2 things WWE did right and 2 things WWE didn't do right on RAW and SmackDown Live this week (1 & 2 July 2019)

It was a decent week for WWE
It was a decent week for WWE

Paul Heyman is the new Executive Director of RAW, while Eric Bischoff is the new Executive Director of SmackDown Live. As a result, the anticipation was high from WWE this week. While RAW was certainly an excellent show, SmackDown Live was a subpar show this week.

We are less than two weeks away from Extreme Rules, which is the next pay-per-view of WWE. The storylines developed significantly on RAW and SmackDown Live this week. Five matches are already confirmed for Extreme Rules, and we likely to see more matches for the show next week. Several impressive matches took place on RAW and SmackDown Live this week. Moreover, the segments were also praiseworthy.

Here we discuss two things WWE did right and two things they didn't do right on RAW and SmackDown Live this week.

#2 Did right: AJ Styles' heel turn

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A huge shock took place on RAW this week when AJ Styles turned heel. Styles and Ricochet had a rematch of last week but the latter put his title on the line this week. Given the dexterity of the two men in the shared circle, the produced another awe-inspiring match this week. Although Styles won the bout last time, Ricochet picked a stunning victory this week.

Following the match, AJ Styles shocked everyone by attacking Ricochet. Styles teamed up with Gallows and Anderson to decimate the US Champion. Gallows and Anderson delivered a Magic Killer, and Styles gave a vicious Styles Clash to Ricochet from the rope. Styles finally made a long-awaited heel turn this week.

The Phenomenal One has been teasing a heel turn for a long time but it finally happened this week. Styles turned into a bad guy after two years and it could rejuvenate the career of the Phenomenal One, and the reunion of the Club could make things interesting.

#2 Didn't do right: Big names were missing from SmackDown Live

The Big Dog
The Big Dog

Some big names were missing from the blue brand this week. The nine time women's champion Charlotte Flair has not been on the blue brand for weeks, and it was no different this week. The Queen's last appearance was in a triple threat match which was won by Alexa Bliss. It is understandable that Charlotte doesn't have a storyline before heading to Extreme Rules but she is one of the biggest stars of the blue brand.

Finn Balor, who made an appearance on the blue brand last week, was missing this week. The current Intercontinental Champion was confronted by Nakamura last week, and the latter could be the next challenger of Balor. The fans were expecting to see them this week but it's unclear if the two former NXT Champions will lock horns at Extreme Rules.

Roman Reigns also skipped SmackDown Live this week. The Big Dig is undeniably the biggest Superstar of the blue brand but he has not been regular in his own brand. Instead, he has been a Wild Card entrant on RAW until this week.

#1 Did right: Samoa Joe ended the winning streak of Kofi Kingston

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Samoa Joe made a colossal statement on RAW last week when he attacked Kofi Kingston. It was made clear that Joe will be the next challenger of Kingston and they are set to face each other at Extreme Rules. Within two weeks of this rivalry, the two men have garnered the attention of the WWE Universe.

The two men crossed paths in a Tag Team match on RAW this week. Joe put Kingston in a Coquina Clutch, and the latter passed out. Since winning the WWE Championship at the Showcase of Immortals, Kingston was undefeated. After a winning streak of 21 matches, he lost a match.

While Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler failed to do it, Joe made a massive statement this week. The victory will make Joe a credible challenger before heading to Extreme Rules. Judging by the scenario, this week, Joe has a big chance to win the WWE Title.

#1 Didn't do right: Alexa Bliss's easy defeat

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It is no secret that Alexa Bliss will be challenging Bayley at Extreme Rules. It will be a rematch of Stomping Grounds, where Bliss failed to defeat Bayley. The Goddess will be aiming to become a three-time SmackDown Women's Champion at Extreme Rules.

Nikki Cross was the special guest of 'A Moment of Bliss' this week. Carmella interrupted the segment and challenged Bliss for a match. The Goddess accepted the challenge but lost to Carmella within a few seconds. It was certainly a shocking loss, as Bliss is set to fight Bayley in less than two weeks. In my humble opinion, the match should not have taken place and it was not a good way to build momentum before Extreme Rules.

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