WWE Raw: Complete Preview, Rumors, News and More for July 2

With just under two more weeks before the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, the WWE will be forced to turn this week’s Raw into an extended go-home show.

The WWE title picture is almost completely set in stone, and the RAW Money in the Bank is already being advertised as a four-way battle, so all fans should be getting is more holding-pattern writing.

Or should we...

Let’s hope that I am wrong and the WWE really tries to further the company’s biggest storylines, but we just have to cautiously guard our optimism.

Where: Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, TX

When: Monday, July 2, 9 p.m. ET

Watch: USA Network

Brock Lesnar’s Answer

With Triple H making it clear to the world, Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar that he was serious about fighting at SummerSlam, this week’s RAW will be the MMA legend’s chance to retort.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will we care?

There is no doubt that the WWE Universe should care about Triple H and Brock in the same ring, but WWE has done the impossible and made us not care as much as we could. Despite the poor direction, it will be amazing to see Heyman and Brock back together.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 2002 flashbacks

While the question about Lesnar’s acceptance of the challenge is obviously going to be “No” so that the company can drag this story out even longer, the intrigue of Lesnar, Heyman and Triple H all in the ring together is something that true wrestling fans should love.

Rumor Mill: RAW Preview

AJ’s Impact

While some fans are slowly getting turned off by the soap opera feel of the WWE title scene, there is little doubt that this is as interesting as it has been since Punk feuded Cena last summer.

Question on Everybody's Mind: What role will AJ as special referee play?

Adding AJ into this match not only adds another layer of drama to this story, it further puts over the woman’s wrestler as a potential star for that division in the future. She is honing her skills in one of the best stories of 2012.

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 crazy chicks

What most fans have forgotten during this whole situation is that the WWE continues to give us Punk vs. Bryan on a weekly basis; this is still very much amazing even if you hate AJ.

Like I said when this whole story first started, just enjoy the ride!

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RAW’s Money in the Bank

While only four participants have been announced (Chris Jericho, Big Show, Kane, John Cena), the talk on WWE.com is that there is a very good possibility that more stars will be added to the mix. Thank goodness.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Who will it be?

With huge names like Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton and Batista all having WWE championship experience, there have been questions about who the other spots could be filled by and exactly how many will participate in this match. It doesn’t have to be eight, but it better be at least six.

Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 ruined Money in the Bank matches

As great as Cena is, these other two stars better be great in-ring performers because this is not going to be a great match if they are not. Money in the Bank matches were real fans’ one sanctuary for great old-school wrestling, but that has been tainted.

Rumor Mill: John Cena on Pace to Become Most Awkward Winner Ever

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