3 Interesting observations from this week's RAW (April 22, 2019)

This week's edition of WWE Monday Night RAW (22nd April 2019) saw a lot of contrasting moments. Right from Bray Wyatt's shocking transition between gimmicks to Seth Rollins and AJ Styles' standoff at the end of the show, last night's episode had it all.

Even though this week's episode of RAW had major pacing issues, the eventual payoff towards the end of the episode was great. However, I would go even further to publicly state that the bizarre moments were the best part of last night's RAW episode. Other than the great and the bizarre, there weren't a lot of moments to vouch for.

Let us take a look at some interesting observations from this week's episode of Monday Night RAW...

#3: AJ Styles vs Seth Rollins is the best direction for the Universal Title feud

AJ Styles earned a Universal Title shot by overcoming several obstacles during the show

It was only last week, after the Superstar Shake Up, that people speculated about a potential AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins feud with the Universal Title at stake.

Out of all the possible directions WWE could have went instead last night, AJ Styles was the best opponent for Seth Rollins out of the bunch.

In the end, WWE gave us what we wanted.

Even though the question of how this feud might pan out is a completely different argument at this stage, it is important to acknowledge that WWE has moved on from Brock Lesnar at the moment, and this opens up a lot of possibilities for the Universal Championship scenario.

Expect a classic Rollins vs. Styles match at the upcoming PPV. For what it's worth, let us hope that WWE invests some time into developing an intriguing premise between these two men. What are your expectations from this feud?

#2: 'Robert Roode' is what Bobby Roode needed to be all along

Bobby Roode debuted a new version of himself during the episode

Sure, he looks like Joey Ryan now.

But honestly speaking, 'Robert Roode' is the superstar we wanted to see all along. WWE's version of Bobby Roode was a babyface veteran without any edge to his persona, except for the 'Glorious' gimmick, of course.

This made it difficult for him to stand out on the main roster.

However, Bobby Roode transformed into a superstar with a heelish edge and a new look, and that superstar is Robert Roode.

Corey Graves' jokes about how Robert Roode is the hottest name emerging from the entire Midwest was a good knock towards the suddenness of this change.

Regardless, as I said earlier, the bizarrely controversial moments from this week's RAW were the best parts about the episode, as evident by how 'Robert Roode' took the internet by storm.

Rick Rude vibes, anyone?

#1: Bray Wyatt's maddeningly delightful personality is amazing for the time being

Bray Wyatt's creative knowledge is very impressive, to say the least.

Sure, it is easy to discredit any bizarre and unconventional gimmick in the world of Professional Wrestling, and it is not easy to trust WWE with characters like these, but there is just something absolutely wonderful about the way Bray Wyatt brings out the eccentricities of his complex character each and every time he is on screen.

This time around, Wyatt is the complete inverse of the dark and brooding Bray Wyatt we were all accustomed to.

A children's TV programme background, coupled with a bunch of interesting characters (puppets) also hint towards a deeper meaning, where the puppets symbolize the Wyatt Family, and all the colourful tones along with the idiosyncratic personification of the new Bray Wyatt still signify the eeriness of the old Bray Wyatt.

This is because it doesn't matter if Bray Wyatt looks like the most harmless, playful version of himself surrounded by a swarm of bright colours and puppets. There will always be something creepy about his persona nonetheless, and that is one of the best characterestics which make him stand out from the rest of the characters on the Main Roster.

This new gimmick could go downhill in a matter of weeks, but I believe that if Bray Wyatt is given a large chunk of creative control behind this new version of himself, then we could very well embark on a journey both wonderful and strange, no matter how obscure the future may be...

What did you think about this episode? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below, and stay tuned for more.