2 Things WWE got right and 2 they should have avoided on RAW this week (26 August 2019)

We are less than three weeks away from Clash of Champions and the expectations were high this week. Although the Red Brand didn't produce an extraordinary episode, it was a decent show.

A Tag Team Turmoil match took place as eight teams competed to become the number one contenders for the RAW Tag Team Champions. Drew McIntyre fought Ricochet in the first round of King of the Ring tournament, while Baron Corbin tussled The Miz. The SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley fought Nikki Cross and Sasha Banks wrestled for the first time since WrestleMania 35. The US Championship was on the line as AJ Styles locked horns with Braun Strowman.

The Red Brand had some awesome moments this week but some things could have been better. Let's analyse two things WWE got right and two blunders they made on RAW this week.

#2 Got right: The Tag Team Turmoil match and the winners of the match

An Eight Team Tag Team Turmoil match, which appeared similar to a Gauntlet match, was the highlight of the Red Brand this week. A new alliance won the match as Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode overcame seven other teams to punch their tickets for Clash of Champions.

While a new team won the match, two big teams were protected wisely. Both Viking Raiders and The OC were disqualified before Ziggler and Roode graced the ring. The team of Ziggler and Roode pinned the Lucha House Party, The Revival, Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder and Heavy Machinery on RAW this week.

Both Roode and Ziggler have been struggling in their respective singles careers but the formation of a new tag team could alter the scenario. If Ziggler and Roode manage to win the RAW Tag Team Titles at Clash of Champions, they will be the team to beat.

#2 Should have avoided: The main event

The United States Championship was on the line this week and the match took place in the main event of the night. After a disappointing finish of the US Title match last week, Braun Strowman got a rematch, however, the scenario was similar this week as the match had a bizarre ending.

Since Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson were not present in the ring, we were expecting to see a fair match. Both AJ Styles and Strowman are exceptional performers and they delivered a good match. With the huge size of the Monster Among Men, he overpowered Styles but the Phenomenal One gave a tough fight. Although Strowman power slammed Styles, the referee was hurt during the match and he was down on the floor. Gallows & Anderson came out to decimate Strowman but the latter was caught with a steel chair as the referee disqualified him.

Following the ending last week, the US Championship match shouldn't have taken place on RAW this week. Strowman and Rollins will defend the RAW Tag Team Titles against Roode and Ziggler. Strowman will also challenge the Universal Championship. Judging by the scenario, the US Title and the Universal Title could be defended in a triple threat match at Clash of Champions and the winner might take home both titles.

#1 Got right: Sasha Banks made a huge statement after making her in-ring return

Sasha Banks had a huge week as she wrestled for the first time in four months. Her last match was at WrestleMania 35, where she lost the Women's Tag Team Titles along with Bayley. This week, Banks fought Natalya, who was assaulted by The Boss for two consecutive weeks.

Prior to the match, Natalya and Banks had a massive brawl as the latter cleared why she attacked Natalya and Becky Lynch. The four-time RAW Women's Champion dominated Natalya on RAW. The Queen of Harts submitted to a vicious Banks Statement from The Boss. It is clear that Banks will challenge Becky Lynch at Clash of Champions. Banks has been a great heel and the former RAW Women's Champion could be a potential candidate to dethrone The Man.

#1 Should have avoided: Drew McIntyre's shocking loss

When the King of the Ring tournament began last week, Drew McIntyre was certainly a top pick from the Red Brand. The Scottish Psychopath fought Ricochet in the first round of King of the Ring tournament this week but the former failed to cross his first hurdle of the tournament. The former US Champion pinned McIntyre but it was certainly the match of the night.

Similar to McIntyre, Kevin Owens also failed to cross his first obstacle on SmackDown Live last week. Although Shane McMahon helped Elias to beat Owens, it was a clean victory for Ricochet. Considering the proficiency of McIntyre and Ricochet, the two men were anticipated to deliver a stupendous match and they didn't disappoint the fans. Ricochet's hard-fought victory had several close moments but he managed to stand tall at the end.

Despite offering a good match, the loss could derail the momentum of McIntyre who has established himself as the top guy of the company. The Scottish Psychopath has all the qualities to become a World Champion and the King of the Ring victory could have given him the opportunity to chase the most coveted prize of the Red Brand.