Former Universal Champion returns, Adam Pearce gets a new assistant - 3 returns to expect on WWE RAW tonight (Aug 19, 2024)
The upcoming episode of WWE RAW is expected to be a noteworthy edition. A handful of significant segments and matches have already been confirmed for the August 19, 2024, edition of the company's flagship show.
After weeks of rapid attacks, Sheamus will seek revenge against his former protege, Pete Dunne, in a one-on-one match. The talented Odyssey Jones will team up with The New Day to take on The Final Testament. Randy Orton and CM Punk are also expected to make appearances.
However, the red brand may also play host to a few surprises with these three potential returns on tonight's show.
#3. Kiana James offers to help Adam Pearce
The 2024 WWE Draft saw NXT's Kiana James get promoted to RAW. James quickly established her presence in the ring with a statement win over Natalya, but she also made an impression backstage. However, she last wrestled on the June 17, 2024, episode of RAW.
The former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion had an intriguing interaction with Adam Pearce, where she expressed enthusiasm for working with the RAW General Manager. James' confident outlook clearly showed her influential and powerful personality.
The same personality attributes could translate to a managerial role alongside Pearce. Monday nights have been pretty chaotic in the last several weeks, leaving the general manager a lot to handle. From Bronson Reed to Bron Breakker to the never-ending CM Punk-Drew McIntyre shenanigans, Pearce could use assistance in the form of returning Kiana James.
#2. Dragon Lee returns to RAW
Dragon Lee was also drafted to RAW as part of the 2024 WWE Draft. Unfortunately, Lee's current stint has not amounted to much significance because he has been used sparingly. The masked acrobat was last seen on WWE television in June.
However, the former NXT North American Champion's fortunes could change for the better. Lee recently took to social media to make an important announcement and wrestled at a few events. This sudden increase in activity might indicate a return to the spotlight.
Lee could rekindle his alliance with Rey Mysterio and the LWO. He may also begin a full-fledged TV program with Dominik Mysterio or Carlito, considering his shared history with both members of The Judgment Day.
#1. Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman entered the injured list following his loss to Damian Priest last month. The Monster of All Monsters suffered a minor knee injury that shouldn't keep him on the sidelines for long.
If the former Universal Champion has fully recovered, the time is ripe for him to make a ferocious comeback to his den. The red brand has a new behemoth on the loose, with Bronson Reed running roughshod over prominent names like Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Awesome Truth.
Strowman could return to end Reed's rampage and remind him of RAW's resident monster. With endless similarities between them, a potential program could prove intriguing.