Big E to make major announcement; popular star ambushed? - 5 things that could happen on WWE RAW next week
WWE announced that the company will be honoring The New Day's 10th anniversary as a faction during the December 3 edition of RAW. Next week's show will also be the first episode of the red brand following WWE Survivor Series 2024.
The premium live event will air from Vancouver, Canada, this Saturday night. As of now, Gunther is scheduled to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest, and there are also two WarGames Matches set for Saturday night.
Listed below are five things that could happen on WWE RAW next week in the aftermath of the premium live event:
#5. Big E could announce that he is cleared to return to the ring on WWE RAW
Big E is a former WWE Champion but suffered a major injury a few years ago and has not returned to action since. The veteran broke his neck on the March 11, 2022, episode of SmackDown. He has been providing fans with updates throughout his recovery and has also been serving as an analyst for the company during his time away from the ring.
The 38-year-old could make a surprise appearance during The New Day's celebration next week to reunite with his stablemates. Big E may also reveal that he has finally been cleared to return to the ring.
#4. Jade Cargill could return after being attacked on SmackDown
Jade Cargill was scheduled to compete in the Women's United States Championship tournament and the Women's WarGames Match this Saturday at Survivor Series, but that will no longer be the case. The Women's Tag Team Champion was attacked by a mystery assailant this past Friday night on SmackDown and slammed on top of a car.
She could return on next week's edition of RAW and cut a powerful promo. The former AEW star might reveal who attacked her on SmackDown and demand a match against the culprit at Saturday Night's Main Event next month.
#3. Ludwig Kaiser to betray Gunther?
Imperium's Ludwig Kaiser and Gunther have not been on the same page in recent weeks. On the previous edition of WWE RAW, The Ring General told Kaiser that he needed to stop speaking for him and make a name for himself. The German responded by attacking Sheamus and Bron Breakker during the Intercontinental Championship match on the red brand.
Gunther will be defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest at Survivor Series: WarGames. If the veteran can retain, Kaiser could unleash an attack on his stablemate on the following episode of RAW. A rivalry for the World Heavyweight Championship would elevate the 34-year-old to another level on the roster, and perhaps turn Gunther into a babyface in the process.
#2. Seth Rollins might ambush CM Punk
Seth Rollins is not currently scheduled for a match at Survivor Series. The Usos and Sami Zayn attempted to recruit The Visionary to their WarGames team against Solo Sikoa's squad, but Rollins claimed that he would never partner with Roman Reigns again.
Paul Heyman then returned on SmackDown and announced that CM Punk would be the final teammate for the Original Tribal Chief's squad at Survivor Series. Rollins could be irate that Punk was teaming up with Reigns and also stealing his spotlight at the premium live event. The former World Heavyweight Champion could ambush The Straight Edge Superstar next week following the PLE to reignite their rivalry.
#1. WWE could reveal the Women's Intercontinental Championship
The promotion unveiled the Women's United States Championship earlier this month and there is a tournament underway on SmackDown. The inaugural Women's United States Champion will be determined at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14.
It was reported earlier today that the company was planning on revealing the Women's Intercontinental Championship soon on RAW. The promotion could reveal the title next Monday night on the red brand to generate excitement following Survivor Series: WarGames.
