This week's edition of "Monday Night RAW" will lack one major name as Battleground looms.
The flagship show will emanate live this week from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., and Roman Reigns will continue his 30-day suspension. This week's show airs just less than four weeks from Battleground, which will take place live from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on July 24.
Here are five things to watch for this week on "Monday Night RAW:"
1) Main Event Mania
Reigns' suspension for a wellness violation has led to some serious ramifications on the main event of Battleground. Reigns is slated to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns in a Triple Threat match and his 30-day suspension will be over just in time for the event. The WWE could pull an audible and change the plans, or else Rollins and Ambrose will have to build toward a three-way match with one of the parties absent for all of the storyline hype.
I apologize to my family, friends and fans for my mistake in violating WWE’s wellness policy. No excuses. I own it.
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) June 21, 2016
2) Cena vs. The Club
The WWE is continuing the feud between John Cena and AJ Styles, which to this point has also involved The Club. The WWE has teased that the "Cenation" leader may get some backup as he tries to fend off "The Phenomenal One," Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. One rumored possibility to aid Cena is Randy Orton, who has been sidelined since October with a shoulder injury, but should be back soon.
3) Bank(s) Statement
Sasha Banks has finally returned to the forefront of the women's division as the WWE jumpstarts "The Boss'" presumed push to SummerSlam. Banks took out Charlotte and Dana Brooke last week and held up the Women's Championship, forging an alliance with Paige. The storyline is set to continue this week on "RAW." NXT stars Carmella, Nia Jax and Bayley are also expected to join the division sometime between now and the Draft, according to Wrestlingheadlines.com.
4) Tag Team Turmoil
There has been a lot going on in the tag division as of late as Enzo Amore and Big Cass continue to climb up the ranks. There is also a compelling feud brewing between the reigning champions The New Day and The Wyatt Family, who recently returned to the fold, and it will likely lead to a match at Battleground.
5) Battle Lines
Thus far, the WWE has announced only one match for Battleground -- the Triple Threat main event. With only four weeks to go before the show, some more feuds and bouts should be revealed or at least hinted at this week on "RAW."
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