In about six weeks from now, the next WWE "Raw" pay-per-view "No Mercy 2017" will take place. Already, there have been two huge matches booked for the event with four of the top superstars from the roster right now. One match will feature Braun Strowman getting his first one-on-one opportunity against Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship. In the other blockbuster match, John Cena and Roman Reigns will go head-to-head for their first-ever singles match.
It's quite possible that the winner of that match will end up becoming in line for a future championship shot at Brock Lesnar or whoever has the Universal title. Here's a look at some of the other potential matches that could take place.
Rumored matches?
As mentioned John Cena battles Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar defends the WWE Universal title against Braun Strowman. That leaves arguably five or six more matches to fill out the WWE "No Mercy" PPV card. One would have to think they'll feature the other championships from "Raw" and possibly the Cruiserweight title.
As far as the WWE Intercontinental Championship goes, Jeff Hardy is taking on The Miz on next week's "Raw" for the title.
If Jeff wins, then one would have to think it will set up a rematch for the PPV. However, has Jeff really broken away from his brother Matt in tag team action? It's possible that there's a different plan here, such as someone interfering in the match and Matt making a save to set up a tag team bout. It's been rumored that Matt and Jeff would face Gallows and Anderson at the PPV, so stay tuned.
Alexa Bliss just won the "Raw" Women's title back from Sasha Banks on the latest "Raw" episode. However, after she won, her "friend," Nia Jax, arrived to the ring to help her celebrate and then drop Alexa onto the mat. Nia grabbed the title to hold it up as her own before "Raw" ended. Will that mean it's Nia Jax vs.
Alexa at the PPV, or possibly a Sasha vs. Nia vs. Alexa Triple Threat?
With the WWE "Raw" Tag Team titles, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose seem like they will defend the titles against the former champions. Can Sheamus and Cesaro reclaim the tag titles or will The Shield brothers be too strong for them?
As far as the WWE Cruiserweight Championship goes, Enzo Amore is the No. 1 contender for the title and will challenge Neville on "205 Live." However, it seems likely that WWE will try to use Enzo as a way to get fans interested in seeing this match and add it to the "No Mercy" card.
In addition, WWE doesn't seem like they're finished with Finn Balor and Bray Wyatt just yet. The two had another run-in last night as Bray showed up out of nowhere to cost Finn a 15-man battle royal victory.
After Balor defeated Bray at "SummerSlam" it seems like another match is on the way for these two in their feud.
When is 'No Mercy' PPV?
The official date for the WWE "No Mercy 2017" PPV is Sunday, September, September 24, 2017. The latest "Raw" brand pay-per-view will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Last year's event included Dolph Ziggler defeating The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship in a title versus career match where Dolph's career was on the line. In addition, AJ Styles defeated Dean Ambrose and John Cena in a Triple Threat with the WWE Championship on the line. Also, Bray Wyatt defeated Randy Orton in the main event with Luke Harper making his return in a surprise to close out that match.
WWE fans, what other matches do you think will be added to this year's "No Mercy 2017" card?