WWE Raw Open Discussion Thread 7/11/16

Tonight, on the With Spandex WWE Raw open discussion thread:

After weeks of a huge power struggle for control of SmackDown Live, WWE’s Chairman returns to Monday Night Raw, tonight at 8/7 C on USA. Will Mr. McMahon weigh in on the recent battle between Stephanie and Shane McMahon? Or does he have a different COO in mind for the blue brand’s latest chapter? (via WWE.com)

Our five-point preview:

1. Mr. McMahon is returning tonight, so here’s our prediction: a 20-minute show-opening promo featuring the McMahons that seems like it’s going to go somewhere, but doesn’t. Then, in minute 19, Vince throws up his hands and says “WELL, HERE’S AN ARBITRARY DECISION.” Shane and Stephanie look surprised, and the remaining two-plus hours are them wandering around backstage yelling at people because they’re surprised and upset.

2. The Wyatt Family is gonna kill New Day with pitchforks. Sorry, “delete.”

3. Zack Ryder’s getting a shot at the United States Championship, which should be like me getting a shot at winning the NBA Championship. By myself. Against the entire Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors on one big team.

4. There’s a No. 1 contender battle royal for the Intercontinental Championship, which will be one by … oh, let’s say, Karl Anderson. Wait, no, Rusev. Give him both belts so he can be on Raw and Smackdown when it splits.

5. Tonight’s the perfect night to end the “former GMs show up” gag by having Vince McMahon announce Brad Maddox as the GM of Raw. Or Hornswoggle. Or a laptop. Whatever.

AS always, we’re including 10 of our favorite comments from tonight’s open discussion thread in tomorrow’s Best and Worst of Raw column. Reply to your favorites with a +1 to nominate them for consideration.

Enjoy the show!

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