5 Things WWE Secretly Told Us On Monday Night Raw

Despite receiving such backlash for pushing ahead with the Crown Jewel event, WWE returned to action with a pretty average episode of Monday Night Raw.

Considering that the company is still advertising all the matches scheduled to take place at Crown Jewel, not mentioning Saudi Arabia at all means they definitely have opted for an alternate location.

As far as the storylines go, the writing and the entire narration spread throughout the show was quite predictable and repetitive, which has certainly become a problem for WWE's flagship show.

While the cracks in the Shield were being significantly highlighted, Drew Mcintyre's rage had the last laugh tonight on Monday Night Raw as he looks destined for something special.

With October bound to be a busy month for the company, WWE secretly tried to tease a lot of things vicariously through some of their segments on the red brand. What were they? Let's find out.

Here are the 5 biggest things WWE secretly told us on Monday Night Raw.

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#1 The only way to make any Nikki Bella feud controversial is addressing John Cena

Same old storylines

Judging by what WWE has done to create anticipation for WWE Evolution, more significant emphasis was bound to be laid upon Ronda Rousey and the opponent she faces at the event.

While reliable publications already speculated the name of Nikki Bella, the fans have been pessimistic about the event ever since this all became a sad reality.

The Bella Twins definitely have solidified their position in the business but have never successfully managed to garner the adulation of the hardcore wrestling fans who live and enjoy this business.

Considering that a vehement backlash was on its way, the creative team quickly ignited the feud by addressing both sisters' opportunistic mindset, with the Rowdy One taunting Nikki's mannerisms to reach to the top of the industry.

Since Nikki Bella was involved in a pretty mainstream relationship with John Cena, the company always uses this personal attachment to create controversial and interesting possibilities to sell any feud that involves the Bella Twins.

This feud is bound to headline such a historic event, and the fact that WWE continuously brings John Cena into the frame says a lot about what they feel about the talented twins.

#2 Apollo Crews and No Way Jose will never grab the brass ring

No time for No Way Jose

It's a shame that WWE's negligence has ruined the careers of upcoming wrestling sensations, with Apollo Crews and No Way Jose being the more significant ones.

After seeing the former NXT star in a backstage altercation with Kurt Angle, it definitely feels that the company will never push No Way Jose on Monday Night Raw and his time is already up.

Considering that the company booked a segment between Elias and Apollo Crews, the talented NXT Superstar addressed the Drifter about what it takes to become a WWE Superstar today.

While Apollo's words did strike a chord with the fans, Vince McMahon certainly believes that charisma and personality are more significant than having versatility between the ropes.

If these segments were anything to take into consideration tonight, then it seems legitimate that the company was trying to convey a strong message to the fans that Apollo and No Way Jose's time will never come.

#3 Stephanie McMahon will return soon to address Baron Corbin's ongoing feud with Kurt Angle to set a Survivor Series Match

This is so predictable

With Constable Corbin appointed as the Acting General Manager of Monday Night Raw, some of his decisions have completely diminished the show's credibility in terms of storylines.

Considering that the viewership and ratings are reaching an all-time low, these backstage altercations are definitely suggesting that Stephanie McMahon could be on her way to Monday Night Raw sooner rather than later.

The Lone Wolf has had a hard time dealing with the Olympic Gold Medalist lately and with Kurt Angle all set to participate at Crown Jewel, the Constable will certainly find a way to screw the former WWE Champion.

Since Survivor Series is set to happen soon, the company could be legitimately teasing a major tag-team match between the two superstars, with Kurt Angle's team squaring off against Constable Corbin's team.

WWE have intentionally teased so many backstage segments between them in the past and Stephanie's return would definitely seal the deal for a match between the two.

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#4 Roman Reigns is the only reason why the Shield is together today

This has been pathetic

As much as the company hates to admit it, the Shield's return has been completely predictable and pathetic; leading to such reduced ratings and viewership.

Moreover, this is the only for the creative team to have the WWE Universe to cheer for Roman Reigns, and while that might be the case, the Big Dog continues to bridge the gaps between Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins.

Since Vince McMahon has always established Roman Reigns as the top guy on Monday Night Raw, continuing to be the only saviour for the Hounds of Justice is becoming repetitive and disappointing.

While the fans despise the Big Dog's entire push, legions of WWE fans love the Shield because of Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, and the fact that the company always finds a way to insert Roman into the frame to save the day is diminishing the factions' entire credibility.

Judging by what transpired tonight, both Ambrose and Rollins fell apart multiple times only to be brought back by the Universal Champion, and that is the biggest reason why the Shield's return doesn't seem organic.

#5 Drew McIntyre is better than Braun Strowman and we all know it

The only positive on Raw

The biggest reason why Monday Night Raw has been interesting in pieces is Drew McIntyre and the amount of rejuvenation he has brought to the frame.

While Braun Strowman has definitely established himself as a force to reckon with on WWE's flagship show, there's a little possibility that Vince McMahon sees him as the Universal Champion.

The Monster Among Men carries the look of an unstoppable force and the fact that he's unbeatable makes his entire credibility as a champion questionable among the WWE management.

However, the same cannot be said about Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Terminator has proved time and again that he can hang with the best and continues to be a major asset on Raw, with a strong physique and personality.

Since McIntyre carries the look Vince wants in a champion, getting the last laugh tonight was a statement by the company that they see more money in the former NXT Champion than the Monster Among Men.