Adam Pearce to suspend major star after SummerSlam; Judgment Day member banned? 4 things the WWE RAW GM can announce on this Monday's show
Following an epic SummerSlam, WWE has to follow it up with a blockbuster episode of RAW. So much happened at the premium live event and we will need answers.
Adam Pearce has a tough job organizing the chaos from Saturday night, with some big decisions that need to be made. How will the RAW general manager react to The Judgment Day's implosion that rocked WWE to its core?
Let's look at a few possible scenarios regarding that, along with other things that happened at SummerSlam. Here are four big decisions Pearce can make on this week's episode of RAW.
#4. Finn Balor is banned from the building
This might be a tad disappointing, but it makes sense for Adam Pearce's character. The General Manager of RAW will be wary of the potential chaos on the show, which is why it would be smart to keep one of the instigators away for now.
Finn Balor betrayed Damian Priest at SummerSlam, costing him the World Heavyweight Championship. The Archer of Infamy will undoubtedly be looking for him, with destructive intentions. Following Priest's brawls with Gunther in previous weeks, Pearce may force Balor to stay at home for a week or two.
This would build anticipation for the next time Damian Priest and Finn Balor come face to face. The former World Heavyweight Champion can instead destroy JD McDonagh and possibly Carlito while sending a clear message to The Prince.
#3. Mixed tag team match at WWE Bash in Berlin
While he could be banned from the building this week, Finn Balor may very well be a part of WWE's next premium live event. Adam Pearce can announce a huge match for Bash in Berlin; one that ensures Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley will get their chance at revenge.
The Terror Twins will likely face Balor and Liv Morgan in Germany, with Dominik Mysterio possibly in the mix too. Pearce has another decision to make when it comes to Dirty Dom and Mami, but it's best to wait until the two face each other in the ring.
#2. Gunther's next opponent is determined on WWE RAW
As a result of Finn Balor's betrayal, Gunther is now the World Heavyweight Champion. Damian Priest's next feud has already begun, so The Ring General needs a new opponent as his first challenger.
Adam Pearce can announce a number one contender's match for Gunther's title, with the winner facing him at Bash in Berlin. Multiple stars could get that shot, including Drew McIntyre and Jey Uso. However, one man WWE fans would love to see in this spot is Ilja Dragunov.
The Mad Dragon has been fairly protected since debuting on WWE RAW. Dragunov also has a storied history with Gunther, making him the perfect man to face him at Bash in Berlin. If nothing else, Adam Pearce must ensure he gets a chance to challenge The Ring General for the world title.
#1. CM Punk is suspended from WWE
The match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam was filled with intensity and chaos. Both men got into it with Seth Rollins, who was the special guest referee. The Best in the World even hit him with the GTS, with it ultimately costing him the match. However, that move may hurt Punk in more ways than one.
He technically assaulted a referee while he was officiating a match. That would usually be grounds for suspension, although this is a unique case. Nevertheless, Adam Pearce could prove his control of the show by suspending CM Punk from WWE, for attacking Seth Rollins at SummerSlam.
This may happen, just so the Chicago native takes a few weeks off to recover from his WWE in-ring return. Punk can eventually get reinstated and challenge Drew McIntyre, or perhaps The Visionary himself, to a Hell in a Cell Match at Bad Blood in October.