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The first episode of WWE RAW after the 2019 Superstar Shakeup is in the history books, and this is clearly a new era of the red brand.
With the Universal Championship once again a fixture of the show, six of RAW's top stars tried to make their claim to facing Seth Rollins at Money in the Bank, though only one emerged victoriously.
A couple of name changes and some late shakeup brand switches from SmackDown made this a memorable night, though this week's episode did have some pitfalls along the way.
Here are three things WWE got right on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, as well as two things that could have turned out a whole lot better.
#3: Got it right: New characters emerge
I know that a lot of fans have instantly given up on the new Bray Wyatt character, but I think this new look has some potential.
Appearing as a pastiche of various children's shows, Wyatt emerged from the 'Firefly Fun House', much different than his old persona.
Though he may not be speaking in riddles or summoning demons, Wyatt is still creepy, and at least the company is doing something with him.
Lest we forget the past year, where the Eater of Worlds was barely used, and spent the majority of his time on the bench.
Wyatt wasn't the only Superstar to get re-packaged this week, as Bobby Roode changed to Robert Roode, now sporting a thick, Rick Rude-esque mustache, and got a big win over Ricochet.
Read more about this week's RAW results here
#2: Got it wrong: Robert Roode Vs. Ricochet
I said how Robert Roode was on the receiving end of a new look on this week's RAW, but to be honest, the former NXT and US Champion did not have a great match.
Despite his glorious tache, Roode was not on top form when he faced Ricochet, still fresh out of NXT.
Handing the aerial artist his first loss as part of the Monday Night RAW roster, this really felt like it derailed a lot of the former NXT North American champion's momentum on the main roster, with an anticlimactic defeat.
The match seemed lackluster and the crowd seemed completely dead during the bout.
Hopefully things will be much better for both the Glorious one and the former North American champion next week on RAW.
#2: Got it right: WWE listens to their fans
In NXT, the War Raiders have been one of the developmental brand's most popular stars.
The reigning NXT Tag Team Champions, the duo have been unstoppable and were recently called up to the main roster as the Viking Experience.
This name change didn't go down well with fans, who compared the re-brand as similar to a Disneyland attraction, with some claiming the team had been ruined because of the name change.
A bit extreme, but the company has listened to the fans, re-naming the team once again, this time as the Viking Raiders.
If things weren't complicated enough, their finisher is now called the Viking Experience.
A small thing, but the second name change has gone a long way in showing the WWE Universe that yes, the company does care what you think.
#1: Got it wrong: Lynch Vs. Fox
Becky Lynch is the hottest thing in the women's division right now, but even she can have an off night.
Appearing on this week's RAW, the champion of both the red and blue brand, The Man has her eyes set on Lacey Evans, whom she will face for the RAW Women's title at Money in the Bank.
After addressing the former US Marine, Lynch faced off against Alicia Fox this week, in what I can only describe as a dud.
Despite her eleven-year tenure on the main roster, Fox has improved very little it seems, and the pair didn't mesh well.
Going a surprising eight minutes long, this match, unfortunately, felt like a bathroom break, something the WWE has tried to avoid returning to as part of the Women's Revolution.
#1: Got it right: A new challenger emerges
At WrestleMania 35, the Beastslayer lived up to his moniker by dethroning Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship in the show's opener.
Since then though, Rollins has been without a proper challenger for the title, after his unification match with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston descended into a brawl.
This week, some of RAW's top stars vied for the chance to challenge Rollins, though it was AJ Styles who walked away the victor.
The number one contender for the Universal title, Styles is no stranger to holding gold, being a former United States and two-time WWE Champion, with one of those world title reigns lasting over a year.
With two of WWE's most popular stars ready to do battle at Money in the Bank, expect a fantastic match between these two.
