6 big moments from the latest episode of Monday Night RAW

WWE Monday Night RAW was certainly a night of huge moments. From unexpected returns, to title switches, RAW was certainly a great show. An enthusiastic crowd also helped a lot.

While it had its ups and down, the result was a huge positive.

Lets take a look at the big moments that made Monday Night RAW so great this week.

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#1 The opening brawl

#TheShield is here and READY for a fight... #RAW @WWERomanReigns@WWERollins @TheDeanAmbrose pic.twitter.com/6cOvNW3PDN

— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2018

Strowman kicked off RAW along with Ziggler and McIntyre. He promised to beat Roman Reigns at Hell in a Cell. The Shield came out, and a HUGE brawl broke out. The entire locker room was sent to separate these two teams, and they did so with difficulty.

The Shield were arrested and forced into a police van.

A great way to kick off the show, as the brawl was absolute carnage. This fun got red hot very fast.

While this was fun, such brawls should be reserved for extremely personal feuds such as Joe vs Styles.

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#2 The Bella Twins return

The Bella Twins returned after a long hiatus

While it may not seem a BIG moment for wrestling purists, the crowd in Ohio certainly thought differently. They were loud and cheering for the Bellas throughout. Brie did a nice impression of the Yes Kicks which had the crowd chanting throughout.

Although their return won't set anything on fire, it was nice to see the familiar and loved faces return to the squared circle after a long hiatus.

Lets hope that this return brings more exciting matches and less basic snooze-fests.

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#3 New tag team debuts

This was certainly a strange new development

Okay, so Chad Gable is never going to get a singles push. Although a big travesty and a waste of his exemplary talent, this new team could be just what the doctor ordered.

Both Roode and Gable haven't been doing anything of note on the red brand, both are overlooked and extremely talented.

While they have contrasting styles, it could become an exciting tag team with Gable doing the hot tag sequence.

Here's to new beginnings for the talented men.

#4 Ziggler and McIntyre

Talk about an impact

No one expected this at all. Everyone thought that The Revival would pick up the titles after months of silly storylines and burials. But the duo of McIntyre and Ziggler attacked them backstage and inserted themselves into the match.

After this, the result was pretty much a given. It was clear that WWE wanted the faction of Ziggler, Strowman, and Drew to look as strong as possible.

As for the tag team division, it seems that newer and greater tidings are to come. Well, unless WWE screws this up too.

#5 The Deadman returns

Talk about unexpected

When HBK was announced for RAW, everyone assumed that he'd side with HHH and sell him over as a credible threat to The Undertaker.

However, we got something better. The Deadman himself rose from his grave to confront Michaels face to face. They had a great callback to his retirement at the hands of 'Taker at WrestleMania.

While it didn't serve an important purpose, the Super Show-Down being just a glorified live event, we saw The Phenom himself.

And that's a great achievement, judging from his rare appearances.

#6 The Hounds of Justice get punished

This was disturbing

When Strowman had a match in the main event slot against Finn Balor, everyone knew that there was going to be a Shield interference.

But it wasn't what we expected. As The Shield were making their way to the ring, all the heels on the roster attacked them from behind. What followed was absolute destruction, with all the heels unleashing hell on The Hounds - Seth Rollins was thrown through a window, Reigns and Ambrose were also completely destroyed.

It got the job done, as the audience booed the trio of Strowman, Ziggler, and Drew vociferously. Such heat rarely gets heaped upon heels nowadays, this stands a testament to The Shield's popularity.