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Certainly one of the best go-home shows in recent memory

Best and Worst of WWE RAW-  2 Superstars get new characters, Big mistake with Becky Lynch

I thought that this week's episode of WWE RAW was one of the better go-home shows in recent memory. WWE TLC has never been one of the bigger pay-per-views of the year, and hence, the hype for the show wasn't all that great.

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But now, with the events that transpired on this week's episode of WWE RAW, I daresay that I'm quite intrigued to find out how everything will play out at WWE TLC. So, here's my personal take on the show brought to you in a 'Best and Worst' column for your reading pleasure.

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Of course, you are welcome to chime in with your thoughts and opinions even if you disagree with everything I've had to say. Anything you say here is valued and your inputs are certainly most welcome.

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So with that in mind, I begin this edition of my review!

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#1 Best: Seth Rollins finally goes heel

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The biggest headline to emerge from this week's show is certainly Seth Rollins' big heel turn, that has set the internet on fire, ever since it happened. Honestly speaking, it was very wise of WWE to listen to how the fans were reacting, and have Seth Rollins embrace the darkness that exists in him.

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I love the pairing with The AoP as well, because this elevates Akam and Rezar to the next level, and they certainly needed the rub from a top-tier Superstar like Seth Rollins. It finally allows for Kevin Owens to claim his place as the top babyface in a brand, and unleash his Steve Austin like persona upon the whole world.

Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens always have great matches when they work one another, but in this instance, Owens will be a babyface for the first time, when they clash next. This was certainly one of the best angles in the past month. I'm sold!

#1 Worst: Becky Lynch walks out ignoring Rollins' turn

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In the world of show business, timing is everything, I believe. So, after Seth Rollins delivered a passionate promo and aligned himself with The AoP, Becky Lynch walked out as if nothing happened with Seth Rollins!

Everyone knows that they are in a relationship together, so the question of how RAW's top babyface will react to RAW's top heel should have been addressed, especially considering Becky Lynch's segment followed Seth Rollins' big turn. I get the fact that she has issues of her own with the Kabuki Warriors, but even in passing, had Lynch addressed this fact, it would have made sense.

Honestly, I'm not even a big fan of the RAW Women's Champion competing for the Tag Team Championships at TLC. It just shows that even though the Women's Evolution is in full swing, the women's division on RAW lacks top tier stars!

#2 Best: Liv Morgan's makeover

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There was a highly prevalent rumor not long ago that Liv Morgan was going to portray Sister Abigail in the Firefly Fun House. That was obviously a rumor with no legs, but it did beg the question- where had Liv Morgan disappeared to? Social media went into a frenzy hoping for their favorite blue-tongued Superstar to return.

I'm glad to report that a promo video was aired regarding her big return on this week's show and she's certain to make a comeback very soon indeed. But the best part is that a makeover was announced so it won't be the character we were used to, back when Morgan was a part of The Riott Squad.

Liv Morgan is certainly an invaluable asset who would elevate the women's division on RAW. She is exactly the kind of Superstar that WWE is known to like and it'll be interesting to see how far she can go, this time around.

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#2 Worst: Divorce court

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The Rusev and Lana segments do huge numbers online and this is the reason why Vince McMahon and Paul Heyman haven't abandoned the segment. But honestly, as a WWE fan who watches the show every week, these segments, to me, are a chore to sit through and really enjoy.

I personally thought that this week started well, with a hot crowd, but Lana's delivery seemed so artificial that she lost the crowd midway through her promo. I wonder if it was even her fault and if she had been instructed to deliver the lines in that manner, to get the crowd to boo her.

I will be glad when Bobby Lashley and Rusev clash in a match that this segment comes to an end at last. I honestly do hope that all three parties involved in this segment reach the next level, but this storyline is not for me.

#3 Best/Worst: Andrade vs. Carillo

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I quite liked most of the match between Humberto Carillo and Andrade, before this weak move happened. It was pretty hilarious to see, because both men are so good, and ruined what was an otherwise great match, in my opinion.

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Andrade and Carillo both went at it and they knew that they had to prove a point and let the world know just how good they are. Both men could be breakout Latino superstars for WWE and they pushed each other to the limit to showcase just what they're capable of!

Andrade was a much bigger deal in NXT and seems to have lost his momentum in the main roster thus far. I just think that Zelina Vega and him splitting up is not the solution.

At least, that's what it seemed like from the argument between Andrade and Vega following the show. I do hope that they're not split up at all.

#3 Worst: Mojo Rawley and Sami Zayn paired together

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Not very long ago, we were treated to a draft and the rosters were separated for good. The Wild Card Rule had disappeared, or so we assumed before Sami Zayn showed up on RAW this week.

Sami Zayn showed up as the manager of Mojo Rawley, which is weird because he is a SmackDown Superstar. Also, I am okay with him being the mouthpiece for someone like Shinsuke Nakamura who has issues with the English language, but couldn't someone else be paired with Mojo Rawley?

I just think that it undermines the wealth of talent that Sami Zayn is to first, have him relegated to a managerial role, and second, to have his services spread out in this particular manner. Rawley is a decent promo and did not really need a manager, at all.

I certainly don't think Sami Zayn was the solution. In any case, here's The Goddess of WWE, Alexa Bliss.

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Prasen Moudgal
 
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