3 Things WWE got right on this week's RAW and 2 things they got wrong (December 3rd 2018)

This week's episode of WWE Monday Night Raw is done and dusted, and it was truly one to remember. We saw a huge face turn by one of the show's top Superstars, as well as some very interesting attire by the Lunatic Fringe

With TLC looming, the men and women of Team Red certainly wanted to make an impression, with a certain manager entering the fray in an impressive 3-on-2 handicap match.

Now on the road to Tables, Ladders, and Chairs, the pay per view is the last chance for the superstars to dominate on pay per view in 2018, before the Royal Rumble next month, and the road to WrestleMania 35.

Here are three things the WWE got spot on in the latest episode of WWE SmackDown Live, as well as two things which could've been a whole lot better.

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#3 Got It Right: Maverick steps up to the plate

Maverick pins Roode for his first WWE win

When Rockstar Spud joined the WWE as Drake Maverick, his fans were very pleased. For several years, Maverick entertained in Impact Wrestling, including multiple instances where he was the X-Division champion.

But ever since joining the WWE, Maverick has not wrestled, instead focussing his time on being the GM of 205 Live, and more recently, the manager of AOP.

This week though, Maverick finally stepped back in the squared circle, teaming with the RAW Tag Champions to face Bobby Roode and Chad Gable.

Playing the weakling well, Maverick was only saved by the Champs, who attacked Gable backstage before helping to decimate Roode in the ring.

This match was exactly what this feud needed, as we'll hopefully move away from the literal potty humor.

The best part: Maverick was the one who got the pin, a fact I'm sure he won't let people forget.

2 Got It Wrong: The Open Forum returns

Bayley and

Sasha

Banks answered questions from the WWE Universe

Last week, newly appointed Women's division leader Alexa Bliss had Sasha Banks and Bayley sit down for an open forum with the fans, though only answered one question before being attacked by Mickie James and Alicia Fox.

It wasn't a great moment, and perhaps stretch the WWE Universe's sense of disbelief too far.

Despite this, the open forum was brought back this week, as the two former Champions continued to hint at being the first WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.

At this point though, I do wonder whether the company is just trying to get fans tired of the titles, so they don't actually have to do them.

Once again, the open forum was all a ruse to allow for a match between Fox and James against the Huggable Bosses, which saw Bayley and Banks win.

2 Got It Right: Dolph Ziggler embraces the crowd

The Sinister Scotsman punishes Ziggler on the outside of the ring.

As a heel, Dolph Ziggler may have been one of the most entertaining Superstars on Monday Night RAW in 2018.

Feuding for the Intercontinental Championship with Seth Rollins, and teaming with Drew McIntyre, the ShowOff has done well, returning to his heel routes.

But, it seems Ziggler hit his glass ceiling this week, as he turned on the Scottish Terminator, handing McIntyre his first pinfall loss on RAW since 2014.

Whilst Ziggler as a heel has been enjoyable, it's clear the company can't push him as the top heel (just yet), as Lesnar's iron-grip on the Universal Title makes fan naturally boo the Beast.

Although Ziggler as a face has been considered boring by many in the past, hopefully, an exciting feud with his former partner will turn some heads.

1 Got It Wrong: The Revival lose, again

This is becoming a familiar sight.

Hey guys and gals, here's a thought experiment. I want you to close your eyes and think of the last time the Revival were relevant.

Worryingly, your mind may drift back to their NXT days, as the duo have been treated shockingly since joining the main roster.

Losing to the Lucha House Party last week was just another loss the former NXT Tag Team Champions have suffered, but this week, they thought they'd try again.

Slight problem, this week, just Scott Dawson took on the LHP, with WWE hoping that Dawson could do what Dash and Dawson couldn't do, despite the handicap.

This match even led to a tweet by the Young Bucks, who assured fans they will face the Revival one day.

With that said, unless something changes for Dash and Dawson, don't expect this dream match in a WWE ring.

1 Got It Right: Dean Ambrose takes no precautions

Ambrose speaks, not realizing that Rollins was drawing near.

When Dean Ambrose had himself inoculated last week from the 'diseases of the WWE Universe', many fans found it hokey.

Adding that to a list of iffy decisions from last week, made the final RAW of November a widely criticized one.

This week though, the Lunatic Fringe delved deeper into the Rabbit hole, appearing on RAW in a gas mask, flanked by SWAT security.

Whilst I'm sure they'll be many fans who could not stand this, personally, I loved it, as if you're going to do this sort of thing, go all the way.

Saying he didn't feel safe in Houston only helped Ambrose's new heel cred, which has continued to build since turning on Seth Rollins in October.

Expect a fantastic match between the two at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs.