Re-Published from Bleacher Report
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Credit: WWE.com
Ryback and John Cena headline the Nov. 10 edition of WWE Raw.
As the Survivor Series picture continues to get clearer, fans will watch a rematch of the Payback 2013 main event. The Big Guy enters this showdown with renewed momentum and a shot to enter the upcoming pay-per-view's main event.
He and the other Superstars are set to receive electric receptions. A most passionate fanbase will host Monday's Raw as WWE travels to the Echo Arena Liverpool in England in the midst of its ongoing European tour.
Backstage reports, James Wortman's five-point preview on WWE.com and Twitter give fans a great idea of what to expect as the show unfolds.
The show will air at its normal time in the U.S. (8 p.m. ET) but will be filmed in the afternoon due to the time difference in England. Spoilers will start popping up on the Internet around 2 p.m. ET.
On Tap
Last week's Raw was Cena-less thanks to him shooting an episode ofParks and Recreation. He's now back, gearing up for a night in front of an arena full of English fans.
As announced on WWE.com, Cena will take on Ryback on Monday. At first, that matchup looks a bit strange as The Big Guy turned babyface after returning at the end of October. Expect it to be more about the storyline surrounding The Authority's ongoing recruiting process.
Jason Solomon of PWMania is one of many folks who believe that this bout will set up Ryback's spot at Survivor Series:
News, Potential Spoilers
The bottom of the card will lack depth come Monday night.
Little-used Zack Ryder won't be getting an opportunity in England. PWInsider's Mike Johnson reports that Ryder suffered a torn rotator cuff "during his bout on Monday against Rusev."
Ryder shared a shot of himself getting treatment backstage:
The former U.S. champ tweeted that he would be missing the European tour but noted later that he isn't sure if he'll need surgery. That's one less low-card star for the likes of Rusev to run over.
Justin Gabriel teased that he may not be around either. He tweeted that he was done with the current tour:
However, PWInsider reports that "Gabriel is still on the WWE European tour, so his Twitter outburst was Gabriel in character after all."
Even with Gabriel around, WWE has less puzzle pieces to place with Ryder out and Bo Dallas injured.
The focus of the show, with Survivor Series just under two weeks away, will be constructing Team Cena and Team Authority. Fans may have already caught a sneak peek at who will be joining those squads.
Wrestle Reaction shared a photo that has been circulating around the Internet. It appears to be an official promotional image for the pay-per-view, which shows off the two teams in full:
There's no confirmation that this is actually from WWE, though. If this is real, then Survivor Series' main event will feature Ryback, Sheamus, Cena, Dolph Ziggler and Big Show vs. Seth Rollins, Kane, Mark Henry, Rusev and Cesaro.
All these Superstars are plausible inclusions.
It would allow WWE to have Big Show and Henry's feud, as well as Rusev and Sheamus' to continue as subplots of the upcoming Elimination match. The Authority has scouted Cesaro and invited Rusev to join it.
Survivor Series Build Continues
Although they have not been thrown onto WWE's official Survivor Series card yet, fans can see that AJ Lee vs. Nikki Bella and Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose is coming.
Nikki earned her spot as the No. 1 contender to the Divas title bywinning a Battle Royal while in a Halloween costume.
She has used her contractual control of her sister Brie to go after AJ. On Friday's SmackDown, Nikki ambushed the Divas champ while Brie distracted her. Count on the Black Widow getting some payback.
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AJ Lee in control of Nikki Bella.
Wortman writes in the Raw preview, "AJ's the queen of mind games, and no doubt has something special planned to get back at her new No. 1 contender."
As for Ambrose and Wyatt, their story is sure to continue after The Eater of Worlds looked to unsettle his enemy. Ambrose appeared on Christian's Peep Show segment on last week's SmackDown, only to have Wyatt play the part of phantom predator, circling him before disappearing.
Wyatt and Ambrose's match appears to be one set for a healthy amount of spotlight, but the build toward Team Cena vs. Team Authority, Survivor Series' marquee bout, will be central to Raw.
Wortman hints that the team will begin to take shape, writing, "Will we see new ring warriors step up to align with Cena?" The answer is clear.
Last week, Stephanie McMahon offered Rusev a spot on the team. Lana said she would think it over. Expect an answer on Monday's Raw.
Kane watched on as Ryback and Cesaro went to battle on SmackDown. He looked impressed by Ryback's win and will likely look to add the powerhouse to Team Authority.
Regardless of what side The Big Guy ends up on, being a part of this angle is miles away from where he was just months ago, floundering as part of RybAxel. With Union Jacks sure to be hanging in the background and a raucous crowd sure to have chants echoing through the arena, Ryback gets his biggest opportunity in a long while.
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