3 Heel and 3 face turns that could happen on WWE RAW on Netflix's first anniversary special

CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker was the first match booked for WWE RAW on Netflix's first anniversary special on January 5th. IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley will get a shot at the Kabuki Warriors and the WWE Women's Tag Team titles.

The Usos may also get a shot at World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. More matches will be added in the coming weeks. There could also be additional wrinkles revealed with the Vision.

Austin Theory revealing himself as the hooded mystery attacker might be just the first step. With a big stage, the next three heel and three face turns could take place on RAW on Netflix's first anniversary special.

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#5. Bayley's darker impulses take over

Bayley has been exhibiting an unhinged side that has at least been under control when she faces enemies. Lyra Valkyria has learned how to bring that side out of her ally when needed, but it could backfire at some point.

Several duos are pursuing the Women's Tag Team titles. Since Bayley and Valkyria aren't challenging for them, they could be watching how things play out on RAW.

All it will take is one wrong move from Lyra, Rhea, or IYO, and the former Hugger could snap and fully embrace her dark side again.

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#4. Nattie brings a new gimmick to RAW

Natalya hasn't been used much on RAW. Instead, she's been a mentor and trainer of current Women's Intercontinental Champion Maxine Dupri. Dupri has gained confidence and skills, but her success could be a double-edged sword.

The Queen of Hart's family is synonymous with the Intercontinental title. For that reason, she needs to win it before she retires. Nattie could accompany Dupri for a segment or match only to turn on her pupil.

It's been a long time since she's won singles gold, so the urge to do so one more time may be too much to ignore.

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#3. Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio break apart from the Judgment Day

Even with Liv Morgan returning to the Judgment Day, it feels like a breakup is on the horizon. Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, and Roxanne Perez seem like one side. Raquel Rodriguez, Morgan, and Dominik Mysterio seemed like the other.

That was until Rodriguez challenged Stephanie Vaquer without telling Morgan first. It shows that things changed while the former champ was out. Balor was always going to turn on Dirty Dom due to how Dom uses the group.

That schism could go down at the RAW special, setting both sides on a different path in the first half of 2026. It could also play out in the Royal Rumble and on the Road to WrestleMania.

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#2. Falling short yet again breaks Jey Uso

Jey Uso has been bothered by his lack of success after losing the World Heavyweight title to Gunther. He still had other title opportunities after that loss, yet came up short.

Not advancing in the Last Time Is Now Tournament seemed like the last straw. He eventually reunited with Jimmy in the tag team division, and they immediately earned a shot at Styles and Lee.

That match could be added to the RAW special. If the Usos fail to win the titles, Jey could snap after seeing that nothing he does changes his fortunes.

Turning on family usually has the greatest impact, and Jimmy turning on him wouldn't make sense due to how both have acted over the last few months.

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#1. Seth Rollins rebuilds himself in 2026

Despite his absence, Seth Rollins could still appear on the RAW special. He wouldn't have to get physical, but could address the Vision turning on him.

He'd instantly turn face because the Vision has grown into the biggest heel group on RAW. It could also set the stage for a huge match at WrestleMania.

His two biggest current rivals, CM Punk and Breakker, are battling over the title he vacated. A return from The Visionary would shake things up on all sides.