WWE: Raw May 1, 2017 – Preview
May 1, 2017 at 5:54 PM
WWE might not be able to produce a great show through Payback but it left some good options behind. What are those options and how can they get the best outcomes from them?
First of all, let us talk about the curious case of Roman Reigns – Braun Strowman feud. Roman Reigns did not show up for a couple of weeks because of his storyline injury, and at the Payback, he was also shown not medically cleared to compete.
After the brutal beat down at Payback, we think he should not appear on the Raw this week. Not only this week’s Raw, he should not appear for quite some time now.
On the other hand, Braun should keep destroying jobbers and mid-carders which would grow him stronger. This just cannot be the end of this feud.
Next, let us talk about the United States championship scenario. They came up with a huge shock, as Chris Jericho won the title and goes to Smackdown. Where on the other hand, even after teasing a feud with AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, comes back to Monday Night Raw.
So what is there for Owens at the red brand? He almost had all the feuds he possibly could have at Raw. We think Owens should go on having a feud with Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental championship followed by his rematch claim for the Universal championship against Brock Lesnar.
There is another that match everyone is looking forward to, the aftermath of the shocking heel turn of Cesaro and Sheamus. This will definitely continue the feud between the two sides, the question is, how will they do it.
Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe produced a boring match at the Payback. Maybe it was a good technical match, but not the match to watch out for.
How would they continue this feud? After Wrestlemania, the colour of the feud started fading, and after this match, it might lose of its glow also. It would be better if they keep this feud ignited starting this week. Having these two athletes fight again this week will be a good idea, but only if it goes to double DQ or a no contest finish.
Another thing that we are waiting to see this week is Alexa Bliss’ promo after making history at Payback, as we all know she is one of the best mic workers in the company right now.
Another question to get from this angle is how they would book the next scenario. Just a simple continuation of the one on one feud or will they involve some other women too.