WWE Raw Predictions: Bray Wyatt Will Magically Replace Randy Orton
By Mark Justice
3.) Keith Lee & Riddle vs. Bobby Lashley & MVP [Tag Match]
On last week’s WWE Raw, Keith Lee defeated Riddle, and Bobby Lashley attacked both of them after the match to set up a triple threat United States Championship match at WWE Elimination Chamber 2021. Although this interaction felt random and prematurely booked, Riddle was already the number one contender to the United States Championship and Keith Lee defeated him decisively. Henceforth, it made sense to keep things fresh and book that triple threat title match.
On this week’s WWE Raw, the WWE will very likely book this tag team match to build up Lee and Riddle’s momentum before they battle Lashley for the title this Sunday. Lee and Riddle can simply pin MVP to protect Lashley from looking weak. At the PPV, Lashley will retain the United States Championship by pinning or submitting Riddle. That way, he can smoothly transition from his feud with Riddle to a fresh one with Lee on the road to WrestleMania 37.
Prediction: Keith Lee & Riddle
2.) Asuka vs. Peyton Royce [Grudge Match]
On last week’s WWE Raw, Lacey Evans defeated Charlotte Flair via disqualification to become the number one contender for Asuka’s Raw Women’s Championship. It is quite surprising that a superstar would become number one contender via disqualification, but “anything can happen in the WWE.” The WWE has made it clear that it cares just as much about the Raw Women’s Division as it does about its recurrent NXT call ups and tag team divisions.
On this week’s WWE Raw, Asuka will battle Evans’ tag team partner, Peyton Royce, to gain some momentum before her title match with Evans. The WWE could also book a tag team match featuring: Asuka and Flair vs. Evans and Royce. However, Teddy Long only booked Raw on Legends Night, so it’s safe to say that Raw is immune to gimmicked tag team matches. Asuka will retain this Sunday as well, but expect some interference from Flair.
Prediction: Asuka