RAW Preview: Major mystery partner to be revealed in 6-person tag team match, Rejected superstar to finally get a title shot?
Welcome to this week's edition of WWE RAW Preview. It's going to be a huge episode as WWE is in Calgary following the episode of SmackDown shot in Edmonton.
A lot of matches have been announced for tonight with a lot at stake - including a championship on the line. The build-up to Bad Blood 2024 continues as we're less than a month away from the premium live event.
We'll be seeing advancements to the storyline featuring Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley aka the Terror Twins against The Judgment Day - with Rhea looking poised for a Women's World Title shot.
Expect a match or two to be made official for the show in Atlanta but until then, here's what you have to look forward to on the RAW in Calgary:
#6. A mystery partner will join Lyra Valkyria & Zelina Vega against the Pure Fusion Collective
Zelina Vega has been at odds with the Pure Fusion Collective trio of Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, and Shayna Baszler. Last week on RAW, Lyra Valkyria returned to help Zelina, to no avail as the numbers game was too much for them.
A six-woman tag team match was announced for the show tonight, with Zelina and Lyra getting a mystery partner of their choice. It's going to be interesting, and we can only hope that a major name will be selected as their partner. Will they be able to topple the Pure Fusion Collective? Fans will have to watch and find out.
#5. Is Sami Zayn in for the World Title Gold
Last week on RAW, Sami Zayn confronted the man he dethroned to become the Intercontinental Champion - Gunther. While Sami no longer has the title around his waist, Gunther has a newer and bigger prize - the World Heavyweight Championship.
Considering that Sami is the only man to pin Gunther on the main roster, it only made sense to set up the clash. However, Gunther outright rejected his approach for a title shot. This week, we're likely going to see Sami Zayn step up again and he could finally get that title shot after last week's rejection.
#4. The Wyatt Sicks take on American Made in a Street Fight
American Made isn't giving up against The Wyatt Sicks so easily. After dispatching The Alpha Academy last week, the group called out The Wyatt Sicks for a street fight - and the match was made official.
While we're not sure which three members of The Wyatt Sicks will be participating in The Street Fight, we presume it will be Joe Gacy, Erick Rowan, and Dexter Lumis. Uncle Howdy's presence on the poster was a vague indication that he could be involved, but we'll have to wait and see.
It's going to be a war. Nobody will hold back, and this could mark an epic main event for RAW tonight.
#3. Bret Hart is back on Monday Night RAW!
'The Best there was, The Best there is, and The Best there ever will be' is back on Monday Night RAW. It's not often that we get a Bret Hart cameo on live WWE TV but with the show emanating from Calgary, it's appropriate that he will be in it.
It's going to be interesting to see who he interacts with or what his role is on the show tonight. We can only hope that it's interacting with other superstars that will help further an ongoing storyline. Either way, the live crowd and the millions watching at home are looking forward to seeing The Hitman back on WWE TV - even if it's just for a few minutes.
#2. The Women's Tag Team Titles are on the line on RAW!
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill will be running it back against The Unholy Union. After dethroning the Scottish duo at Bash in Berlin to become Women's Tag Team Champions again, The Unholy Union Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn regained their number one contender's status by beating Damage CTRL.
It's going to be a big title match on RAW, with the Scottish stars looking to regain the titles and one-up Belair and Cargill. What will happen when the two teams clash tonight? There's no love lost between them, and nobody will be holding back.
#1. Fatal-Four-Way to determine number-one contender for Intercontinental Championship
This is going to be a big one. If the Street Fight doesn't headline RAW, then it will most definitely be the Fatal-Four-Way match. There's no doubt that this is the most exciting bout tonight.
Pete Dunne, the first to qualify for the mini-tournament, is set to face Ilja Dragunov, "Main Event" Jey Uso, and Braun Strowman to determine Bron Breakker's next Intercontinental Title challenger.
It's going to be as explosive as one can expect, and this should be the defining match of the show tonight. Try not to miss it!