3 interesting observations from this week's RAW (March 4, 2019)

This week's edition of WWE Monday Night RAW (4th March 2019) saw a lot of contrasting moments. Right from an eventful Shield reunion to Ronda Rousey's heel turn, last night's episode had it all.

As a go-home show for Fastlane, it raises more questions than answers, and that can be both a good and a bad thing. Regardless of whether or not you agreed with several bold booking decisions last night, it would only be unfair to discredit the show for its volatile nature, which is appreciable, as opposed to literally no major plot points occurring on RAW throughout the majority of last year.

With that being said, let us take a look at some interesting observations from last night's episode of Monday Night RAW...

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#3:...And live from Philadelphia, its Monday Night- What?

Colin Jost and Michael Che were announced as guest correspondents for WrestleMania 35

Colin Jost and Michael Che are famously known for co-hosting Weekend Update segments for Saturday Night Live.

They were involved in various backstage skits last night, and for the most part, it was clear that something was off. Their SNL charm was missing. This could have happened because the segments felt by-the-numbers and forced.

Nevertheless, the one backstage bit with Braun Strowman did work. It seems as if Colin Jost was written as an unlikable person in the eyes of a wrestling fan; a dynamic which did work out in the end.

One can only hope that their chemistry reminds audiences of their SNL charm during WrestleMania 35, otherwise, it would be much better if they had some Hall of Famers as guest correspondents for the Grandest Stage of Them All.

For what it's worth, the Colin Jost/Michael Che segments did compromise TV time for other notable wrestlers.

Let us know in the comments as to what you thought about the duo's backstage segments last night.

#2: Ronda Rousey is finally 'The Baddest Woman on the Planet'

Ronda Rousey became a full-fledged heel towards the end of the episode

Ronda Rousey is now clearly the heel heading into WrestleMania 35, which puts Charlotte Flair in a weird spot since Becky Lynch is the definitive babyface here.

As you can see in the picture itself, a noticeable change in her attire also adds fuel to Rousey's new persona.

We have to wait till Sunday in order to find out whether or not Becky Lynch will be added to the RAW Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 35. Lynch has to defeat Charlotte Flair at Fastlane, and the decision itself makes people question about the relevancy of the Royal Rumble match in the first place.

Even if the story keeps complicating things further, it certainly brings out interesting characters, with all three of these women: Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair portraying three separate, distinctive, strong personas after Rousey's full-blown heel turn on this week's RAW.

#1: The Shield is back, perhaps for the last time ever...

The dominant Band of Brothers are back for what could be their last run as a single unit

People love The Shield. Time is short, and Roman Reigns' on-screen character learned to forget and forgive. So did Seth Rollins.

Eventually, Dean Ambrose saved Rollins and Reigns after a night filled with persuasions. We know that Ambrose is set to leave the company in April, and even if his WWE run will always be remembered as a topsy-turvy ride filled with highs and lows, maybe The Shield's current (and perhaps last) run together might be the hurrah that modern wrestling fans deserve.

The Shield will face off against McIntyre, Lashley, and Corbin in a tag team match at this week's Fastlane PPV, and from there on, who knows what lies ahead for the trio in the future?

With that being said, what matches are you personally looking forward to this Sunday? It is quite apparent that in order to overcome several threats before WrestleMania 35 itself, The Shield has to stay together, for now...

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