whole thing. But when the actual Royal Rumble happens, he could be among the final four but the eventual winner could eliminate him, to get a pretty massive pop.
#4 The AoP step up to the Viking Raiders
Yes, last week on RAW you actually saw The Viking Raiders defeat two formidable factions in The OC and The Street Profits. It just seems that they have been booked in such a strong manner that there's nobody at all that can dethrone them.
Enter Akam and Rezar, two men who've only acted as the muscle for Seth Rollins, who could really transform their fortunes if they enter the tag team division to challenge the tag team at the top! It may just be time to take the titles off The Viking Raiders because even though they've been showcased as a dominant team, The Authors of Pain clearly have a much better storyline going on.
If Seth Rollins is flanked by the RAW Tag Team Champions, it may actually add a brand new dimension to the ongoing storyline. And maybe it would result in Samoa Joe having to team up with Kevin Owens to potentially take the prestigious RAW tag team Championships from Seth Rollins' two goons.
#3 Randy Orton mocks AJ Styles
So last week on RAW, AJ Styles took on Akira Tozawa in a squash match and you get no points for guessing who came out on top there. What made the match very interesting, however, is the fact that AJ Styles delivered an RKO, obviously mocking the man that he's been in a feud with- one Randy Orton.
Now, there's no chance at all that Randy Orton will be able to deliver a Phenomenal Forearm, as athletic as he is, and this is why I believe that it may make sense for him to maybe try the Styles Clash. The Styles Clash is a dangerous move if not delivered properly, but The Viper is a veteran and if anyone can pull it off, it is Randy Orton.
He could also deliver AJ Styles' signature move- the calf crusher because the message would be sent loud and clear and the rivalry would be taken to the next level. There is no title on the line. The two men need all the heat that they can get.
#2 Liv Morgan helps Rusev win, teases a potential romance
Listen, Liv Morgan was touted to be Bray Wyatt's assistant and whatnot before it was revealed that she was going to simply return as someone who's previously had a relationship with Lana. The story is going to only become more ridiculous as time passes because, despite the fact that some may dub it a trainwreck, it's still pulling in massive numbers on WWE's Youtube.
But Liv Morgan said last week that she is going to be in Rusev's corner, and this leads me to believe that there's a big chance that she foils Lana's plans and helps Rusev win. I would go as far as to wonder if this means that Liv Morgan could tease a potential romance with Rusev as well. Liv Morgan's new character honestly has no defining trait and I certainly do think that a pairing with Rusev will give her something to work with.
We've seen how much Rusev could achieve with Lana by his side, but now Liv Morgan can really help him skyrocket all the way to the top.
#1 Drew McIntyre swears to eliminate Brock Lesnar
So, one of the biggest attractions advertised for this week is the return of The Beast Incarnate to RAW. One wonders what is next for the fearsome individual and his advocate if you consider the fact that we already know he's not going to be in a match, and we also know what he will be doing at the Royal Rumble.
I think it may be a great way to introduce one of the biggest threats to Brock Lesnar in Drew McIntyre. McIntyre is an individual who has always been heralded as the next big thing, but as he confessed on the show last week, he has hardly received the kind of opportunities that would justify all the praise he gets.
If Drew McIntyre were to step into the ring with Brock Lesnar and get right in his face, he would tower over The Beast. As tall as Lesnar is, Drew McIntyre is an even bigger man than he is, and could certainly come across as a believable threat to him.
I would be okay with McIntyre eliminating Lesnar from the Royal Rumble match.
