WWE Raw: Potential Spoilers, Rumors, News and Preview for December 12 - Bleacher Report

The lust for vengeance will fill the screen on Monday's WWE Raw.

As Raw makes its final stop before the Roadblock: End of the Line pay-per-view on Sunday, a slew of angry warriors will be on the hunt for revenge. Big Cass watched Rusev ambush his best friend last week. Sasha Banks ended the night on the mat and out cold, thanks to her rival, Charlotte Flair.

And Chris Jericho hasn't yet paid back Seth Rollins for driving his head into the roof of a car.  

All that aggression will power Monday's go-home show in Philadelphia. There will be plenty of drama to tap into but plenty of work to do as well. The packed calendar has hurried Roadblock's construction process.

What matches will WWE add to the card for the final PPV of 2016? Who will we see in action from the cruiserweight division?

Backstage news, the Raw preview on WWE.com and injury updates help answer those questions before Monday's show unfolds at 8 p.m. ET on the USA Network.

                

On Tap

Emmalina's debut is finally here.

WWE has repackaged the artist formerly known as Emma. For weeks, vignettes brimming with shots of her in bikinis have hyped her transformation into Emmalina. Fans will finally see her new gimmick at play.

The company announced that she will premiere on Monday's Raw:

The New Day, meanwhile, will continue its chase of history. The trio is one day away from matching Demolition's mark as the longest-reigning tag champs ever.

But one more challenge awaits. The New Day will defend the Raw Tag Team Championships on Monday's Raw against Sheamus and Cesaro, as well as Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, in a Triple Threat match.

The challengers fought to a no-contest in last week's No. 1 contenders' bout. Now, each duo is a three-count away from derailing The New Day's record-breaking journey.

          

News, Potential Spoilers

In addition to Emmalina's arrival, there's a chance the Raw women's division gets a boost from Paige. However, it's not clear what WWE has in mind for her. 

PWInsider.com's Mike Johnson reported, "The belief is that once Paige's suspension ends on Dec. 9, she will be back on the road for the company, although not yet in a wrestling role."

Paige has now wrapped up a 60-day suspension for violating the company's wellness policy, but she's still dealing with neck issues. If she's on the road with the rest of the roster, perhaps she will get a spot in a backstage segment.

In the cruiserweight division, Mustafa Ali is now freed up to be a part of Raw and 205 Live. Ali previously appeared on NXT and in the Cruiserweight Classic, but we haven't seen him on the red brand, thanks to him finishing out his duties on the independent circuit. 

His dance card is now open. Figure Four Online noted on Saturday that "Ali had his final [indy] match for Freelance Wrestling in Chicago last night before he heads to WWE."

Fellow cruiserweight Cedric Alexander will be available Monday night despite an injury scare over the weekend.

At an NXT live event in Winter Haven, Florida, on Dec. 9, the high-flyer had fans worried. As Nick Paglino detailed for Wrestle Zone, Alexander looked to have been injured near the end of his bout with Dan Matha. A trainer came out to look at him following the contest.

Alexander announced on Twitter that he was fine:

That will keep WWE's options open when it figures out how to plug the cruiserweight division into the Raw booking puzzle. Alexander has a been an electric addition thus far.

              

Raw Streaks

Some fans worried about Bayley's future when NiaJax beat her on Halloween night. That was apparently just a blip.

Bayley has since rattled off four straight wins on Raw, per CageMatch.net.

Two of those included tag team victories over Jax. On last week's Raw, she took down Alicia Fox in no time at all. It's clear WWE is setting up Bayley as a future title contender.

Titus O'Neil can't say the same thing. He's been Raw's doormat, even after adding an entrepreneur gimmick that finds him looking to promote his "Titus Brand." 

As seen on CageMatch.net, O'Neil has suffered eight consecutive losses on Raw. Mark Henry trounced him in a mere eight seconds last Monday.

WWE has a chance to tell an intriguing story with him revolving around those losses. Raw's head honchos should tell him his contract will be void if he doesn't start scoring some wins.

A desperate, increasingly angry O'Neil would be fun to watch.

                 

Last Leg of Roadblock Build

Sasha Banks called out her longtime enemy, Charlotte Flair, last week, challenging her to an Iron Man match at Sunday's PPV. Flair responded by battering the Raw women's champ to close the show last week.

The Raw preview on WWE.com asked, "After being laid out by The Queen Monday night, will The Boss retaliate this week, live in Philadelphia?"

The Boss will seek revenge. But she won't get fully satisfactory payback until Roadblock: End of the Line. WWE just has to whet fans' appetites and maintain interest in a feud that has been heavily featured for months.

EnzoAmore and Big Cass's own rivalry with Rusev is in the early stages, but there is already plenty of animosity.

Last Monday, Lana lured Amore to a hotel, where Rusev throttled him. A counter from The Realest Guys in the Room is now in order.

The Raw preview asked, "How will 'Muscles Marinara' and his partner, Big Cass, respond to this sinister sneak attack this coming Monday night?"

Monday's Raw should also make a battle between SamiZayn and Braun Strowman official. Zayn has pleaded with Raw general manager Mick Foley to give him a crack at the monster. 

Foley, though, has been worried about Zayn's well-being. And The Underdog from the Underground hasn't been pleased with the GM protecting him.

Raw didn't touch on that story last week. Time is running out to advance the narrative before Roadblock, so Monday night should feature the next chapter. 

And the build for two major Roadblock: End of the Line bouts will intersect in Philly.

Jericho is set to take on Seth Rollins at the PPV. Universal champ Kevin Owens will defend his title against Roman Reigns. But in addition to the issues between the rivals, Raw will spotlight Owens and Jericho's dissolving friendship.

The two buddies have bickered for weeks now. Last Monday, Owens tried to repair things but inadvertently cost Jericho a chance at Reigns' United States Championship.

Drama aplenty is assured on Monday's Raw. And it will take some excellent storytelling to get the audience psyched about the third PPV in five weeks. WWE will be battling fan fatigue, as well as Monday Night Football and its other competition, for ratings.

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