WWE Raw has recently gone through some significant changes in the latest episode. Paul Heyman was in-charge bringing some significant changes to the show. A main-event match took place between AJ Styles and Ricochet over the United States Championship. The fresh lineup was not the only attraction of the match as we witnessed a shocking heel turn.
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The thriller contest witnessed AJ Styles pinning Ricochet to win the United States Championship. However, his celebration came to a quick end as a second referee ran out to the show informing the first official that the defender put his feet on the ropes. The match restarted as Ricochet defeated AJ to retain his title.
This made the phenomenal star to become irate as he blasted his opponent with some cheap shots. His Club members also helped him during this course producing a sure-shot rivalry on WWE Raw. Ricochet will now be feuding against AJ Styles that supports the fact that a ‘big push’ is coming to the champion’s way. A reliable source also supported the idea.
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As per the reports from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE officials are planning big things for Ricochet on the main roster. He also won the North American Championship back at NXT. This US title win was just a beginning for him as he has eyes set for the main event scene. Here’s more from SportsKeeda.com,
“With AJ Styles turning heel this past week on RAW, it can be speculated that the feud between Ricochet and The Club is far from over. The Observer stating that Ricochet is in-line for a big push could mean that the US Championship is not the ceiling for Ricochet’s upward graph in WWE, and the Superstar will most likely be promoted to the main event scene very soon.”
Paul Heyman has taken things over on Monday Night Raw which may things easier for Ricochet on the main roster. With a new man in charge, speculations are on that more young talents will be on the spotlight. Ricochet is perhaps the most talented in the current young bunch of superstars. So the audience will also like to see more of his high-flying moves in the prime championship scene.