5 Surprises that could take place on RAW this week
RAW comes to us this week from Orlando, Florida, and it will be the first live show in some time. The previous two editions were taped to allow the talent to spend quality time with their families. Is it any wonder that the lineup for the show seems absolutely packed, this week? From Lesnar to Strowman, from Cena to Hogan, everyone's in the building.
Of course, a packed lineup alone does not guarantee a good show. What makes a show special is whether the men and women involved in it are placed in meaningful segments or not. In my opinion, RAW needs a genuine surprise or two for the show to be memorable and for the viewership to bounce back again.
Mind you, WWE has not been able to break the 2 million mark over the Holiday season. This is the first time in the brand's history that something like this has happened.
And this is why it is critical to book surprises to spice the product up.
#5 Finn Balor steps up to Intercontinental Championship contention
To Dean Ambrose's credit, he has been a fighting Champion on RAW. It's a good thing that he's become Champion at a time when the McMahon family has promised changes. He's been taking on the likes of Tyler Breeze and Apollo Crews every week.
This is not to disparage either man, but before either match commenced we knew that Ambrose was retaining the Intercontinental Championship. He needs a serious feud, especially for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. And there is no better contender for him than Finn Balor.
The crowd really wants to see Balor become Champion again. As a result, they'll be red hot if Balor challenges Ambrose this week. The match could happen either this week or even at the Royal Rumble.