WWE’s Monday Night Raw hosted a spectacular episode last time, and fans are hoping for another thrilling installment this week. The buzz is around the anticipated return of CM Punk and an upcoming title match.
But that’s not all; there’s also a big showdown scheduled involving **Cody Rhodes**. Expectations are high for some surprising twists during this week’s Raw. Here, we discuss five shocking elements that might unfold on this week’s WWE Raw:
5 – Possible Appearance of Jinder Mahal in WWE Raw
Jinder Mahal made a comeback to Raw last week, engaging in a segment alongside The Rock. His heel performance during this segment was well-received by fans, setting a memorable tone for The Rock’s return. Speculations suggest WWE might reward Mahal with a match this week, and fans are curious about his potential opponent.
4 – Tomasso Ciampa vs. Finn Balor Could End in Disqualification
This week on WWE Raw, Tomasso Ciampa is set to face Judgment Day’s member, Finn Balor, in a singles match. There’s a significant stipulation tied to this bout. If Ciampa triumphs against Balor, he might earn a shot alongside Johnny Gargano to challenge Balor and Damian Priest for an undisputed tag team championship.
Ciampa’s superior performances might bring him close to defeating Balor. However, WWE might intervene, causing a disqualification to prevent Ciampa from securing the title opportunity.
3 – Cody Rhodes Could Overpower Shinsuke Nakamura on WWE Raw
Cody Rhodes has been embroiled in a long-standing feud with Shinsuke Nakamura. The personal animosity between them has intensified, with the American Nightmare increasingly incensed by the Japanese superstar. This indicates that Rhodes might aim to dominate Nakamura during their clash, possibly shocking fans with a straightforward victory.
However, Rhodes, being a top-tier superstar, might also surprise everyone by overpowering Nakamura in the match.
2 – Seth Rollins Might Encounter New Challenger for Royal Rumble on WWE Raw
Last week on Raw, Seth Rollins defended his World Heavyweight Title against Drew McIntyre. Though Rollins faced a tough fight from McIntyre, the latter’s match distraction by Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio allowed Rollins to secure the win.
It seems McIntyre is now out of the title picture, and Rollins may await a new challenger for his title at Royal Rumble 2024. This change could be unveiled as WWE kicks off the Red brand, creating a new rivalry for Rollins.
1 – Potential Showdown between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre Segment on WWE Raw
CM Punk is set to return via this week’s Raw, and his segment might entail discussions about the Royal Rumble match and The Rock’s comeback. A few weeks back, McIntyre confronted Punk backstage on Raw.
Considering McIntyre’s dissatisfaction with The Best in the World’s return, he might interrupt Punk’s segment, setting the stage for a verbal altercation. This could lead to McIntyre announcing his entry into the main event of Royal Rumble and marking Punk as his potential target. After the altercation, fans might witness both declaring their entries into the main Royal Rumble match.