3 Things WWE got right on this week's RAW and 2 things they got wrong

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This week's episode of Monday Night RAW is done and dusted and it was truly one to remember. We saw one of the company's top stars written out of the show due to injuries, as well as a very impressive elimination tag team match between 6 of RAW's biggest stars.

With Survivor Series over, the red brand was certainly in a good mood, as the show dominated, winning 6-0 on the main card in cross-branded matches, though SmackDown did pick up their sole victory on the pre-show, where the tag teams of Team Blue beat their RAW counterparts.

But now with Survivor Series in the past, the men and women look forward to WWE TLC, with matches already being announced for the December pay per view.

Here are three things that the WWE got spot on, on the November 19, 2018 episode of RAW, and two things that could've been better.


#3 Right: Raising the stakes for WWE TLC

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Opening the show, the Constable, Baron Corbin was certainly in a good mood. Praising himself for RAW's success, as well as Stephanie McMahon, the duo were interrupted by Braun Strowman, who is still not seeing eye to eye with the Acting RAW General Manager.

Hoping to qualm The Monster Among Men, Stephanie McMahon promised Strowman a shot at Brock Lesnar if he wins a TLC match against the Lone Wolf, and sweetened the deal by threatening that Corbin will lose all his power should he lose.

If he wins though, not only will Strowman not face the Beast at the Royal Rumble, but Corbin will become the full-time, permanent General Manager of RAW.

With these stipulations and so much on the line, they will definitely make the final pay per view of 2018 must-see for all members of the WWE Universe.

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#2 Wrong: The Revival lose again

The Revival needs a revival of sorts
The Revival needs a revival of sorts

When The Revival were in NXT, the duo of Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder were one of the developmental brand's most entertaining teams. One of the few teams to utilize tag-team offence, the team quickly captured the NXT Tag Team Championships, before moving up to Monday Night RAW.

But the move to the main roster has seen the team be completely jobbed out, losing again and again, and never holding any championship gold on the longest running weekly episodic show in history.

This week proved to be no difference for The Revival, as the team lost to the Lucha House Party, who were assisted by 'Penelope The Pinata' in the process.

Don't expect The Revival to get a shot at RAW Tag Team Champions the Authors of Pain any time soon, and at this point in their WWE career, can anything save the team?

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#2 Right: Natalya gets the win over Ruby Riott

Natalya and Ruby Riott
Natalya and Ruby Riott

Debuting on the main roster over a decade ago, Natalya Neidhart is one of the company's most loyal workhorses. But despite her loyalty, Natalya has rarely been featured in a high-profile feud, though has received bigger pushes following the brand extension in 2016.

Last week, the third-generation Superstar faced off against Ruby Riott, in a 6-woman action, though the match was thrown out after Riott broke the glasses of Natalya's recently-deceased father, Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart.

Whilst the story could do with some development, it is always good to see one of the company's most veteran stars, who has taken practically no time off, get a win.

Whilst she was able to pick up the victory over the Riott Squad leader, don't expect this feud to be over just yet. Expect a possible match at the Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay per view.

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#1 Wrong: Back to having no Universal Champion

Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar

At Survivor Series, Universal Champion Brock Lesnar and WWE Champion Daniel Bryan lived up to their dream-match status, with Lesnar emerging the victor with a devastating F5 on the YES! Movement leader.

But whilst the match was very entertaining, Brock has now gone back into exile, as his contract continues to allow the Beast to make very sporadic appearances on WWE TV, and have even fewer matches.

This time off has made many fans critical of the company's decision to put the title back on Lesnar at Crown Jewel, with many seeing Braun Strowman as the rightful, uncrowned Universal Champion.

Whilst Strowman has been promised a shot at the title, it seems we'll have to wait until January, as we do know it won't be at the upcoming TLC pay per view. Fans can't help but notice the main title missing from the Red brand.

#1 Right: Rollins and Ambrose's feud continues

Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose

When Dean Ambrose turned on his Shield-brother Seth Rollins a month ago, the fans were rightly shocked. The fans hadn't seen Ambrose as a heel for years, and even then, he was with Rollins and Reigns.

Last week on RAW, Ambrose cemented his new dark-side, burning his Shield jacket in one of the episode's most shocking moments. This week though, the pair met face to face in the main event spot, with Rollins hoping to finally get revenge on his former partner, who he will face for the Intercontinental Championship at TLC.

However, it was the Lunatic Fringe who got the upper hand, planting the Architect with not one, but two Dirty Deeds, sending a message to his upcoming opponent.

Once again, the former World Champions and former RAW Tag Team Champions proved themselves to be one of the best things going on Monday nights.

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