WWE RAW: Complete Preview, Rumors, News and More for June 25

With No Way Out in the rear-view mirror and the WWE’s focus shifting to one of the most exciting pay-per-views of the year—Money in the Bank—this week’s focus has shifted to this Monday’s RAW.

Not only is the company building to their upcoming PPV, they are building to the 1000th edition of RAW by having old stars return to the ring for wrestle or perform a skit.

That’s where Heath Slater comes in

If you like to see jobbers get squashed by old superstars, do not miss this Monday’s RAW.

Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN

When: Monday, June 25, 9 p.m. ET

Watch: USA Network

Chris Jericho is Back!

After being suspended 30 days for kicking the Brazilian flag, rocker Chris Jericho is coming back to RAW this Monday. As a Y2J fan, I’m hoping this mini return is much better than the last.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Jericho going to be heel or face?

While I have loved the heel version of Y2J more than the face version, there is no doubt that he needs a change of pace and the fans love him, so letting him make his triumphant return as a good guy makes sense.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 new feuds

The new face persona opens up a plethora of heel stars that the former undisputed champion could face. There's no better option, though, than Daniel Bryan. With Jericho giving Bryan the rub, this battle would be as great Y2J's feud with Punk; if not better.

Rumor Mill: Chris Jericho Slated to Return as a Face?

General WWE Title Hospital

With full-blown chaos taking over this storyline, the once obvious plot twist of AJ helping Daniel Bryan has been turned into a convoluted mess with Kane, CM Punk and odd costumes.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Is this a long-term story or is it being written on the fly?

As much as the WWE Universe felt they had an idea of where this was story was heading, the company keeps adding swerves that could be building to something great…or the WWE is completely writing this as they go.

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 thin-ice skating sessions

There is no doubt that a majority of the fans like what is going on with the WWE title right now, but the story is dancing on the line of absurd. If they continue to go too far with the AJ character, this could venture into too tacky and screw everything up.

Rumor Mill: John Cena vs. CM Punk III at SummerSlam 2012

Paul Heyman and Triple H

In what was very similar to what we saw a few weeks back, Paul Heyman was Brock Lesnar’s mouthpiece on Monday Night RAW. Of course, this lead to Triple H punching him in the face.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Are we going to care about this feud by SummerSlam?

While we have to give the WWE some leniency here because they never do the kind of Brock Lesnar contracts, they are not handling this the way they should. Fans are growing disinterested with this story and need to get more action.

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Brock returns

For as slow as this is going right now, the WWE is making sure they are covered for the more important dates closer to WrestleMania and Survivor Series. Brock Lesnar will eventually return and the fans will be able to go crazy once again.

Rumor Mill: Triple H and Brock Lesnar Must Be WWE's Main Story

Vickie Guerrero

With Vickie Guerrero being named the general manager of both RAW and SmackDown this week, the hope that this will bring Dolph Ziggler to the forefront of our WWE programming is high.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Is WWE setting it up for Dolph to dump Vickie?

As much as everyone wants to see Dolph on his own, the WWE may be planning a similar storyline to the one they had with Guerrero and Edge just a few years back. If that gets Ziggler the belt, I’m OK with it.

Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 zig-zags

With Ziggler’s stock as high as it has ever been, the WWE will not pass on the chance to get him featured in a prominent role. If Vickie has the power to make a championship match, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Dolph go for gold…and lose.

Rumor Mill: Tonight Should Be the Night Dolph Ziggler Finally Goes Solo

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