10 Booking Steps For WWE Raw (May 9)

8. Lana Demands A United States Title Shot On SmackDown

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After a destructive win over R-Truth, Lana could grab the microphone and call for Rusev's music to stop playing. Standing beside her man, the 'Ravishing Russian' would state that Rusev is done with games, he wants what is rightfully his back. Keeping things short and sweet, she would demand that Rusev is handed a United States Title shot as soon as possible.

Last time on Raw, Kalisto left having gained the upper hand on his top contender. This is something Rusev and Lana should be furious about, they'd want to set things right sooner rather than later. Quickly, Stephanie McMahon would make her way out.

Agreeing with Lana's sentiments about Rusev being impressive, Stephanie would say that WWE needs someone like him to be United States Champion. Pausing to take in the live crowd's negativity, Steph would then declare that Rusev will meet Kalisto one-on-one come SmackDown for the title.

This would be another display of power from Stephanie, leading to problems between Shane and herself later in the night.

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