On tonight’s episode of Raw Reunion, many legends will be returning to not only help boost WWE’s ratings, but also memorably interact with the current superstars on the main roster. While the nostalgia kicks in for many WWE fans around the world, the SummerSlam feuds will continue to kick themselves into high gear.
On WWE Raw Reunion, there was a plenitude of legends and hall of famers announced to return:
(1) Stone Cold Steve Austin, (2) “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, (3) Ric Flair, (4) Kurt Angle, (5) Mick Foley, (6), Diesel, (7) Razor Ramon, (8) Alicia Fox, (9) Alundra Blayze, (10) Booker T, (11) Eric Bischoff, (12) Candice Michelle, (13) Christian, (14) D-Von Dudley, (15) Eve Torres, (16) Gerald Brisco, (17) Sgt. Slaughter, (18) The Godfather, (19) Jillian Hall, (20) “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, (21) Hulk Hogan, (22) Jonathan Coachman, (23) Kaitlyn, (24) Kelly Kelly, (25) Lilian Garcia, (26) Mark Henry, (27) Melina, (28) Pat Patterson, (29) Rikishi, (30) Ron Simmons, (31) Santino Marella, (32) The Boogeyman, (33) The Hurricane, (34) Jerry “The King” Lawler, and (35) D-Generation-X.
In terms of SummerSlam Raw feuds, there are 2 matches already scheduled:
(1) Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship, and (2) Becky Lynch (c) vs. Natalya for the Raw Women’s Championship.
Meanwhile, there are other feuds on Raw that could be on the SummerSlam card, such as: (1) AJ Styles (c) vs. Ricochet for the United States Championship, and (2) Bray Wyatt vs. Finn Balor.
With that being said, let’s make five key predictions about what could happen on WWE Raw Reunion, which will air live tonight at 8/7c on the USA Network.
5. Drew McIntyre Defeats Cedric Alexander
Simply put, McIntyre has been losing lots of momentum, especially after losing to Cedric Alexander last week. In order to regain momentum, he has to get revenge against Alexander tonight.
However, in order to get back on track as one of the most dangerous main eventers in the WWE, he has to defeat a WWE legend: The Undertaker.
It has been rumored that McIntyre will face Undertaker at SummerSlam, especially after their tag match at Extreme Rules, which featured Roman Reigns and Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre.
If McIntyre is supposedly booked to face Undertaker at SummerSlam, Undertaker could very well be one of the surprise returns, who was not included in the long list of WWE legends scheduled to appear on the show tonight.
All it takes is a mystical Undertaker attack to McIntyre in order to set up that match, a match that can be very vital to McIntyre’s career.
As long as Drew McIntyre avoids any segments with the returning Kelly Kelly, he should look strong on tonight’s show. It has been long overdue for McIntyre to reach the top of the mountain. He’s legitimately one of the best heels in the company, and the future is his for the taking.
4. The Club Decimates D-Generation-X and The Kliq
Last year on Raw 25, The Balor Club shared a “Too Sweet” Moment with D-Generation-X and The Kliq. This year, The Styles Club will foreseeably be taking a “Too Sweet” moment away from these two factions.
Knowing their relentless attacks as of late, it won’t be a surprise if they pulled a stunt on two of the greatest factions in WWE history. In order to take advantage of this special night and propel WWE’s future to greater heights, the legends should pass the torch to the young stars, especially to the ones who deserve it.
There is absolutely no question that United States Champion AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson have changed the landscape of Monday Night Raw to its core ever since turning heel on Ricochet last month.
Similarly, there is no question that they deserve to be put “over” by DX and The Kliq.
Since this is an important event for WWE, it is very likely that there will also be a title matches scheduled for tonight. Considering that Styles and Ricochet have continued to attack each other week by week, the foreseen SummerSlam United States Championship match could come early and take place tonight.
If that title match occurs, expect an AJ Styles retention as well as an awaiting of new challengers to come for SummerSlam in August.
3. The Miz Defeats Dolph Ziggler
Last week on Raw, Dolph Ziggler questioned why The Miz has been pandering to the WWE Universe lately. He articulated that The Miz has become what he has hated for so many years.
Indirectly, Ziggler called The Miz a hypocrite. He got into his skin even further by comparing Miz’s love for fortune and fame to Maryse’s love for fortune and fame. Talking about a man’s wife like that is a low blow, and will never sit well with anyone.
This stinging comment led to a fracas in the ring that could result in a match for tonight’s show. If this match happens, expect The Miz to pull out the win because it’s quite frankly difficult to expect Ziggler to win anything nowadays.
After winning this potential match, The Miz can focus on getting a win over Shane McMahon. He could team up with a slew of babyface WWE superstars, such as Roman Reigns, Cedric Alexander, and Kevin Owens, who have issues with Shane McMahon and defeat Shane and his heel cronies, such as Elias, Drew McIntyre, and Dolph Ziggler.
If there’s ever a better time to end things with Shane, it would have to be at the biggest event of the summer. That way, the wild card rule can end then, and every feud can fall into place on their respective brands post-SummerSlam.
2. Santino Marella Wins The 24/7 Championship
The 24/7 Championship is full of surprises, jokes, and even cringeful moments. In fact, there’s a WWE alumnus who is very adept at facilitating surprises, jokes, and cringeful moments. His name is Santino Marella.
Since he will be returning to Raw tonight, the most ideal part of the show he should be involved in is the 24/7 championship picture because it is fitting for his humor and outlandish mannerisms.
The 24/7 championship has been defended at weddings, in bedrooms, on airplanes, and even on golf courses.
Who knows where the championship will be defended for tonight’s special event? It’ll be very exciting to see what WWE Raw comes up with, for it is bound to be creatively bizarre.
As most WWE fans know, Marella’s signature maneuver is called “The Cobra,” a move that involves a slight pinch or poke to the neck of his opponent.
Since cobras mainly live in the rainforests and plains within the regions of southern Asia, it would be interesting to see Marella win the championship in such an environment.
Alternatively, he could win the 24/7 championship the same way he won the IC Championship when he debuted from the crowd.
Whether Marella wins the title or not, he will have to drop the title back to someone by the end of the night since he’s only there for one night.
Nonetheless, it’s a bold possibility for this to ever happen. All the WWE Universe can do is hope for a miracle regarding the 24/7 championship on tonight’s WWE special event of Raw Reunion.
1. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kevin Owens Hit Stunners To Vince and Shane McMahon
Ever since Kevin Owens acquired the Stunner as his finishing maneuver, eyebrows have been risen because he executes the move just like Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Now that Steve Austin will be back on WWE television, he has the perfect opportunity to interact with Owens in front of the WWE Universe.
Knowing that Stone Cold Steve Austin has had beef with Vince McMahon for years, and Kevin Owens has beef with Shane McMahon now, they can both hit their stunners to the father and son bosses of WWE.
Speaking of passing the torch, maybe Kevin Owens will even hit a Stone Cold Stunner to Steve Austin. This could be a stretch, but anything can happen in the WWE. Hopefully, after this carnage, Steve Austin gets interviewed by Mike Rome because his interaction with him at Raw 25 was downright hilarious.
This potential segment would be either a good opener or closer to the show.
No matter what happens, get ready for all hell to break loose because the Raw Reunion is bound to be a treat. And that’s the bottom line because I said so.