WWE RAW: 3 things WWE got right on this week's RAW and 2 things they got wrong (March 18th, 2019)

The Universal Champion Brock Lesnar made a rare appearance on RAW less than three weeks from WrestleMania 35.
The Universal Champion Brock Lesnar made a rare appearance on RAW less than three weeks from WrestleMania 35.

Chicago may be known as the Windy City, but last night an F5-classed tornado rocked the Allstate Arena.

That's right, another episode of Monday Night RAW is in the history books, meaning there are just two more episodes of WWE's longest running episodic show before the showcase of the immortals: WrestleMania 35.

Universal Champion Brock Lesnar certainly made his presence known on the show in a face-off with both Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre

And if an appearance by the Beast wasn't enough, a huge announcement by WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, as well as some exciting in-ring action certainly made this week's show a blockbuster.

But not everything was great with this week, which had plenty of pitfalls.

Here are three things the WWE got spot-on on this week's edition of Monday Night RAW, as well as two things that could have been a whole lot better:


3: Got it right: The Hot Rod is on fire

The undefeated Ronda Rousey punished Dana Brooke in their RAW Women's Championship match.
The undefeated Ronda Rousey punished Dana Brooke in their RAW Women's Championship match.

There are very few other Superstars who can boast having a better rookie year than Ronda Rousey.

Having her debut match at WrestleMania 34, Rousey remains undefeated, and is also the current RAW Women's Champion.

Turning heel as part of her feud with Becky Lynch, Rousey didn't hold back when she took on Dana Brooke, punishing the former NXT Superstar post-match.

After being accosted by security, Rousey battered them too, with help from real-life husband Travis Browne.

Rumors are running rampant about whether the Hot Rod will re-sign after WrestleMania, but even if she doesn't, she's given the performance of a lifetime.

Expect the champion to bring her A-Game at WrestleMania 35.

2: Got it wrong: No Angle-Cena

Kurt Angle announced he will face his old nemesis Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35.
Kurt Angle announced he will face his old nemesis Baron Corbin at WrestleMania 35.

This week on Monday Night RAW, Kurt Angle revealed that at WrestleMania, he will compete in his final match, against Baron Corbin.

I'm sure the match will be fantastic, and the two certainly have history, with it being Corbin who replaced the Olympian as acting RAW General Manager last year.

But much like many members of the WWE Universe, I can't help but feel disappointed that it was Corbin, and not John Cena picked to be Kurt's final opponent.

In case you've been living under a rock, Cena faced Angle in his debut match, so there would be a sense of closure to have big match John end his career.

Instead, it seems Cena will face Samoa Joe for the US Title, in what is sure to be a great match.

2: Got it right: Drew McIntyre confronts the Beast

McIntyre could be in line for a Universal title match in the near future.
McIntyre could be in line for a Universal title match in the near future.

Since his return to WWE a few years ago, Drew McIntyre has been on fire.

Becoming one of NXT's most popular stars, the Scottish Superstar has fared even better on the main roster as a vicious heel.

Believed to be the next in line for a big push, McIntyre certainly added fuel to the rumor, when he confronted Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar on RAW.

Given Lesnar's very relaxed schedule, it seems unlikely that these two will square off in a match, especially with both men being fully fledged heels.

But if Seth Rollins is able to take the Universal title from the Beast Incarnate at WrestleMania, a feud over the gold with the Scottish Psychopath could be the best course of action for both Rollins and McIntyre.

1: Got it wrong: Lesnar stays in his cage

Lesnar blasted Rollins with 6 F5s in his last appearance but didn't get physical tonight.
Lesnar blasted Rollins with 6 F5s in his last appearance but didn't get physical tonight.

An appearance by the reigning Universal Champion is a rare thing, so when Brock Lesnar does show up, fans are of course excited.

Lesnar hasn't been seen since the post-Royal Rumble edition of RAW, where he punished his WrestleMania opponent Seth Rollins with six F5s.

This week though, Lesnar didn't get his hands dirty, and after being accosted by a steel chair-wielding Architect, the Beast quickly scarpered from the ring.

A rare sight for the Beast, many fans were expecting Lesnar to attack Rollins, or anyone for that matter.

Instead, Lesnar ran, possibly symbolizing that the Kingslayer is indeed in his head, now less than three weeks from the biggest match of Rollins' career.

Whatever happens, expect these two to have an absolutely incredible match at WrestleMania 35.

1: Got it right: Gable Vs. Angle

Angle faced fellow Olympian Chad Gable in a blockbuster match which could've easily been WrestleMania worthy.
Angle faced fellow Olympian Chad Gable in a blockbuster match which could've easily been WrestleMania worthy.

When you put two former Olympians in a match together, you probably expect good things.

And this week on RAW, Kurt Angle and Chad Gable certainly delivered when they met in the ring.

In a hotly-contested match, both men tried to one-up the other, as Angle wanted to prove he could still go ahead of his farewell match at WrestleMania, and Gable trying to score the biggest non-title win of his young career.

When the dust was settled, it was the Wrestling Machine who scored the big win, making Gable tap to the Ankle lock, after dodging a beautiful moonsault.

A fantastic match, this is Kurt's last time competing in the Windy City, but certainly gave the Chicago fans, and those at home a match to remember.