Following a notable Extreme Rules event, the WWE presents "Monday Night RAW" this week live from the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Md.
This week's show should be a jampacked event after an Extreme Rules event that consisted of new champions being crowned and a bombshell of a return.
Here are five things to watch for this week on "RAW."
1) Rollins' Return
Seth Rollins made an epic comeback at Extreme Rules and has set his sights on WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. "The Architect" laid out his former Shield stablemate following his Extreme Rules match with AJ Styles.
Rollins never technically lost the belt as he had to forfeit it back in November when he went down with a serious knee injury. Now that he's finally back, he should be due a rematch. If Rollins and Reigns are set to feud, there's questions over where that leaves Styles and The Club going forward.
Miss me?
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) May 23, 2016
2) R(US)ev Crush
Only one title changed hands Sunday night as Rusev captured the United States Championship by making Kalisto tap out. The Lucha Dragons member should be given a rematch due to the WWE's kayfabe contract clauses, so this rivalry is likely far from over. The push of the "Bulgarian Brute" and his soon-to-be wife and "Total Divas" star Lana is on.
Tonight we proved every doubter that @RusevBUL is the greatest champion & we are creating the most epic legacy in history #ExtremeRules @WWE — Lana (@LanaWWE) May 23, 2016
3) Champions Corner
Aside from Kaliso, Sunday night was a good night for defending champions as Reigns wasn't the only one to leave with his gold intact. The New Day retained their Tag Team Championships over the Vaudevillians, meaning they'll need some new contenders. The Club dominated The Usos, so they could be the next team up. The Miz also retained his Intercontinental Championship against Cesaro, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Miz stole Zayn's pin, so it seems the former NXT Superstar could have a gripe for a one-on-one shot at the "most must-see" Intercontinental Champion.
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4) Flair For Drama
Another champion who retained her gold was Charlotte as she defeated Natalya in a Submission Match to keep a hold of the Women's Championship. With her father Ric Flair banned from ringside, Charlotte used a distraction from Dana Brooke to retain. The two heels then beat down Natalya, so it seems with Emma down, Brooke and Charlotte are now an alliance. Becky Lynch was feuding with Brooke, so she'll likely get involved to even the odds. Elsewhere in the division, Sasha Banks is dealing with an injury, so she may continue to not be a factor going forward.
The #SubmissionMatch at #ExtremeRules was supposed to be a @RicFlairNatrBoy-free zone! But... https://t.co/OGcH2Be7yy — WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2016
5) Here Comes The Money
The next major event will be Money in the Bank and the WWE will start building toward that event this week. The spectacle will emanate from the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. The WWE could start announcing matches and participants for the Ladder Match as soon as this week on "RAW."
Who will grab the briefcase? @WWE Money in the Bank is LIVE Sunday, June 19 only on @WWENetwork! #MITB https://t.co/BKyYVxHUpV
— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2016
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